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Wintrust Business Lunch

The Wintrust Business Lunch Podcast with John Williams from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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177
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2025
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Wintrust Business Minute: Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management announces Matt Caldwell Veterans Program

Wintrust Business Minute: Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management announces Matt Caldwell Veterans Program

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

One of the country’s top business schools is launching a program to attract more veterans. Northwestern Universit…

Wed 21 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/21/25 – Terry Savage: Uncertainty over budget bill

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/21/25 – Terry Savage: Uncertainty over budget bill

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market clawing its way back from drops earlier in the year, the importance of creating a financ…

Wed 21 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/20/25: Credit downgrade, recession probability, Unicorn Auctions

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/20/25: Credit downgrade, recession probability, Unicorn Auctions

Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner, Cresset Capital, talks to John about the big takeaways from Moody’s credit downgrade, the trade agreement between China and the U…

Tue 20 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago restaurant traffic and revenue are reportedly down this year

Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago restaurant traffic and revenue are reportedly down this year

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Chicago restaurants report fewer people eating out, and those who are, have been spending less. Crain’s spoke wit…

Mon 19 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/19/25: U.S. credit rating, Walmart and tariffs, credit card debt, Supergut

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/19/25: U.S. credit rating, Walmart and tariffs, credit card debt, Supergut

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about spring homebuying season sputtering, student loan borrowers throughout the country reporting…

Mon 19 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/16/25: Market fear subsiding, quantum technology, Hyatt Lodge Oakbrook

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/16/25: Market fear subsiding, quantum technology, Hyatt Lodge Oakbrook

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John Williams to talk about the market performance this week, the tariff fears being overblown, good econo…

Fri 16 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/15/25: Home affordability survey, RTO and layoffs, Clearbrook, micro-apartments

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/15/25: Home affordability survey, RTO and layoffs, Clearbrook, micro-apartments

Segment 1: Mark HamrickWashington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about a new survey that shows nearly half of current homeowners say they have at least one…

Thu 15 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/14/25 – Terry Savage: Look closely at what’s in your retirement account

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/14/25 – Terry Savage: Look closely at what’s in your retirement account

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the recent stock market rebound, the importance of knowing what you own, and if she believes there …

Wed 14 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Kraft Heinz to spend $3 billion to upgrade U.S. factories

Wintrust Business Minute: Kraft Heinz to spend $3 billion to upgrade U.S. factories

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Chicago-based Kraft Heinz will spend $3 billion to upgrade its U.S. factories. It’s the company’s largest investm…

Wed 14 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/13/25: First impressions, workforce realities, new home sales

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/13/25: First impressions, workforce realities, new home sales

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of being prepared, making a good impression, and how you can separate yourself from your peer…

Tue 13 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/12/25: Tariff cuts, stocks rise, Rivian expansion

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/12/25: Tariff cuts, stocks rise, Rivian expansion

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the market reaction to the Trump administration announcing tariff cuts, the fallout from the…

Mon 12 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Northpoint Center in Arlington Heights acquired by Texas investor

Wintrust Business Minute: Northpoint Center in Arlington Heights acquired by Texas investor

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Arlington Height’s Northpoint Center has been acquired by a Texas investor. According to Crain’s, Encore Enterpri…

Mon 12 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/9/25: Market optimism, Trump trade deals, Mother’s Day tech gifts

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/9/25: Market optimism, Trump trade deals, Mother’s Day tech gifts

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about why the markets are dipping a bit today, the latest on President Trump’s trade deals…

Fri 09 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Krispy Kreme pauses partnership with McDonald’s

Wintrust Business Minute: Krispy Kreme pauses partnership with McDonald’s

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Krispy Kreme is pausing its partnership with McDonald’s. The company says it’s concerned about weakness in the ec…

Fri 09 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/7/25: Tariff impact, Fed decision, Mother’s Day treats

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/7/25: Tariff impact, Fed decision, Mother’s Day treats

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Fed’s interest rate decision, the impact of tariff policy on the economy, the natio…

Wed 07 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Popular Gold Coast bar, Butch McGuire’s, plans to expand

Wintrust Business Minute: Popular Gold Coast bar, Butch McGuire’s, plans to expand

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

A popular Chicago bar is planning an expansion, including a second location. Crain’s reports Butch McGuire’s is l…

Wed 07 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: State of Illinois sees improved revenue projections for upcoming fiscal year

Wintrust Business Minute: State of Illinois sees improved revenue projections for upcoming fiscal year

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

A new forecast includes improved revenue projections for the State of Illinois in the upcoming fiscal year, despi…

Tue 06 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/6/25: Warren Buffett steps down, tariff uncertainty, Fed policy

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/6/25: Warren Buffett steps down, tariff uncertainty, Fed policy

Segment 1: Business reporter Steve Alexander chats with John about Warren Buffett announcing he will be stepping down and the impact he’s had on the economy.

Segment 2: Emily StewartSenior Corr…

Tue 06 May 2025
Wintrust Business Minute: Rivian to expand Illinois footprint with supplier park in Normal

Wintrust Business Minute: Rivian to expand Illinois footprint with supplier park in Normal

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is expanding its footprint in Illinois. The company will add a supplier park to its…

Mon 05 May 2025
Wintrust Business Lunch 5/5/25: Trump budget, Alcatraz costs, Schaumburg Boomers

Wintrust Business Lunch 5/5/25: Trump budget, Alcatraz costs, Schaumburg Boomers

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about what we should know about Trump’s proposed budget, why first-time home buyers are coming bac…

Mon 05 May 2025
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