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Noon Business Lunch 1/2/26: Bull market, Fed...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2026/01/02

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about the spectacular market returns for the last few years, why he’s happy that the market is broadening, why it’s likely that interest rates will continue to fall, if there is any concern about inflation, the importance of a broad based […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/31/25 – Terry Savage: What is...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/31

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to answer listener questions and talk about the end of the year!

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Noon Business Lunch 12/30/25: Jobs, inflation and the...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/30

Segment 1 & 2: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about year-end reviews, starting 2026 off on the right foot, and how journaling you wins and losses professionally can help your career. Segment 3: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to discuss inflation, market […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/29/25: Housing, budgets, and...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/29

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to unpack why 2025 has been so punishing for first-time home buyers, how soaring prices, tight inventory, all-cash offers and lagging new construction are reshaping the market for buyers. Segment 2: Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John to talk about Chicago’s City […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12-23-2025: Sick days at work,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/23

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about leadership, workplace culture, and how management decisions affect performance in both sports and business. The discussion shifts to changing work attitudes surrounding sick days and when workers should and shouldn’t push through illness. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, breaks down […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/22/25: Year-End Economy,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/22

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to break down year-end economic trends, including inflation, unemployment, wage growth over the past 50 years, and why housing costs continue to squeeze renters and homeowners alike. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about major developments in Chicago tech and innovation. Topics […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/18/25: Year-end market trends,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/19

Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management joins John Williams to to break down year-end market trends, the rebound in AI stocks and what to expect from the Fed in 2026. Segment 2: Tim Paradis, Future-of-work & Trending Correspondent at Business Insider joins John to expand on his article detailing “the […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/18/25: Inflation cools, BCU,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/18

Segment 1: Stephen Kates, CFP, Financial Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to break down today’s inflation data and what that means for the economy as we head into 2026. Segment 2: Brandon Ewing, Director, Community Retail Branches, BCU, joins John to talk about their credit union, the difference between a credit union and a bank, the […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/17/25 – Terry Savage: Will...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/17

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about four moderate House Republicans joining Democrats to force a vote on extending key Affordable Care Act subsidies, a new poll showing President Trump’s approval rating on the economy, and a reminder about fraud protection during the holiday season.

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Noon Business Lunch 12/16/25: Jobless rate rises,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/16

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the latest jobs numbers, why he sees a weakening economy, AI’s impact on the job market, and to share his thoughts on the return of the office party, and why he believes in the importance of meetings. Also, the Bears! Segment […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/15/25: Mobile wallet habits,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/15

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about a new survey that shows nearly two-thirds of Americans have used a mobile wallet, the latest homeownership rate rose to 65.3% in the third quarter of 2025, and Zillow’s most viewed house in Illinois. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/12/25: Tariff future, 401(k)...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/12

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and wealth advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John to talk about the possibility of the Dow reaching 50K, his concern over the labor market in 2026, why people should be excited about their 401(k) prospects in 2026, how many rate cuts does he see in the next year, why he’s watching AI […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/11/25: AI surge, appliance...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/11

Segment 1: Jenna Fowler, Founder, Vagabond Botanical in LaGrange, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about the story behind her unique plant boutique, the way the business has grown organically, how she ended up opening a retail store, the types of services that are offered at the shop, and how her creative background influences the work […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/10/25 – Terry Savage: Year-end...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/10

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about what she expects from the Fed today, if they are likely to cut rates again soon, why economic data is unreliable because of the government shutdown, if she expects a year-end rally, the importance of taking your RMD right now, […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/9/25: Work ethic, cratered...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/09

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about the sacrifices you have to make if you want to be great. ‘Sometimes trying to be great is lonely.’ Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how quality customer service in America seems to have […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/8/25: Home prices, Waymo...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/08

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about why first time homebuyers are getting older, why sellers are delisting their homes, and the U.S. leading the global billionaire increase. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells Wendy about Waymo’s expansion plans and if we’ll eventually see the driverless […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/5/25: The Holly House, Uniting...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/05

Wendy Snyder steps in for John Williams on today’s Noon Business Lunch! Segment 1: Samantha Frontera, Co-Owner, The Holly House, a mother–daughter–built boutique that celebrates local artisans, meaningful moments, and the kind of small-town magic you can actually feel. Segment 2: Jospehine Lee, president of Uniting Voices Chicago, a nonprofit that provides music education and performance opportunities […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/4/25: Housing affordability,...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/04

Segment 1: Jeff Ostrowski, Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to talk about why first-time homebuyers keep getting older. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, to talk about what he expects from the inflation and consumer sentiment data released tomorrow, how people are still feeling the impact of inflation, if we will see some tariff […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/3/25 – Terry Savage: How...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/03

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about Medicare Open Enrollment ending, what you should know about ‘Trump accounts’ and how they will work, and why she always adheres to Warren Buffet’s advice that, ‘nobody ever got rich betting against America.’ Terry also suggests you visit her Year-End Planning Checklist.

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Noon Business Lunch 12/2/25: Ghost jobs, Giving...

Noon Business Lunch ·

2025/12/02

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the health of the labor market, how companies have job listings for positions that are never filled, and the issues that companies have with the amount of applicants who aren’t qualified. Also, Tom weighs in on the overall health of the […]

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