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Noon Business Lunch

Noon Business Lunch

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Episodes

100

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

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The Noon Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720

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October 16, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/16/26: Stubborn inflation, consumer costs, Fed policy decision, tailgate tech at Abt Electronics

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about stubborn inflation data, how gas and energy costs are impacting inflation data, how he’s feeling about the market performance overall, the concern that consumers have about higher costs, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, what he’s […]

October 15, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/15/26 – Terry Savage: Fed will likely raise rates in December

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the start of Medicare Open Enrollment, why the stock market is rising today, the concern over the AI industry, the way a relatively few number of stocks are boosting the market, how the Fed might combat inflation, if she expects another interest rate hike […]

October 14, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/14/26: Medicare Open Enrollment, tariff uncertainty, Richmond Fall Fest

Segment 1: Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs are continuing to impact small businesses. Segment 3: Katie Anderson-Tedder, Co-owner, Anderson’s Candy Shop, joins John Williams […]

October 13, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/13/26: Job search tips, middle manager loss, Monarc Sport

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what a good manager does after an employee has a bad day, and what you need to do when you are looking for a new job that will make you stand out from the competition. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, […]

October 12, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/12/26: Mortgage rates, existing home sales, Halloween spending, Watts of Love

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about two big takeaways from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America’s annual convention started this morning in Chicago, and what you should know about Medicare Open Enrollment this year. Segment 2: Matt Adams, principal […]

October 9, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/9/26: Consumer sentiment falls, Intelligentsia Coffee growth, Rosati’s Pizza milestones

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a relief rally after the midterm elections. Segment 2: […]

October 8, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/8/26: Oil prices, market v. economy, Amazon ‘About You,’ Glass Pumpkin Patch

Segment 1: Jacque Fucilla, Senior Arboretum Store Manager, The Morton Arboretum, tells John everything you should know about the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch! Segment 2: Benjamin Shimkus, Business News Reporter at Business Insider, joins John Williams to talk about Amazon’s new ‘About You’ feature. Segment 3: Phillip Shaw, Wealth Advisor and Founder, August Financial Planning, […]

October 7, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/7/26: Mixed market, Upwardly Global, mortgage overpayment

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the markets have been performing this week, why October is typically a down month, if he expects a Santa Claus rally, the economy continuing to be strong, how moving parts of the economy are confusing investors, why now might […]

October 6, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/6/26: Salary trends, Makers on the Move, Chicago is Best Big City, Senior Tech Support

Segment 1: Derek Walsh, local hiring and consulting expert, Robert Half, joins John Williams to break down Robert Half 2027’s Salary Guide. What are the salary trends in Chicago? Segment 2: Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Choose Chicago, tells John why Chicago was just named the Best Big City in the U.S. for a historic […]

October 5, 2026

Noon Business Lunch 10/5/26: Job creation, high mortgage rates, First Lady Cruises, Chicago Costume

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about Illinois ranking 41st in creating the most job opportunities, Mortgage rates passing 7.26% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan, and a new study on student loan payments. Segment 2: Captain Kat Miller, First Lady Cruises, […]

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