The Opening Bell

Illinois has some fantastic schools in its education system and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy regularly tops the annual lists. They also hold an innovation competition for young thinkers called the Next Generation Teen Innovators Awards, and Steve sat down with the school’s President, Dr. Jose Torres to discuss this year’s competition. Steve then looked to the sky as the next generation of astronauts begin their preparation to be space ready, and NASA‘s Brandi Dean joined Steve to discuss […]

On May 26, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Commerce Department releases it’s report of durable goods in April & 1st Quarter GDP Markets across the US are closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day  

Another week goes by and confidence builds on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates during the June meeting. Steve sorted through the transitory first quarter with Paul Nolte (SVP, Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) and continued to question to see if the country’s growth is moving in the right direction. Steve then touched on the Memorial Day weekend, which is typically the kick off for the summer. He and Rick Seaney (CEO of FareCompare.com) reminded travelers about airline […]

On May 25, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Labor Department reports on the number of people who filed for unemployment benefits last week Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average mortgage rates Sears, Abercrombie & Fitch, Best Buy, Costco, and many more report earnings today  

For many people, money is always on their minds, but wouldn’t it be nice if there was someone to worry about it for you? Steve sat down with the weekly Associated Bank Thought Leader, Doug Myers (SVP & Private Banking Regional Manager at Associated Bank) to talk about the red flags to be weary of when finding a financial advisor. Steve didn’t only talk about being financially safe, but also safe on the roads. Beth Mosher (Director of Public Relations […]

One of the biggest conversations in Washington has been about President Trump’s proposed budget. Yesterday that budget plan was released and there will be big changes. Steve chatted with Heather Long to discuss what she found from Trump supporters and how their lives would change due to this proposal. Steve then wrapped up the 24-hour radiothon at WGN to help kids in Chicago get summer jobs through One Summer Chicago. Mary Ellen Messner (Deputy Commissioner of Youth Services for the […]

After becoming the new home to the James Beard Awards, the hub for the National Restaurant Association Show, and cooking up some of the best food in the world, it makes sense that Condé Nast named Chicago as the best restaurant city in the country. Steve touched on all of this with Doug Roth (President & Founder of Playground Hospitality) and Ralph Brennan (Owner of Brennan’s in New Orleans). Steve then checked in with the founder and CEO of Invite Education, […]

On May 23, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Commerce Department releases new home sales for April Microsoft hosts an event in Shanghai relating to their tablets and laptops President Trump releases his budget today Amazon hold its share holder meeting today  

On May 22, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Earnings from Booz Allen Hamilton reports earnings today Twitter holds its annual shareholder meeting today Alphabet CFO, Ruth Porat speaks to the Economic Club of New York today The Office of Management and Budget at the White House will present the FY2018 Budget The US Supreme Court issues orders and opinions today  

Transitions back into society from serving time in the military is said to be very difficult. That transition can be much smoother if there is company waiting to help transition veteran’s homecoming into entrepreneurial success. Steve sat down with Bunker Labs CEO, Tod Connor to talk about how the non-for-profit is leading the way for those having continued success after serving time in the military. Steve then checked in on the updating of Chicago’s skyline with AJ LaTrace (Editor at […]