Hop District Community Brewing Company owners join Jon Hansen as we feature the hometown of La Grange Park. Owners Shayne Hansen and Jim Koblish talk about how they started their business in the community, IPAs and seasonal drinks. For more information on Hop District Community Brewing Company visit, hopdistrictbrewing.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month. Jack and Jon discuss the next generation of entrepreneurs and how Gen Z women are twice as likely to start a business or pursue a side hustle. Jack also talks about women who have paved the way for new companies.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss long-term care needs. Tim talks about how it can get overlooked when creating a financial plan and the importance of thinking about beneficiaries. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss how GLCU supports small businesses. From the loans that they offer to how companies can set themselves up for growth, Steve shares the benefits of being a member of Great Lakes Credit Union. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Deandra Coleman, VP of Marketing and Communications at AnitaB.org, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the Grace Hopper Celebration. The conference is bringing together tech leaders and educators for one week in Chicago. Deandra shares why they chose Chicago for this year’s event, what attendees can expect, and how you can attend. Grace Hopper Celebration is on November 4-7, 2025. For more information on registering, visit ghc.anitab.org/pricing.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about the risks of mixing expenses and why your finances should be kept separate. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

It’s spooky season with a financial twist with Mesirow! Every Monday, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to share the spookiest things you can do for your finances. Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about life insurance and making sure you’re covered for everything you might need. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Sonja Beallis, Co-Owner of Bare Moxie, joins Your Money Matters during Women’s Small Business Month. Sonja joins Jon Hansen to talk about some of the services they offer, including a private fitting experience to help women find the bra size they need. Sonja shares how her prices compare to big-box stores and the importance of educating customers on bra fits.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month. Jack and Jon discuss the struggles that women face when breaking into male-dominated industries.

To learn more about how Republic Bank can help you and your small business, visit republicebank.com.

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan is joined by Mary Couzin of People of Play to discuss the Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair on Saturday, November 8, in Rosemont. Joe Barron of Grey Matter Games shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses new games, and talks about the A&W Root Beer Float Challenge. Plus, Chris Hohenstein, Owner of City Tree Delivery, joins to talk about his company that delivers, sets up, and removes Christmas trees for convenient, sustainable holiday services.

For more information about the programs that Innovation DuPage offers, visit www.innovationdupage.org.