Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian talks about Wizard of Oz pictures, VHS tapes, and autographed trophies. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Jonathan Zivojnovic of the Grand Corridor Chamber of Commerce in River Grove joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to showcase River Grove. The two talk about who’s moving into the town and how he balances new developments and businesses.

Before Thanksgiving, McDonald’s Operators of Chicagoland are hosting their 24th annual ‘Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway’. The event was founded by Chicago’s BMOA (Black McDonalds Operators Association) to help families in need during the holiday season. In 2020, the event expanded to the wider Chicago-area community of McDonald’s owner/operators.

The two-week, 17-activation holiday series lasting from November 5th to November 22nd. More than 7,300 turkeys will be distributed to families across the greater Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. Our Jon Hansen joined the team in Elmwood Park Thursday morning, with owner/operators Ellen and Saleh Al-Hajje, special assistant to the chief of Elmwood Park police Carlos Rodriguez and several more McDonald’s teammates.

• Jon’s ready to hand out his first turkey dinner at the Elmwood Park McDonald’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Jon and the McDonald’s team were ready anyone that drove up and walked up to the Elmwood Park location. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• HYPED TO HELP! Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The full team that helped out, including Elmwood Park McDonald’s owner/operators Ellen and Saleh Al-Hajje. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• ‘WE NEED ANOTHER ONE!” Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Here comes the snow. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Snow won’t stop this squad in Elmwood Park. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Representatives from Ronald McDonald House were also in Elmwood Park to help. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Jon Hansen with Elmwood Park special assistant to the chief of police Carlos Rodriguez. Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Elmwood Park McDonald’s Owner/Operator Saleh Al-Hajje handed out hot cocoa, and we all appreciate him for doing so. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• One more team photo after the last turkey was handed out. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

As the event wrapped up, Jon called in to WGN Radio to give Bob Sirott and WGN Radio listeners an update:

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. He’s joined by Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery about how he started his business, the value it provides, and how the company has grown.

If you’re interested in any of the programs offered by Innovation DuPage visit, www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Nvidia’s earnings, interest rates after the election, and crypto.

Every Wednesday, Ed Maher from the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic on 720 WGN, joins Jon Hansen to chat about all things labor. This week, Ed and Jon discuss how the Chicago Tribune Guild secured a contract after negotiating for six years and more!

On this airing of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by two members from the Chase Business Coaching for Impact program: Rebeca Shah Vazquez, the owner of ASIA Insurance, and Moises Figueroa, a Chase Senior Business Consultant. Rebecca talks about the guidance that the program has provided her and how she’s benefited as a small business owner.

For more information about the program, visit www.chase.com/business/coaching-for-impact

Associate Professor at Governors State University, Election Commissioner, and Attorney Bill Kresse, AKA “Professor Fraud,” joins Jon to talk about all things fraud! The professor talks about fake websites, deepfakes, and talking to your family about scams during Thanksgiving.

John Carnagio is the owner-operator of McDonald’s in Kankakee. He joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why the Food for the Body and Spirit giveaway is so important for the community.

Dashia Milton, staff editor for CNET Money, joins Jon Hansen to discuss porch thieves. She shares what people are doing to protect their packages, like shipping the items to the store instead of to the home, using doorbell cameras, and more!