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 the Pepsi plant closure and the nurses’ strike at the University of Illinois hospital.

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and this week, we are joined by Bernie McNally, President and Founder of Brophy Excavation. Bernie talks about how her business is woman-owned and business-run. Bernie encourages women to enter the industry and shares what she’s experienced in a male-dominated industry.

Gary Grube, founder and CEO of the Caerus Institute, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Gary shares his connection to Maui and the creation of the Hua Momona Foundation. On November 9th, the foundation is hosting the After Glow fundraising event in Barrington, Illinois! Enter Promo Code MAUI to receive a 25% discount on advanced-purchase-only tickets at www.helpsaveMaui.org  

Sonja Beallis, owner of Bare Moxie, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month. She discusses how she helps with sizing, what the appointment process is like, and the experience you’ll have at Bare Moxie.

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of not procrastinating on medical and financial powers of attorney. The two also talk about the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, which is set to start on January 1st, 2025. For more information, call 630-285-5300.

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the services at GLCU. Steven discusses their philanthropic and community outreach with the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment. He also shares what their housing counseling and education provides and talks about giving back to the community.

For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to discuss whether election outcomes matter for stock market returns.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. Brian talks to listeners about items like Reggie Jackson baseball cards, grandfather clocks, and one-of-a-kind items at auction.

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 22nd Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair on November 9th and 10th in Rosemont. Joe Barron of Grey Matter Games shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he’s grown as an entrepreneur, and talks about his latest game.

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

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to discuss rising bond prices and how the election affects the markets.

Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your chances of always having the money you need for the life you want. 833-WMG PLAN.