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Goodbye Asian carp, hello Copi

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 05:47 PM PDT

Brian Schoenung, Aquatic Nuisance Program Manager at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain why they wanted to rebrand the Asian carp, by working with chefs and retailers in order to put Copi on menus and in stores.

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Wintrust Business Lunch 6/22/22 – Terry Savage: What will be the next financial shock?

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 02:22 PM PDT

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the Fed doing everything they can to combat inflation, retirees having to come back to work because of the dip in their savings, the importance of adjusting to the economy, and if the stock market is just a bounce or a bottom. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 2: Brad Stephens, Mayor of Rosemont, joins John to talk about the new businesses that have been coming into Rosemont and to tell us about all the wonderful events taking place in the village this summer.

Is the Chicago housing market boom over?

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 07:53 PM PDT

Residential Real Estate Reporter for Crain's Chicago Business Dennis Rodkin joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss Rodkin's article for Crain's in which he states that the housing marking boom is over. While more homes are being sold, home prices have continued to be flat.

For more information, visit chicagobusiness.com

Income from side hustles becomes more critical

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 07:24 PM PDT

Industry Analyst at Bankrate, Ted Rossman, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss an increase in side hustles. A new survey from Bankrate shows that side hustles are a necessity for a growing number of Americans. Jon and Ted talk about the key points in the survey which include women being more likely to depend on side hustle income and more.

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The Mincing Rascals 6.22.22: Speed cameras, Jan. 6, and Jones College Prep controversy

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 04:49 PM PDT

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Laura Washington from the Chicago Tribune. This week, the Rascals mince about the Chicago City Council delaying the vote on a higher threshold for speed cameras and the hijinks that went on during the council meeting. The Rascals also talk about the GOP race for governor ahead of the primary on January 28th and the rumors circulating that Governor Pritzker makes a run for the White House. Also, a controversy is brewing at Jones College Prep over someone writing "Build the Wall!" in the yearbook. What do the Rascals think about it? And finally, the Rascals try to make sense of the frightening political ad by a senate candidate in Missouri and all the news coming out of the Jan. 6 hearings. Oh, and how about some recommendations for you! Austin encourages you to contact your Alder if you want to voice your opinion on speed cameras. Eric mentions the likelihood of low voter turnout for next week's primary and hopes you get out to vote. And John wants you to watch, "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande."

Meet the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational champion

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 06:03 PM PDT

Cara Condon joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss how her love and knowledge of cheese led her to compete with the world's best cheesemongers in New York City to ultimately be crowned the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational champion.

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How vacant properties are falling victim to squatters

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 05:09 PM PDT

Mo Dadkhah, Broker/Owner at Main Street Real Estate and Owner/Attorney at Dadkhah Law Group, joins John Williams to talk about how vacant properties are falling victim to squatters and why the police are having a difficult time doing anything about it.

NBA Draft 2022: Who will the Bulls get with No. 18 pick?

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 04:51 PM PDT

Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and what moves the Chicago Bulls might make with the 18th overall pick.

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World swimming bans transgender athletes

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 05:07 PM PDT

Stephanie Skora, Chief Operating Officer at Brave Space Alliance, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain why the International Swimming Federation's new "gender inclusion policy" is a step in the wrong direction.

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Roger Goodell testifies before Congress about Washington Commanders conduct

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 05:28 PM PDT

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois' 8th Congressional District joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on its investigation into the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct.

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