Michael Piff

Chicago

Integrated Digital Strategis at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

Chicago’s Very Own, @WGNRadio Senior Digital Strategist | Formerly @NBCSChicago Social Media

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Articles

Sidetrack aims to be first gay bar inside a U.S. airport

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. One of Chicago's most well-known gay bars wants to move into O'Hare Airport. Block Club Chicago reports Sidetrack is joining forces with restaurant operator German Gonzalez to bid on a space inside Terminal One. If approved, it would be the first gay bar inside an airport in the U.S. There'll be a lot of competition for the space and a decision on the winning bid is likely months away.
Are you glad the Cubs are welcoming back Sammy Sosa?

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Michael Piff
Is the NASCAR Street Race leaving Chicago?

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. NASCAR is reportedly eyeing another city for an urban street race. The New York Times says NASCAR is nearing a deal for a stock car street race in San Diego and an announcement could come next month. The report comes as NASCAR prepares for the third race in Chicago. It's unclear whether there'll be a fourth event here. The deal with Chicago includes an option to extend to 2026 and 2027.
Are you disappointed that Pete Crow-Armstrong won't be in the HR Derby?

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Michael Piff
How Caruso Provisions giardiniera "elevates everything"

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Michael Piff |Kevin Powell

What's the Chicago version of peanut butter and jelly? Well, Italian Beef and giardiniera, of course! But even as a co-sponsor of our 2025 Chicago's Best Beef Tournament, Caruso Provisions aims to be more than a condiment for your dipped sandwich.
Kellanova faces anti-trust investigation in the European Union

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Kellanova, the snack company spinoff of Kellogg's, faces an anti-trust investigation in the European Union. The European Commission, which acts as a watchdog for the 27-country bloc, is concerned about the $36 billion bid by Mars to acquire Kellanova. The review could force the candy giant to divest some assets to address competition concerns.
Lou Malnati's hires Julie Younglove-Webb as new CEO

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There's a new CEO at Lou Malnati's. The deep-dish pizza company has hired Julie Younglove-Webb to take the helm. Crain's reports Younglove-Webb has more than a decade of experience overseeing corporate and restaurant operations, formerly of Auntie Anne's, Domino's and Potbelly. She says she's excited to join a company with strong Chicago roots and a long tradition of quality.
How big of a jump will Caleb Williams make in Year 2?

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Michael Piff
Ford temporarily shuts down South Side Chicago factory

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Ford has temporarily shut down its South Side Chicago factory as it struggles to get rare earth magnet supplies from China. Those components are essential to car production and have been trickling out of China as a result of the trade war. The Chicago plant makes Ford Explorer SUVs and shut down for a week last month.
IPW 2025 and HYROX World Championships coming to Chicago

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow |Michael Piff

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. This will be a big weekend for conventions and events in Chicago. McCormick Place will host the U.S. Travel Association's IPW 2025, the largest inbound international travel trade show in the country. Also the HYROX World Championships, a four day sports extravaganza is taking place at Navy Pier. Also, the Chicago Tribune is once again offering buyouts to its newsroom's union members. Listen for more below: