Steve Grzanich

Chicago

Anchor at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

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Abbott Laboratories to spend $500 million on manufacturing facilities, including one in Illinois

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Suburban-based Abbott Laboratories says it will spend $500 million on two manufacturing facilities, including one in Illinois. The investments come despite new and threatened tariffs, including some on medical devices and diagnostics. Abbott says the investments will help the company boost U.S. research and development for its transfusion business. Abbott will hire as many as 200 people in Illinois.
Baker Tilly in talks to merge with Moss Adams

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A big Chicago accounting and consulting firm is working on a merger that could push it into the industry's top ten. Baker Tilly is in talks to merge with Seattle-based Moss Adams, according to multiple reports. If the deal goes through, it will create the sixth largest accounting and consulting firm with more than $3 billion in annual billings.
United Airlines launches campaign for travelers to switch to their Mileage Plus program

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago's hometown airline is making a play for the loyalty customers of competing airlines. According to Crain's, a new campaign launched by United Airlines is trying to get travelers to switch to its Mileage Plus program and promises they can keep their frequent-flyer status if they move.
United Airlines announces start date for Starlink WiFi

3 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has announced the start date of its new faster inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink, in May. According to Crain's, the airline will put the service on regional jets first and hopes to have Starlink installed by the end of this year on its fleet of 300 regional jets. The service is part of the airline's push to land more customers with amenities and perks.
Retail sales in the Chicago area are up

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report says retails sales in the Chicago area rose nearly 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Crain's reports local consumers spent nearly $178 billion in 2024. The numbers were compiled by a local consulting firm that analyzes sale tax data from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Boutique hotel catering to LGBTQ+ community coming to Lakeview

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Planning is moving forward for a boutique hotel in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood that would cater to the LGBTQ+ community. Developers are focused on a plot of land at 3257 N. Halsted. That's where Yoshi's Cafe was located before it closed back in 2021. Right now, the plans call for a 51-room hotel and the building will a rainbow-striped facade.
Bill to provide property tax relief circulates in Springfield

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new plan is circulating in Springfield to provide property tax relief in Illinois. The bill would exempt homeowners from paying real estate taxes, if they've continuously owned and occupied their primary residence for 30 years. The measure is sponsored by Republican downstate State Senator Neil Anderson. The bill has four co-sponsors, who are also downstate republicans.
13 Chicago area hospitals in Top 10% nationwide for providing safe patient care

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. More than a dozen Chicago-area hospitals are included among the nation's top 10% of hospitals providing safe patient care. Crain's says the list, compiled by Healthgrades, includes several hospitals owned by Endeavor Health and Northwestern Medicine. Of the 13, nine hospitals are among the top 5% of facilities. Central DuPage, Lake Forest and McHenry hospitals are among the suburban hospitals highlighted.
Chicago named top U.S. metro for corporate relocation and investment

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report names Chicago as the top U.S. metro for corporate relocation and investment. The ranking was made by Site Selection Magazine and it's the 12th year in a row at the top for Chicago. The magazine says there were 140 pro-Chicago business decisions in 2024 that led to the creation of nearly 15,000 new local jobs. The report says Chicago is a global hub for business, innovation and investment.
New York bagels are coming to Fulton Market

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

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. New York City bagels are coming to Chicago. H&H Bagels is planning to open its first Midwest location in May or June. The location is Fulton Market at 164 N. Peoria. The outlet is an institution in New York City. Over the years it's made cameos in Seinfield and Sex in the City. H&H's expansion plans also include new stores in Boca Raton and Santa Monica. A total of six new locations are planned this year.