Episodios

  • Trade - Auto Technology & Robots

    Trade - Auto Technology & Robots
    Jan 8 2026
    The U.S. trade deficit is at its lowest level since 2009. Cars are emerging as intelligent companions, blending self-driving technology and AI to anticipate drivers’ needs. And robots move beyond sci-fi this year at CES.
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    27 m
  • Mag Mile Restaurants - Personal Finance & Retail Cafe

    Mag Mile Restaurants - Personal Finance & Retail Cafe
    Jan 7 2026
    A long-empty Michigan Avenue space will soon be home to three new restaurants, why some people struggle to spend the money they’ve saved for retirement, and why more retail outlets are adding cafes to the mix.
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    25 m
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Retail Cafe

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Retail Cafe
    Jan 7 2026
    Retailers from Uniqlo to Coach are adding in-store cafes to drive foot traffic, deepen brand experiences, and keep shoppers in stores longer. R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Palo Alto–based foot traffic analysis firm Placer A-I, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details…
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    3 m
  • Theater Week - Travel Tuesday & Bad Tippers

    Theater Week - Travel Tuesday & Bad Tippers
    Jan 6 2026
    A preview of the always-popular Chicago Theater Week, key advice on putting together a multi-generation trip, and dealing with friends and family who are bad tippers.
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    26 m
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Bad Tippers

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Bad Tippers
    Jan 6 2026
    Dealing with awful tippers at your table can be awkward, but sometimes it calls for quiet fixes, honest conversations, or bold confrontation. Izzy Kharasch, president of Hospitality Works - aka the Restaurant Coach here in Chicago - joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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    4 m
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Chicago Theater Week

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Chicago Theater Week
    Jan 6 2026
    Chicago Theater Week returns next month, with tickets on sale today, giving people a chance to see shows at much lower prices and making theater more accessible citywide. Marissa Lynn Jones, executive director of the League of Chicago Theatres, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
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    5 m
  • Jobs 2026 - Chicago Dogs & No Spend January

    Jobs 2026 - Chicago Dogs & No Spend January
    Jan 5 2026
    Today kicks off the 2026 job search for many. It may be winter on the calendar, but baseball is on the mind for the Chicago Dogs - and we’ll also look at why so-called No-Spend January is gaining traction and reshaping post-holiday money habits.
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    26 m
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - No Spend January

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - No Spend January
    Jan 5 2026
    No-Spend January is a growing trend, encouraging people to cut non-essential spending after the holidays to reset habits, boost savings, and build smarter money awareness. Shane Gornik, financial advisor with Forefront Financial Planning in Lisle, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
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    5 m
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