On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Christiane Cordero discusses the correlation between interest rates and the upcoming election. Scientists have proven that watching sports is good for mental health. Plus, Netflix is pushing for more live programming after recent successes. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Tom Johnson, VP of Board and Public Relations for the Better Business Bureau, joins the show to discuss Mother's Day Scams, Scam Survivor Day, Fake Flowers for Sale Online. After that, Kim Komando, Host of the Kim Komando Show, has the details on creeps with hidden cameras, cash advance apps, and jobs that were killed by tech. Plus, ABC’s Mike Dobuski has the details on TikTok’s suit against the federal government. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel speaks with David Ovalle,  Washington Post National Health Reporter, about a new use for ultrasound technology. Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, previews the first-ever EV Showcase Day at the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. Plus, filming for The Bear was hidden in plain sight, and how Gen Z has attributed to the rise of sabbaticals. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell: Andrea Darlas, in for Bret Gogoel, is joined in studio by HR Consultant Kat Walsh. Kat sheds some light on the perception and reality of Gen Z in the workplace. Then, Dan Perillo, CEO of Beef Shack, joins the show in a local business spotlight as they are set to open their sixth location in the suburbs. Plus, we talk about the most popular grocery stores in Chicagoland by the numbers. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime & Terror Analyst, shares his analysis of the protests happening on college campuses across the United States. Nick Gale brings us a piece from this morning featuring Senator Dick Durbin speaking on the same protests, as well as changes to the FAFSA. Plus, you know the economy is struggling when Starbucks announces that sales are down. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Chuck Oliver from Hidden Wealth Solutions discusses new ways to look at your taxes and save. Nick Gale brings us a piece from this morning on college decision day. Plus, McDonald’s is trying a new burger strategy, and local malls are saying goodbye to big chain restaurants.

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Tom Johnson, VP of Board and Public Relations for the Better Business Bureau, shares tips on how to create strong passwords. Joe Chura, President of Go Brewing, joins Bret in studio to discuss creating the first NA brewery and only NA taproom in the Midwest, as well as the massive increase in non-alcoholic sales this year. Plus, Chili’s is calling out fast food chains in some hilarious new ad campaigns. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Rachel Morrison, Founder of Beer Adjacent and Regional Editor of Porch Drinking, previews Illinois Craft Beer Week and upcoming events and releases around Chicago. In EV news, a synthetic engine sound may be coming soon, and Tesla is having issues with autopilot. Plus, Peacock is set to raise prices before the Summer Olympics.

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Dave Packer has the details on a hefty new tobacco tax in Minnesota that follows a trend in the country. Smoking is now bad for your health AND wallet. Andi Ortiz, Reporter for TheWrap, joins the show to preview C2E2 - one of Chicago’s biggest (and nerdiest) conventions - happening this weekend. She also shares about some new shows & a chat with one of Hollywood’s favorite stars. Finally, Bret explains why Chipotle enforced new “protein rules” on their staff (and then took them away.) 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover, President and CEO of Inspired Title Group in Palos Heights, joins the show to discuss how commutes and construction affect the housing market. Jonathan Bregman talks with Davina DiPaolo about a new Mario’s Italian Lemonade location opening next week. Plus, more than three million Illinoisans still have this piece of ancient technology in their homes. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin has the latest details on yesterday’s abrupt closing of Dom’s and Foxtrot stores - and how former employees are clapping back with a class action lawsuit. Alex Stone, ABC News Los Angeles, runs through the new DOT rules for canceled and delayed flights. Plus, the dos and don'ts of dining out. 

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, has several scam alerts for us - including one regarding small businesses. ABC’s Jason Nathanson joins us with the details on new lawsuits being brought against Madonna for lip-syncing and late starts. Plus, it may soon be the end for noncompete clauses. 

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show with the latest on TikTok and the House of Representatives. Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, returns to the program to discuss competing carbon capture proposals and more. Plus, what are the qualities of a “good” boss? 

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Brian Clark joins Bret to discuss the Tesla recall on the Cybertruck. On a big release day for Taylor Swift, we ask our listeners what their most impactful albums of all-time are. Plus, Netflix is catching flak for a reboot of a classic sitcom.

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Jason Nathanson joins the program to discuss a couple of AI-induced scandals in Hollywood this week. Bill Geiger of William Geiger Wealth Management shares his three jobs for retirement. Plus, Aaron Wells, lead bartender at Celeste, joins us in studio with cocktails and bites from their new happy hour that launched this month in a local business spotlight. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Paula Bratcher Ratliff, President of Women Impact Tech, joins to discuss Chicago’s impact as a tech hub and more. Jared Dillian from Jared Dillian Money stops by the program for his bi-weekly visit, this time touching on virtual currency and market changes. Plus, Alex Stone from ABC News Washington has the details on the Boeing whistleblower’s testimony in front of Congress. And “swicy” is a new trend hitting the food world by storm. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas joins us for his weekly visit with the latest on lawn and yard scams, plus an announcement for the BBB’s birthday. Kim Komando, Host of the Kim Komando show, stops by with Google maps tricks and what we should not trust AI to do. Plus, McDonalds is taking scents and branding to a new level…and our listeners share what scents they could identify anywhere. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Monica Eng from AXIOS delves into the world of server-free Chicago restaurants. Rachel Morrison, Regional Editor of Porch Drinking and Founder of Beer Adjacent, joins the show with this week’s edition of beer news. Plus, a reminder to file your taxes, and the reasons why influencers are ruining Coachella. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover with Inspired Title Group in Palos Heights joins the show to chat about the end of the Chicago condo boom. ABC’s Jason Nathanson has the news of OJ Simpson’s passing at age 76. Plus, the three biggest resume red flags and the thing Starbucks baristas are the most tired of. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Alex Stone has the latest details from the Boeing whistleblower and the 787. The Chicago Tribune’s Bob McCoppin joins the show to discuss “zombie malls” and how they are being revitalized in the cities and suburbs. Plus, Scrabble has released some new rules…and a genius marketing campaign. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, has the latest details on scams involving Apple passwords and the iPASS. Joe Franc, Illinois State Manager for Vosa Spirits, joins us in studio. Plus, Bret reviews a lesson in “micro investing” from Acorn and AXIOS.  

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Rick DiMaio, Chicago Meteorologist and Professor of Aviation and Meteorology at Lewis University, joins the program to give a meteorology take on today’s eclipse. Mark Denzler, Prescient and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, returns to the show to discuss the future of gas proceedings and more. Plus, Bret talks with ABC’s Perry Russom about President Biden’s latest student debt relief plan. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Andrew Van Dam, Department of Data columnist for the Washington Post, joins the program to analyze the sports stadium boom that is sweeping the nation. ABC’s Jason Nathanson gives us the scoop on what’s new on the big and small screens this weekend. Plus, Nick Gale brings us a piece featuring Karen Train and Autism Awareness Month. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Jared Dillian returns to the show to discuss this week’s big money stories and his book, “No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free FInancial Life.” After that, Danny Ecker from Crain’s Chicago has the details as Mayor Johnson gives the thumbs up to converting more office buildings into residential properties. Plus, some tips on how to properly negotiate your salary at a new job. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Caitlin Gilbert, Data reporter for The Washington Post’s Well+Being team, discusses Big Food and dietitians working together online as obesity rises. The Daily Herald’s Rick West joins the show with dining news from the suburbs. Plus, Steve Cohen says that a four-day workweek is on the way - unless you work for him, of course. 

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins the show ahead of tomorrow night’s big lottery jackpot to warn us of lotto scams. Kim Komando, Host of the Kim Komando show, has tips on how to grow your small business - and how AI could even be involved. Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone has the surprising numbers on college tuition for this Fall…and they are high.

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter, discusses the evolution of Gmail as it celebrates its 20th birthday. Rachel Morrison, Regional Editor for Porch Drinking and Founder of Beer Adjacent, joins us in-studio to highlight beer news around the city and new products in the city. Plus, we take a look at the latest April Fool’s jokes from businesses across the globe. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent, joins the show to discuss the beginning of reconstruction for the Key Bridge and the financial implications of the project. Kim Gordon chats with Beni Glicksberg, Owner of Shaevitz Kosher Market & Uptown BBQ. Plus, rising cocoa prices are hitting local chocolatiers…just in time for Easter.  

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover with Inspired Title Group in Palos Heights joins Bret to chat about the rise in build-to-rent communities and the affordability in Chicago. Crain’s Chicago’s Ally Marotti shares how several Chicago restaurants have begun implementing composting. Plus, a buoyant Chicago icon is making a comeback. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter, discusses the New York international auto show and who took home top honors. Then, Robert Finkel, Founder and Rootmaster of Forbidden Root Brewing, joins Bret in studio for a local business spotlight on their creative brewing and their outreach. Plus, Hamburger Helper is getting a bit of a makeover. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas from the BBB is back for his weekly visit, this time discussing baseball and concert ticket scams and the solar eclipse. ABC’s Derricke Dennis joins the show live from Baltimore with the latest on the Key Bridge collapse. Plus, Megan McArdle, Washington Post columnist and author, shares her thoughts on the future of electric cars in the United States. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, joins the show to talk about the Carbon Capture and Storage effort and more. In a local business spotlight, Lawrence Kreymer from Chicago Waffles joins us in the studio to celebrate International Waffle Day. Plus, a new lawsuit targets Walgreens’ generic drugs, and another hyper-themed amusement park is opening. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Robert Channick discusses the business of March Madness and sports betting in Chicago and beyond. Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety, shares the details on a bill that is aimed to keep kids safe on social media. Plus, ABC News Entertainment Reporter Jason Nathanson previews this weekend’s box office.  

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Derricke Dennis from ABC News New York has the details as lottery jackpots grow around the country, with the Mega Millions nearing $1 billion. Pay transparency is leading to more employees changing jobs. Plus, one local restaurant is going to court over claims made by someone on Tiktok. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, shares some valuable info as to how to identify AI scams. Professor Natasha Sarin joins the program to discuss her piece in the Washington Post and her thoughts on falling fertility rates and their effect on the economy.  Plus, is Trader Joe’s coming for the Stanley Cup’s crown? 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Andy Field joins the show from Washington to discuss the SCOTUS hearing on social media misinformation. The euphoria around electric vehicles seems to be dead. Plus, car insurance rates are spiking. How can you save yourself a few dollars?

On this edition of The Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel speaks with CEO Joe Cecala about the Dream Exchange, the first ever minority-owned stock exchange. Then, Patrick De Haan joins the show to discuss the state of gas prices. Plus, Target is making some changes to self-checkout, and the Home Depot is getting a big jump on holiday decor. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover with Inspired Title Group talks about property tax sales and more. Tori Meglio, VP of Donors, shares effective ways to secure scholarships for the upcoming school year, as well as the mission of Bold.org. Plus, Nick Gale brings us a piece with IL Representative Bob Morgan on Junk Fees. 

On this edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter, discusses the details of the House legislation that targets the parent company of TikTok. Owner of the iconic Carnivale Restaurant and former Senator Billy Marovitz joins Bret to chat about their new speakeasy and upcoming events. Plus, most teens feel happier without their phones, and why you should blur your phone on Google Maps. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, has a warning for happy couples in planning mode: wedding vendor scams are running high. Rachel Woodall sits down with Nicole Flevaris, owner of Kinzie Chophouse, as they celebrate Women’s History Month and prepare for their Liquid Gold collaboration dinner. Plus, what is the cost of a Chicago Wedding? 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Andi Ortiz, Reporter for The Wrap, recaps the highlights and most talked about moments of the Oscars. Then, Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, tells us all about the Fifth Annual Makers Madness Contest and more. Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone has the details on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner drop. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson joins the show to preview the Oscars, the last big awards show of the season. Speaking of Oscar season, John Manchester, owner of Windy City Sweets, stops by with some of the treats that they will be including in Swag Bags at Sunday’s show. Plus, TikTok takes a new approach to possible Congressional regulations. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel and ABC’s Andy Field discuss the effects of stopping long-term weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Jared Dillian, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Dirtnap, joins the show for another recap of the biggest news in money. Then, Eric Hill, Executive Director of SkillsUSA, introduces us to their AMPLIFY program and their lobby days down in Springfield. Plus, Oscar Meyer is rolling out a new product: vegan hot dogs. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Chuck Oliver from Hidden Wealth Solutions joins the show to share his thoughts on the current economy and its future. After that, Gavin Bade, POLITICO reporter on the Pro Trade team, joins to preview tomorrow’s SOTU and discuss why the perception of the economy is one of the biggest issues facing Biden. Finally, ABC’s Alex Stone, has the details on the report that Boeing is not handing over key documents in the Alaska Airlines door plug probe. 

Today on The Closing Bell, BBB President Steve Bernas warns about scammers posing as government employees. Learn about predatory "Rent-a-Bank" practices from Brent E. Miller, Sr. VP of Policy & Advocacy at the Woodstock Institute. Plus, more information on the cyberattack recovery on a major health-care company from Daniel Gilbert, Washington Post reporter covering the business of medicine. 

On this edition of the Closing Bell: Bret is joined by Rachel Morrison, Founder of Beer Adjacent & Regional Editor for Porch Drinking, to get the latest on the Chicago beer scene heading into St. Patty's Day. Bret also dives deep into the "Caitlin Clark Effect" that is causing ticket prices to spike in NCAA Women's Basketball and how McDonald's new ad campaign is targeting Gen Z. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Jason Nathanson previews Dune: Part Two, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, as well as other releases making it a busy weekend. A new Illinois Bill is targeting “junk fees.” Plus, the IRS says that thousands of millionaires have gone years without filing taxes. And, how much money would you spend on a novelty popcorn bucket?  

On this edition of The Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel is joined by Dru Wischover from Inspired Title Group out of Palos Heights, and they discuss how home sales increased year-to-year and how they look going into the Spring. ABC’s Mark Remillard has the details on the announcement that Ford EV Drivers can now used Tesla chargers. Plus, another major player has lost a battle to Ozempic, and Gatorade announces a brand new venture.

On this edition of The Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel speaks with Bill Geiger from William Geiger Wealth Management about reevaluating your portfolio before retirement. After that, Katherine Davis, Health care reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, explains why Illinois’ nurse shortage could soon be worse. Plus, Kim Gordon sits down with Maxi Mottlowitz, Founder of Dzough, a gluten-free dessert company in Chicago. 

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau warns us of scammers who take advantage of the stormy weather. David Ferris from E&E by Politico joins the show to discuss how Musk and Tesla are embracing the government’s EV charger money. Plus, ABC’s Alex Stone has the details as Macy’s announces the closure of 150 stores.