Aug 13, 2026
There's a name that's synonymous with making events larger than
life. It's Grant DePorter, the longtime CEO
and managing partner of Harry Caray's restaurant group.
In
this episode, Lissa & Thom talk with Grant his inspiring journey
through cancer, the legendary adventures of Harry, and how
superstition and community...
Jul 30, 2026
When the property assessor’s office fails to reflect market
realities, the results can be chaotic.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom are
joined by Pat Hynes, candidate for Cook County Assessor.
Pat shares his journey from firefighter/EMT to political
leadership. We'll dive into the intricacies of property...
Jul 18, 2026
Tenacity and resilience are two very meaningful words in the
journey of Lou Sandoval. As one of our region's most
revered business leaders, Lou has insights that have guided many
ledgers through troubled waters. In this episode, Lissa Druss gets
Lou to share his insights on business turnarounds, drawing
from...
Jul 9, 2026
Rumors of Chicagoland's death in business development have been
greatly exaggerated." Those words come straight from Greg Bedalov,
President & CEO of Choose DuPage.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom talk
with Greg about economic development strategies and the vision for
growth in DuPage County. You'll hear about key...
Jun 26, 2026
When it comes to funding Chicago Public Schools, many believe we have a crisis of fiscal responsibility. In this episode, Lissa & Thom talk with CPS board candidate Jennifer Custer about how to best use $10 billion to better serve students. Jennifer shares her journey from student to educator to school board candidate,...