The Closing Bell (4/23) – Small Business Scams, Lip-Sync Lawsuits, and No More Noncompetes


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WLS-AM— 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. […]

Americans for Tax Reforms—Biden Ends Small Business Week by Weakening Small Business. President Joe Biden marked the end of National Small Business Week by vetoing a resolution that would have protected franchisees and other small businesses.

WLS-AM—The Closing Bell (4/26) – A C2E2 Preview and New Tobacco Taxes. 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 […]

WLS-AM—The Closing Bell (4/22) – What’s Next for TikTok, and What Makes the “Best” Boss?. 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 […]