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Illinois companies are reporting an $857 million tariff windfall, but tariff and supply chain issues persist. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Congress eyes boosting quantum funds as global race heats up, Portillo’s is cutting HQ staff by 18%, Pritzker presses Welch for quick action on sexual-harassment reforms and Fairlife breaks ground on $650 million expansion in Michigan.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss McDonald’s struggle with its value strategy.
Plus: Landmark Loop office building takes step toward data center conversion; Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families; Outcome Health founders’ fraud convictions upheld; and Indiana preps for Bears with plan for new South Shore Line stop in Hammond.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including Illinois' rank near the bottom on building new housing.
Plus: Portillo’s taps Olive Garden exec as CFO in leadership reboot, Kraft Heinz turnaround progress leaves investors wanting more, Adams Street Partners moving HQ to West Loop riverfront building and ADM raises 2026 outlook as biofuels drive growth.
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The owner of NBC Tower plans to convert part of the building to hundreds of apartments. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Johnson loses budget director days after CFO exit, Illinois joins 24 other states in suit challenging Trump’s latest tariffs, AbbVie seeks at least $8 billion in debt to fund Apogee deal and McDonald’s replaces U.S. president in slow-growth shakeup.
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A Chicago investor got a discount for Palmolive Building retail space in a deal that illustrates the Mag Mile's fallen property values. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the trade, and other commercial real estate news, with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Alexi Giannoulias kicks off mayoral run with pledge to raise the minimum wage, trading firm eyes expansion and a move to Fulton Market, Sterling Bay and a JPMorgan fund get $213 million refi for Fulton Market office tower and alcohol distributor Republic National cutting nearly 300 jobs in Illinois.
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Amid the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, Chicago restaurant operators are switching suppliers and remixing menus. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois Tech to lay off 160 as enrollment and financial struggles force restructure; push to sideline Mayor Johnson from picking new police chief draws mixed response; Streeterville garage listing tests market for downtown parking; and Senators Durbin and Duckworth ask FAA to justify decision to limit O’Hare flights.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including what the latest round of data says about the market.
Plus: Grant Thornton to acquire CBIZ for $5 billion, Chicago’s acting CFO exits ahead of Johnson’s next budget showdown, CME plans futures tied to sports to be used as new hedging tool and Northwestern lands $20 million for first publicly accessible AI-powered protein lab in U.S.
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Big campaign money for Alexi Giannoulias is reshaping the Chicago mayoral race before he’s even entered it. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: U of I launches search for next president at one of Illinois’ most important engines, CME’s debut of 24/7 gold futures trading met with strong demand, nine Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities, and crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows.
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Chicago safety-net hospitals are searching for a lifeline as their funding crisis deepens. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Roseland Hospital's request for state aid and Weiss Memorial’s extension against possible closure.
Plus: Trump administration reveals energy grant cuts targeted blue states, Jewel parent cuts forecast amid soft grocery demand, United reportedly quietly pursued a merger with Delta last year and a court approves $90 million Hawthorne Race Course sale, ending Chicago-area racing.
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The Alinea Group is launching a limited-time restaurant in one of Chicago’s most storied fine-dining addresses: the former home of the famed Charlie Trotter’s. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy inches up as companies shed space, United suspends 10 new routes to small cities from O’Hare, Trump’s 100% generic drug duty threatens U.S. low-cost supply and crypto lobby sues Illinois to block new digital asset tax.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including locals putting dibs on new houses in an Elk Grove Village lottery and more.
Plus: MHub is planning a massive West Side campus bigger than The 78; Northwestern’s $121 million settlement tab reportedly spanned Fitz, football and Trump; power grid serving northern Illinois faces breakup risk as feds weigh fate; and Roseland Hospital seeks emergency state aid to keep doors open.
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Logan Square tenants have sued their landlord in the first case under an anti-gentrification ordinance. Crain’s commericial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois cannabis demand grows despite falling prices; Chicago developer buys River North office building for conversion that would add two stories; Save A Lot ending deal with Yellow Banana, putting seven Chicago stores at risk of closing; and Illinois-led quantum effort lands $30 million in federal funding.
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O’Hare airport's passenger numbers rebounded last year, but its rivals also made gains. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Feds subpoena Chicago law firms in Trump’s fight with ABA, Shore Capital unloads veterinary real estate portfolio for $268 million, AbbVie’s Allergan gets European nod for its Botox-lite treatment and more lawyers join Resilience legal scrum, delaying settlement and West Suburban reopening.
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A $425 million TIF deal for The 78 mega-development and Chicago Fire FC stadium infrastructure got key committee approval. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago eyes layoffs as Johnson and alders spar over potential $89 million budget shortfall, United will use bigger planes at O’Hare to cope with FAA flight caps, Vintage East Loop office tower sold for conversion to apartments and Amazon nears deal for vertical warehouse next to Goose Island.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest local housing news, including how Chicago’s high-end home sales are hot at mid-year but nothing like 2025.
Plus: AI bumps power cost 60% as Chicago’s grid fails to hit supply goal, Chicago’s tallest rental tower lands $332 million refinancing, Midway’s private-aviation facilities are getting a $100 million-plus makeover and the James Beard Awards team is seeking its next host city after more than a decade in Chicago.
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Chicago-area mutual aid groups have stepped in to fill gaps left by institutions. Crain's assistant managing editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the focus of this month’s Crain's Elevate series.
Plus: Council committee punts parking meter vote as buyout fight takes another twist, Indiana gives $3.4 million in incentives for True Value HQ, Allstate taps new CFO from CoStar amid management shakeup and CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year.
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Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss Illinois ACA insurers' proposed double-digit rate hikes for 2027, along with a labor dispute between unionized UI Health’ clinicians and the hospital.
Plus: West Loop TIF funds to back infrastructure around Chicago Fire FC stadium, Johnson moves to reclaim control of rogue CHA board, River North rental tower trades for $119 million amid apartment deal surge and FAA extends flight limits at O’Hare.
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A judge enforced Illinois' distance rule for cannabis shops, dealing a blow to a planned South Loop dispensary. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: True Value’s HQ is moving to Indiana, AI firms’ office demand seen spreading to Chicago, investor looks to cash out on Trader Joe’s-anchored North Side retail portfolio and Mayor Johnson reveals why City Hall abandoned its $3.2 billion bid for parking meters.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including the latest hit for the downtown condo market and Chicago-area homes that are selling fast.
Plus: Downtown office vacancy dips for first time since 2022, Shore Capital buys employee benefits firm in healthcare push, Mayor Johnson picks Rush exec as next public health chief and airlines hit with soaring fuel bills amid Mideast conflict.
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Resilience Healthcare's lawyers have dropped out amid a settlement dispute with the failed health system and Prime Healthcare maintenance workers averted a strike after ratifying contracts. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund discusses the latest hospital news with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks, Hub International seeks $3 billion in IPO, Lincoln Park apartment high-rise sold for $125 million and with federal funding back, Planned Parenthood of Illinois preps for its next battle.
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A judge dismissed Edgewater residents' lawsuit to overturn Broadway's rezoning. Crain’s commercial real reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about what’s next for the neighborhood.
Plus: Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial Hoffman Estates data center, office building near Fulton Market trades at a major discount, Northwestern plans $275 million facility do-over in Orland Park amid cancer care race and AbbVie faces federal probe over drug trials in China.
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From Roman pizza to New York bagels, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss some of the fresh faces in Chicago's dining scene.
Plus: Larry Snelling is retiring as Chicago’s top cop, lawsuit threatening $184 million Loop office conversion gains traction, Rivian boosts delivery outlook as EV sales top estimates and strip mall near Foundry Park development site trades for $18 million.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including how the Chicago housing market still defies national downswings as prices hit another high.
Plus: West Suburban hospital sends 500 layoff notices as rescue talks roll on, Mariano’s parent Kroger to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion in Midwest push, Stripe signs massive Chicago office lease expansion and Lightfoot claims Bally’s work doesn’t violate revolving door rules.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s legislation to overhaul the city’s Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance faces pushback from local landlords. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Nation’s largest industrial landlord bets $100M on Chicago warehouse demand, AHA taps Massachusetts hospitals exec as next CEO, CME launches new beef contracts as U.S. cattle prices surge and Nuveen doubles down on grocery-anchored retail with $26M Park Ridge purchase.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the 82 local spots that have earned national honors for their wine programs and how World Cup crowds are packing bars and restaurants around the city.
Plus: Chicago’s quantum bet starts taking shape on the lakefront, Third Coast Foundry opens San Francisco hub for Midwest startups, Hub International files confidential plans to go public and Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for third straight year.
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Stonepeak Partners has agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion to take over the remaining decades of Chicago’s parking meter lease, hundreds of millions less than Mayor Brandon Johnson's initial bid before deciding to walk away. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago locks in price for first major piece of O’Hare expansion; local firm eyes discount deal for distressed River North office building; Chicago tourism grew in 2025, but city still chasing pre-pandemic high; and world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe is opening in downtown Chicago.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including northwest Indiana home listings already name-dropping a possible Bears stadium.
Plus: Chicago sues Airbnb, local real estate investor over illegal short-term rentals, Mike Quigley to make mayoral bid official with Saturday kickoff, Hoffmann family taking over Pittsburgh Penguins after NHL approves deal and an office building next to O’Hare hits the market ahead of loan deadline.
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Peter Holsten is selling a 17-building portfolio and the firm as he prepares for retirement. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker wants legislators to take up data centers in the fall, AbbVie to buy immunology drugmaker Apogee for close to $11 billion, Gracias’ Valor to raise $2.5 billion fund amid SpaceX backing and Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee says too-high inflation is "going the wrong way."
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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s highest paid executives, including both CEOs of top local companies and non-CEO leaders.
Plus: The first cracks are showing in Indiana’s Bears stadium plan, distressed West Loop office skyscraper sold at historic discount, real estate data firm CoStar and major brokerages accused of rent-fixing and Midway Airport starts to claw its way back.
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Efforts to preserve Pope Leo XIV’s Dolton roots are slowly inching forward. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Controversial Fulton Market high-rise gets City Council sign-off, CME sues CFTC as battle over perpetual futures heats up, Blackstone unit reaches $7 million settlement in RealPage price-fixing lawsuit and Fulton Market retail hub aims to give online brands IRL exposure.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the local market, including how Chicago home sellers are poised to profit while pandemic boomtowns face losses.
Plus: CME Group’s Terry Duffy to step down from CEO post next year, Justice Department joins challenge to Evanston’s reparations program, Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs days after launching new EV model and federal appeals court says retrial is on the table for two of the "ComEd Four."
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Law firm Sidley Austin will anchor a new West Loop office skyscraper. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what will be the first new high-rise office building project to kick off downtown since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus: Parking meter hearing delayed amid debate over Stonepeak deal, a Chicago startup chasing the quantum holy grail of a better qubit, Walker Sands acquires Atlanta-based consulting firm and one Chicago chef notches win at James Beard Awards.
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Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss West Suburban Medical Center's second forced closure this year and federal prosecutors dropping charges in the $300 million Loretto Hospital fraud case.
Plus: Huntington Bank expands office footprint, bucking Loop downsizing trend; distressed Gold Coast hotel goes up for sale; CFTC considers blocking CME’s 24/7 oil contract bid; and how the FAA’s O’Hare flight cuts could affect your summer travel.
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The Obama Presidential Center was meant to lift up local contractors. Some say they’re paying a high price for the project’s delays and cost overruns. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how some contractors say they’re fighting to collect millions of dollars in unpaid bills.
Plus: Illinois joins states’ challenge to Trump’s anti-DEI contract rules, CME plans to offer 24/7 oil and gold contracts, Prada’s Oak Street flagship building up for sale and Chicago gets one more shot at fixing the parking-meter mess.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including the Gold Coast showing signs of a revival with recent high-end home sales.
Plus: Pritzker opens door to new Bears talks, blames team for stadium stumbles; Baker Tilly moving headquarters out of Chicago with acquisition of New York’s Anchin; Magnetar will replace humans with AI bots in new offering; and American Airlines teams up with Google on eco-friendly jet fuel purchase at O’Hare.
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Beer sales have seen a boost at some Chicago restaurants as customers opt out of more expensive cocktails. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about changes in diner behavior.
Plus: For Chicago suburbs, Bears’ Indiana play presents a new kind of limbo, Monroe Capital enforces 5% redemption cap on private credit fund, GoHealth files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and Chicago investment adviser charged with fraud in alleged Ponzi scheme.
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One week away from the Obama Presidential Center's June 19 opening, Crain’s reporter John Pletz previews the museumwith host Amy Guth.
Plus: O’Hare gate shuffle gives American an edge — and trims United’s lead, Foundry Park slated for $202 million in TIF money for roads and parks, Capital One cuts nearly 300 jobs in fourth round of Discover layoffs and Pritzker moves to end data-center incentives.
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Another vintage Loop office building has been teed up for residential conversion and a big South Loop apartment complex traded for $104 million. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about what's playing out in Chicago's apartments scene.
Plus: Bears vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, but several hurdles remain before a deal could be final; AI data center boom risks breakup of nation’s biggest power grid operator; Ascension completes acquisition of three Chicago-area surgery centers and former Citadel HQ trades at 76% discount from 2006 sale price.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including Elk Grove Village’s first new subdivision in the 21st century selling to locals first and the plan to phase out county tax-lien sales in Illinois.
Plus: Susana Mendoza launches bid for Chicago mayor, Chicago-area data center tied to CoreWeave raises $900 million in junk-bond sale, developer sells pair of warehouses on former Allstate HQ campus and World Business Chicago names six finalists in competition for city’s next big idea.
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After the Chicago Bears tax-break plan stalled out in Springfield, the search for a stadium deal continues. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the path forward for the team.
Plus: NASCAR eyes return to downtown Chicago in 2027; California firm nears discount deal for Wacker Drive office tower; Big South Loop apartment complex trades for $104 million; and McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus.
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The Chicago Bears’ tax-break plan died in the final stretch of the spring legislative session, clouding the team's future in Illinois.
Plus: Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about a company making a big bet on Chicago as a biotech hub. And, West Suburban remains in current CEO’s hands amid legal fight over shuttered hospital; Springfield delays swipe fee law for second time after bankers push back; and beer sales are up at some Chicago restaurants as diners opt out of more expensive cocktails.
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The South and West sides of Chicago are gaining more CTA-area development, but gaps still persist. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Trump Tower lands first retail tenant more than 17 years after opening, Mag Mile office tower extends run of downtown distress, FTC chair says agency is probing fertilizer industry over price hikes and a luxury steakhouse is set to open in the old Esquire Theater.
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk the latest news from the local market, including how high demand is pushing Chicago-area home prices to record levels.
Plus: University of Chicago spinout bets $55 million on city as Midwest biotech hub, abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois, Northwest suburban apartments sell for $23 million and a Fulton Market development site next to shuttered Time Out food hall hits the market.
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Crain's assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to discuss the Chicago families that hold the most influence right now in the city.
Plus: Tech firms look to unload Loop office space; Rahm Emanuel pitches sweeping college affordability plan as 2028 buzz grows; DHS renews threat to cut customs staffing at O’Hare and other sanctuary-city airports; and UChicago launches multibillion-dollar fundraising effort.
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Chicago’s lucrative parking meter contract could be sold to New York-based Stonepeak Partners. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago quantum players share in $2B federal outlay, South Loop apartment tower near The 78 listed for sale, Deere shares tumble with farmers facing ‘ongoing challenges’ and Schlitz beer discontinued after 175 years.
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Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including mayors taking sides on Gov. Pritzker's housing plan and a 1956 modernist home in La Grange Park for sale for the first time ever.
Plus: Blackstone Hotel sold at discount to local investor; Illinois joins suit arguing Trump loan caps threaten healthcare workforce; former Cboe CEO Ed Tilly exits top post at Wall Street brokerage; and McDonald’s won’t meet some emissions goals.
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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Census data showing how Chicago is eking out population growth while big-city rivals are shrinking.
Plus: Former John Hancock Center slated for luxury Marriott hotel, the parking meter deal Chicagoans love to hate is poised for another sale, Gene & Georgetti sues concessions operator over Midway Airport outpost and DraftKings reportedly closing sportsbook at Wrigley Field.
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Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about major suburban apartment trades, including an O’Hare-area complex that sold for $167 million in the year’s priciest deal and a $91M transaction for a property in Kane County.
Plus: Pritzker says Johnson’s Bears pitch is a non-starter, Spirit Airlines shutdown costs Chicago hundreds of jobs, most of Ford City Mall to shut down for safety concerns and Fitch trims University of Chicago credit rating amid debt load.
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Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what the McDonald’s and Chicago Fire FC naming rights deal means for the team's planned South Loop stadium.
Plus: Mayor Johnson pitches city takeover of stadium authority to keep Bears in Chicago, Trump administration’s fight with Jenner & Block zeroes in on security clearances, developers seek $50M TIF loan for Loop conversion to new W hotel and AI boom sends prices soaring on grid serving Illinois.
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Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Cook County could be forced to repay former homeowners millions of dollars in lost equity and how an Englewood renewal effort is taking a unique approach to reversing housing inequity.
Plus: McDonald’s and Chicago Fire strike naming rights deal for South Loop stadium, FDA’s approval of flavored e-cigarettes faces pushback in Illinois, River North hotel sells for $29M as downtown lodging values lag and CME to create futures market for computing power backing AI.
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Soaring beef prices have some Chicago restaurants in a bit of an existential crisis. Reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Tax break for United Center’s 1901 Project advances despite pushback, former Walgreens office in Deerfield sold for a revamp, United Airlines sponsorship puts transportation secretary's side gig under scrutiny, and a mid-year outlook warns wealthy investors to brace for inflation, trade shocks and AI.
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Crain’s reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about local healthcare news, including how South Side Walgreens closures are fueling fears of more drugstore deserts.
Plus: DNC scouting party tours Chicago this week; law firm Hall Prangle jumps the Chicago River to a new office; Elmhurst apartments are sold to an Ohio pension fund for $85 million; and Skokie tech park buildings go up for sale as demand cools for life sciences space.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson took the fight to keep the Bears in the city to Springfield just as talks for a Chicago Stars stadiumstart to heat up. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Lincoln Yards TIF deal terminated as Foundry Park infrastructure questions loom, some CEOs warn consumers are "running out of money" and cutting back, U.S. appeals court sends back Illinois swipe fee law after federal regulators intervene and South Side Walgreens closures fuel fears of more pharmacy deserts.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local market, including how spring homebuyers have one-third the choices they had before the pandemic.
Plus: Kraft Heinz sees early payoff from $600 million brand bet, Medinah Temple owner mulls landmark’s post-casino future, Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee warns AI hype could fuel inflation and Ever manager accused of embezzling over $1 million files countersuit against the Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the best business dining spots for deal-making, catching up and wooing clients.
Plus: Office tower near Google’s Thompson Center poised to sell at steep discount, American Airlines’ pilots chief praises "bold vision" of United CEO’s merger pitch, Springfield gets some breathing room on state budget and California reportedly seeks penalties against State Farm over wildfire claims.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest office deals around downtown, including a distressed loan for a West Monroe Street office tower that sold at steep discount, a West Coast tech firm eyeing a big expansion and more.
Plus: Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 billion opioid settlement begins, with Illinois in line to get nearly $150 million; BMO turns to AI and quantum computing to predict earthquakes; Gold Coast retail space leased to celebrity brand Skims up for sale; and Chicago’s top contractors see growth as big projects offset market headwinds.
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Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest healthcare news, including a look at the state’s rising health costs are spiking and how employers are chipping away at swelling healthcare tabs.
Plus: State report says ICE misconduct in Chicago enabled by Trump officials, West Coast tech firm eyes big Chicago office expansion, Bank of America CEO eyes Chicago growth as commercial loans rise 15% and United announces FAA-mandated flight cuts at O’Hare.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices rising at five times the speed of the nation’s.
Plus: IBM to hire 750 at Chicago’s quantum campus, Mondelez chief sees consumer confidence weakening on Iran war, Illinois proposes bill to pay striking workers and McKinsey moving Chicago office to Salesforce Tower.
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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago restaurants that are launching second acts in the city and four local bars ranked among North America’s best.
Plus: St. Regis Chicago hotel owners land a big new loan, appellate court upholds Madigan’s conviction on corruption charges, Chicago Skyway’s Australian owner fields takeover bid and mid-market investment bank Lincoln International files for IPO.
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The owner of Water Tower Place is launching a $170 million makeover of the Mag Mile mall. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United CEO lays out the case for the American deal that never was, ABA settles lawsuit claiming minority scholarship fund was discriminatory, U.S. taps Kirkland & Ellis for advice on Spirit Airlines rescue and AbbVie’s move to revitalize Botox demand stymied by FDA questions.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about two brands' plans for new Mag Mile spots and what’s driving the latest wave of grocery chain expansion in Chicago.
Plus: Pritzker pushes speed on Bears tax package but predicts changes ahead; Morningstar eyes Google’s Thompson Center revamp for potential new HQ, Claire’s is moving its HQ to distressed Rosemont office building and an executive in $15 million Loretto Hospital embezzlement case pleads not guilty and released on bond.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the local housing market, including how the mortgage crisis of the early 2000s is coming back to haunt Chicago-area homeowners.
Plus: Illinois lawmakers push Bears stadium plan tied to tax overhaul, American gains O’Hare gates as United loses ground, West Suburban property owner sues to take control of troubled hospital and River North offices put up for sale after $35 million redevelopment plan scrapped.
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This year's list of Chicago’s largest private companies has a newcomer near the top. Crain’s researcher David Nusbaum discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: New details on Ishbia-Amtrak land deal as Sox future takes shape, Loop office tower owner hit with $223 million foreclosure lawsuit, Baird raises $450 million amid sluggish private equity environment and Trump pans United-American merger while pushing for a Spirit buyer.
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A Fulton Market apartment project landed a $102 million construction loan, among Chicago’s largest in years. Crain’s Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the companies involved and the apartment project loan landscape.
Plus: Huron Consulting shrinks West Loop HQ as downtown office attrition persists, AbbVie signs $745 million deal to develop pain medicines from Chinese drugmaker, judge puts WGN parent’s merger plans on hold until final court ruling and feds crack down on Federal Savings Bank over misleading ads for VA loans.
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Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what Chicago stands to lose in potential United-American merger.
Plus: Illinois to get $50 million in Jewel-Osco parent’s $774 million opioid settlement, Golub recapitalizes Century Tower in $65 million deal, West Coast fintech company plans big River North office and Whole Foods to open new store in Lakeview.
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West Suburban Medical Center began reopening under pressure after surprise shutdown as Springfield weighs tougher rules on hospital closures. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the medical center and other local hospital headwinds.
Plus: Former ComEd CEO and lobbyist granted new trials in Madigan bribery case, Thoma Bravo signs multiyear deal with Google for AI adoption, logistics firm RJW extends suburban warehouse leasing tear and city seeks to shut down Ford City Mall over ‘imminent’ health and safety threat.
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Residential conversions are gaining steam around downtown with the sale of two office buildings. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United Airlines CEO has pitched a possible tie-up with rival American, Conagra’s new CEO faces a pricing bind with no clear fix, New York firm bets on downtown office revival with deal for distressed Loop tower and Jesse Jackson’s son picked to lead Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
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Gov. JB Pritzker joined a coalition of governors urging the operator of the power grid in Illinois and other a dozen other states to force data centers to pay up. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses the push to shield consumers from rising electricity costs with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Conagra CEO Connolly is out after 60% stock slide, Abbott hit with $70 million verdict in Chicago infant-formula trial, Pritzker says DHS threat over O’Hare customs will hurt economy and housing advocates sue to undo CHA leadership pick.
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Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about local commercial real estate news, including the Candy Hall of Fame coming the Mag Mile.
Plus: Mayor Johnson reshuffles key safety and transportation posts amid staff churn, Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction, AbbVie suing feds over 340B provider audits and Quigley bill aims to speed up pipeline of new homes.
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the more than 200 for-sale homes coming to Highland Park’s long-empty Solo Cup factory site.
Plus: Proposed $55 million tax break for United Center’s 1901 Project hits a speed bump, Chicago startups eye long-awaited exits as IPO market warms up, Starbucks and 7-Eleven expansion planned for Chicago-based overnight oats maker and lawsuit against Evanston’s reparations program gets judge’s OK to move forward.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including some notable openings, expansion plans for Mediterranean chain Roti and this year’s local James Beard Award finalists.
Plus: New DHS chief floats crackdown on sanctuary city airports, including O’Hare; Chicago options clearing hub fuels clash between Goldman, Citadel and retail brokers; investors pay $61 million for Lombard apartment complex and a hedge fund signs deal for new Chicago office at BMO Tower.
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Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the latest health care news, including West Suburban’s sudden closure and Walgreens’ private equity owner plans to double the pharmacy chain’s profits.
Plus: Downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens, Chicago’s Madison Air seeks to raise $2.23B in IPO, fund founded by Pritzkers inks private credit deal for PLZ and downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens and Court ruling could slash payouts in Illinois biometric privacy lawsuits.
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Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth discuss the latest on the Bears stadium saga, with the park district pushing for a $630 million Museum Campus overhaul, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to oust the acting CHA leader.
Plus: ABA backs Jenner & Block in fight with Trump administration, CFTC sues Illinois and other states over prediction markets rules, Oak Park apartments trade for $23 million and United raising bag fees as fuel prices soar.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the latest on the saga of the former Michael Jordan estate and relief for Chicago-area homebuyers that comes with a caveat.
Plus: Goodell presses Bears as Illinois, Indiana await stadium call; Rivian bike spinoff lands $1 billion valuation and DoorDash partnership; office landlord faces another hit in Evanston after Fulton Market setback; and Mondelez and Radio Flyer among 70 Illinois companies suing Trump for tariff refunds.
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Plans for AI data centers are raising concerns about the long-term health of the Great Lakes region's most critical natural resource. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026, university funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition, Sofitel Chicago goes up for sale and three Chicago chefs named James Beard Award finalists
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Cook County property taxes have grown at more than double the inflation rate since 1995. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Jenner & Block fires back at Trump administration in executive order appeal, Chicago-based benefits administrator Alight risks NYSE delisting after stock plunges below $1, Trader Joe’s advances on possible Uptown store and public-private Illinois abortion fund gives out its first $1 million.
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Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest commercial real estate news, including a Streeterville mid-rise office building that could go residential as well as apartment towers hitting the market in River North, Gold Coast and Uptown.
Plus: JetBlue reportedly exploring sale to United; Ariel names new president as Hobson and Rogers relinquish parts of their portfolios; CME and Bank of Montreal team up to launch tokenized cash service; and West Suburban blames billing system failure as officials air frustration over closure.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth about to talk the latest local housing news, including Ken Griffin’s last Chicago condo going back up for sale, a divisive push to preserve west Lakeview greystones and more.
Plus: Commercial landlords avoid penalties amid Cook County’s twice-delayed property tax sale, United Airlines warns of 20% fare hike to cope with oil surge, Mars to add 600 jobs and invest $100 million in Chicago operation and a South Loop developer lands $83 million construction loan for long-planned Riverline project.
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Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement will reduce Illinois’ clout in D.C. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Supreme Court justices signal skepticism of post-Election Day mail ballot deadlines, including Illinois’; Fed’s Goolsbee says he could see circumstances for rate hike; Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian in robotaxi bet; and Uncommon Ground seeks new operator as longtime Wrigleyville restaurateurs plan to retire.
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Some investors see Patrick Hynes' primary win over incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi as a chance to rebuild Chicago's real estate cred. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the election news and the new City Council-approved downtown hotel surcharge.
Plus: CTA sues Trump administration over frozen Red Line extension funds; Johnson proposes $55 million tax break for Bulls, Blackhawks 1901 development; legal data firm Relativity confidentially files for IPO; and Illinois House approves bill giving regulators power to reject insurance rate hikes.
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Justin Ishbia is set to buy a massive South Loop rail yard for a potential White Sox stadium site. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence discuss with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Amazon wants to eat Costco’s lunch in Chicago’s suburbs, United CEO games out "higher for longer" oil prices, Motorola rival ordered to pay $50 million fine for stealing trade secrets and Illinois high court finds employers could be on the hook for time worked outside normal hours
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the rising age of the average homeowner in Chicago.
Plus: Justin Ishbia set to buy massive South Loop rail yard for potential White Sox stadium, a roundup of the state’s high-stakes primary night, BP’s union worker lockout plan and a New York investor pays $77 million for River North apartments.
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Crain’s contributing reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local health care news, including Baxter's new CEO getting a cool $29.8 million pay package in 2025, eight Chicago-area hospitals that could soon exit Blue Cross's network and local surgical center rankings.
Plus: FAA seeks deeper-than-expected flight cuts at O’Hare, federal railroad agency eyes HQ move to LaSalle Street, Signature Bank acquired by New York-based Esquire for $348.4 million and Morningstar inks $5M tech partnership with U of I to secure talent pipeline.
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With a new dining spot opening under Chicago Cut and Levy’s planning a major event space makeover, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins Amy Guth to talk the latest dining news around the riverfront.
Plus: Tech giants sue Chicago over social media tax, calling it unconstitutional; airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown standoff as TSA lines grow; developer Mike Reschke plans Burnham Center office-to-hotel conversion; and Trump tariffs have cost automakers at least $35 billion since 2025.
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Downtown Chicago apartment rents keep climbing as new supply lags. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks about the downtown rental outlook with host Amy Guth.
Plus: City Council budget coalition blocks local video gambling bans, Chicago urges FAA to rethink its plans to cut summer flying at O’Hare, CME and Cboe chiefs urge crackdown on fast-growing prediction markets and airlines brace for turmoil as fuel costs surge amid war in the Middle East.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk the latest news from the local housing market, including the latest development in the saga of Michael Jordan's former Highland Park home.
Plus: As Bears eye Arlington Heights, a Soldier Field-area megaproject resurfaces; UChicago, U of I and Northwestern rally top tech schools to plant startup flag in San Francisco; West Loop apartments trade for $66 million as market headwinds persist; and Italian conglomerate buying offices near Fulton Market.
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As the Obama Center nears its opening this summer, signs of a changing neighborhood are emerging around it. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Banks take fight over Illinois credit card swipe-fee law to appeals court; biotherapy maker CSL plans $1.5 billion expansion near Kankakee; small cities are a big part of the O’Hare expansion that alarmed the FAA; and Ford’s CEO gifts Pope Leo an Explorer — built in Chicago by one of his former students.
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Nursing schools are racing to stave off a looming workforce crisis. Meanwhile, the Illinois attorney general joined pushback from states and nurses against changes to federal student loans. Crain’s contributing reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest from teh health care beat.
Plus: Trump defends law firm exec orders in revived Jenner appeal, Obama Presidential Center sets June opening celebration, Saks Fifth Avenue leaving the Mag Mile and Sens. Durbin and Duckworth tell FAA O’Hare needs more air traffic controllers.
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With Chicago facing a turning point on public funds for stadiums, Chicago Fire FC broke ground on its new, privately funded South Loop stadium. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois joins states suing Trump over new tariffs, developers pay $20 million for Clybourn Corridor retail center to gain air rights for high-rise, Capital One cutting over 1,100 jobs in latest layoffs related to Discover deal and World Business Chicago kicks off competition for city’s next big idea.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth top talk news from the local market, including a new poll that found housing costs now top crime as Chicago voters’ biggest concern.
Plus: American blames United’s "reckless scheduling" for O’Hare woes, CME and Cboe shares rallied to record high as volumes surge on Iran war, Oak Brook retail center sold for $44 million and Chicago Fire FC breaks ground on new South Loop stadium.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Loop’s uneven recovery creating a tale of two work lunches.
Plus: Chicago on shortlist for 2028 Democratic National Convention, Trump administration drops fight over executive order targeting Jenner & Block, logistics firm RJW adds to spree of suburban warehouse leasing deals and quantum firms set up across Chicago ahead of South Works campus.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members are pointing fingers over Chicago's latest credit downgrades. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: FAA targets O’Hare flight growth as airline feud heats up; Blackhawks unveil ice center addition as 1901 Project nears spring start; Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago hospitals ranked among best in the world by Newsweek; and Cook County Health and City Colleges to train 1,000 health care workers with $5 million from Pritzker Traubert Foundation.
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As regional transit is preparing for its historic overhaul, it stands to potentially reinvent how people get around the area. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the public transportation overhaul with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Springfield inches toward a Bears deal as Indiana governor signs stadium bill into law, Mayor Johnson and City Council trade blame as Chicago’s credit is downgraded, Schaumburg reportedly settles Motorola TIF fight over remote work and distress specialist nears deal for Citadel’s former Loop HQ.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how Chicago home prices flattened out as sales plunged in January.
Plus: After weeks of tension, Pritzker strikes more upbeat tone on Bears tax talks; AbbVie investing $380 million on two new plants in North Chicago, adding 300 workers; Rivian doubles down on Illinois for mass-market R2; and Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says tariff ruling could help cool inflation.
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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the playbooks of the CEOs behind Ulta Beauty and Kraft Heinz.
Plus: Uber is acquiring parking app SpotHero, Trump funding cuts and threats to Illinois reach $61.5 billion and counting, Abbott lines up one of the year's biggest bond sales at $20 billion and government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest in apartments and retail news, including 300 new apartments coming to Lakeview and a pickleball company buying a West Loop ice rink.
Plus: After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois; Wells Fargo cuts jobs, closes Rosemont office following $4.2 billion sale of rail business; data-center development could stall under new Illinois move; and potential strike at BP refinery is a test of labor leverage in a changing economy.
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Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the ongoing Bears stadium saga.
Plus: Walgreens cuts hundreds of jobs after private equity buyout, Fulton Market high-rise plan moves ahead despite zoning objection, CME Group moves closer to 24/7 crypto derivatives trading and Northwestern Medicine takes AI accelerator program to Europe.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how housing affordability is improving in many big cities — but not Chicago.
Plus: The state’s EV push meets market reality, Hyatt exposed to Epstein scandal despite Tom Pritzker’s exit, Illinois erases $1.1 billion in medical debt for residents and Ikea to open third store in Chicago area.
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Crain’s Steven Strahler joins host Amy Guth to reflect on the local and global impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson after his passing.
Plus: Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Baxter and federal funding cut impacts in health care sector, Tom Pritzker quits exec chairman role at Hyatt, citing Epstein ties, Mayor Johnson vetoes intoxicating hemp ban, law firm Loeb & Loeb eyes expansion and move to Loop tower and Illinois swipe fee ruling marks rare win for retailers — but fight is far from over.
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Under the Trump administration, the Department of Housing & Urban Development has hardened the policies behind a program meant to shelter the city’s unhoused population. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago to sell $1 billion in debt from unpaid fees despite uncertain buyers; investors trade sports, Oscars and the price of gold as prediction markets take off; Rivian warns losses will persist ahead of next-generation EV debut and Springfield reignites fight over who pays for Illinois' data center boom.
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After three decades building Chicago's miniature skyline, a Chicago model-maker is closing up shop. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market.
Plus: New Kraft Heinz CEO pauses split to first improve results, apartment tower near Millennium Park trades for $126 million, Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank let disgraced mayor steal $1.9 million and Amazon drone delivery coming to south suburbs.
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Amid an ongoing airline battle, American plans to upgrade its O'Hare lounge in the fight for premium flyers. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Citing fewer jobs and fewer people, Moody's sees Illinois slipping; owners of large Mag Mile retail building get $75 million refinancing; bankrupt First Brands cutting nearly 400 jobs in McHenry; and River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit.
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A Fulton Market proposal has the potential to reshape downtown development. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Judge blocks Trump move to freeze $10 billion in aid to blue-state families, American Airlines CEO faces union no-confidence vote amid O'Hare battle with United, River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit and the city to award what it calls the biggest U.S. airport concessions deal ever.
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Vinyl-focused listening bars are having a moment in Chicago. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker puts a price tag on federal cuts looming over Illinois budget, Shore Capital raises $400M for second industrial fund amid rapid growth, U of I buying Wacker Drive office building for Discovery Partners Institute, Northwestern study shows heart attack risk starts accelerating at age 35 for men and United moves to buy 2 O'Hare gates from Spirit.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a look at Chicago's 50 highest-priced home sales of 2025.
Plus: Plan for 28-story apartment tower adds to growing number of high-rises in Lincoln Park, Chicago-area retail sales rose amid tariff threats, Ariel closes $250 million fund for women’s sports investments and Trump's National Guard deployments costing $93 million a month.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order directing police to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker draws a line on pensions ahead of tight budget, Chicago's Metropolitan Capital shut down in first U.S. bank failure of 2026, Old Post Office owner buys massive Loop office building and the city kicks off plans for 95th Street redevelopment project.
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Safety-net hospitals are grappling with a future without a critical lifeline as some hospitals in rural parts of the state confront possible service cuts and closures. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mayor Johnson directs CPD to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents, a local hospitality firm buys a distressed hotel next to the Mag Mile, Monroe Street Partners sells American Roadway after less than two years and a developer buys Trinity International campus for $20 million to create a youth sports complex.
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Retail vacancy in the Loop has dropped for the second year in a row. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois job market loses momentum after year-end slide, billionaire Wacker Drive landlord explores sale in test of Chicago office market, immigration decline slows Illinois population growth to a trickle and United Center becomes first major U.S. arena to sell THC drinks.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the Latin School of Chicago selling a row of residential buildings it purchased in 2022.
Plus: Trump factor looms as Johnson questions Chicago's shot at 2028 DNC, CME bets on struggling White Sox with new jersey sponsorship deal, ADM to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting fraud probe, Deere to build Indiana distribution center in stateside production shift and Amazon is closing its Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores.
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Chicago-based United Airlines and rival American Airlines are engaged in an increasingly fierce battle at O’Hare airport. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy ended 2025 near historic low, Illinois says Coinbase sports contracts are bets and not financial instruments, pediatricians buck CDC's childhood vaccine schedule overhaul and AMA warns ICE activity at hospitals fuels fear and deters care.
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From Mexican bagels to an Italian steakhouse and a “hidden” Paris-inspired bar, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a handful of new spots around Chicago.
Plus: Chicago bids to host 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, CTA leader hopes to get Red Line project dispute resolved soon, local insurance startup focused on high-risk markets expands into auto and a California firm pays $31 million for Bronzeville shopping center.
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The city is considering selling sponsorships or naming rights at its airports. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the Department of Aviation’s move to gauge interest in the idea.
Plus: Empty suburban office space ended 2025 at new record high, Illinois targeted in Trump review of federal funds to Democratic states, American signals it's not backing down in O'Hare grudge match with United and a new report finds indie music venues drive $2.8 billion to Chicago's economy.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including about a Frank Lloyd Wright house listed for sale that actually isn't on the market after all.
Plus: ComEd plans to invest over $15 billion in grid upgrades; Berkshire Hathaway weighs selling Kraft Heinz shares; a logistics company expands HQ and eyes hiring run with move to River North; and Transwestern moving Chicago office to Wacker Drive tower.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has walked away from a $3 billion-plus plan to undo the city's parking meter deal. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Cardinal Cupich joins rare rebuke of U.S. foreign policy, Chicago-based Protein Bar acquired by the company that owns Dos Toros and Chopt, River North office building teed up for residential conversion and a report finds Illinois wage gap persists despite transparency efforts.
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Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago experts' stock market and economic predictions for the year.
Plus: Bally's seeks more time for Chicago casino construction, Mag Mile tower sold in priciest office deal since 2022, Edgewater residents sue city over Broadway corridor rezoning and Time Out Market is closing its Fulton Market food hall.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats.
Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm and a rare Michael Jordan rookie card to be auctioned off.
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Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Crain’s reporter John Schroyer talks with host Amy Guth about where it stands on that promise.
Plus: Illinois and Chicago seek court order to halt "militarized" immigration enforcement tactics, AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs, longtime Loop Alliance CEO to step down and Chicago's largest farmers market organizer bought a permanent brick-and-mortar home.
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Michelin's expansion of its restaurant coverage areas could be testing trust in its stars. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois hospitals now on the clock to report policies on dealing with law enforcement, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore to report to prison, Amazon plans Walmart-style big box store in Orland Park, Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity AI as copyright war rages on and a trial date set for Maple & Ash case as more investors try to join lawsuit.
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Chicago closed out 2025 with a 10-year low in violent crime. But the reason why isn't simple or straightforward. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Judge narrows scope of lawsuit over Walgreens' rosy VillageMD claims, Texas ends ABA role in law school approvals as other states may follow suit, Barnes & Noble's expansion rolls on including on State Street and Michelin's expansion of its restaurant guides is testing trust in its stars.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a recap of a blowout year for Chicago mansions.
Plus: ComEd demands guarantees from data centers and wins, Mayor Johnson's CFO Jaworski leaves City Hall after bruising budget battle, Mondelez to launch creative review for Oreo as new marketing leader steps in and Brookfield's retail division has a new name — its old one.
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The city's steakhouse scene is undergoing a cultural revolution. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Sterling Bay unloads more property near Lincoln Yards; Peoples Gas seeks another rate hike for Chicago heating bills; Rush expands reach with Amazon One Medical partnership; and Midway slips as O'Hare soars, but Southwest plans a rebound.
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Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub joins host Amy Guth to review cryptocurrency moves in 2025 and likely themes in the year ahead, including bank and institutional adoption of digital currencies and growth among retail trading customers.
Plus: Trump's Venezuela move sparks sharp divide among area pols, online sports betting lives on in Chicago as tax lawsuit moves ahead, Lakeview apartment tower trades for $57 million and McCormick & Schmick's closes in the Loop.
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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to review the major aviation industry stories of 2025 and those that are likely to be big themes in the year ahead, including the O’Hare renovation project and tech improvements.
Plus: Mayor Johnson blinks on budget veto and pivots to executive orders, investors tee up $455 million deal for Chicago-area apartment portfolio, Beat Kitchen sues Chicago over Riverwalk contract and Chicago hotels want to tax themselves to supercharge city tourism.
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Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth to review major health care stories of 2025 and those that could be big themes in the year ahead, including changes to Walgreens and Medline, access to research funding and care, and the evolving role of AI in health care and the role of the state.
Plus: The City Council 2026 budget passed over Mayor Johnson's objections; feds say CTA security plan isn't good enough; apartment investor pays $135 million for West Loop tower; and Pritzker Traubert Foundation names new winner of $10 million Chicago Prize.
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Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to break down elements of the 2026 Chicago budget disputed in City Hall.
Plus: Friends of the Parks wants a $50 million cut of the South Works quantum revamp, Baker Tilly enters South Florida market with deal for Berkowitz Pollack Brant, MetraMarket retail space up for sale and Lake Forest MBA program to shutter in June due to declining enrollment.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local market news, including the owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitching a new plan for the estate.
Plus: JPMorgan Chase to open Mag Mile flagship catering to affluent clients, Illinois among states suing Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Winston & Strawn creates new transatlantic law firm with Taylor Wessing merger and report warns northern Illinois just a few years away from electricity shortage.
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Illinois' marketplace has extended its health insurance enrollment deadline for plans starting Jan. 1. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago dealmaking primed for 2026 uptick as tariff woes ease, Kraft Heinz replaces CEO ahead of split into two public companies, law firm beefs up Wacker Drive office space, DePaul University cuts more than 100 jobs and Portillo's plans to open in the Loop.
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Crain's commercial real estate reporters Rachel Herzog and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about the themes that have defined 2025 — including economic uncertainty, office distress, stadium developments and the challenges facing the apartment market — as well as looking ahead to 2026.
Plus: CME adds new crypto futures contracts in push for more retail traders, McKinsey plans thousands of job cuts in consulting industry slowdown, Byline Bank plans stock repurchase as shares hit 12-month high and a food pantry network gets $5 million from a new kind of Endeavor award.
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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to reflect on trends and themes in the food and beverage industry throughout 2025, including rising costs and shifts in consumer behavior, and what's in store for the year ahead.
Plus: New study says Cook County property tax incentives need a refresh, Pritzker signs controversial "medical aid in dying" bill into law, Enova inks $369 million deal to transform from online lender to bank holding company and philanthropists give $11 million for Lurie Children's rare genetic disease program.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss recent retail news, including Rivian’s planned dealership in Northbrook, Culver’s coming to the South Loop and Stratford Square Mall’s revamp.
Plus: Judge rules Cook County's tax sale system unconstitutional, holiday spending slowdown squeezes smaller Chicago shops, American Airlines is picking up more O'Hare gates from Spirit and details emerge about the Gibson’s spot opening in Fulton Market.
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At a recent Crain’s event, hospital CEOs warned of fraying health care safety nets in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about where local health care leaders say they are planning their focus in the year ahead.
Plus: Feds warn CTA to boost policing or lose transit funding, Mars wins unconditional EU nod for $36B Kellanova deal, United Airlines CEO Kirby nets nearly $13M in first big stock sale and GE HealthCare touts slate of new tech plus collaboration with Mayo Clinic.
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Another State Street retail property sells at a big discount. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the Loop retail corridor with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Blue Cross parent CEO got a hefty raise in 2024 despite 54% income drop; CME data center outage caused by human error, Cyrus One says; Morningstar to revamp analysis of mutual funds; and Smith family of Northern Trust and ITW gives record-breaking donation to Rush cancer center.
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A local developer is reviving and expanding an office-to-warehouses plan in Glenview that fell apart amid opposition from residents. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mayor Johnson pours cold water on council bloc's alternative budget plan, New York investor buys Orland Park shopping center, Ulta Beauty raises outlook as demand for cosmetics remains robust and Foxtrot is reopening its old Loop location.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the region's shrinking home affordability at every tier.
Plus: Breakaway aldermen offer counter-budget that kills head tax, developer seeks $47 million tax break for Loop office-to-residential project, Streeterville high-rise sale marks priciest local apartment deal since 2023 and Medline to weigh marketing $5 billion IPO.
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CME Group's recent Aurora data center outage exposed a flaw in the exchange operator’s disaster recovery plan. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: City asks airlines to rethink terminal construction plans as O'Hare traffic rises, Goldman Sachs to pay $2 billion for ETF issuer Innovator Capital, NU's ex-football coach Pat Fitzgerald hired by Michigan State and a new report says Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10 billion.
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The Siebel Institute, the country’s oldest brewing school, is leaving Chicago for Montreal. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about why that matters for Chicago and the local craft beer industry.
Plus: CME outage puts PE-owned Aurora data center under scrutiny, Northwestern joins Columbia in reaching deal with Trump team, Deere's disappointing outlook shows farm recovery is elusive and state cannabis taxes slipping as prices continue to fall.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the dual markets in the Chicago area, with one soaring as the other stays flat.
Plus: CTU to turn over financial audits to congressional committee, Medicare negotiates discounts on two AbbVie drugs, Thoma Bravo's Realpage settles DOJ rental collusion case and Abbott to replace glucose monitors after deaths possibly linked to false readings.
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Wining and dining has taken on new meaning as Chicago execs are now helicoptering clients to Michigan wine country. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Argonne joins the AI arms race with allies Nvidia and Oracle, Amazon plans $15 billion data center buildout in northwest Indiana, USG shrinks downtown office footprint with lease renewal and Cameo wins restraining order against OpenAI in trademark lawsuit.
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Crain’s Who's Who list highlights people driving decisions, setting agendas and leading change across the Chicago area. Data editor Lyss Welding talks with host Amy Guth about the guide to the most influential figures shaping the region.
Plus: CTU faces federal scrutiny over missing financial audits, a West Loop office tenant set to buy building from its landlord, One East Delaware sells in one of the year's priciest apartment deals and nursing schools sound alarm as feds restrict student loan access.
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O'Hare air traffic has finally topped pre-pandemic levels and appears on track to break a record this year. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: One of downtown's biggest distressed loans goes up for sale, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he's uneasy about "front loading" rate cuts, GE HealthCare to buy Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash and feds accuse Chicago crypto firm and its CEO of laundering $10 million.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Barrington mansion unsold and unoccupied for 18 years.
Plus: Local firm pays $44 million for Deerfield shopping center, United pulls $248 million junk muni deals for Houston airport, Northwestern names new Kellogg center after largest-ever donation to biz school and allegations of secret diamond deals push Gold Coast jeweler's parent into bankruptcy.
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The city Finance Committee voted down Mayor Johnson's revenue plan, dealing a significant blow to his 2026 budget. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Hines eyes Boeing's West Loop tower after scuttled Sterling Bay deal, Big Ten's $2.4 billion deal talks extended after pushback, FTC drops fight for injunction blocking GTCR's Surmodics deal and a study finds NIH grant cuts leave hundreds of clinical trials, 74,000 patients in limbo.
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Chicago homeowners have been hit with the steepest property tax bill hike in at least 30 years. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about contributing factors.
Plus: Chicago trading floor gets second act powering AI-led future, downtown Chicago apartment rents jump again amid supply crunch, crypto firm's Burling Bank bid ready for state ruling and U of I bids out the next two buildings at quantum park.
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Tucked inside the massive bill to end the government shutdown, a ban on hemp-derived THC products. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Schroyer discusses the fallout from the ban with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Johnson unveils amended budget to a skeptical City Council, AbbVie reportedly exits $1.5 billion longevity drug deal with Calico, big Chicago systems win out as three hospitals slide to F grades in Leapfrog report and Michelin just stripped Alinea of its three-star status.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including luxury home sales breaking an annual record with weeks still to go in 2025.
Plus: Walgreens lists massive Old Post Office space for sublease, BDO claims it was impossible to detect alleged fraud at First Brands, owner of former Rainforest Cafe building facing foreclosure suit and Chicago lands another quantum computer maker.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest deals around Chicago's rental market and supply's impact on rents.
Plus: Walgreens cuts pay for store workers after $10 billion buyout, Zurich moving downtown office to Willis Tower, Volkswagen defies dealership protests with plan to begin Illinois warranty fees and FAA curbs private jet use at O'Hare amid air capacity crunch.
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Advocates say anxiety around ICE raids is taking toll on Chicago's mental health resources. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Private-label giant TreeHouse Foods acquired in $2.9 billion deal, Illinois awaits word on $1 billion in Big Beautiful Bill cash for rural hospitals, Sterling Bay's Lincoln Park life sciences building selling for medical office conversion and PNC opening 25 new Chicago locations as part of $2 billion branch expansion.
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Chicago fast-casual chain Protein Bar is cashing in in on America's protein obsession. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the chain’s growth strategy and diner demands.
Plus: Allstate profit more than triples in the third quarter, World Business Chicago reboots economic development strategy, Johnson defends budget plan despite warning of credit downgrade and electrical equipment maker lays off 185 in shift from Illinois to Indiana.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including Cook County tax bill delays causing homebuyer headaches.
Plus: The suite of health care bills passed by Illinois lawmakers, AAR inks big office lease at Merchandise Mart, GoHealth plans to cut nearly 500 more jobs and former Mayor Daley creates merchant bank with son and longtime associate.
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Cboe is restructuring to capitalize on surging U.S. options trading and has tapped an industry veteran to lead its new retail trading segment. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: City Council calls special meeting to grill Ernst & Young over budget audit, quantum park developers seek IEPA sign-off to begin work, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee more worried by inflation than job market and Manny's Deli steps in to support SNAP recipients amid federal shutdown.
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Neighborhood development throughout the city continues to be lopsided. Crain's assistant managing editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to talk about the most recent Forum’s focus on equitable development.
Plus: Chicago school board approves controversial $175 million pension payment to the city, AbbVie raises outlook on strong sales of mainstay drugs, New York firm picks up Niles shopping center for $40 million and Cameo sues OpenAI over trademarked name.
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A bailout package for Chicago transit passed in Springfield as the Bears' stadium funding efforts were again shut out. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: 1871 is on the move to Edelman's downtown HQ, Senate OKs energy bill that includes billions for battery storage and nixes nuke ban, Heartland Bank expands in Illinois and Missouri with $170 million CNB buy, and Baxter lowers guidance.
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including Chicago's narrowing lead over U.S. home price growth.
Plus: Fed cuts rates quarter point, sets end to balance-sheet runoff, GE HealthCare takes $100 million hit from tariffs, Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook as CEO warns of worst consumer sentiment in decades and Mondelez also trims outlook, and a developer gets $94 million construction loan for the first phase of its Motorola campus remake.
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Illinois residents will face steep hikes in ACA health insurance premiums next year. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: New York real estate firms raising big bet on Loop offices, American Airlines isn't pulling back in Chicago, Chicago Fire FC moving HQ to Wrigley Building and Trader Joe's coming to Fulton Market.
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Aldi is leaning into its own brand as private label sales surge. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade — its 10th under Pritzker; Bally's could open a sports bar at Midway, but without slot machines; Baker Tilly Germany weighs selling stake to private equity; and a newly built Fulton Market apartments up for sale.
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The Big Ten's $2 billion proposed private equity deal was dealt a major blow in Michigan. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A Google power deal could clear the way for a $1 billion carbon capture plant in Illinois, Rivian will pay $250 million to settle IPO class-action lawsuit, Aldi leans into its own brand as private labels boom and why eating a burger in Houston is less climate-friendly than in Chicago.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Illinois counties are split on handling delinquent tax sales after a Supreme Court rebuke.
Plus: Pritzker pushes back on head tax and Bears breaks — and urges transit action, Aqua tower apartments hit the market, Industrious opening second LaSalle Street co-working space, O'Hare sets record for summer travel and a Michael Jordan rookie card reportedly fetches $2.7 million in record sale.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion budget revives the head tax and tests the limits of his support in the City Council. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Cboe looks to extend options hours in overnight trading push, nearly 2 million Illinoisans set to lose SNAP benefits amid congressional stalemate, BDO faces a reputational test after the First Brands bankruptcy, Medline net sales in first half reach $13.5 billion ahead of IPO and Spirit Halloween to open Christmas-themed stores in Illinois this season.
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Owners of the Salt Shed music venue are eyeing adjacent property for possible expansion. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks about those plans, and other changes happening along the North Branch of the Chicago River, with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Molson Coors cutting 400 salaried jobs amid weak beer demand, Bally's faces lender wrath on debt plan involving Chicago casino, Illinois health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate, startup raises $7 million to develop mainstream gut biome test and Portillo's appears to be coming to Wrigleyville.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including newly open hot spots counting on regulars to keep them afloat and a Logan Square brewery undaunted by the craft beer industry's tough moment.
Plus: Big Ten's $2 billion private equity deal dealt a major blow in Michigan, United Airlines says AI helped eliminate 4% of management jobs, developer gets $24 million construction loan for River North apartments, Verizon downsizes but extends its big Rolling Meadows office lease and a west suburban office landlord hit with $87 million foreclosure lawsuit.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including a judge tossing a lawsuit filed by lakefront mansion owners in Winnetka.
Plus: State Farm faces lawsuit from Illinois amid scrutiny over rate increases, state rep attempts to block Bears move to Arlington Heights, Stellantis announces it will make Jeep SUVs again in Belvidere and Chicago billionaire Justin Ishbia raises $850 million for new PE funds.
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A Loop office tower slated for apartments won landmark approval from a city panel, but legal challenges for the project still loom. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Why vacancy isn’t dropping despite suburban office demand having just closed a big quarter; Johnson expected to revive head tax in 2026 budget plan; CTA plans 10% fare hike, joining Metra in raising rates; River North hotel seized by lender; and Cupich warns Trump's immigration raids erode human dignity.
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Illinois says it's already facing a $267 million budget shortfall. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago auditor BDO cuts jobs under pressure from Apollo debt and client's collapse, Metra to increase fares to plug budget gap, cash-strapped CPS taps $200 million from credit line, Magnetar sold $1.9 billion in CoreWeave shares as insiders and investors started cashing in.
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NinjaTrader is dangling $400,000 in prizes in its latest bid to lure retail traders. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: French quantum company bringing American HQ to Chicago, Bally's pushback halts move to legalize video gambling in Chicago, Randhurst Village up for sale and Loop tower wins landmark panel OK as legal challenges loom.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a judge's decision putting Illinois counties on thin ice with property tax sales.
Plus: Thoma Bravo finalizes $5.5 billion Dayforce loan on high demand, flight delays pile up across U.S. as shutdown persists, UnitedHealthcare's pay cut to nurse anesthetists sparks federal discrimination complaint and a new Fulton Market development site hits the market.
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Under a new city plan, downtown Chicago could more than double its population in the decades ahead. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Walgreens shuttering Old Post Office workspace, keeping Deerfield HQ; Illinois in the mix as Stellantis readies $10 billion U.S. reboot; developer pitches mid-rise building in northwest Fulton Market; and Chicago's largest accounting firms buck a national trend as layoffs sweep the industry.
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Chicago's future is being built by this year's 40 Under 40 honorees. Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to talk about this year’s class of honorees shaping markets in finance, law, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, tech and the arts and sciences.
Plus: Johnson vows Chicago will fight to keep $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure grants, Colorado firm nears deal for Mag Mile office tower, Fifth Third to buy Comerica in year's biggest bank deal and airlines go beyond first class to adapt to luxury-seeking flyers.
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The Trump administration halted $2 billion for Chicago transit just as the RTA reassesses the coming fiscal cliff. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the uncertain future for CTA and Metra service.
Plus: Soaring downtown office vacancy still hasn't peaked, Chicago economy lags as tariffs and high interest rates bite deeper, more food delivery robots are coming to the city and Chicago hotels set summer record, though profits prove elusive.
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In Chicago, the housing market is staying hot while the U.S. cools, and FOMO is fueling surge in Lake Geneva luxury market. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: What the U.S. government shutdown means for Chicago's federal workers, Arlington Heights weighs Bears' stadium economic impact pitch, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says new tariffs are renewing business uncertainty and West suburban Whole Foods trades for $17 million.
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Illinois announced its own vaccination guidelines, going against the Trump administration, and formed a panel to counter Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s data collection efforts on people with autism. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: CFO optimism recovers as tariff uncertainty becomes the new normal, South Works site sold as quantum campus beckons, UChicago sells market data unit to Morningstar in $375 million deal and Spirit Airlines furloughs Chicago flight attendants.
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Top Chicago chefs are breaking away from the daily restaurant grind, trading fine dining for flexibility. Reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A whistleblower accuses Loyola hospital of organ transplant fraud, private equity firm eyes move to Salesforce Tower, some Starbucks stores in Chicago are on the chopping block and Metra to test cafe cars with free snacks on select lines.
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With approval by the City Council, Chicago Fire FC's plan for a $750 million soccer stadium passed a major milestone. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: American loses bid to stop O'Hare gate shuffle, Pritzker forms panel to counter RFK Jr.'s autism data efforts, City Council OKs coach house legislation with restrictions and Old Post Office owner nearing deal for massive Loop office building.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Compass scooping up the 2nd-largest Chicago-area residential brokerage in its latest mega-deal and a $120 million art collection going up for auction at Sotheby’s.
Plus: Pritzker tells agencies to look for 4% budget cuts, CHA reportedly picks team for 7-acre Cabrini-Green project, Museum of Science & Industry workers take step toward strike and Portillo's CEO is out effective immediately.
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Dealmaking here is ahead of the curve despite a slower than expected ramp-up. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the local M&A landscape with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Capital One cutting nearly 400 jobs in latest layoffs tied to Discover acquisition, gunmaker Glock must face Chicago's lawsuit over gun mods, Algonquin Commons shopping center sold for $100 million after revamp and Illinois joins FTC suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales.
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The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality. Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Thoma Bravo buying software firm PROS for $1.4 billion in latest tech deal, Molson Coors names new CEO in push beyond beer, developer pitches 56-story residential tower for Mag Mile and Chicago dealmaking ahead of the curve despite slower than expected ramp-up.
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With Kraft Heinz's breakup official, Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what’s ahead for the newly formed companies.
Plus: Chicago Fire, Related Midwest win city panel OK for South Loop soccer stadium; AutoNation acquires Fletcher Jones Mercedes and Audi dealerships in Chicago; West Monroe buys California energy consultancy amid growth push; and O'Hare, Midway rise in latest customer satisfaction rankings.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the market, including a record year brewing in the upper reaches of Chicago-area housing.
Plus: American squares off in court against city and United over O'Hare gates, measure legalizing video gambling in Chicago advances over Johnson's objection, health care fraud unit notches first indictment with alleged $17.3 million fake claims scheme and Illinois lays new pathway for internationally trained doctors to earn licenses here.
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A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendations to close Chicago's budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: The 50 largest law firms in the Chicago area, Madison Industries mulls $10 billion-plus Filtration Group sale, Chicago Sports Network's founding CEO steps down in leadership transition and Medline expands AI supply chain tool with Northwestern, Providence partnership.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago-area apartment market.
Plus: As Trump steps up Fed attacks, Chicago finance execs weigh in; Tempus gets FDA OK for AI-driven cardiac image analysis; former Mars Wrigley exec pleads guilty to $28 million in fraud charges; and GTCR buys SimpliSafe in deal expanding its home security portfolio.
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Crain’s 2025 list of the best places to work puts the spotlight on 100 Chicago-area companies that are offering workers the benefits, perks and support they need to thrive. Crain’s assistant managing editor for special projects Ann Weiler talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Developers line up $96 million in financing for West Loop apartment tower, Rivian recalls more than 24,000 vehicles over highway assist software fix, Merchandise Mart lands new lease with health care consultancy and Cboe leans into crypto in latest bid to woo retail traders.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including jittery homebuyers walking away from their contracts and new data on Fritz Kaegi's property tax assessments.
Plus: PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to help fund Chicago quantum computer, Potbelly to be acquired by convenience store chain in $566 million deal, Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs in case tied to Chicago toymakers and Fire South Loop soccer stadium wins alderman's blessing — if Sox stay away.
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Illinois is considering moving ahead independently on vaccines as longstanding federal immunization expertise is dismantled. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bears CEO invokes Super Bowl in latest bid to gain support for move to Arlington Heights, developers sue Loop tower owner over office-to-residential plan, Kin Insurance raises another $50 million for push into high-risk markets and Chicago medtech startup adds mHub and Endeavor Health to $10 million seed round.
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The Department of Homeland Security says its Chicago immigration crackdown, which many anticipated for weeks, has begun. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago Fed chief wants inflation data before making rate call, Chicago investor sells Park Forest apartments for $23 million, ex-Mayer Brown attorneys launch Akin Gump's Chicago office and Northwestern first to integrate Tempus' AI assistant into health records system.
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Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about Northwestern University President Michael Schill’s resignation amid blowback from the Trump administration.
Plus: Citadel's former Loop office tower HQ goes up for sale, Madison Dearborn buys NFP wealth businesses back from Aon for $2.7 billion, Chicago e-commerce platforms combine to create $3.5 billion firm and the Vatican picks two Chicagoans to open the first restaurant at the Pope's summer estate.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including a suburb ranked as the safest and wealthiest town in the U.S. for the second year in a row and the rehab of an East Garfield Park mansion aiming to spotlight to city’s West Side.
Plus: Pritzker says Texas Guard is prepping for Chicago posting as Trump vows federal action, Ulta raises sales outlook in signal of consumer strength, Advocate becomes latest health system to halt gender-affirming care for minors and McDonald's CEO says American brands' reputations have "dimmed."
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With its purchase and breakup of Walgreens Boots Alliance finalized, Sycamore Partners has installed a new CEO. Crain's contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the now-private retail pharmacy giant.
Plus: Kraft Heinz to split into two separate public companies, judge rules Trump's L.A. troop deployment violated federal law, Johnson signs order to brace for potential immigration crackdown, downtown apartment rents continue to climb with little being built and Grubhub settles false advertising class action for $7 million.
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The University of Chicago is laying off staff and making budget cuts, while growing legal costs are weighing on Northwestern. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the latest struggles for Chicago's prestige universities.
Plus: With takeover complete, Walgreens' private equity owner installs Staples execs in top jobs, Capital One laying off 215 at former Discover headquarters in Riverwoods, Naperville apartments trade for $136 million in highest-priced suburban sale of 2025 and Chicago Amtrak routes see fastest ridership growth in the nation.
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A federal shakeup of SNAP will mean more stress on food distribution around Illinois. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: UIC medical school under congressional scrutiny in antisemitism probe, Trump team is weighing options to extend influence to Fed banks, U.S. attorney's Chicago office launches health care fraud unit and developer buys Gold Coast site for $39 million.
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Developers redrawing plans for the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site have shared more details on the project. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Thoma Bravo strikes $2 billion software deal as private equity rebounds, DOJ demands all Illinois voter data by Labor Day, local investors buy distressed River North office building and Waterton lists big South Loop apartment complex.
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CME Group is pushing the boundaries of retail trading with its FanDuel venture. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Trump calls Chicago a "killing field" as report says Pentagon drew up National Guard plan, double-digit rate hikes in store for Illinois ACA plans next year, FTC says GTCR's Surmodics buy would harm medical device market and Chicago business schools lean into AI as job market evolves.
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Rosebud Restaurant Group is staging a renaissance. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the group's revival and a possible second act for Greektown.
Plus: Trump signals Chicago's next up for D.C.-style National Guard deployment, developers reveal new Foundry Park details at former Lincoln Yards site, Northwestern and fired coach Pat Fitzgerald reach settlement, CME pushes the boundaries of retail trading with FanDuel bet and Navy Pier seeks ideas to revamp eastern end.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including the sales of Ernest Hemingway's newlywed apartment in the Gold Coast and a South Shore home with ties to the Manhattan Project.
Plus: NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, Vernon Hills apartment complex fetches $100 million, priciest suburban sale of 2025; lender seizing distressed hotel in Loop tower set for conversion; and nurses sue Endeavor Health alleging wage theft and dangerous understaffing.
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Work is underway on the new $730 million concourse at O’Hare, the first of three major projects remaining that are part of a major upgrade and expansion of the airport’s terminals. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz discusses the project with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Sterling Bay puts its only finished Lincoln Yards building up for sale, CPS seeks $1 billion of short-term debt as cash gone, Pritzker Private Capital raises $3.4 billion for latest fund and historic church turned event venue on West Loop's edge is for sale.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to push out the current zoning board chair has sparked independence concerns from City Council. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Work begins on $730 million O'Hare concourse, Pritzker signs toxic-tort bill that biz groups fear will open door to more lawsuits, Chicago developer buys River North loft office building and Bally's falls far short of $250 million casino stock sale target.
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President Donald Trump has hinted at reviving the pot industry’s rescheduling hopes. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the potential impact on local big players in the cannabis industry.
Plus: South Loop residents weigh in on Chicago Fire stadium plan, Northwestern Memorial plans $96.5 million project to expand and bridge ICUs, Deere plunges as struggling farmers delay machinery rebound and unions rally at Jesse Brown after report shows VA hospitals' worsening staff shortages and a separate report shows physician pay declines despite rising workloads.
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including a Frank Lloyd Wright home in the architect's Oak Park epicenter that’s for sale and how Chicago State hopes to make a college town out of 95th Street.
Plus: Gotion to start making EV batteries in Manteno next month, CIBC names new U.S. head amid exec shakeup, AbbVie plans $195 million expansion of North Chicago plant in U.S. production push and lawsuit alleges Lettuce Entertain You staged a "corporate coup."
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Two experiential venues are coming to the Mag Mile. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss a growing trend on North Michigan Avenue.
Plus: Johnson, firefighters reach tentative deal after four-year standoff; Trump trades barbs with Pritzker hinting at a D.C.-style police takeover in Chicago; nearly 6,500 providers reject $2.8 billion Blue Cross antitrust deal; and Northwestern and UChicago both named in price inflation conspiracy lawsuit.
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Federal job and spending cuts around Chicago are expected to lead to a cooler economy, while some still on the job are bracing for more uncertainty. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the effects of federal workforce reductions and how the cuts land across race and gender.
Plus: Pritzker won't rule out a presidential run; Bears make changes to board and push Arlington Heights stadium, but Springfield remains an obstacle; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit rebound; and a torrent of bogus papers threatens to drown legit science, Northwestern researchers warn.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson said city and state finances are at a "point of no return" and imposed hiring limits as his finance team considers a list of politically risky tax moves to plug a $1 billion budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: PepsiCo division leases space at logistics hub on former Allstate campus, Weiss Memorial Hospital closes after getting cut from Medicare and Medicaid, US Foods urges Performance Food to engage in merger talks and Portillo's hits speed bump in Texas expansion.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including the bad week downtown Chicago's condo market just had.
Plus: Brandon Johnson says city and state finances are at a "point of no return;" RTA warns fare hikes are coming, one way or another; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit rebound; the Merchandise Mart hits the market as owner Vornado eyes N.Y.-only portfolio; and retailer Claire's files bankruptcy for U.S. operations.
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A rebound is underway for retail on North Michigan Avenue, but slowly and not everywhere. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: S&P warns Chicago that pension cost-hike to pressure budget, Buffett's Berkshire hit with $3.8 billion Kraft Heinz charge, law firm ArentFox Schiff slashing Willis Tower footprint with lease extension and Rivian sues Ohio over direct-sales ban that exempts EV rival Tesla.
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Northwestern University faculty members are urging the school's president not to strike a deal with the Trump administration. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts Chicago police and firefighter pensions, tractor makers warn tariffs will raise machinery prices for farmers worldwide,
Mag Mile's retail rebound slowly begins and AMA decries CDC's move to cut experts out of panels that develop vaccine policy.
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The city’s restaurant industry is showing signs of stress. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s many migraines.
Plus: Chicago stands to win — and lose — in the rail industry’s first coast-to-coast merger, AbbVie raises guidance as key drugs and pipeline deals boost growth, Illinois co-leads states’ lawsuit against Trump administration’s transgender care crackdown and M&M’s owner is helping a premium chocolatier crack the U.S. market, starting in Chicago.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including home prices hitting record highs all over the map here in part because of a tight inventory and a lack of new homes, of which Chicago is dead last among major U.S. metros.
Plus: Johnson revives head tax talk as City Hall stares down $1 billion shortfall, Mondelez reiterates guidance as earnings beat estimates, electronic trading firm eyes new West Loop office after foiled lease talks and United Airlines flight attendants reject higher-paying contract.
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Farmer's Fridge is keeping its foot on the gas after doubling its locations in recent years. Crain’s reporting intern Laura Turbay discusses the Chicago startup's plans for expansion with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Two Chicago hospitals rank among nation's 20 best in annual report, GTCR buying marketing software firm FMG Suite in private-equity deal, Penny Pritzker warns Trump cuts threaten U.S. in global tech race, watching a Cubs game on Comcast is about to get pricier.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois has named a new CEO as financial pressure on the nonprofit provider keeps building. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago wins dismissal of Trump suit over sanctuary city policy, jury sides with CME in $2.1 billion class action by former pit traders, former Loop W hotel goes up for sale and O'Hare closing in on passenger traffic record after years of recovery.
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Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game in 2027, marking a return of the Mid-Summer Classic to the North Side after a 37-year absence. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago is preparing for an event comparable to a major convention.
Plus: Mayor Johnson rules out property tax hike in 2026 budget; NASCAR wants to revive the Chicagoland Speedway; Sterigenics reaches $34 million settlement on more Willowbrook emissions claims; and Michael McClain, longtime Madigan adviser, sentenced to 2 years in prison on 'ComEd Four' charges
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss news from the local housing market, including including realtors going on the offensive over a plan to rescue the CTA with real estate taxes.
Plus: Chicago CFO says property tax hike likely in 2026 budget package, Northern Trust denies holding merger talks with Bank of New York Mellon, NASCAR names new city for 2026 street race and AI boom drives power costs to new record on biggest U.S. grid.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest with Sterling Bay as the developer nears a deal to buy Boeing's West Loop office tower and looks to sell property next to the site for its embattled Lincoln Yards megaproject.
Plus: Former ComEd CEO sentenced to two years in prison for Madigan bribery scheme, Streeterville hotel sold to local investor at discount, Chicago firm picks up riverfront office building on the cheap and plans $50 million revamp, and CDW cuts more workers in fourth round of layoffs over two years.
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NASCAR isn’t coming back to Chicago in 2026, but it's keeping the door open for 2027. Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Justice Department appeals Jenner & Block's win in fight with Trump, Sterling Bay nears deal to buy Boeing's West Loop office tower, Rivian seating supplier will set up facility in Normal and Cresco Labs to sell off California facilities amid cannabis industry struggles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Chicago is poised to win in the age of AI. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: As new tariffs loom, United shrugs while Abbott braces for a hit; LanzaJet expects to start running world’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant soon; Rivian picks Atlanta for East Coast HQ as $6 billion Georgia plant nears; and Rush and UChicago Medicine both pause gender-affirming therapies for minors.
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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about new Chicago restaurants with family roots and more restaurant moves from former Bear Israel Idonije.
Plus: Mendoza teases 2027 mayoral run as she exits comptroller stage, Delta adds first nonstop between O'Hare and LAX, downtown Wheaton apartment development lands $124 million in financing and fast-casual chicken restaurant Zaxbys is coming to Chicago.
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As the ADA turns 35, some Chicago architects, designers and officials are working to expand accessibility beyond what the law requires. Crain’s assistant managing editor Cassandra West discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker signs executive order to analyze tariff impact on Illinois; Chicago transit's $771 million fiscal cliff could shrink because of extra sales tax; BlackRock marks Chicago milestone with new office and plans to grow; and John Hooker, first of "ComEd Four" to be sentenced, gets 1.5 years in prison.
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Kraft Heinz reportedly plans to break itself up a decade after the megamerger that formed the packaged-food giant. Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: FCC greenlights T-Mobile's $4.4 billion U.S. Cellular acquisition, U.S. Foods in talks to acquire rival distributor, Boston battery startup is moving to Fulton Market and a developer eyes Ford City Mall demolition and new warehouse project.
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Two Chicago deep-dish chains want to expand nationally. Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about their plans and economic factors in the pizza business.
Plus: Walgreens shareholders approve private-equity buyout, Ferrero is buying WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal, developers reveal new "scaled down" plan for Lincoln Yards site and new owner of Wacker Drive tower floats hotel conversion plan.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local market, including record-breaking sales in Chicago's higher housing tier and Cook County’s push for affordable modular homes.
Plus: Office demand freefall resumes as downtown vacancy reaches a new record high, Rivian's micro-EV spinoff valued at $1 billion, Blue Cross parent renames Medicare offerings following Cigna deal and CME debates the meaning of "trading floor" as $2 billion trial gets underway.
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Looking to woo value-hungry customers, some Chicago restaurant operators are dropping $20 cocktails. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks about the latest hospitality pivot with host Amy Guth.Plus: NASCAR is negotiating with city officials on its Chicago return, Notre Dame loses protection from endowment tax in GOP bill, Monroe Capital invests $100 million in NFS Capital and American Airlines goes back to court to stop gate shuffle at O'Hare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
CME Group faces former pit traders as its $2 billion trial gets underway. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about the trial that will decide if traders will be compensated for the shift to screen-based trading.
Plus: Baxter names a new CEO, Ald. Walter Burnett in the running to lead the Chicago Housing Authority, BlackRock to buy real estate firm with $7.3 billion in assets and Chicago area ranks among nation's most expensive rental markets.
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Northwestern’s president is set to again appear in front of Congress this summer. Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupre talks with host Amy Guth about the university and other higher ed institutions in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and congressional Republican leaders.
Plus: Pritzker signs bill cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers, CBRE lures office leasing team from its new Chicago landlord, Rivian slows EV output to prep for model change and optimism among Illinois business leaders takes a nosedive.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including how the Highland Park former homes of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are now on Airbnb.
Plus: Fulton Market landlord defies office market struggle with big refi; CommonSpirit commits $6M to mental health efforts in Chicago; developer buys distressed Oak Brook office complex and plans revamp; and Tempus AI plans $650M note sale to pay down debt.
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Citadel's Ken Griffin breaks Sotheby's record with bids for two Civil War-era documents. Crain’s Laura Turbay discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: An audit reveals Chicago blew through a key budget reserve in 2024, Gov. Pritzker selects former deputy governor Christian Mitchell for running mate as Lt. Gov. Stratton raises $1M in U.S. Senate bid, Shore Capital targets food and beverage deals with $450 million fund and a Chicago investor buys Tribune Tower retail space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Gov. Pritzker’s numbers tell a mixed story of his record so far as he seeks a third term. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Rivian cuts more than 100 salaried jobs in Normal, hospital staffer slams cuts at former Ascension hospitals as Illinois senators step up oversight, a jury awards nearly $60 million in trial over waste-hauling technology and a trading firm is poised to leave its troubled Loop tower home for the Old Post Office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about restaurant business news including Potbelly's turnaround plan, Chicago chefs betting on casino dining, and the first restaurant with direct access to The 606 trail.
Plus: Brandon Johnson faces fresh ethics scrutiny after lobbyist donation, Walgreens beats Wall Street expectations ahead of sale to Sycamore Partners, New York firm buys distressed Wacker Drive tower at massive discount and MCA Chicago announces its next board chair.
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Crain’s residential real estate Crain’s reporter Denns Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing market news including how Chicago-area home prices are rising at four times the nation's.
Plus: AI gold rush fuels ComEd crackdown on data center speculators, push for mandatory security cameras puts City Hall at odds with biz and the ACLU, three suburban Mariano's set to close and a lakefront hotel goes up for sale as either a hospitality or a housing bet.
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The Trump administration’s federal cuts that have gutted grants threaten the work of Illinois researchers. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the potential long-term impacts of such funding cuts.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker to announce he's running for a third term; Ronald McDonald House buys neighboring Streeterville property and eyes expansion; GE HealthCare and Stanford Medicine renew partnership to push total body scanning tech; and McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme end partnership over cost issues.
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A year ago, Oberweis Dairy was in bankruptcy. Now it's expanding. Reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the ice cream brand’s next chapter.Plus: Northern Trust reportedly approached by Bank of New York Mellon about merger, American Bar Association sues Trump over alleged "intimidation" of law firms, a big West Loop apartment tower up for sale and Berlin Packaging to move HQ to Merchandise Mart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
A new view is coming to the former John Hancock Center’s old Signature Room space. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United and other airlines suspend some Middle East flights as tensions rise, McDonald's settles Byron Allen's $10 billion ad discrimination lawsuit, study finds Illinois home insurance rates jump 60% in six years and Jefferson Park staple Gale Street Inn abruptly closes.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest local housing news, including two City Council members who want to drop their wards from Chicago's new anti-gentrification ordinance.
Plus: Developers get $69 million construction loan for South Loop tower, local toymakers ask Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's global tariffs, Kraft Heinz to remove all artificial dyes by end of 2027 and former Loretto Hospital exec indicted in alleged $300 million COVID test fraud.
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The city pulled the plug on a vote to boost pay for rideshare drivers as Uber backs a statewide union push. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: With latest deal, United Center owners cross $100 million in land purchases; Colorado investor nears big discount for LaSalle Street office tower; city taps developer for $48 million Roseland housing and retail project; and Chicago garners two wins at the prestigious James Beard Awards.
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Crain’s reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss the former Illinois House speaker's seven and a half-year sentence.
Plus: City pulls plug on rideshare pay vote as Uber backs statewide union push, public transit agencies begin planning for "doomsday" funding scenario, Texas firm pays $32 million for Near North Side apartments and UChicago spinout raises $4 million to take saliva-based cancer test to market.
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Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds talks with host Amy Guth about the city’s new branding campaign and why she believes it's a “new era” for the city.
Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker fires back at D.C. hearing on ICE action, global rare earth fight hits home with Ford plant shutdown in Chicago, University of Chicago gets $25 million from trustee for K–12 education research and YMCA of Chicago taps next CEO.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including recent activity at the upper end of the market.
Plus: Northwestern announces cuts, cost-saving measures as federal funding freeze hits home; American Bar Association defends role reviewing judges against Trump AG's freeze-out; AMA opposes RFK Jr.'s dismantling of vaccine panel, seeks Senate investigation; and CareerBuilder & Monster plans nearly 400 layoffs.
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The state's public universities face a crisis as funding fails to keep up with rising costs. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about cutbacks at schools around Illinois.
Plus: CoinFlip's billion-dollar ambition is another sign the crypto biz is growing up, Bally's settles suit by white men over Chicago casino stake, more job cuts planned at former Ascension hospitals and Brandon Johnson's COO joins the Obama Foundation.
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Kraft Heinz is reviewing its options as Berkshire Hathaway exits the board. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois’ $55.2 billion budget "incomplete," Civic Federation president says; North Aurora warehouse sale shows industrial property strength; Chicago’s new highest-paid CEO; and downtown rents jump as supply pipeline dries up.
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From skipping cocktails to splitting meals, recession indicators hit Chicago restaurants. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the combination of lower foot traffic and reeled-in spending is causing restaurant operators to tweak their strategies.
Plus: Reinsdorf lines up White Sox sale to another Chicago billionaire, McDonald's keeps "core" inclusion programs despite DEI backlash, Northwestern trumpets AI tool that could open up a glaring health care bottleneck and Green Mill building in Uptown is for sale.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news from the local housing market, including about how some buyers and sellers are hitting snags under Chicago's new anti-gentrification ordinance.
Plus: A massive, 20-year deal with Meta throws a lifeline to an Illinois nuclear power plant, Thoma Bravo raises $34.4 billion for technology investments, Trump’s attorney general steps up fight with American Bar Association and a local investor bets on new Ryan Field with Evanston hotel deal.
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Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto revealed his vision for a $650 million soccer stadium in the South Loop. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the latest plans at The 78.
Plus: Lawmakers OK new perks for manufacturers that stick with Illinois, Rivian eyes new debt deal as expected vehicle deliveries slump, distressed State Street building hits market at steep discount and Ascension nears $3.9 billion deal for outpatient centers, including three around Chicago.
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What’s next for Chicago transit agencies after a proposed bailout fell apart in Springfield? Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2 billion budget; feds recommend 12.5 years of prison time for Michael Madigan, United Airlines is bulking up again at O'Hare; and Blues affiliate launches basic health plan for part-time and seasonal workers.
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Half of C-suite executives say tariff and artificial inteligence anxieties are driving major business decisions. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Ulta tops estimates as beauty demand bucks consumer pullback, GTCR slams FTC in court as it fights to save $627 million deal, Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr. and Art Institute president returns following in-flight misconduct probe.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how Chicago home prices are still rising — and faster than almost anywhere else.
Plus: Fitch downgrades Chicago's financial outlook to "negative," Cboe executive steps down weeks after Craig Donohue gets top job, New York firm nears deal to buy Wacker Drive skyscraper, Economic Club picks its next board chair and University of Chicago lands more than $18 million for new institute.
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Crain's latest list may be the final appearance of what has long been the largest public company in the Chicago area. Reporter Jack Grieve talks about this year’s rankings with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Jenner & Block wins ruling blocking Trump’s executive order, court upholds dismissal of AbbVie-Allergan merger suit, Trump Tower to pay $4.8 million to settle Chicago River pollution lawsuit and Beyoncé helps drive Chicago hotel bookings above Messi’s record.
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Summer vacation travel to and from Europe looks weak, an ill sign for airlines, Chicago tourism and O’Hare. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Investors rescue Lion Electric from bankruptcy but idled Joliet plant will remain dark, pharmas push back as deadline looms for contentious drug discount bill, Bison Gear to lay off 167 workers in St. Charles and Wrigley Field close to landing 2027 All-Star Game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Dolton's plan to take Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain.
Plus: The Red Line extension is now a $5.75 billion gamble for the CTA and taxpayers, Motorola Solutions nears $4.5 billion deal for radio maker Silvus, developer proposes residential redevelopment at Blue Man Group's longtime Lakeview home and Northwestern's Kellogg School launching new program for veterans.
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The city's population is growing again. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses what’s behind the uptick with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Trump officials launch hiring probe after Johnson touts number of Black advisers, Mesirow raises $1.25 billion fund for multifamily real estate investments, LanzaTech is laying off 44 from its Skokie HQ amid clean energy pullback and Lyft revives pooled rides at O'Hare in push for cheaper trips.
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Members of the progressive coalition that helped bring Mayor Brandon Johnson to the Fifth Floor worry their movement is stalled. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pathos raises $365 million in funding round, touts $1.6 billion valuation; higher patient volumes at CommonSpirit don't offset losses; Geico opens corporate hub in Merchandise Mart; and lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel.
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The Chicago Bears have paused plans for a downtown stadium to focus instead on Arlington Heights. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Jenner & Block lawyer's security clearance pulled by Trump administration; Kraft Heinz plans $3 billion plant upgrades despite lower profit outlook; another United hub hit by air traffic outage; and with federal action looming, Northwestern hits the gas on lobbying efforts.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including insights form the latest Chicago-area new home sales data and not one but two properties with ties to the new pope.
Plus: Pritzker budget team slashes state's revenue forecast by $536 million, City panel OKs subsidy for 400-unit office-to-apartment conversion, Northwestern facing federal civil rights investigation over alleged discrimination and United Center owners revamping arena's upper suites.
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Chicago's street festivals are having an existential crisis. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti explains the growing plight to host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago taps Loop Capital founder to fix $1 billion budget hole, U of I's scrapped Discovery Partners Institute project in South Loop to undergo state audit, Hub International lands $29 billion valuation in $1.6 billion round and a mixed-income housing plan for old Cabrini grounds lines up $46 million for final phase.
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With Brandon Johnson halfway through his first term in office, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about his recent conversation with the mayor reflecting on the last two years.
Plus: Stellantis yanks plans for Belvidere battery plant and parts hub; a Texas investor picks up Arlington Heights shopping center; Northwestern medical school cuts and consolidates research centers, including one focused on equity; and largest U.S. grid operator warns extreme heat risks summer power shortages.
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Chicago’s Robert Prevost made history as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope. Here's a rundown of how the city's brands and residents reacted in the following days.
Plus: Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the latest chapter in the Lincoln Yards project saga. And, Michael Polsky's Invenergy awards $1.7 billion as part of largest U.S. power line project, McDermott Will & Emery in merger talks with New York law firm and why Chicago street festivals are struggling.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news form the local housing marketing, including how asking prices for Chicago-area homes hit record highs last month.
Plus: Fed urged to reconsider Capital One's $35 billion deal for Discover, Rivian cuts EV delivery forecast and cites tariffs as hurting demand, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly both enter race for Durbin’s seat, imperiled immigrant health programs reportedly help buoy hospitals, Morningstar will now call out lackluster private investments and Grubhub owner Wonder tops $7 billion valuation in new funding.
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The local impact from the Trump administration's tariffs is at $1 billion, and that's just counting five local companies so far. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: ADM sees profits at low end of guidance on trade uncertainty; first, United said it wouldn't fly to Newark anymore, then the reason why became clear; Golf Mill shopping center put up for sale amid plans for $440 million overhaul; and Art Institute president takes leave amid in-flight misconduct probe.
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Crain's list of the best restaurants offers recs for client dinners, lunch, post-workday drinks with colleagues and even a breakfast meeting option. Reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss about this year’s list and the restaurant group betting big on the Loop with new spots anchored to hotels.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker shuts door on state funding for revised One Central megaproject, a business-backed group raises $10 million in bid to reshape City Hall, Rivian ups its Illinois investment with supplier park and a hotel group warns of travel hit as Trump administration policies chill tourism.
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A hospitality staffing company is bringing a training hub to Fulton Market. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the new operation and the latest from Chicago's dining scene.
Plus: Casino construction paused after mob-linked hauler flagged, Microsoft drops law firm that cut Trump deal and turns to Chicago's Jenner & Block, Chicago banks double down on one of the hottest parts of the biz and Stephanie Izard opening burger spots in Aurora and Joliet casino food courts.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including four Illinois metros appearing at the top of a new list of the highest-taxed cities in the U.S.
Plus: Johnson joins lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump's federal government overhaul; a developer looks to force a vote on $1 billion residential project near planned Bally's casino; Wacker Drive office tower hits the market, setting up a nasty blow for seller; and McDonald's still sees risks to operating in Russia.
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Northwestern University President Michael Schill was called to Congress for questioning — again. Crain’s higher education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Judge probes whether Trump retaliated against Jenner & Block, what American Airlines says about its battle with United at O'Hare, Advocate doctors to drop Blue Cross Illinois HMO plan and United Airlines just unveiled its exclusive Polaris lounge makeover.
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Restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth break down Crain’s latest list of Chicago’s new private dining spaces.
Plus: Baxter spinout plants HQ in Deerfield, moving into former Caterpillar office; Mondelez has a lot of work to do if it wants to hit 2025 recycling goal; Sterling Bay seeking buyer for Loop office building as loan deadline looms; and in a legal fight over disputed artwork, judge rules against Art Institute.
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Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Despite strong start to 2025, banks cast wary eye as tariff threats loom, American Bar Association cuts 300 jobs after Justice Department pulls grant funding, Oak Brook investor seizing shuttered Northbrook Crowne Plaza hotel and Bears confront their Soldier Field landlord as they scope out Arlington Park move.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including counties suing Illinois over delinquent tax sales the Supreme Court calls unconstitutional.
Plus: Durbin not seeking re-election, Chicago developer set to buy riverfront office building from Sam Zell estate, Capital One profit climbs 10% as credit-card spending increases, Exelon CEO says clean energy no longer tops agenda for utilities, and with growing list of Trump suits, Illinois AG seeks $15 million budget bump.
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A Loop office tower developer is planning a restaurant on Randolph. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bears' Arlington Heights stadium push hits "significant milestone," Baker Tilly merging with Moss Adams to create sixth-biggest U.S. accounting firm, developer pitches 30-story apartment tower for Fulton Market site and Thoma Bravo buys Boeing digital businesses for $10.6 billion.
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Jenner & Block is fighting the Trump administration's bid to shut down the firm's lawsuit, calling the executive order against it "patently unconstitutional." Crain’s law reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Fed's Goolsbee warns against curbing central bank independence; Abbott to add 200 Illinois jobs, expand U.S. manufacturing as tariffs loom; Linden shoots past target with $5.4 billion health care buyout fund; revamped Fulton Market property portfolio up for sale; and Rainbow Cone set to open on "Street of Treats" near Millennium Park.
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How people buy cosmetics is changing. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-based Ulta is trying to keep up.
Plus: Northwestern to keep bankrolling research despite $790 million federal funding freeze, Lincoln Yards lender "as patient as we need to be" on stalled megaproject, FDA's baby formula research in Illinois gutted after RFK Jr. safety pledge and the tariff-fueled market retreat cost Chicago's pensions $1 billion.
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Chicago’s largest law firm has no formal agreement backing the deal it reached with the Trump administration. Crain’s reporter Mark Weinraub and host Amy Guth discuss why the deals with Big Law are nowhere to be found.
Plus: Durbin pushes to save DOJ’s Chicago antitrust office from chopping block, Chicago names a City Hall vet as acting aviation commissioner, Raoul joins state AGs urging Congress to break up pharmaceutical middlemen and new stores slated for shuttered Dom's in Old Town, Whole Foods in River North.
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O’Hare International Airport ranked among the busiest U.S. airports last year, despite still lagging pre-pandemic traffic levels. Crain’s reporter Pawan Naidu discusses the data with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Ariel execs departing with buyouts as firm resets amid market upheavals, Chicago brokerage R.J. O'Brien acquired for $900 million, New York investor pays $170 million for Fulton Market apartments and University of Chicago gets $100 million gift for business school.
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Low space demand is no problem for Chicago-area warehouse owners. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Denny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss why.
Plus: ADM quits China domestic crop trading, adding to global job cuts; Scott Kirby gets a big pay bump at United Airlines; CME sells OSTTRA, its joint venture with S&P Global, to KKR in $3.1 billion deal; DOJ bans staffers from ABA activities; and a look at Crain’s list of the Chicago area's 100 largest privately held companies.
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The head of Chase Business Banking says U.S. economic strength is outweighing President Donald Trump's tariffs, at least for now. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker called to testify on Illinois' immigrant policy in D.C.; empty former Aon campus sold at 96% discount; Goolsbee says tariffs present a stagflationary shock for the Fed; Outcome Health founders, free on bail, appeal fraud convictions; and DoorDash partners with Coco for food delivery robots.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories including the potential impact of tariffs on the Chicago housing market.Plus: Who's up and who's down as the city's aviation team reshuffles O'Hare gates, Bally's parent makes a play to bail out Australian casino operator, Sterigenics finalizes $30.9 million settlement in Willowbrook emissions cases and the Trump administration freezes $790 million in federal funds for Northwestern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
With Sterling Bay surrendering a section of Lincoln Yards, what will happen next? Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses the latest on the megaproject with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Why Johnson's industrial zoning plans are giving the business community heartburn, Walgreens tops profit estimates as it heads toward private ownership, Capital One-Discover deal waved ahead by antitrust officials and former Northwestern football players settle with university over hazing lawsuits.
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Giordano's new CEO is eyeing an expansion and a digital overhaul. Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupre talks with host Amy Guth about the pizza chief’s company vision and about Michelin-starred Moody Tongue’s new tasting menu.
Plus: United Airlines makes a play for O'Hare's road warriors, Microsoft pulls back on data centers from Chicago to Jakarta, Illinoisans on Forbes' latest billionaires list and new Choose Chicago CEO embraces "challenge" of marketing the city.
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Despite the first quarter often being the slowest time for Chicago's dining scene, Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about seven Chicago restaurants that have opened since January.
Plus: Market value down billions for Chicago’s largest public companies after Trump administration tariff announcement; workers say unsanitary practices persist at Abbott formula factory whose shutdown led to mass shortages; Foxtrot's rebirth has the backing of a Pritzker; and The Art Institute returned a sculpture to Nepal but obscured its connection to a wealthy donor.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including a report that shows how home prices here have changed in 25 years.
Plus: Report finds Illinois home insurance premiums jump 50% in three years; Fitch downgrades Bally's, citing 'execution risk' at Chicago casino; Rahm Emanuel returns to investment banking; and Linden Capital closes new health care fund with $400 million.
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Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about details of the tentative contract agreement between Chicago Public School and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Plus: Discover ups CEO's pay as it looks to close Capital One deal, Lakeview property up for sale as senior housing to rentals conversion, SEC drops crypto trading case against Don Wilson’s firm and Northwestern details progress in combating antisemitism on campus.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how lunch business is faring for downtown restaurants.
Plus: Sterling Bay surrendering part of Lincoln Yards to lender, United's first Starlink-equipped plane will take flight in May, Downers Grove landlord inks new lease and fights to save part of complex from distress and a 'significant' donation will fund upgrade for Lurie Children's ER data science.
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Jenner & Block sued the Trump administration over an executive order that would hinder a key piece of its practice. Crain’s contributing reporter Steven Strahler discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker leads trade mission to Mexico, Rivian spins out startup focused on "micromobility" EVs, developers kick off work at Loop office-to-apartments conversion and Illinois EV sales surged, fueled by incentives.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a Gold Coast long-vacant 'phantom building' sold to condo developer and Chicago home price growth more than doubled the national rate in February.
Plus: Jenner & Block latest law firm to be targeted by Trump; Boeing reportedly seeks to withdraw 737 Max guilty plea deal; Walgreens settles long-running kickback lawsuit for $5M; and United hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding.
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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the local health scene, including innovations from a Northwestern wearable sensor tech spinout.
Plus: Stellantis offers buyouts, retirement incentives to workers in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio; Evanston hedge fund Magnetar has a huge stake in one of Wall Street's most anticipated IPOs; a big downtown office tenant that isn't cutting back on space; and Crain’s newest list ranks Chicago's largest wealth management firms.
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Bargain-hunting investors could reshape the future of the heart of the city. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago transit "doomsday scenario" comes into focus as region faces up to $2.6 billion in economic losses, Fed’s Goolsbee sees transitory inflation from one-time tariffs, Trump Organization sued over alleged malfeasance at Chicago tower and Abbott gets green light for clinical trials of new heart treatment system.
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Chicago's boutique retail corridors are thriving. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss what’s fueling them.
Plus: Developer pitches 26-story hotel near Obama Presidential Center, Illinois sues EPA and Citibank for release of $20 billion for clean energy projects, Centrust Bank parent acquired by SmartBiz in $31.5 million deal and insurers are fleeing California but a Chicago upstart is running toward the market.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the NAR taking a hit in a new survey, a West Garfield Park builder’s vision for an ecosystem of improvement vision and more.
Plus: Where consumers spent money as Chicago-area retail sales rose almost 5% last year, Blackstone facing $346 million foreclosure at River North office building, Gold Coast's distressed Ambassador Chicago hotel finds a rescuer and remote software firm Nerdio gets $1.2 billion valuation in $500 million equity round.
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Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the return of one of Chicago's most famed restaurants and the latest sweet having a moment in the local food scene.
Plus: NASCAR loses another major sponsor of its Chicago Street Race, Walgreens chair reportedly doubling down his stake in Sycamore deal, Salesforce Tower Chicago developers refinancing with massive loan and LaSalle Network names its next CEO.
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from Chicago's health scene, including 13 hospitals around northern Illinois earning high marks in the latest list of patient safety rankings.
Plus: Chan Zuckerberg, Portal, P33 add space at Fulton Labs; Cindy Pritzker, family matriarch who put her own stamp on the city, dies at 101; private security firm laying off 300 local workers; and Chicago wants city contractors to share in budget pain.
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At a recent Crain’s event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth.
Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again; plans for Lakeview hotel focused on LGBTQ+ community move forward.
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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the market, including the latest on two Mag Mile and Rush Street retail corridors, an investor pitch for office-to-residential conversion for the Pittsfield Building and more.
Plus: Johnson's labor liaison to leave City Hall, first startups chosen for Northwestern-Techstars accelerator, "private IPO" could value Chicago's Hub International at $30B, McDonald's beefs up C-suite to speed innovation and an iconic Chicago hot dog spot is expanding with a California location.
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Uber made a peace deal with a powerful union, threatening talks over a city rideshare ordinance. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: RFK Jr. gives food companies an ultimatum to remove artificial dyes, United Airlines moves to blunt the effects of Trump administration's DOGE initiative, Skokie hotel developer hit with $24 million foreclosure lawsuit, Chicago added as host city for Premier League's summer series and Michelle Obama starts podcast with her brother.
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the Walgreen-Sycamore take-private deal and what it means for the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant.
Plus: Cboe plans options product for traders wary of stocks concentration risk, United begins installing Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi in its planes, Mondelez turns to new SEC guidance to quiet call for Russia transparency, and the return of Charlie Trotter's.
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That martini isn't just there to entice — it's a statement from the restaurant. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mag Mile retail space up for sale; Gotion set to start production, ramp up hiring in Manteno; online payments company Stripe doubles Chicago footprint; and leases for nearly 800 Joann properties, 17 around Chicago, set for auction.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal, and Elgin-based Middleby is spinning off its food processing business.
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Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath joins host Amy Guth to discuss the changing landscape of college ball, from the flood of NIL cash to the many roster moves it brings.
Plus: As Trump tariffs move from threat to reality, some Chicago industries brace for the impact; private-equity firm closes in on acquisition of Walgreens; GSA moves to close some SEC regional offices, including Chicago's; and NASCAR returns to Chicago with reduced concert lineup and ticket prices.
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the latest news from around the industry, including Kindred Hospitals laying off 150 workers as it shutters two facilities here and an additional $220 million in medical debt relief for Illinois residents.
Plus: Bally's Chicago IPO for women and minority investors hits a stumbling block; Europe poised to OK another use for AbbVie's Rinvoq as the drugmaker also enters obesity drug market with Danish company; Prime and Ascension close sale, establishing new major local hospital system; and lawmakers grill Chicago transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding cliff.
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With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners.
Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office project amid loan crunch, Chicago Women in Trades files lawsuit challenging Trump's anti-DEI orders, and Mag Mile Harry Potter-themed store sets opening date.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including insights from the latest monthly round of data.
Plus: Pritzker and Illinois Dems say the state is being shorted $1.9 billion by Trump administration, Johnson pushing CPS to cover disputed $175M pension payment, Durbin looks to give Ukrainians in U.S. temporary status and restaurants warn of potential $12 billion hit from Trump tariffs.
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William Johnson, CEO of The Harris Poll, talks with host Amy Guth about recent survey data sentiment around health care, major federal spending cuts and other big issues.
Plus: Illinois plans sale of $725 million in bonds for capital budget; big lease secured for new logistics hub at former Allstate campus in Glenview; Joann to close all remaining stores, including 33 in Illinois; and craft distilleries look to change a law from 1934 as some fear the worst.
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West Suburban Medical Center has been stripped of its resident training credentials after complaints. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Riverfront office tower value down $337 million since 2022, Trump administration and Musk take aim at Loop's Kluczynski and Metcalfe buildings, CME is targeting retail traders with micro corn and soy contracts and United Center owners buy more lots for 1901 Project.
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In the five years since the onset of COVID-19, some businesses have returned to what looks like a pre-pandemic "normal" — though not all. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the pandemic's effects still weighing on Chicago in many ways.Plus: American Airlines makes a big move at O'Hare, large State Street retail property hits the market, highly vacant office building next to Old Post Office goes up for sale and Rivian reports big net loss in Q4 and issues sobering forecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a bill in Springfield that seeks to overhaul property taxes in Illinois.Plus: Discover and Capital One shareholders approve $35 billion merger; Apple closing Northbrook Court store; survey finds Chicago businesses plan hiring and office expansions in 2025; and Foxtrot reopening store at Milwaukee and Damen avenues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Lurie Children's has paused gender-affirming surgeries following threats over funding. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.Plus: United Airlines turnaround pays off big for CEO Kirby and other execs, Moody's downgrades Walgreens outlook to negative, AbbVie gets FDA OK on antibiotic therapy that fights resistant bacteria and Aspen Institute climate conference coming to Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth unpack the saga of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s career, trial and verdict.
Plus: Mayor Johnson begins housecleaning with aviation, emergency management, police accountability chiefs; Civic Federation says state should extend sales tax to services; Deere shares fall on farm slump as tariffs threaten demand; and Ravinia Festival to undergo a $75 million renovation.
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Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth recap the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after his partial conviction on bribery conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud charges.
Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a legislative agenda unveiled by Illinois Realtors aimed at easing the housing shortage; West Loop apartment tower sells for $94 million; Heartland Alliance Health shutters less than a year after parent breakup; and Northwestern, Kellogg School land $25 million for new institute.
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After the failed merger between Jewel and Mariano’s parent companies, and on news of Aldi’s plan to sell some Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations it bought last year, Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses the state of the changing grocery industry with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Judge orders Walgreens to pay nearly $1 billion in COVID test case, rent hikes loom in downtown Chicago as supply shrinks, Rod Blagojevich pardoned on corruption conviction by Trump and Chicago Sky inks exclusive deal with Weigel Broadcasting to show games on WCIU.
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses recent leadership moves at Baxter International and Howard Brown Health with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker takes aim at Team Trump over immigration — and Lake Illinois, McDonald's sales improve on stronger international results, Rivian broadens sales of plug-in van once exclusive to Amazon and Lurie Children's pauses gender-affirming surgeries following Trump administration threat.
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The death of the Chicago Bears' longtime matriarch Virginia McCaskey leaves behind questions about the future of the franchise. Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Trump DOJ accuses Pritzker, Johnson and other local Dems of defying immigration crackdown; Illinois revs up more EV incentives amid uncertain fate of federal rebates; judge declines to extend "swipe fee" injunction to credit card companies; and the publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin puts its longtime River North home up for sale.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news from the local market, including the 50 highest-priced home sales of 2024 and the neighborhoods and suburbs where home prices spiked last year.
Plus: United Airlines looks to add gates at O'Hare as it revs up more growth; Citadel nears deal to shrink, move Chicago office; feds launch new probe into Northwestern over alleged antisemitism on campus; and Mayor Brandon Johnson continues push for Bears lakefront stadium.
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Michael Sacks has been named Crain's 2025 Executive of the Year. Reporter Mark Weinraub joins host Amy Guth to discuss how the civic leader and GCM Grosvenor CEO earned this year's honor.
Plus: Allstate going all in on auto, home businesses despite challenges from natural disasters; White House border deals with Canada and Mexico avert trade war for now; plans for Old Town tower shrink to gain alderman's support; cardiac drug developer co-founded by Feinberg's genetic medicine director raises $300 million; and Air Wisconsin laying off 200 O'Hare staff.
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The Trump administration’s moves to curb abortion spending spell trouble for Illinois, where local lawmakers have touted efforts to preserve access. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit Illinois hard; Cboe stock exchange to extend trading to 24 hours, 5 days a week; Baxter CEO abruptly retires; and local bakeries bakeries are feeling the impact of high egg prices and shortage from bird flu virus.
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Allstate is selling its group health business to Nationwide in a $1.25 billion cash deal. Crain’s insurance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the deal, and Allstate’s recent rate increase, with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Google searching for tenants at revamped Thompson Center, Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend, CommonSpirit to expand DEI programs despite federal pushback and Ariel Investments launches fund focused on women's sports.
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Home prices here just keep climbing. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin shares key takeaways from the latest data with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Insights from the Trump administration’s spending freeze and subsequent reversal from Crain’s reporter John Pletz, Advocate to close 55 clinics inside Walgreens, investors buy Wacker Drive office tower with plan for $30 million renovation and White House offers buyouts to federal employees resisting in-person work.
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The threat of the Trump administration’s immigration raids is looming large in Chicago’s dining scene, where immigrants comprise roughly 40% of the workforce. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. And Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve talks about the number of immigration-related arrests by ICE in Chicago. Plus: Judge temporarily halts Trump’s federal funding freeze, another leasing win for AT&T's former campus, Banchet Awards winners honor excellence in Chicago's culinary scene and the battle over regulating intoxicating hemp moves to City Hall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is closing four clinics due to a financial shortfall stemming from rising patient volume and growing health care costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Crypto is shedding its stigma under Trump — and Chicago firms are ready; Gap plans State Street factory store; Radio Flyer closes Woodfield Mall store, its only brick-and-mortar location; and Ken Griffin taps Related to develop new Miami HQ.
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The U.S. surgeon general advised earlier this month that alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, presenting alcoholic beverage makers with a new hurdle. Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker, Johnson, Emanuel blast Trump on DEI, immigration orders; Chicago schools to take $400M advance from revolving credit; AbbVie makes cancer and immunology pact with Neomorph; and former Groupon HQ sells for 83% less than 2018 price.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the Chicago real estate brokers and landlords accused of discriminating against housing voucher holders.
Plus: Stellantis commits to restarting Belvidere and rehiring 1,500 workers, Allstate files for rate hike of 14.3% for Illinois homeowners, United sees profit rebound as airlines buck winter doldrums and suburban office vacancy begins the year at record-high 32%.
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Chicago's efforts to fight opioid overdoses show early promise. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker says feds targeting 2,000 in Chicago for deportation as the threat of immigration raids stifles Little Village commerce, United Center owners snap up nearby lots as Near West Side mega-project takes shape, Pulaski Savings Bank closed by regulators due to "unsound" condition and proposed zoning changes could bring more density to Far North Side corridor.
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Who’s who in Chicago? Crain’s editor Ann Dwyer talks with host Amy Guth about the list of local power players and how the latest rendition came together.
Plus: Northwestern posts surplus and near-record fundraising, Goose Island development site hits the market, investor pays $40 million for Lakeview apartments, FDA details unsanitary conditions at facility linked to McDonald's E. coli outbreak and mask rules are back at hospitals as respiratory illnesses climb.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the owner of Michael Jordan’s former home selling $1 million ownership shares, Mike Ditka landing a buyer for his Florida home as he moves back to Chicago and more.
Plus: RTA pitches Springfield on $1.5 billion revamp to save and even enhance service; S&P downgrades Chicago's credit rating, with pushback from the mayor; Walgreens closing five stores across South, West sides and the company’s CEO says its anti-shoplifting effort is hurting sales; and United Center owners reveal new details of planned 1901 Project.
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the face of Illinois' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, admitted to an ethics violation for taking the CEO job at Sinai Chicago and will pay a $150,000 fine. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Startup investments still sluggish in Chicago, Publicis Groupe merges Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide to form new creative unit, NASCAR quietly lost a massive local sponsor of its Chicago race and Illinois attorney general pushes back on Walmart's plans to roll back DEI programs.
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Crain's cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the hemp industry after a bill aimed at regulating it died in Springfield, dealing a political blow to Gov. JB Pritzker.
Plus: CTA chief Dorval Carter is stepping down, City Council vote planned to lower Chicago speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, new bill calls on U of I system to divest from fossil fuels and downtown office landlords start 2025 with new record-high vacancy.
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The state attorney general has started cracking down on medical spas marketing unapproved versions of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: CEO envisions a smaller, stronger Walgreens as store closures kick in; Jewel parent Albertsons raises profit guidance after dropping Kroger deal; Texas investor pays $148 million for Evanston apartments, a record for the burbs; and developer cashes out on Whole Foods warehouse in Pullman.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including downtown Mount Prospect’s homegrown crop of luxury apartment buildings, a developer looking to resell a historic Catholic school building in Bronzeville slated for demolition and more.
Plus: Chicago developers near deal to buy Wacker Drive office tower at massive discount, Illinois lands $17 million grant as part of federal maternal health pilot, owner gets $114 million refinancing for West Loop apartments and Discover's former head of ESG files lawsuit claiming he was fired for supporting Black employee’s complaints.
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Ulta Beauty has tapped COO Kecia Steelman to take over as chief executive. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the next chapter for the Bolingbrook-based chain.
Plus: Hemp regulation bill dies in Springfield, dealing a political blow to Gov. Pritzker; McDonald's retires some diversity goals in latest corporate DEI retreat; Illinois task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouses following deadly storm; social media startup for influencers and brands sells for $250 million and investment firm leaving LaSalle Street for Wacker Drive.
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More than a thousand new dining spots opened in Chicago last year. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to share six that are making waves around here.
Plus: Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel file lawsuits after Biden blocks deal; Rivian production falls 27% on parts shortage, but deliveries tick up; East Loop office landlord hit with $62 million foreclosure lawsuit; United Airlines to offer Starlink Wi-Fi in U.S. later this year; and a warning about Chicago crime pops up in an unlikely place.
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Amy Guth about state of higher education in Illinois on the heels of layoffs and course restructuring at Columbia College.
Plus: Bally's offers 25% stake in Chicago casino to historically underrepresented investors, census data indicates Illinois population is growing again, Endeavor Health plans $100M expansion and renovation of Elmhurst Hospital and Eater Chicago consolidates under new Midwest branch as company undergoes more layoffs.
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Going private could create a path to survival for Walgreens — but it's not without drawbacks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about what assets could be on the chopping block if a Walgreens deal with a private equity firm comes to fruition.Plus: Lawsuit alleges Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and others knowingly used Big Tobacco tactics to make addictive products; Gov. Pritzker scores $820 million green fuel investment for Illinois; Habitat secures $73 million refinancing for East Loop apartments; and AAR will pay $55M million in fines to settle bribery probes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how Gov. Pritzker wants to speed development of mid-range housing statewide as well as looking to see if the sale of Michael Jordan’s house could mean hope for other longtime local listings.Plus: Ascension and Prime hospital deal gets green light from state, Grubhub to pay $25 million to settle FTC case over hidden fees, Chicago stocks take a victory lap and White Sox stadium renamed Rate Field to reflect mortgage firm's rebrand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.1 billion city budget has finally passed, though narrowly. Crain’s Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Advocate to invest $1 billion on the South Side and rebuild Trinity hospital, Columbia College launches layoffs and course restructuring as deficit looms, Marriott acquires cabins near Starved Rock as part of 2025 outdoor recreation push and UChicago cancer center gets nearly $3 million in grants for two DEI mentoring programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain's reporters Rachel Herzog and Dennis Rodkin talk with host Amy Guth about how a recent bulk sale of dozens of condos in the St. Regis is the latest turn in the decade-long saga of the property, a focal point of Chicago's skyline.Plus: Lawsuit says Kroger derailed Albertsons merger due to "buyer's remorse," Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago sold to New York hotel firm, East Coast investor spends $104 million on two suburban shopping centers and IBM's quantum operation hops aboard South Works site project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how a Chicago meat supplier is using AI to cut down on labor costs.
Plus: Vote delayed on Johnson's $17.3 billion 2025 budget over lack of support, AbbVie to acquire Wisconsin biopharma for $200 million, former Dixon comptroller who embezzled tens of millions and a Northbrook financial exec granted clemency, and Michael Jordan's house sold, at last, for $9.5 million.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including how the number of Chicago-area homes under contract jumped in November.
Plus: Albertsons sues Kroger for breach of contract in failed deal after Jewel-Mariano's parent merger blocked by judge, Chicago Department of Aviation inks big office lease near O'Hare, The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars rejected by judge and state leaders tell Bears and Sox to look elsewhere as tough budget year looms.
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The feds are hustling to finalize money for rebooting the Belvidere auto plant before Donald Trump's administration takes control. Crain’s manufacturing reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell itself to private equity, Sterling Bay project opposed by Ald. Scott Waguespack rejected by Zoning Committee, Shops at North Bridge lender taking over Mag Mile mall, new report shows Illinois ranks near bottom for wage gains and Michelin stars are out and Chicago has a new entrant.
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Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the latest experiment at Butterfinger’s Franklin Park factory as the brand tries to innovate.
Plus: Snack maker Hearthside settles Illinois child labor probe, Coca-Cola and Fairlife nearing move to vintage Fulton Market building, downtown Wheaton apartments sold for $101 million, feds hurry to finalize money for Belvidere auto plant reboot before Trump takes over and Mondelez is exploring a takeover of Hershey.
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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has shocked the insurance industry — and prompted a reckoning. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: More tax fights loom as Brandon Johnson and City Council near budget deal, private-equity firm leaving Mag Mile for West Loop, CME to offer one-ounce gold futures as retail trade surges, and though the data shows most crime in Chicago is exaggerated, theft really is that bad.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including about locally grown @properties Christie's being acquired by Compass and the $19 million Ken Griffin condo that’s now the latest project in JB Pritzker's real estate empire.Plus: The Fed's Austan Goolsbee on what Chicago can expect from interest rate cuts, Foxtrot's plans outside Chicago, United Airlines on Capitol Hill to talk fees and regulation and Chicago developer buys revamped Motorola Mobility campus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Illinois has marked five years of legal recreational marijuana sales. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the lessons learned along the way.Plus: Ad agency known for Super Bowl spots expanding office and moving to Merchandise Mart, Portillo’s hires COO to help propel expansion, KeyBank nabs five people from Huntington to open commercial banking unit in Chicago and a piece of Pritzker's EV-manufacturing strategy is in peril. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
VillageMD CEO departs Walgreens' troubled primary care partner. Crain’s healthcare reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Stellantis CEO quits early over strategy dispute, EV maker Lion wins creditor relief and halts Joliet factory, former Bear Israel Idonije pivots to 154-room Motor Row hotel plan and Chicago's largest nonprofit ranks far ahead of the rest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including his takeaways from the latest market data, a proposal to eliminate single-family-only zoning in Evanston and more.
Plus: $19 million Ken Griffin condo is just the latest project in JB Pritzker's real estate empire, Chicago’s Board of Education presses schools chief to settle teachers contract "in the coming days," private-equity dealmakers expected to hit the ground running in January, Sterling Bay proposes 39-story Fulton Market apartment tower and an Illinois bill aims to limit health insurers' use of AI in denying coverage.
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Chicago-area transit agencies face a reckoning that could derail the region. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about how CTA, Metra and Pace are looking for elusive dollars as lawmakers and others urge the three entities to consolidate.
Plus: Mayor's office faces scrutiny over misconduct accusations against ex-comms chief, Bears make peace with Arlington Heights over Arlington Park property taxes, Illinois Center owner hit with massive foreclosure lawsuit and Howard Brown to pay $1.3 million to laid-off workers.
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Despite finance and staffing headaches, the new Cook County Health chief sees path for growth. Crain’s healthcare reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: True Value's $153 million sale to Do It Best clears bankruptcy court, Grant Thornton reportedly lays off about 150 workers in the U.S., large Hyde Park apartment portfolio up for sale and MacKenzie Scott strikes twice at housing nonprofit with record-breaking $15 million gift.
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Pushback has likely stopped Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed alcohol tax hike in its tracks. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss that and more from Chicago's hospitality scene, including the wine world bracing for possible Trump tariffs.
Plus: City panel OKs South Works quantum campus, Deere shares gain on optimism farm gloom will lift in 2025, Medline reportedly could raise $5B in a 2025 IPO and McDonald's targets choosy diners with value menu revamp.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth chat about news from the local housing market, including the city’s delay on enforcing a new anti-gentrification ordinance.
Plus: S&P warns it may downgrade Chicago's credit rating amid budget fight, Sam Zell estate puts riverfront office building up for sale, boaters will finally be able to dock at Navy Pier next year and CBRE nearing deal for new Chicago office.
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Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto is on the verge of a deal for a new downtown stadium site. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss where the club is looking and other Chicago sports teams in search of new homes.
Plus: Friends of the Parks takes aim at South Works quantum plan, ADM restates earnings in latest step to fix accounting issues, a vintage Gold Coast apartment tower trades for $26 million and Chicago hotel owners take issue with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s valuations.
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Midwestern wine production and one maker's mission to boost its popularity.
Plus: UI Health nurses end strike and agree to tentative contract, Ragu sauce maker moving HQ to Schaumburg, Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee says "rates will be a lot lower" in 12 to 18 months and law firm nears deal for move to Wacker Drive.
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The City Council unanimously rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the unprecedented action and the work ahead to balance the city’s budget.
Plus: Loop landlords pitch taxing themselves to boost ailing downtown, more hospitalizations and infections reported in E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served by McDonald’s, Chicago Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming and Illinois begins canceling medical debt for residents.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth, including the National Association of Realtors’ new standards for conduct after last year's sexual harassment scandal.
Plus: Grubhub sold at steep discount from its peak during the pandemic, UI Health nurses begin open-ended strike, Art Institute of Chicago taps Eric Lefkofsky as board chair and just one Chicagoan made a list of the 100 most powerful people in business.
The Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese hospital site for a new stadium. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A West Loop office developer defies ugly market with new debt, Pitchfork Music Festival’s Chicago exit, the city’s largest accounting firms see decreasing headcounts among major players and why Chicago's in the race to be a leader in eco-friendly jet fuel.
With open enrollment underway, Illinois' insurance agency is in the midst of establishing a state-based health insurance exchange it says could help fill coverage gaps and lower plan costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Vizient bulks up at Old Post Office while Uber shrinks, Portillo's appears to be heeding its activist investor's advice, AbbVie tumbles after new schizophrenia drug fails trials, Baxter cuts guidance on hurricane-related plant shutdown and a mixed-income apartment tower trades for $55 million in Lincoln Park.
Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi reassesses the Loop, completing the city assessment cycle. Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A majority of City Council wants to vote down $300 million property tax hike, the Fed cuts interest rates for 2nd-straight meeting to support economy, LaSalle Street redevelopment set for $98 million TIF subsidy and Lincoln Square residents vote to end century-old booze ban.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to analyze election results and what they likely mean for Chicago and Illinois.
Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses local housing market news, Walgreens agrees to pay $100 million to settle drug overcharging claims, Discover brings on new legal chief amid Capital One merger review, NielsenIQ considers an IPO at a valuation close to $10 billion and cannabis stocks wilt after Florida legalization fails.
A lawsuit from the banking industry argues an Illinois credit card swipe fee law interferes with a federal law granting banks leeway on the charges they issue. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses the case with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Choose Chicago eyes extra downtown hotel charge to boost budget, Tempus buying genetics lab company for $600 million, organizers say out-of-towners flocked to Lolla and boosted Chicago's gains this year and court documents claim Motorola was hacked by Chinese military.
Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how Chicago hardware retailer True Value went bankrupt.
Plus: Brandon Johnson says he was in the dark on CPS board pick's comments because of a vetting "gap," riverfront office tower owner hit with one of the city’s biggest foreclosure suits ever, Shore Capital in talks over $8.6 billion pet-care deal, child care has gotten more affordable in Chicago and United eyes record year as traders pile back into airline stocks.
With the mayor's $17.3 billion budget unveiled, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth break down its contents and challenges he will face getting it through the City Council.
Plus: Google reveals plans for revamped Thompson Center atrium, Chicago school board president resigns at Johnson's request, Cubs and feds settle Wrigley Field accessibility lawsuit and a sign development site prices may be tipping downward in Fulton Market.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to read the tea leaves in the latest batch of Chicago housing market data.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $17.3 billion budget with $300 million property tax hike, city panel OKs signage changes for Mag Mile and State Street, new study finds Peoples Gas pipeline program to cost another $12.8 billion and AbbVie lifts profit outlook as anti-inflammatory drugs Rinvoq and Skyrizi beat estimates
Crain's media reporter Pawan Naidu joins host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago Sports Network’s deal with streaming service Fubo.
Plus: Walgreens lays off 250 workers in latest round of cuts; Boeing raises $21 billion in capital to repair balance sheet; Stephanie Izard and Boka are planning a Northern California restaurant; community activists aren't sold on quantum park's promises just yet; and Pepsi closes South Side plant without warning, leaving at least 79 workers without jobs.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about McDonald’s race to contain fallout from the recent E. coli outbreak.
Plus: New CPS board president won't say if board will fire CEO, massive Wacker Drive tenant isn't cutting back on office space, Ascension and Prime delay review for $375M hospital sale and New York antitrust probe could slow down Capital One-Discover deal.
Advocates are pushing for Mayor Brandon Johnson to put millions more into Chicago's public health efforts. A $1 billion budget shortfall and fiscal cliff at CDPH complicate matters. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: CTU wants Pritzker to take another stab at the graduated income tax, serious injuries show dangers at Rivian's factory, True Value weighs laying off almost half its workforce as company seeks sale, Google opening its first Midwest store in Oakbrook Center and Northwestern establishes Alzheimer's research hub with $25M gift from Mills family members.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including another Ken Griffin property sale, Hinsdale’s anti-teardown program and more.
Plus: City Council approves $1.5 billion bond plan to refinance debt as budget deficit looms, Walgreens is moving on from VillageMD, Vistria Group to convert California apartment complex into affordable housing and DePaul gets $2.6 million donation to create a new business tech institute.
One restaurant in Lincoln Square is leading the charge to end a three-block dry zone. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the push to end an ordinance that predates Prohibition.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson loses top education adviser amid the upheaval at the Chicago Board of Education, Huntington Bank is closing six of its Chicago-area branches, Canada’s Manulife Financial is looking to cash out of the 409-unit Hancock Square apartments in Arlington Heights, and the city will end its migrant shelter system by the end of the year.
Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but the new CEO insists the company is hitting long-term marks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the Deerfield-based company with host Amy Guth.Plus: Sterling Bay puts bioscience center near Lincoln Yards up for sale, Boeing union presents new proposal that would end strike to members, Gold Coast apartment building trades for $85 million and a lawsuit alleges Moderna appropriated Northwestern research for its COVID vaccine.
The University of Illinois is pulling the plug on its Discovery Partners Institute at The 78. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz discuss with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United ignites surge in airline stocks, JB and MK Pritzker gave $5.6 million to put on DNC, feds begin airlifting Baxter medical supplies to curb shortage and Chicago-area grocery stores now have DMV kiosks.
City Hall may have disqualified itself from getting millions in federal housing dollars. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth news to discuss that and other news from the market.
Plus: Abbott Labs board OKs $7 billion stock buyback program, United rebounds from price-cut pressure and authorizes $1.5 billion share buyback, Boeing judge seeks more information before plea deal ruling and after three slow years, dealmakers expect to see plenty of M&A action in 2025.
Crain’s health care reporters Katherine Davis and Jon Asplund talk with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-area hospitals are coping with dwindling supply levels of IV fluid after Hurricane Helene halted production at a North Carolina Baxter plant.
Plus: Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but new CEO insists it's hitting long-term marks; Blue Cross antitrust lawsuit reaches $2.8B tentative settlement; True Value files for bankruptcy to sell itself to rival Do It Best; and Adams Street raises $1.2 billion for venture investments.
The members-only Astor Club now touts its own Michelin-starred chef. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the reimagining of the former Maxim’s space with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing to cut workforce by 10% as strike eats into reserves, former Loretto CEO indicted on corruption and embezzlement charges, distressed Rosemont office complex hits the market and Chicago Fed chief praises progress on inflation and labor market.
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth on Pedro Martinez, who's locked in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his strategy banking on a TIF surplus to balance the CPS budget, which has drawn skepticism from the City Council.
Plus: Pritzker calls on Stellantis to get moving on Belvidere reopening, Chicago hospitals cope with dwindling supply of IV fluid, JLL unit cashes out of West Loop apartments for $76 million, Don Wilson's crypto unit hit with SEC charges over $2 billion in trades and United adding international flights as leisure travel demand grows.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a new look for a famous cottage that endured the Great Chicago Fire, Harold Washington’s childhood home going up for sale and two suburbs where the record home price just went up.
Plus: Mayor Johnson asks department heads to model layoff scenarios in bid to close the city’s budget gap; Lurie ranked No. 1 pediatric hospital in Illinois, among top 10 in the U.S.; lender looks to unload distressed Rolling Meadows office complex; and President Biden announces plan to fast-track lead pipe replacement in the U.S.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the medical device subsidiary of a Japanese company expanding its operations here with a $20 million commitment and promise to hire 100 more workers.
Plus: City Council members push back as Johnson appoints new CPS board, McDonald's alleges major beef companies fixed prices in new lawsuit, Shore Capital raises $1.9 billion for three investment funds and a Rivian misstep triggered the parts shortage that's hobbling its EV output.
Plans for the quantum campus in South Chicago reveal a site more than four times bigger than Lincoln Yards. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the site and its potential impact.
Plus: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils picks to replace school board after mass resignation, Rivian seeking federal loan to restart Georgia EV plant project, Stellantis sues UAW to stop strike over plant investments and Walgreens to pay $80 million in Baltimore opioid settlement.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the owner of a Chicago COVID testing lab’s guilty plea over a $14 million fraud scheme and the biotech startup out of Northwestern that just landed new funding.
Plus: Pritzker leading trade mission to Japan, Metra considers expanding service from Union Station to O'Hare, Walgreens to launch student loan 401(k) match program and a Harry Potter concept and Spanish fashion chain coming to the Mag Mile.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Lincoln Park mansion sale marking the second-highest price in the city so far this year.
Plus: State Farm braces for losses from Hurricane Helene, Boeing weighs raising at least $10 billion selling stock, local venture pays $93 million for Fulton Market apartments and University of Chicago's business school gets $60 million donation.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about an anti-gentrification ordinance giving rare power to tenants over building sales.
Plus: Byline Bank and Wirtz family's First Security announce merger, judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open, Alinea Group co-owner Nick Kokonas sells ownership stake and United Airlines approaches 20-year high at O'Hare.
Data indicates crime rates are down. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about why it might not feel that way.
Plus: Some of United's 737s had rudders at risk of jamming, safety board warns; contract pharma manufacturer putting $146 million into big expansion in Rockford; Illinois computer science programs are enrolling far more women; and Amtrak's Chicago to Miami route is just one big construction detour.
Chicago’s pandemic exodus was a thing, but not as much as it first seemed. Crain’s reporter John Pletz tells host Amy Guth how IRS data shows there’s a lot more to the story.
Plus: Millionaire's tax could reportedly raise $4.5 billion for property tax relief, Michael Sacks and Richard Price leave World Business Chicago board, UChicago gets anonymous $100 million donation to support free speech and Dick Durbin ramps up pressure on airlines' frequent-flyer programs.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including his four insights from the latest Chicago housing data.
Plus: Real estate pros survey suggests alternative ideas to spending $1 billion of public money on stadiums; Rivian launches pre-owned vehicle sales, joining Tesla in growing used EV market; U of I lands $10 million donation for new science center and, with the state, names quantum-research park board of directors; and the Chicago Marathon touts record-breaking $547 million economic impact for 2023 race.
As Walgreens flounders, so does the fortune of its top stakeholder, Stefano Pessina. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the pharmacy giant's struggles with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing union balks at sweetened pay offer to workers, Trump vows to hit Deere with tariffs if jobs move to Mexico, landlords have reason to be optimistic even as downtown apartment rents have flattened out and how much money you need to be a middle-class Chicagoan.
Three years after it took over a handful of run-down Save A Lots on the South and West sides, grocery operator Yellow Banana has opened its first renovated store. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks about the West Garfield Park opening and the branding headwinds facing the company.
Plus: White House picks Monroe Capital to develop $1 billion fund for auto suppliers, Caterpillar joins Ford and Lowe's in diversity rethink as backlash grows, private-equity firms see growing profitability in affordable housing, and Bulls and Blackhawks eliminating plastic bottles for upcoming seasons.
With the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by a half percentage point, Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about the local implications of the move.
Plus: Amazon closing Goose Island fulfillment center, one of the first it opened in Chicago; electronic trading firm set to leave LaSalle Street for West Loop; Boeing girds for long strike as gig economy gives workers clout; and Tavern on Rush sets the opening date for its new location.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including Michael Jordan’s mansion going under contract after sitting on the shelf since 2012.
Plus: United Center owners detail apartments, hotel vision for 1901 Project; Florida firm nears discount deal for distressed Loop office tower; North Shore Tesla facility trades hands for almost $30 million; O'Hare and Midway slip in the latest J.D. Power rankings; and Chicago biotech incubator tapped by feds as health care accelerator hub.
Chicago's food halls have entered a new era. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the post-pandemic business model.
Plus: Michael Jordan’s mansion finally lands a buyer, Boeing freezes hiring and mulls furloughs after workers strike, property insurance rates fall for first time since 2017 and Outcome Health founder Rishi Shah will remain free on bail during appeal.
Big financial institutions are rethinking their approach to diversity. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about the backlash against DEI initiatives and possible implications for the industry's talent pipeline.
Plus: Walgreens pays $107 million over prescription billing fraud claims; EPA knocks ADM for leaking 8,000 metric tons of CO2 underground; with contract attorneys on the rise, staffing firm Latitude opens Chicago office; and a developer proposes 243-unit condo project in Fulton Market.
Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Foxtrot’s return to Chicago and Lettuce Entertain You’s expansion to the suburbs.
Plus: United bets on SpaceX for faster, free Wi-Fi; Big Four accounting firm PwC laying off 1,800 employees; appeals court tosses out $564M verdict against BMO Harris; and Wacker Drive landlord nears massive anchor tenant deal, inks Capital One extension.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth recap news from the local market, including a UChicago professor's look at how housing shaped race in the 20th century, and a mansion built by the father of modern advertising that’s on market for the first time since the early 1990s.
Plus: Michelin adds three Chicago restaurants to its guide; McDonald's rolls out kiosks that take cash, pushing diners away from cashiers; Southwest Airlines cuts more flights at O'Hare, with its chair set to step down amid Elliott battle; Deere pays SEC nearly $10 million to resolve overseas bribery case; and airlines may soon face cash penalties for delayed flights.
As Mayor Brandon Johnson halts citywide hires and reorganizes his staff, the Fifth Floor's chief City Council liaison and two of her staff hand in their resignations. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: The Art Institute of Chicago receives one of its largest donations ever; TransUnion fined by SEC for whistleblower violation; steel-conduit plant to close, eliminating 237 jobs on the Southwest Side; and Deloitte survey finds half of all women in the U.S. skip the doctor's office.
As Illinois puts up a half-billion dollars in its bid to make Chicago a world capital for quantum computing, Crain's technology reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to look at some local players in the emerging space.
Plus: South suburban towns get crushed by the weight of heavy property taxes; big South Loop apartment development up for sale; Southern Illinois University Carbondale sees enrollment gains, bucking trends; and target for the O'Hare terminal revamp quietly slips to 2034.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is calling for a property tax bailout for low-income homeowners. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bears CEO on stadium pitch, big Schaumburg shopping center trades for $93 million, Edelman adds Nikki Haley to public affairs division and feds are probing big airlines' loyalty programs.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news form the local market, including the National Association of Realtors saying it will take its fight with the Department of Justice to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Plus: Molson Coors joins Ford, Deere and Harley in nixing DEI goals; Blue Cross parent tries to simplify health plans with no deductible, no coinsurance option; city of Chicago's LaSalle Street landlord surrenders building to lender; and in Ravinia v. Ravinia, both sides bury the hatchet — and the brewery name.
To plug a nearly billion-dollar budget gap, Mayor Brandon Johnson may reverse his campaign pledge on property taxes. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the options on the table for the city.Plus: Foxtrot is reopening its first Chicago store this week, DNC week proved "solid" for downtown hotels, rival buying Kroger-Albertsons stores got "worst chains" like Mariano's and NASCAR says it will return to Grant Park in 2025, but stays noncommittal on 2026.
How did Chicago's dining scene fare during the Democratic National Convention? Depends who you ask. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Shareholder suit claims Walgreens leadership covered up poor pharmacy numbers, Ulta Beauty cuts sales outlook on slowing demand, Harry Caray's most famous line is the focus of a new trademark lawsuit and Northwestern University taps new athletic director.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about his latest takeaways from new market data.
Plus: Fed minutes show Chicago and New York chiefs favored a July discount rate cut, exec affirms in merger hearing Kroger hiked milk and egg prices above inflation, another major drug distributor drops AbbVie's Humira and Revival Food Hall gets a new name with more breakfast and a bigger happy hour.
Neighborhood restaurant owners are trying a new approach to the wine list to win back diners burned by the rising cost of eating out. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: The IT meltdown that idled auto dealers this summer didn't leak data, software maker says; DEA delays cannabis rescheduling until after election to hold hearing; Rothschild plans to close Chicago office and relocate staff to New York; and two longtime partners at Pritzker venture fund leave to launch their own.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Illinois’ role in reproductive care nationwide and how personal it is for some legislators like U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Plus: Kroger-Albertsons deal heads to court with food prices in focus, Loop office tower could be back on track for residential conversion, Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Christkindlmarket bumped out of Wrigley Field this year and passengers can catch a coastal cruise from Navy Pier starting in 2025.
After a successful Democratic National Convention, it's back to work this week for the party. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to talk what's next for pols around Chicago.
Plus: Powell says the "time has come" for Fed to cut interest rates, O'Hare plans to sell $1 billion in bonds as terminal project moves ahead, enrollment cliff has Illinois' public universities seeing red, the state's vision for Peotone airport includes some surprises and downstate Cairo is 3D printing affordable housing.
From Gov. J.B. Pritzker's much sought-after time in front of a national audience to Sen. Tammy Duckworth getting a few jabs in on Donald Trump and blistering messages from the Obamas, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap the major events of the DNC's first days.
Also, Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses news from the local housing market, including a big change in how residential real estate commissions are assigned.
Plus: Hyatt to buy Standard International for up to $335 million, Ford cancels plans for electric SUV and a River North office skyscraper owner pays off $431 million loan.s off $431 million loan.
With the Democratic convention underway, Chicago's biggest hospital aims to bring attention to health care inequality by openly asking the public a stark question near the United Center. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses that and union action on the Illinois Medical District during the convention with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Johnson plays both progressive leader and city host at the convention, UAW president calls out Stellantis on Belvidere plant, Kroger seeks to block FTC case against Albertsons acquisition and developers plan warehouse-to-apartment conversions in the West Loop.
A confidant of Mayor Brandon Johnson sparked concern among corporate donors by soliciting significant contributions to a political nonprofit planning to throw a week’s worth of DNC events. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: J.B. Pritzker's turn as DNC host vaults him to national stage, Cboe looks to return $500 million to investors, new entertainment concept planned at former Lawry’s space and activist investor takes stake in Portillo's.
The candy giant Mars is moving in to buy Chicago snack maker Kellanova for an eye-popping $36 billion. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the companies’ timeline, potential roadblocks and Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane’s $81.4 million exit plan.
Plus: Rivian pauses output of Amazon’s EV delivery van on parts shortage, bank biz sues Illinois over first-of-its-kind change to credit card fees, Mag Mile retail property handed over to lender and Illinois bans legacy admissions at public universities.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth to recap news from the local market, including the Chicago area's highest-priced home for sale — a $35 million lakefront Winnetka mansion.
Plus: Mars buys Chicago snack maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal, Hobson's out as Starbucks chair as board jettisons CEO, private-equity firms gear up for deals after slow start to the year and how Chicago smashed its fundraising goal for the DNC.
The family that bought Oberweis Dairy has also been grabbing pieces of Mackinac Island and is working to patch up a ferry fleet in dire straits. Crain’s Grand Rapids Business reporter Rachel Watson discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Snelling says CPD will intervene the "moment" DNC protests turn violent; Bears surveying fans on what they want from a new stadium; Carlyle to buy Baxter's kidney-care unit for $3.8 billion; Northwestern lands naming rights deal for temporary lakefront stadium; and the DNC was supposed to fill hotels — but one week out, that hasn't happened.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis and analyst Sophie Rogers join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago’s aim for a progressive approach to its mental health crisis.
Plus: Illinois now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose, Western Illinois University lays off more staff in second round of cuts, how much Amex pocketed on the sale of Itasca's Accertify and the city delays $643 million bond deal due to market volatility.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a budget gap that could reach nearly $1 billion. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the city’s plans with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing's new CEO touts transparency and plans to talk the factory floor, Bluhm makes $56 million bet on Mag Mile vertical mall, Walgreens sells $750 million in its upsized first junk bond sale, Morningstar targeted in lawsuit over one of its investment tools and Ford's Chicago plant faces the future of EVs.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to break down the latest Chicago real estate data.
Plus: Johnson under pressure as budget gap could reach nearly $1 billion, Rivian net loss widens to $1.46 billion despite sales gains and cost cutting, Oak Park apartment complex sold to California investor and parent companies of Mariano's and Jewel pressured by investor group over abortion pill sales.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why CVS is doubling down on primary care with new clinics while its competitors are backpedaling.
Plus: What’s next for Pritzker after the veepstakes, Damen Green Line Station opens two weeks before the DNC, historic State Street buildings to avoid the wrecking ball and Goolsbee says Fed is less reactive than markets — and won't overreact.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the dining world, including two new Latin American eateries downtown and the owners of Adalina expanding in the Gold Coast.
Plus: Global stock meltdown triggers "mad rush" for Treasuries, Walgreens cashes in $1.1 billion of Cencora stock, Kellanova soars as Mars weighs deal for the snackmaker and Chicago's largest foundations see increase in 2023 assets.
Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman joins host Amy Guth to discuss the complex considerations around whether stadiums are a smart use of taxpayer money.
Plus: Chicago biz leaders urge Kamala Harris to pick J.B. Pritzker as veep, JPMorgan dragged into fight over one of Chicago's oldest hotels, Loop office-to-residential conversion at risk as distressed tower hits the market and Dick Durbin seeks major boost in quantum funding.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the story behind a condo for sale in one of the very first Mies van der Rohe buildings on Lake Shore Drive and the legal fight over a Sonoma-style Galena resort project.
Plus: Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new CEO, Deere adds nearly 300 HQ staff to mounting layoffs, record payouts on biggest U.S. grid signal costs of reliable power and U.S. Soccer to sell $200M of debt to finance Chicago-to-Atlanta HQ move.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss some new eateries around town worth keeping an eye on.
Plus: Survey predicts M&A deal pickup in second half of 2024, J.B. Pritzker signs measure to expand abortion coverage, behavioral health provider expanding with Far South Side clinic and CTA's Red Line extension gets new financial help from the feds.
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the coming Democratic National Convention, from the newly announced restricted zones, to Chicago donors opening their pocketbooks for Kamala Harris and J.B. Pritzker playing coy about potentially being the running mate.
Plus: McDonald’s sales fall for first time since 2020, Fed expected to signal September rate cut at this week's meeting, Jewel and Mariano's parents put merger on ice to fight Colorado challenge and Crain's brand-new list of top construction firms.
A huge quantum computing campus, much pursued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is coming to the former U.S. Steel South Works site. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the development coming to the long fallow South Side spot.
Plus: Bally's agrees to hedge fund buyout, Boeing completes deal to plead guilty over 737 Max crashes, restricted zones during the DNC, and Pritzker touts Illinois' cannabis social equity program as one poised to be a "national standard."
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories from the local housing market, including a historic Prairie-style kindergarten turned home for sale in Brookfield.
Plus: Chicago's donor class opens its pockets for Harris; Medline exploring IPO, with possible valuation of $50 billion; Cboe to offer traders another way to hedge S&P 500 swings; and Intersect Illinois hires physicist to recruit quantum companies.
The owners of the United Center want to build a $7 billion mixed-use campus around the stadium. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses the proposal with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker says he's not being vetted as a Harris running mate; Foxtrot applies for liquor licenses, as does grocer replacing Dom’s; United Airlines, feds forge climate deal to track greenhouse gas data in the sky; Lurie to expand mental health training for primary care docs; and Ariel's John Rogers tapped for top post at Economic Opportunity Coalition.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race, local support for Kamala Harris, her possible running mates and the upcoming DNC.
Plus: Sterling Bay continues Fulton Market sell-off, California investor picks up Oak Park apartments for $60 million, ex-NBA owner in talks to buy distressed former Groupon HQ and the biggest bank in Chicago just keeps growing.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses his analysis of the RNC and the landscape of the presidential campaign ahead with host Amy Guth.Plus: Airlines, health systems, public services and other sectors impacted by global CrowdStrike outage; Goolsbee says Fed risks ‘golden path’ if it doesn’t cut soon; Hyatt in advanced talks to buy Standard Hotels brand; and Sephora closing Water Tower Place store, adding to Mag Mile retail vacancy.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss where the city’s sprawling megadevelopments — Lincoln Yards, Bronzeville Lakefront and The 78 — stand years after they were approved.
Plus: After pouring cold water on Bears stadium deal, Pritzker sits down with Warren; Walgreens hit with lawsuit over recent stock tank; the feds' cutting-edge tech arm plants a quantum-computing flag in Illinois; Burnham Center foreclosure adds to downtown distress; and Deere backs down from diversity initiatives after online attacks.
With the RNC underway in Milwaukee, Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to discuss former President Donald Trump’s veep pick and more.
Plus: Brookfield Zoo reveals $500 million redevelopment and expansion plan, suburban office vacancy just keeps climbing, auto dealerships lost $1 billion from CDK cyberattack and United removes flight attendant after NFL star handcuffed.
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump shook the presidential campaign and drew bipartisan condemnation from all over, including Democratic strongholds like Illinois. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing warns customers of further 737 Max delays amid crisis, Mag Mile office building could go residential, distressed LaSalle Street tower loan sold to New York investors and former Loretto CFO charged in $15 million embezzlement scheme.
Staff at the Michelin-starred Ever showed Crain's how they made the dishes seen on Hulu and FX's "The Bear." Reporter Ally Marotti discusses the behind-the-scenes look with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bally's lands nearly $1 billion in casino financing in exchange for future ownership, AT&T customer calls and texts breached in massive hack, Aon taking on tricky businesses with insurance deals for Ukraine and hydrogen developers and Stellantis scores major federal grant for Belvidere.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local market, including another apartment building going condo in River North and how Chicago gives first-time homebuyers the most buying power among big U.S. cities.
Plus: Mariano's and Jewel parents plan to divest 35 stores in Illinois to secure merger, untangling the 'ComEd Four' case will take months, Napleton lawsuit claims Hyundai pushed fake EV sales reporting scheme and Deere layoffs mount in the Quad Cities.
Cyberattacks on CDK Global led to a massive shutdown for thousands of auto dealerships in North America. Mark Hollmer, reporter for Crain’s sister publication Automotive News, talks with host Amy Guth about the saga and what lies ahead for the Hoffman Estates-based software company.
Plus: Aon is slashing its suburban office space with Bannockburn move; United Airlines jet loses wheel in repeat of March incident; a new name, look and mission for Amalgamated Bank of Chicago; and Mayor Brandon Johnson spikes threat to his control over City Council meetings.
Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss what went wrong with the upscale Chicago grocer Dom's Kitchen & Market.
Plus: Mag Mile landlords get the OK to tax themselves — but not without a delay; Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over crashes; Invenergy expands HQ again on Wacker Drive; Illinois ends fiscal year with extra cash on hand; and Discover settles class actions tied to credit card misclassifications.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about upper-end home sales and a Frank Lloyd Wright home stuck in foreclosure limbo.
Plus: Supreme Court denies review of Illinois gun appeals, lender looks to unload distressed JW Marriott Chicago, Jelly Belly shuttering North Chicago plant and Illinois notches a win and a loss in feds' contest for big research grants.
The outlook for Walgreens Boots Alliance keeps darkening with CEO Tim Wentworth presenting investors with an uncertain picture filled with headwinds. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about challenges ahead for the pharmacy giant — plus, an update on Howard Brown Health.
Plus: Weeks after bombshell report, Guaranteed Rate board hasn't met to discuss founder's leadership; Deere reportedly laying off hundreds amid decline in farming demand; dealerships sue CDK for 'negligence in protecting users of its systems,' downtown arts college shutting down; and developer nears $1B refinancing for portfolio that includes 5 Chicago towers.
A City Council subcommittee is considering a slew of new ideas to raise revenue, including a grocery tax, service tax and more. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about some options on the table.
Plus: Boeing fraud charge and Spirit deal lay bare scope of crisis, Boots CEO reportedly leaving after Walgreens drops plan to sell, Citadel buys Goldman alum's company to trade power in Japan, and developer reviving former AT&T campus lands new largest tenant.
After Outcome Health executives’ recent sentencing in federal court, Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago company’s journey from local startup darling to its founders' fraud convictions.
Plus: Walgreens shares plunge on outlook cut and plans for more store closings; Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly had a CTU helping hand in drafting letter to Springfield; AbbVie buys drug developer Celsius Therapeutics for $250 million; Northwestern releases athletics accountability report led by ex-AG Loretta Lynch; and according to Crain’s survey voters oppose Bears' stadium pitch by a 2-1 margin — but there's more to the story.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk Chicago-area housing news, including how home prices here hit a new record high and details on properties on the market like one designed by a member of the band OneRepublic.
Plus: SCOTUS accuses feds of "vague and unfair trap" in ruling with implications for Madigan, Volkswagen invests $5 billion in Rivian to form EV joint venture, Sterling Bay looks to sell another Fulton Market development site and Ken Griffin gives $10 million to Northwestern Medicine.
Illinois abortion providers report seeing an influx of patients since the Dobbs v. Jackson decision two years ago, effectively kick-starting the transformation of abortion law across the country. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Vote on Sterling Bay project at heart of aldermanic prerogative fight delayed, Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Canadian auto marketplace Trader, Jump Trading's crypto chief is stepping down and Northwestern breaks ground on new stadium after rocky path to approval.
Mayor Brandon Johnson won the first round of a fight with local Ald. Scott Waguespack over a residential project near Lincoln Yards. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the development and the city’s potentially shifting custom of aldermanic prerogative.
Plus: Former Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 24 months in prison, American Express buying Tock for $400 million, RXO agrees to buy Coyote Logistics for $1 billion and federal prosecutors reportedly recommend DOJ criminally charge Boeing.
Oberweis Dairy's new ownership regime officially took the reins at the more than 100-year-old ice cream maker emerging from bankruptcy. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United Airlines plane turns back after engine piece falls off, Cameo moving HQ back to Fulton Market, Jewel-Osco-anchored retail center on Near West Side nets $31 million and Goolsbee says Fed can cut rates with more inflation reports like last month's.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a petition trying to block the demolition of three vintage buildings next to Wrigley Field.
Plus: First look at the next Cook County budget shows a $218 million gap, Trump changes plans to stay in Milwaukee during RNC instead of Chicago, SEC fines R.R. Donnelley $2.1 million related to ransomware attack and City Hall panel to consider digital billboards on the Riverwalk as revenue source.
The foundation left behind by the failed Chicago Spire project will soon be covered as vertical construction on the first phase of Related Midwest's massive two-tower residential development gets underway. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks about the plans for the Lake Shore Drive construction site with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois' ban on "bump stocks" remains in place despite U.S. Supreme Court decision, whistleblower says Boeing lost hundreds of bad 737 parts, feds want Outcome Health's ex-CEO Rishi Shah to do 15 years in prison, eight Northwestern projects land seed funding from Ryan family accelerator and McDonald's won't let AI run its drive-thrus — for now.
Violence intervention groups are expanding around Chicago, with help from private and public funding. Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks about the efforts with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Ed Burke seeks sentencing delay, FAA probes suspect titanium used in Airbus and Boeing jets, NinjaTrader CEO sees surge in futures trading as tech draws in younger users, bank leaders say real estate pain is still confined to office and a senate bill would jail private-equity execs for health care "looting."
Abortion bans are driving demand for medical residency programs in states like Illinois. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the national trend among fledgling doctors looking to gain full accreditation.
Plus: Tempus IPO raises $410 million, at top of the range; CTA, Metra and Pace mull day pass for all 3 systems; Northwestern AD who oversaw department beset by scandal stepping aside; Crain’s Fast 50 list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies returns; and dogs will soon fly first class out of Chicago on this new airline.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a troubled Frank Lloyd Wright row house that’s found a rescuer and two homes for sale for the first time in roughly a century.
Plus: Coach houses and granny flats could soon be allowed citywide, startup Tegus to be acquired for $930M by Trott-backed rival, judge dismisses Madigan-related whistleblower suit against St. Anthony and a city panel approves subsidies for Loop office conversions.
Crain’s researcher Sophie Rodgers joins host Amy Guth to discuss how medical debt weighs on Chicagoans, even when they're insured.
Plus: Chicago weighs up to $3 billion of debt for O'Hare upgrades, Bally's Chicago bounced back in May after a tough April, Boeing delivered 24 jets in May as China compounds 737 Max woes, unfinished school next to St. Regis goes up for sale and Chicago takes home one win at the James Beard Awards.
Congress continues to circle around Northwestern, recently threatening the school with a subpoena for impeding its investigation following President Michael Schill’s appearance on the Hill. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Biz leaders give Pritzker, legislators solid marks after spring session; Walgreens shelves plans for Boots IPO; United is making a digital-advertising push; and Hancock tower observation deck operator buys Signature Room space.
Chicago steakhouses and other high-end restaurants are increasingly implementing dress codes, establishing a new generation of attire requirements in a city that has long sought to curate its fine-dining scene. Reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move, and specific concerns that come with it, with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Zurich North America offloads big part of Schaumburg HQ to Wheels; Chicago has third-most Fortune 500 companies in the U.S.; American Dental Association finalizes HQ sale to Lurie, move to Mag Mile; and Chicago Park District expands free internet access in parks.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including Chicago’s sagging downtown home prices and a lawsuit that claims Evanston's reparations program is unconstitutional.
Plus: Foxtrot stores will start reopening this summer, Blue Cross parent shedding big office block in East Loop HQ, United throttles back hiring but still is adding thousands of Chicago jobs and Congress expands Northwestern probe over antisemitism.
One of the U.S. senators investigating private equity’s push into health care is now targeting Ascension Illinois over its move to outsource some hospital staff. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: IBM eyes a quantum computing play in Chicago, South Loop apartment tower handed over to lender, investor weighing sale of Oak Street retail corner and Boeing 737 deliveries to China still halted amid restart reports.
Amid declining sales, many craft brewers have turned to hemp-derived THC drinks, which just avoided tighter restrictions in the General Assembly despite cannabis companies' lobbying efforts. Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Waste Management agrees to buy Stericycle in $7.2B deal, Boeing executives unlikely to be charged for 737 Max crashes, Deere to cut some salaried workers, Fulton Market apartment building set for hotel conversion and Rivian CEO expects U.S. EV growth to pick up with more model choices.
A last-minute measure tucked in the Illinois budget meant to give retailers a break is infuriating airlines and credit card companies. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the provision with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Michigan Avenue office landlord hit with $29 million foreclosure lawsuit, Oberweis Dairy sold in bankruptcy auction, FAA vows to maintain scrutiny on Boeing, why Amazon now owns a big slice of Grubhub and Columbia College Chicago lays off 70 staffers amid budget crisis.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago-area home prices have doubled since 2000 and the median price of homes sold hit a new record in April, even surpassing the usual peaks in summer months.
Plus: After working through the night, state lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget; CPS releases schools budget under new funding formula as $391M deficit looms; local investor buys distressed offices next to Oakbrook Center mall; and a South Loop skyscraper development site handed over to lender.
Newly released West Loop assessments hint at Fritz Kaegi’s rosier view of downtown offices. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the first batch of numbers that point to what the Cook County assessor thinks happened with downtown office building values over the past three years.
Plus: A look at the new concourse coming to O'Hare, medical waste disposal firm Stericycle is exploring a sale, T-Mobile buying U.S. Cellular assets in $4.4 billion deal and EU slaps Mondelez with price-manipulation fine as, separately, some shareholders say company isn't doing enough on Russia.
Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent bankruptcies and closures, including those of Oberweis Dairy, Red Lobster and the parent company of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market.
Plus: West Loop assessments show Kaegi's rosier view of downtown offices, change comes to the Duchossois dynasty, condo board terminates $96 million deal to sell Loop tower, Lettuce Entertain You bringing two new concepts to River North and Lagunitas reports layoffs ahead of Chicago departure.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including the second-highest sale price of 2024 and multimillion-dollar Highland Park condos attracting empty-nesters from downtown.
Plus: LanzaJet lands $20 million as its green jet fuel prepares for takeoff, Lurie out of the woods after cyberattack, developers propose nearly 1,800 apartments for Fulton Market and Wilson Sporting Goods gives Caitlin Clark a signature basketball line.
From prosecutors to legal coaches for protesters, preparations are underway for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about lawyers making the rounds with protesters and plans from various agencies, including the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Plus: Legislature looks at tax breaks for quantum computing; WeWork shuttering Fulton Market location, keeping others in Chicago; Tempus, Chicago's biotech darling, files to go public; Fitch lowers the University of Chicago's financial outlook to negative; and U.S. to deploy more than $50 million to shield private hospitals from cyberattacks.
The Justice Department has taken initial steps in the formal process to reschedule marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what the move would mean for the bottom line of Chicago cannabis companies.
Plus: Johnson hints at a new tax on professional services, major construction at O'Hare won't start till next year, developer unveils renderings for $1.1 billion project near casino site and Crain's brand-new list of top architecture firms.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the best new spots for lunch, dinner or drinks downtown.
Plus: Chicago won't give up nearly $50 million it's owed under Bears proposal, United Airlines says FAA has lifted operational freeze in safety review, ING says airfares can only keep rising due to supply chain problems, overhaul of Lincoln Park shopping center could include 500-unit apartment tower and Mondelez faces shareholder vote on human rights in Russia.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including sellers facing the reality of a downtown condo slump while other luxury markets soar.
Plus: Museum of Science & Industry finally rebrands under Ken Griffin's name, McDonald's sells $1 billion of bonds as debt set to mature, Justice Department finds Boeing breached prosecution deal over Max crashes, owner of River North apartments gets $19 million refinancing, and Foxtrot and Dom's file for bankruptcy.
One year into his mayorship, Brandon Johnson touts he's built inroads with Chicago's business community. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap his time in office up to now and look ahead at headwinds awaiting him in year two.
Plus: Kraft Heinz explores a sale of Oscar Mayer; airlines, including United, sue Transportation Department over fee-disclosure rules; big LaSalle Street tenant eyes move to Wacker Drive; and Chicago's largest public companies list sees a shake-up in rankings.
With new leadership, a more diverse board and the lifting of the governor's freeze-out, the City Club of Chicago has a new lease on life. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about how the public affairs discussion group could be getting its mojo back.
Plus: Trump may owe $100 million from double-dip tax breaks on Chicago tower, Chicago Fed chief says not much evidence of inflation stalling out, Oak Brook office landlord hit with $25 million foreclosure lawsuit, T-Mobile and Verizon reportedly plan to divide up U.S. Cellular and Foxtrot assets sell for $2.2 million at auction.
Congress has called on Northwestern University President Michael Schill to testify amid calls for his ouster. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the situations on Northwestern and other Chicago university campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.
Plus: FAA oversight of United Airlines to be audited by watchdog; Ascension reports cybersecurity incident, possible data breach; investors testing the market with big suburban apartment listings; and one out of every 22 Chicago residents is now a millionaire.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a big idea behind a little house, how low mortgage rates factor into the job market and more.
Plus: Legalizing video gambling in Chicago could come with a major hitch; claiming fraud, lender sues migrant shelter landlord; Rivian's first-quarter net loss widens to $1.45 billion; and Foxtrot assets to be sold at auction.
The state of Illinois is closing in on what it believes could be the biggest technology project in state history: a $20 billion quantum-computing campus. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Congress calls on Northwestern University president to testify; UChicago Medicine residents overwhelmingly vote to form union; Boeing faces a new FAA probe — this time of Dreamliner production; and changes expected for the City Club.
Following layoffs and compensation cuts, Moody's downgraded Duly Health & Care for "deteriorating" performance. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the private-equity-backed physicians group's financial outlook.
Plus: Airlines and City Hall reach agreement on O'Hare revamp, Illinois awards 35 new pot-shop licenses, offices near O'Hare with little vacancy hit the market and Endeavor Health posted $470 million surplus last year.
The embattled Chicago Transit Authority is taking another hit from Springfield, this time from a bill that would dramatically change the face of mass transit around the city and who controls it. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the issue with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A deal to restore peace at Northwestern is sparking more friction, mostly empty former Salesforce office property hits the market, owner of homeless shelter near Mag Mile files for bankruptcy amid foreclosure suit, and Rivian will add over 500 jobs in Normal to make its new SUV.
Small Midwestern cities dominated the latest list of hot home markets, with Rockford at the top. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains the phenomenon to host Amy Guth.
Plus: The impact of rescheduling marijuana, Walgreens stock lashed, Loop office tower owner hit with $276 million foreclosure lawsuit and Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, call for President Schill's ouster at Northwestern.
Another gunshot detection company is looking for a way in with the city. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco and host Amy Guth discuss ShotSpotter’s uncertain fate in Chicago.
Plus: Peeling back the sticker price on Bears stadium reveals even more costs, Foxtrot and Dom’s suppliers face fallout from abrupt closures, three Chicago-area bridges among the most vulnerable in the U.S. and American dropping some global flights on Boeing 787 delays.
The Chicago Bears are angling for a large cut of revenue from events under their new stadium plan. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence talk with host Amy Guth about the team’s proposed vision for its reimagined lakefront home.
Plus: Lawmakers propose unifying CTA, Metra and Pace; Mayor Johnson eyes legalizing video gaming in Chicago; Boeing credit outlook gets gloomier as Fitch also turns negative; and slow work authorizations frustrate new asylum-seekers and industry leaders alike.
Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the abrupt closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market.
Plus: Bears angling for huge cut of cash-flow pie at new stadium — including concerts; Walgreens launches gene, cell therapy pharmacy business; Boeing prosecutors aim to decide on criminal charge over Max crashes by June; and Art Institute defends its ownership of artwork prosecutors say was stolen during the Holocaust.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how affordability here is the lowest it’s been in at least 17 years.
Plus: Foxtrot and Dom's facing lawsuit one day after shuttering stores, Southwest cutting more than a third of its flights at O'Hare, Skokie office complex sold to developers at a staggering discount and Chicago's largest privately held companies see another year of growth.
Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and Brandon Dupré talk with host Amy Guth about local labor movements in the worlds of health care, academia, and arts and culture.
Plus: At O'Hare, senators sound an optimistic note despite earlier turbulence; Reinsdorf offers to open wallet for new Sox stadium; ADM says CFO will resign after accounting probe; and Moody's looks positively at Illinois.
AbbVie's Humira dam is beginning to crack. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the tide appears to be turning as CVS' pharmacy benefit manager replaces the blockbuster drug on its formulary list.
Plus: City Council greenlights Johnson's plan to pump $1.25 billion into housing and development, ShipBob picks JPMorgan to lead IPO, ex-Citadel exec's trading firm expanding and moving to revamped Loop tower, and how Chicago's venture-capital and startup scene stacks up globally.
Mary Dillon's Foot Locker turnaround plan has Wall Street tapping its feet. rain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former Ulta CEO’s plans so far.
Plus: Sterling Bay looks to sell more properties next to Lincoln Yards, Rivian cuts more jobs with woes mounting for electric vehicle market, watchdog group reportedly asks feds to probe Trump Chicago tower loan and police oversight chief defends herself amid criticism from city’s top cop.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a lawsuit that aims to stop Illinois counties from selling homes over unpaid taxes.
Plus: Ukrainian PM makes pitch for U.S. defense dollars on Chicago visit; struggling Walgreens lays off more workers; weed stocks have seen a lift, but it's still a roller-coaster ride; and United forecast tempers anxiety over expansion plans.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for an $70 million to care for those seeking asylum who have been sent to Chicago, is advancing to the City Council. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.
Plus: World Business Chicago names new CEO, American Airlines pilots cite "significant" jump in safety issues, developer tweaks plan for Fulton Market apartment complex and digital textbook company expands HQ and heads to the Loop.
Barnes & Noble could turn the tide for a once-thriving shopping corridor that runs between Wicker Park and Bucktown. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a possible recovery for Damen Avenue.
Plus: McDonald's CEO's compensation rose 8% last year, Oberweis Dairy files for bankruptcy protection, Blackstone leads $2 billion private loan for GTCR-backed data center operator and Bally's Chicago local tax revenue grew in March.
At City Hall, a progressive crusader has stepped into the chief of staff role. Crain’s Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cristina Pacione-Zayas, the newest member of the city’s “Core Four.”
Plus: The city rejects a new revenue source in Sox and Bears stadium talks, Illinois awards another $25 million to build EV chargers, CPD tells City Council DNC security maps to be released in early July and Uber is adding taxis to its app in Chicago.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about recent home sales, including an upper-floor St. Regis condo that sold at almost $1.2 million lower than its 2021 price.
Plus: Johnson urges calm after video of Humboldt Park police shooting released, Boeing whistleblower alleges 'shortcuts' taken on 787, Bears recruit Andrea Zopp as a legal adviser as stadium push rolls on and court allows Obama Center construction to keep moving.
Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with Crain’s to mark the one-year anniversary of his election. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to recap the conversation that spanned the DNC and 2024 presidential election, the failed "Bring Chicago Home" ballot measure, as well as stadium subsidies for the Chicago Bears.
Plus: United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review, Roz Brewer added to Black Economic Alliance board, music equipment marketplace moving HQ to the Salt Shed and Boeing's 777 'gliders' signal more cash woes.
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about CTA ridership, particularly about a growing cluster of riders swapping their Ventra cards for car keys as the agency struggles to get back to pre-pandemic service levels.
Plus: Restaurateur's plan for Goose Island dining and entertainment complex scrapped, Durbin wants Buttigieg to broker O'Hare expansion, Blackstone to pay $10 billion for apartment company and a judge orders Motorola rival to pay $1 million-a-day fine and suspend sales.
The South Works site and a Lockport refinery are being considered for a potential quantum computer factory. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about their recent reporting on the two massive industrial sites PsiQuantum is mulling for the project.
Plus: Bears sit down with agency that would subsidize their lakefront stadium, federal and local law enforcement meet to assemble DNC game plan, Hines buys Clybourn Corridor retail center, Thoma Bravo targets $20 billion for next buyout fund and Chicago is the third-best U.S. city for food and drinks, according to Food & Wine magazine
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a new documentary series about the city's long history of property ownership racism and redlining.
Plus: Moody's says office vacancy rate nears 20%, Chicago's 2024 James Beard finalists announced, JPMorgan takes big loss in $80 million Streeterville apartment sale, S&P data says women have lost C-suite seats in corporate America.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are pulling off composting after years of wishing it could be done.
Plus: City adds $11 million helicopter to CPD fleet with help from DNC grant, Rivian beats production and delivery estimates, UChicago Medicine medical residents look to form union and City Council angling for power on whether to end ShotSpotter contract.
Acquiring VillageMD, once a centerpiece of Walgreens' health care ambitions, lost the pharmacy chain nearly $6 billion. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Committee ordinance would require public data on migrant evictions, University of Illinois extends president Tim Killeen's contract, big Oak Park apartment complex hits the market and United asks pilots to take unpaid leave due to Boeing delays.
Tabulating the state's attorney race may have seemed like it was taking a minute, but the Chicago Board of Elections says the count is still within the letter of the law. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the race and how mail-in ballots may change how we think about election night results.
Plus: Discover CEO resigns weeks after starting the job, Old National Bank CFO facing child molestation charges, former staff of Signature Room to get $1.5 million in back pay, Uncle Julio’s abruptly closes after 3 decades in Lincoln Park, Blommer laying off more than 200 workers with plant closure and Northwestern files application for a temporary on-campus stadium.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how a Winnetka site may finally get a new residential building after twelve years while a judge's ruling will keep a fallow River Forest condo site empty for longer.
Plus: Moody’s downgrades Bally's rating, developer lists 327-unit apartment portfolio in northwest suburb, Advocate proposes $52 million outpatient center in Naperville and despite Walgreens' efforts, patients aren't flocking to retail clinics.
Ascension is outsourcing workers at its 10 Chicago-area hospitals to a staffing firm owned by private equity. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about changes coming to the nonprofit health system.
Plus: United Airlines in FAA's review penalty box, TransUnion nearly doubles Illinois job cuts, developer plans 72-unit apartment building north of Fulton Market and Easter egg price hikes are just the start as cocoa soars.
We now know what the Chicago Bears have in mind for the Museum Campus — and how much it would cost taxpayers. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the team's stadium plans with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing's CEO to step down in overhaul triggered by its safety crisis, aviation authorities consider drastic measures to curb growth at United after incidents, Chicago Fed chief sees three rate cuts this year as inflation cools and Blommer closing Chicago chocolate factory.
After the failure of the "Bring Chicago Home" ballot question, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to discuss the election's implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive agenda.
Plus: Boeing's board plans to meet airline chiefs without its CEO, judge declines to overturn Outcome Health guilty verdicts, another judge squashes Blagojevich's future political hopes (citing Dr. Seuss in the process), United Airlines allows sharing of frequent-flyer miles and Illinois cannabis sales will get a boost this year.
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Of the big U.S. cities, Chicago has held onto housing affordability the best over the years. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories from the local housing market.
Plus: Illinois primary election results, McDonald's plans to consolidate leadership in CEO, Boeing sees massive cash drain as 737 Max mess takes toll as FAA chief says the plane maker needs more focus on safety and quality, and MacKenzie Scott donates millions to 19 Chicago nonprofits.
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Crain's Equity series editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss the growing backlash against DEI initiatives, programs created to ensure fair treatment and broader representation.
Plus: Arlington Heights reportedly proposes tax settlement with Bears, Pritzker signs law setting up elected Chicago school board, traders look to Kraft and Mondelez for clues on where the Fed is headed and Union League Club plans to sell Monet painting again.
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With beer sales down, some Illinois craft breweries venture into THC-infused beverages. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United Airlines CEO launches safety review after recent mishaps, Encyclopaedia Britannica seeking $1 billion valuation in IPO, Obama Foundation donates $4 million for city's first "fully inclusive" playground and Walgreens' cost-cutting push rolls on with closure of two distribution centers.
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Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the waning state of Irish political power in Chicago and Illinois.
Plus: Bally's suitor says buyout wouldn't impact Chicago casino, bike trail connecting Chicago to Michigan gets another green light, McDonald's experiences widespread system outage, large South Loop apartment tower sold and betting begins at Wrigley Field sportsbook.
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Eight counties in Illinois are defending property tax sales despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's unconstitutional. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the case with host Amy Guth, along with other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Northwestern plans to build new softball stadium, local investors buying mostly empty River North office building, AbbVie CEO made $25.6 million in final full year as chief and the House passes Krishnamoorthi's bill aiming to box out TikTok.
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A troubled hospital in Waukegan recovered its trauma center designation after losing it more than a month ago. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the latest on Vista Medical Center East with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Cook County treasurer study says no-show voters create their own property tax problem, ADM revises years of internal sales after accounting probe, Johnson outlines what he'll need to sign off on Bears' lakefront stadium plan and United CEO tells Boeing to stop making its long-delayed Max 10s.
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The Bears have pledged over $2 billion in private money for new for a new stadium. While the outlay would be significant, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how the total project would still require government sign-off and taxpayer dollars.
Plus: Illinois is working on incentive deal with Rivian, Bally's is hunting for $800 million to kick off the Chicago casino project, data-tech whiz Ocient raises nearly $50M for growth and feds open criminal probe of Alaska Air’s Boeing 737 Max midair blowout.
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Votes on the anti-homelessness tax measure are set to be counted after the Illinois Appellate Court reversed an earlier ruling removing it from the ballot. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco recaps the contentious court battle with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Grubhub moving HQ to Merchandise Mart, Tempus lab workers overwhelmingly vote for union, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association receives $21 million gift and Rivian's factory pause deals fresh blow to Georgia factory plans.
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Baird & Warner is the latest to be hit with a copycat lawsuit over commissions. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Rivian eliminating a shift at EV factory in Normal, furniture maker Steelcase leaving Merchandise Mart for Fulton Market, VillageMD laying off dozens amid Illinois clinic closures and Oscar Mayer debuts vegan hot dog with help from a Jeff Bezos-backed startup.
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Chicago's restaurants are seeing a rise in demand for late-night dining. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how operators are extending hours, devising new promotions closer to midnight.
Plus: Loop retail vacancy tops 30% for the first time, Rivian laid off about 100 Illinois workers, Lurie restores electronic health records after cyberattack and the FAA says Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems audit finds 'multiple' quality lapses.
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JPMorgan Chase is kicking off a large renovation of its home in the Loop. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how the project is poised to give a major boost to the downtown office market.
Plus: Walgreens, in need of a reset, plans a strategic review of its entire operation; Supreme Court sides with Trump in Colorado ballot eligibility case; JetBlue abandons troubled $3.8 billion deal for Spirit Air; and the city proposes major spending cuts to the O'Hare terminal expansion and renovation project.
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Chicago leaders discussed mental health in the workplace at a recent Crain’s event. Health care reporter Katherine Davis, who moderated the discussion, shares highlights with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month; ADM delays its annual report as it warns on internal accounting; Mondelez able to move cash out of Russia, despite the country's tight grip; and, according to a report, Manhattan D.A. says Art Institute did not properly vet its acquisition of art looted by Nazis.
It's getting harder for small towns to ignore their lack of affordable housing. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market.
Plus: Bears and Sox told to team up on stadium financing pitches; American Dental Association nears HQ sale to Lurie, move to Mag Mile; developer to buy Clybourn Corridor retail, office building at 78% discount; and Tom Skilling looks back on four decades as 'Chicago's Very Own.’
The city reached an agreement for a ShotSpotter contract extension after confusion amid a possible shutoff of the gunshot detection system. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the city’s future plans with the technology that the city has in use in 12 police districts.
Plus: Chicago has one of the largest income inequality gaps in the country, FTC sues to block $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures, Laura Ricketts and Chicago Red Stars want in on taxpayer-funded stadium talks, the Cubs want $30 million to boost security outside Wrigley Field for a possible All-Star Game.
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The city has a rare chance for a rebrand to regain its lost swagger on the national stage. Crain’s reporter John Pletz and host Amy Guth discuss how Chicago could reposition itself with the DNC coming to town this year.
Plus: Judge sides with building owners on controversial "Bring Chicago Home" measure; despite Russia's tight grip, Mondelez able to move cash out of the country; Jamie Dimon sells $150 million in JPMorgan shares; United joins others in raising checked bag fees; and Walgreens-backed VillageMD rethinks its strategy.
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AbbVie CEO Richard Gonzalez, who grew the company into a pharmaceutical juggernaut, is preparing to retire. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the leadership change and the drugmaker's M&A plans.
Plus: Allstate looks to unload Wacker Drive office building, Northwestern grad students reach first tentative union contract deal, Mag Mile retail space sold to firms known for amassing distressed malls and Duckworth moves to protect in vitro fertilization after Alabama ruling.
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Chicago-area new home sales had their second-best year of the past 15. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses that and other news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth.
Plus: World Business Chicago appoints an interim executive; Gov. Pritzker wants $500 million for quantum technology; cultivated-meat company puts plans for Glenview plant on hold; and after altercation, City Council member calls on colleague to resign leadership posts.
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White Sox owner and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is confident he can get a state subsidy for new South Loop stadium. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.
Plus: AbbVie names new CEO; Oreo maker Mondelez is strong as ever in Russia as war drags on; Capital One to buy Discover in deal valued at over $35 billion; and for hospitals, largely exposed to cyberattacks, Lurie demonstrates how bad it can get.
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The Sheraton Grand Chicago is changing hands in a $500 million deal. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses that and other news from around the market with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Penny Pritzker, others subpoenaed in Harvard antisemitism probe; City Council, shunning arbitrator and police union's warnings, rejects discipline ruling again; electronics supplier Newark is closing its Chicago office; and UChicago to fight inequity in cancer care with new center.
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Architectural Artifacts is leaving for Texas after nearly four decades in Chicago. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the shift.
Plus: One of Chicago's largest hotels changing hands in $500 million deal, commercial-property loans coming due in U.S. jump to $929 billion, new Chicago Fed index sees more moderate gain in January retail sales, Chicago Fed chief says inflation can be a bit higher on the path to the 2% target and workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announce union campaign.
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Crain's labor reporter Brandon Dupré and host Amy Guth discuss what's driving the unionization push at Tempus.
Plus: Chicago braces for first post-pandemic property tax assessment, Howard Brown Health CEO to depart, the new Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen CEO has Whole Foods on his resume and Old Orchard mall owner taps local developer for 400-unit apartment project.
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On an evolving Taylor Street, once Chicago's epicenter of Italian cuisine, restaurants are struggling. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the changing neighborhood with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Part of Walgreens HQ poised for residential development, Deerfield reportedly set to ban warehouses and distribution facilities, Rivian cuts prices on base R1T and R1S models, and Lion Electric to get nearly $50 million in EV incentives — much more than expected.
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For Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the DNC could be a dress rehearsal for a presidential run. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Revised Bally's site plan gets green light from City Hall, treasurer's office lowers late fees for property taxes, Lurie confirms network breached by "known criminal threat actor," US Foods wins lawsuit against Boston Market and Northwestern eyes football games at Wrigley, Guaranteed Rate and Soldier Field.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the 50 highest-priced home sales of 2023, Illinois Realtors’ $1 million campaign against a transfer-tax increase, and Cook County’s plan to make homes healthier for owners and renters.
Plus: Smaller banks face bigger risks from the depressed commercial real estate market, judge ends Byron Allen's lawsuit over McDonald's ad spending, museum hotel in River North hits the market and Winnetka passes lakefront ordinance despite threat of lawsuits.
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The Bears' focus for a new stadium is not on Arlington Heights but Chicago’s lakefront. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the latest developments in the saga.
Plus: DOJ launches probe into ADM over accounting practices, Kroger CFO exits during uncertainty over Albertsons merger, Rush lays off administrative staff, FAA chief vows to hold Boeing accountable for quality lapses as aerospace workers demand pay raises and Rivian teases first look at smaller and less expensive electric SUV.
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Some Chicago cannabis companies are collaborating with restaurants and mainstream food brands on new THC-infused products like wing sauce and cake mixes. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the move indicates Illinois' cannabis industry is maturing.
Plus: Trump's Chicago tower loan at issue in delayed New York fraud case, warehouse vacancy inches up, Fed's Goolsbee says he wants to see more inflation progress and Illinois getting share of $500 million opioid settlements.
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When Boeing came to Chicago in 2001, it was a win for the city. But was it good for the company? Crain’s Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about the troubled planemaker.
Plus: U of I's Discovery Partners Institute chief is stepping down, AbbVie sees signs of post-Humira growth in positive 2024 outlook, 180 laid off from University of Chicago Medical Center, and cannabis rescheduling faces an uphill battle, but DEA decision expected soon.
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The National Association of Realtors, embattled within and without, now has competition. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the story so far with host Amy Guth, along other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Blue Cross Illinois parent to pay $3.3 billion for Cigna businesses, Walgreens lays off more workers in third round of cuts, Illinois election board keeps Trump on primary ballot, and the Chicago Bears and school districts are $100 million apart on value of Arlington Park site.
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Medical residents and fellows at Northwestern University voted to form a union, becoming the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the recent wave of labor organizing at academic medical centers with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Suburban office vacancy tops 30% for the first time, Illinois boosting access to youth mental health resources with help from Google, CA Ventures sells River North apartments for $61 million and baseball commish gives thumbs-up to 'game changer' White Sox stadium plan.
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Tens of thousands of physicians reportedly left the field in 2021 and 2022 amid increasing demands for health care. Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about physicians calling it quits and how some health systems are working to better support those still in the workforce.
Plus: Boeing CEO faces investor grilling after blowout crisis, Rivian brings on Apple home devices and car veteran for top product role, Discover CFO sells nearly all his company stock and apartments near Bally's casino site sold for $42 million.
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Chicago dining spots opened in late 2023 with more risk-management strategies in place. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about that and more from the restaurants beat, including this year's James Beard Awards semifinalists.
Plus: Chicago-area commercial property sales down 44% in 2023, Walgreens shareholders reject disclosing abortion pill sale risks, head of powerful union group throws support behind Sox stadium plan and Boeing's woes put the squeeze on United’s turnaround plans as Airbus hunts for delivery slots to win over the airline.
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In just under two months, Chicagoans will vote on the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" plan to reconfigure the real estate transfer tax to create a revenue stream for fighting homelessness. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about what the March referendum will cost if passed, plus other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Walgreens explores $4 billion-plus sale of specialty pharmacy business; report points to Boeing, not Spirit Aero, for Alaska Airlines incident; Northwestern medical resident unionization push puts pressure on leadership; and O'Hare slipped further behind Atlanta airport last year.
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The Johnson administration's use of its do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: City reportedly has only an informal deal for NASCAR to pay more; University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition this year; feds order city to promote, pay Midway whistleblower; and United Airlines CEO exploring Max 10 alternatives after Boeing missteps.
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Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the hidden high costs of creating affordable housing with host Amy Guth.
Plus: FAA seeks checks on another Boeing 737 model, ADM plunges after placing CFO on leave during accounting probe, Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints insurance exec to key post on World Business Chicago board and Wilson tennis racket maker seeks up to $1.8 billion in U.S. IPO.
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Restaurants shift to wind down a pandemic survival strategy. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the adjustments with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bally's seeks big change to casino hotel due to "unforeseen infrastructure issues," White Sox in "serious" talks to build a stadium at The 78, Mesirow inks big HQ lease extension for slashed office footprint, Lori Lightfoot launches new Chicago nonprofit and Discover to cut 108 jobs in Illinois.
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including a condo owned by a famous Chicago architect who was also a member of the "Monuments Men."
Plus: Johnson administration's use of do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight, Walgreens CEO purchased $240,000 in company shares to signal "confidence," Jimmy John's "freaky fast" subs are going abroad in 2024 and Boeing makes progress on ungrounding Max 9 jets with first checks.
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Crain's exclusive Who's Who is an authoritative guide to power in Chicago with more than 400 names to know. Crain’s Sophie Rodgers talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth.
Plus: City extends 60-day notices for migrants in city shelters amid dangerous weather; ad agency slashing office space, moving to Marshall Field building; JPMorgan Chase just made more annual profit than any U.S. bank ever; and developer gets $500 million in construction financing for project on Chicago Spire site.
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With the unexpected departure of CEO Lynn Osmond, Chicago's tourism agency Choose Chicago is back on the hunt for a new top executive two years after it struggled to hire one, and with the city’s reputation at stake. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Sterling Bay lists Fulton Market site next to Google, SEC's bitcoin green light makes CME Group the top hedging spot for crypto investors and debt and deficits set off alarm bells at University of Chicago.
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The president of the National Association of Realtors abruptly resigned after a blackmail threat. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other local housing news, including a condo that rents for $30,000 a month filled with music and pop culture memorabilia.
Plus: Boeing CEO fights back tears and admits 'our mistake' in 737 address, trio of companies set to leave troubled Wacker Drive office tower, new device at UChicago can smash liver tumors with bubbles caused by sonic pulses and Rush plans new $27 million medical office in Lakeview.
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Michigan Avenue property owners want to tax themselves — but also want more control of the revenue. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks about the proposed changes with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bally's Chicago sees continued growth, but not enough to meet city budget projections; home prices in Detroit are rising even faster than in Miami; statewide respiratory illness risk rises to high; and Boeing door bolts in focus after airlines find loose parts.
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United Airlines is stoking fresh fears about its future in Chicago. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about its plans for Denver growth, FAA inspections of some Boeing Max jets and other aviation news.
Plus: BOMA, biz groups ask judge to block real estate transfer tax referendum; citing need to cut costs, Stellantis sits out the Super Bowl; Maryland firm pays $19 million for Elgin shopping center; and CVS invests in Chicago senior care company.
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Walgreens will slash its quarterly dividend by nearly half. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the pharmacy chain's latest cost-cutting measure.
Plus: In cop discipline fight, arbitrator again sides with police union — and blasts City Hall along the way; hospitals face more credit rating downgrades ahead, Fitch says; historic UAW pay gains gave a lift to national wage data in December; and voters file to remove Trump from the Illinois ballot.
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After a tense 18 months, the world of real estate might see some relief in the coming year. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the outlook, a West Loop condo with a “hot” history, and more news from the local market.
Plus: Illinois was one of the top states to leave in 2023; Pru Plaza owner plans big renovation, gets debt relief; Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P on real estate concerns; and the worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers.
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Chicago plans to borrow more than $1 billion as it weans itself off TIFs. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson names picks to run housing and emergency management departments, the potential economic impact of preparing for the DNC, Wall Street's seismic shift propels Dallas past Chicago and L.A. and Rivian's quarterly deliveries miss estimates.
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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to discuss 2023 in the cannabis, airline and technology sectors, and the stories to watch in 2024.
Plus: New laws including a prohibition on book bans and the right to sue for “deepfake porn” take effect in 2024, a developer's plan for Sonoma-inspired resort in Galena faces legal challenge, stolen Slim Jim car recovered outside Chicago and the restaurants Chicago lost in 2023.
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Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024, like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field.
Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads to UChicago finance post, Mayor Johnson names three new commissioners and Marina City retail space sold for $30 million.
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Crain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more.
Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant and potential buyer in talks to acquire Zurich hotel from Hyatt.
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The already low inventory of homes for sale in Chicago is only getting more sparse. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth, along with the case of a $500 sandwich at a Lakeview condo and other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Aon to make $13.4 billion purchase, Magellan puts River North apartment buildings on the market, lender seizes most of Lisle office complex and census numbers show Illinois' population is still shrinking — but there's a shred of good news.
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth for a look back at the year in the business.
Plus: Money starts to flow in transfer tax campaign, U.S. housing starts unexpectedly rise to a six-month high, FAA inks Rosemont office lease after nixed Rolling Meadows deal and judge delays sentencing in "ComEd Four" case.
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As the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke goes to the jury, Crain’s reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the proceedings.
Plus: McDonald’s seeks tighter child labor compliance by franchisees, hotel-to-apartments conversion planned in Streeterville, Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over 2022 meltdown and part-time Columbia College faculty reach agreement.
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In a busy week at City Hall, the City Council rejected a controversial closed-doors discipline ruling for police and a referendum on Chicago's status as a "sanctuary city." Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Thompson Center assessed at more than double 2022 sale price, Elizabeth Warren slams AbbVie for 'abusing' drug patent system, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare posts billion-dollar surplus amid expansion plans and Dick Durbin takes beef about Union Station rehab funding to Pete Buttigieg.
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The upper-end housing market here is falling far behind last year’s pace. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how the local market is poised to finish the year, along with other local housing news.
Plus: Pappas posts Cook County property tax bills online, Moody's cuts Walgreens to junk on health care strategy push, UChicago Medicine’s new cancer center lands $20 million gift and Google unveils Thompson Center's new look.
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With the federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke underway, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about wiretap recordings, key players and delays in the case so far.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson wants his administration to come up with solutions to streamline the city's real estate development process; Discover names a new CEO; Ernst & Young is cutting U.S. jobs; and a medical device startup with UChicago roots has raised $2 million.
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Arlington Heights school districts are taking steps in property tax discussions with the Chicago Bears, on the heels of pushback from a lakefront advocacy group after reports surfaced that the team is scouting a location close to home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what could be on the road ahead for the team.
Plus: The state's pension liability finally reaches a tenuous plateau, Mariano's parent boosts investment in senior primary care, developers plan an office-to-apartment conversion near Old Orchard and Macy's is said to get $5.8 billion offer from investor group.
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Advocate Health co-CEOs say the health system will end its first year post-merger in the black. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about her recent conversation with the two at Crain’s annual hospital CEO event.
Plus: Chicago's new paid leave policy set to be delayed, Friends of the Parks opposes new Bears stadium on lot south of Soldier Field, auto supplier Methode warns of soft EV ramp-up and state health plan declares racism a public health crisis.
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If building lots of homes would ease U.S. housing crisis, Illinois isn’t helping. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Feds provide $95 million toward Union Station upgrades; CME to launch new spot FX trading platform as volumes drop; McDonald's speeds up expansion plans, aims for 50,000 locations by 2027; and what to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
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Two years after its big merger, NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health has renamed itself. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the state of the combined hospital network.
Plus: Vote clears way for EV battery plant in Manteno; citing environmental concerns, Pritzker nixes Brighton Park migrant tent camp plan; River North loft office sold for big loss; and State Street landlord hit with $50 million foreclosure complaint.
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The cannabis industry's roller-coaster ride in Illinois continues into 2024. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the ups and downs of the industry and the year ahead for marijuana in the state.
Plus: Chicago Fed chief says inflation on track to decline to 2%, feds and city's inspector general eye Bally's casino deal, advisory firm puts Fulton Market office up for sublease and an EPA rule would mandate lead pipe removal in 10 years — with a likely exception for Chicago.
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An unintended consequence of the shift to remote work could bite some startup backers. Crain’s John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the tax credit meant to encourage investment.
Plus: Residents sue Evanston over Northwestern stadium approval; United, American on collision course with Johnson administration over O'Hare rebuild; Illinois boosts Amtrak in soaring year for rail travel; and McDonald's secretive new restaurant is getting set to open in Bolingbrook.
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Chicago lost the top rank among big-city housing markets for price growth. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local market.
Plus: Groupon signs deal for new Wacker Drive HQ, city again asking for offers on historic Stock Yards Bank building, co-working giant plans big expansion in Chicago suburbs and Illinois borrowers have some of the highest student debt in the country.
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A new study indicated businesses owned by members of historically underrepresented groups trail their peers revenue-wise. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how venture capital can close the gap.Plus: Illinois primary candidates brave the cold to initiate 2024 election cycle, cybersecurity breach at major title company scrambles real estate closings, law firm set to leave Wacker Drive for River North and Pritzker family office launches $190 million venture capital fund.
Asylum-seekers living in city shelters are now receiving 60-day exit notices. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks about next steps for the city and state with host Amy Guth.Plus: Walgreens' Boots division transfers $6B pension plan, paving way for future sale, AbbVie sues to protect yet another drug from generics, Des Plaines apartment complex fetches $30 million and Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen to merge.
City home prices are flat, but Chicago-area price increases are outpacing the U.S. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the numbers with host Amy Guth, as well as other local housing market news.Plus: Loop office landlord hit with $105 million foreclosure lawsuit, Deere stock falls as profit forecast disappoints, Northwest Community Healthcare opens new Schaumburg outpatient center and a look at how much X is losing from advertiser boycotts.
Evanston has approved a deal with Northwestern for rebuilding Ryan Field. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks about the process and the road ahead with host Amy Guth.Plus: Ford scales down Michigan EV battery plant plans, CNA Financial looks to shed part of Loop HQ, Motorola Solutions loads up for $2B more in stock buybacks and why O'Hare consistently gets mediocre ratings.
Illinois’ once-thriving brewing scene now teeters on the edge of a steep cliff. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how we got here — and what’s next.Plus: Pritzker chases every federal dollar with new $1 billion EPA bid, McDonald's buys back Carlyle's minority stake in China unit, a new name tops the list of Chicago's largest hospitals, and Delta and United announce direct flights to Tulum.
Crain's aviation reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about TSA and airlines' expectations around holiday travel and United and American's plans to boost their O’Hare schedules in the new year.Plus: Asylum-seekers living in city shelters will begin to receive 60-day exit notices; after a false start, the trial of Ed Burke gets underway; Walgreens to close most stores on Thanksgiving; and a new survey indicates letting people work from home is good for revenue growth.
If you're buying a home soon, look for a new document to sign — and another layer of stress. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses what's changing, plus more market news, with host Amy Guth.Plus: Soldier Field and TIFs are helping to boost the Chicago Park District's budget; TransUnion will cut jobs in a cost-saving effort; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra nears ticket-sales record, but loses money; and downtown renters get a break as the apartment market cools off.
As UL Solutions lays out its long-awaited plans to go public, Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the IPO with host Amy Guth.Plus: The shopping mall at Block 37 is up for sale, developer Mike Reschke eyes a Wacker Drive landmark for a hotel conversion, Rivian will issue up to $15 billion of debt to help finance a Georgia factory and Evanston's City Council puts off a final decision on Northwestern's plans for a new Ryan Field.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' second round of corporate staff reductions in recent months, as well as a new role at the CDC for former Chicago health chief Dr. Allison Arwady.Plus: Mayor Johnson picks Arwady's replacement in the city's Public Health Department, Chicago's tallest apartment building goes up for sale, the clan that owns Napleton Automotive Group buys one of the most recognizable office properties in the suburbs and Chicago's top accounting firms see an average 7% uptick in headcount.
Political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the corruption trial getting underway for Chicago's longest-serving City Council member, former Ald. Ed Burke.Plus: The council OKs a paid leave measure that requires employers to give full-time workers at least 10 days off; Tesla nears a deal to open a downtown service center; Walgreens replaces its chief medical officer in the latest shakeup; and lawmakers OK a plan to allow small-scale nuclear development in Illinois.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including lawsuits and a new CEO for the embattled NAR, and a look inside a few local time capsule homes.Plus: Effort to raise tax on high-end property sales will go to Chicago voters, Rivian ends exclusive deal to supply Amazon vans while upping production forecast, United Airlines expects record Thanksgiving travel and Chicago has a new three-star Michelin restaurant.
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how local restaurants are preparing for the tipped wage increase.Plus: Motorola's stock tops $300 for the first time, Mondelez will raise prices next year on some products, gun rights groups to seek Supreme Court ruling on assault weapons ban, and WeWork goes bankrupt and signs pact with creditors to cut debt.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a potential public health crisis brewing as asylum seekers winter looms for asylum seekers.Plus: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa resigns from City Council leadership roles, the city plans (again) to put O'Hare concession contracts out for bid, 1.2 million Cook County Health patients' data may be compromised and Chicago gets $336 million loan from EPA to replace lead pipes.
Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about a proposal requiring all employers in Chicago to provide 10 paid days off for employees starting next year that has been set up for a final City Council vote.Plus: Howard Brown workers plan to strike for second time in less than a year, Walgreens slashing bonuses amid cost cuts, Baxter reveals outlook after dramatic restructure and Illinois Institute of Technology is opening a life-sciences lab in Fulton Market.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market including how Chicago has hit its fourth month of having the fastest-growing home prices in the U.S.Plus: 14-story Fulton Market hotel proposed; ADM, Deere and others push Yellen to act fast on green jet fuel tax policy; WeWork reportedly plans to file for bankruptcy; and a jury finds realtors and big brokerages colluded on commissions.
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cook County residential property taxes in the northern suburbs, which are going up by 15.7%.Plus: Northwestern's stadium proposal narrowly survives first Evanston City Council vote, GE HealthCare stock up after beating investor estimates, McDonald's tops estimates on higher prices as U.S. visits dip and Field Museum receives $20 million gift for education initiatives.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about industry news, including how Advocate’s new Illinois chief plans to navigate the company’s post-merger realities.Plus: 'Mansion tax' proposal heads for a City Council vote, Illinois a big winner in tentative agreements between UAW and the Detroit Three, warehouse development keeps outpacing demand and Northwestern faculty question university over Ryan Field rebuild financing.
Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Crain’s 2023 list of Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies.Plus: Ford deal a "stunning victory" for union, Chicago renews shelter contract with Favorite Healthcare Staffing, California firm buys shopping centers near Midway Airport and United and Delta CEOs warn proposed legislation would doom airline loyalty programs.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the number of home sales here reaching its lowest point since 2012.Plus: Amazon injuries more widespread than thought, UIC study says; American Airlines will dial up at O'Hare; Morningstar reportedly settles SEC complaints over commercial loan data; and MacKenzie Scott breaks donation record at another Chicago nonprofit.
Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the youth mental health crisis in Chicago and beyond that has outgrown the abilities of psychiatrists and therapists to treat by themselves.Plus: Illinois Tool Works says UAW strike could shrink profits this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom juice President Joe Biden's campaign fundraising efforts, big Mag Mile hotel hits the market and why Ulta Beauty is testing in-store sampling machines
Mayor Johnson and the city's largest police union reached a tentative contract deal. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth discuss details of the deal and its potential impact on the city’s proposed $16.6 billion budget.Plus: Ford, GM earnings will give an early look at UAW strike's toll; U of C and U of I in the running for millions from feds for advanced tech research; Gibsons in Fulton Market is finally a go; and developer set to begin 72-story apartment tower on Chicago Spire site.
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the CTA's $2 billion budget for 2024 as it holds off on adding service.Plus: United expands focus to economy class; Ferrara Candy is buying Jelly Belly; Chicago wins Fitch upgrade on better economy, moderating debt; and just a fraction of craft cannabis growers operational in Illinois, despite dedicated fund.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news around the market, including how inventory of homes for sale has dropped the most in Chicago among big cities and how big brokerages may upend the century-old way we buy homes.Plus: United stock sinks as war and costs drive "bleak" profit outlook, former Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar picked to lead Polsky Center at University of Chicago, judge tells prosecutors to give Outcome Health co-founder Rishi Shah $8.6 million back and Gov. Pritzker takes his abortion-right fight national.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Mayor Johnson's plans for the “Treatment Not Trauma” program.Plus: Johnson sending delegation to Texas border as city reups contract to scout sites for housing asylum seekers sent to Chicago, Walgreens pharmacy staff reportedly planning nationwide walkout, former mayor Lori Lightfoot joins board of national LGBTQ+ PAC and more than half of Water Tower Place mall could ditch retail.
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newly released budget and the city’s plan to fill a $538 million budget gap.Plus: Survey indicates health system exec pay outpaces other hospital leadership roles, Gov. Pritzker releases 2022 tax information, WeWork makes interim CEO permanent to lead turnaround effort and advocates push for guns to be taken from alleged domestic abusers when an order of protection is served.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' new CEO and $1 billion cost-cutting plan.Plus: Illinois a centerpiece in $1 billion hydrogen hub project, California preparing lawsuit to block merger of Mariano's and Jewel parent companies, Johnson budget raises concern over fate of LaSalle Street plan and professional cricket has come to the U.S., and Chicago is primed to host a team.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including an index that suggests mortgage rates are worrying homebuyers more than prices.Plus: Mayor Johnson proposes $16.6 billion Chicago budget without major tax hikes; Walgreens names health care vet as next CEO; NASCAR, city still negotiating second street race deal; and newly open Guinness brewery in Fulton Market up for sale
Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about how international travel is leading O’Hare's pandemic recovery.Plus: Walgreens pharmacy staff walk off the job at some stores, fertilizer stocks jump with Israel conflict stoking supply concerns, nurses unions push for mandatory staff-to-patient ratios and Northwestern's Kellogg gets $25 million in memory of Sam Zell.
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how tipped workers in Chicago will see their base wage increase over the next five years to match the city’s minimum wage.Plus: Report shows first month's haul for Bally's temporary Chicago casino; United, American and Delta cancel Israeli flights after war breaks out; Amgen completes Horizon takeover; and office shedding pushes downtown vacancy rate to another record high.
Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about how struggling Chicago theaters have made an 'unprecedented' request for more city funding.Plus: Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald files lawsuit against the university, denying hazing allegations; Cook County Health spending expected to rise next year; Rivian sinks after EV maker plans $1.5 billion in convertible debt; and new public-private partnership looks to spur Midwestern climate investment.
Crain’s manufacturing reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the significance of the UAW strike hitting Ford’s plant on the South Side.Plus: Kellogg's split is official, with snack business Kellanova now based in Chicago; United raises its own bet by ordering more planes from Boeing and Airbus; Invenergy inks massive HQ expansion on Wacker Drive; and video slot machines spur gambling revenue windfall for Illinois.
Crain’s nonprofits reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about how the Art Institute is once again under fire over the disputed ownership of an art piece.Plus: Wells Fargo plans major retail push in Chicago, investors say severe crash is coming for U.S. office properties, Oakbrook Center owner gets big windfall from new mortgage and Ald. Ray Lopez launches a congressional campaign against Chuy Garcia.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about layoffs and other cutbacks that follow an executive shakeup at the debt-heavy physicians group Duly Health.Plus: Discover reaches consent agreement with FDIC, United Airlines starts program to woo pilots leaving military, Chicago firm Cresa acquires Detroit brokerage and restaurant-industry vets raising $100 million venture fund.
ourneyman Distillery is expanding beyond its home in Three Oaks, Mich., to open a $40 million facility in Valparaiso, Ind., Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: SEC charges Exelon, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore with fraud; McDonald's resists EU push to mandate reusable packaging; Ford's Chicago assembly plant hit in next wave of UAW strike; and Signature Room in Hancock tower closes.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago’s home price growth is top among major U.S. cities for the third month in a row and prices here are growing at twice the speed of the nation's.Plus: Landlord putting $50 million into Wacker Drive and Loop offices; Trump found liable for fraud in New York attorney general's case, and the former president’s Chicago skyscraper plays a role; Ryan family buys into European soccer venture; and why green air travel will be a lifeline for corn farmers.
Crain’s retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about CEO Mary Dillon’s leap from Ulta to Foot Locker.Plus: Chicago Fed chair says U.S. economy can avoid a recession, but risks remain; Instant Pot and Pyrex maker draws interest from Citadel and Centre Lane; Coyote cuts jobs, names new CEO; and veteran tech entrepreneur Chris Gladwin succeeds Penny Pritzker as P33 chair.
Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about the questions surrounding a Bronzeville church that’s up for sale after neighbors and preservationists lobbied to landmark it.Plus: Snelling sails to CPD chief confirmation hearing with committee approval, SEC says Citadel Securities broke short-sale labeling rules, Walgreens sued by ex-CEO for $200 million over "smart doors" contract and Old Town shopping center sold to Florida investor.
Longtime insurance industry reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about how some Illinois policyholders are seeing property insurance rate hikes that rival those in more disaster-prone states.Plus: Hundreds of Chicago-area GM and Stellantis parts workers join UAW strike, McDonald's is raising fees for some franchisees for the first time in about 30 years, United is latest to discover dubious parts in plane engines and Portillo's expansion plans just got even more aggressive.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news around the market, including the National Association of Realtors staff calling for an ouster of its CEO and other execs.Plus: Lender seizing Palmer House retail space, Illinois police pension fund plans to start investing in loans and private credit, lab-grown meat plant coming to redeveloped former Allstate campus and Brookfield Zoo lands a record donation.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the future of Walgreens' health care push after the abrupt departure of Roz Brewer as CEO.Plus: UAW to unveil next wave of striking plants Friday, CEO is out at Cboe Global Markets, Illinois ranks in the top 10 for clean-vehicle jobs and warrant issued to seize an allegedly stolen drawing at the Art Institute.
Michael Martinez, who reports for Crain's sister publication Automotive News, talks with Gist host Amy Guth about how the UAW strike could impact dealerships and manufacturing plants.Plus: An Evanston economic impact study touts the benefits of Northwestern University rebuilding Ryan Field; Lettuce Entertain You expands its consulting business; U.S. Soccer is moving its HQ out of Chicago; and a ranking of Illinois colleges shows which schools offer students the best bang for their buck.
After United Auto Workers walk off the job, Crain's Daily Gist host Amy Guth has a look at the historic strike against the Big 3 Detroit automakers.Plus: Discover explores a sale of its student loan business; a City Hall veteran is picked to run the Planning Department, at least for now; a measure to eliminate Chicago's tipped wage takes a step forward; and Crain’s reporters Corli Jay and Ally Marotti discuss what dollar stores cost Chicago's South and West side communities.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including yet another Lake Geneva mansion sold in the mega-millions.
Plus: Mayor Johnson's budget forecast estimates a $538 million shortfall in 2024, United CEO says higher compensation for delays would make flying less safe, investors punish Northern Trust for soaring deposit rates, White Sox attendance has been too low for the team to owe state fees and an unrelated lawsuit has been filed against the team over alleged discriminatory ticket-sales practices.
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about how the city plans to address the migrant crisis in Chicago.
Plus: Northwestern and U of C move up in rankings of startup founders, Sterling Bay plans 29-story Fulton Market apartment building, survey finds arts sector's equity efforts haven't been enough and federal funding kick-starts Red Line extension.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago biotech companies and health systems involved with President Joe Biden’s "cancer moonshot" project.
Plus: Bally's temporary casino in River North opens, UAW's Stellantis chief "optimistic" about rebooting Belvidere plant, Twinkies maker Hostess in deal to sell itself to Smucker and Bears revive Chicago stadium hopes as season kicks off.
Crain’s retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Kroger’s plan to sell the Mariano's name and some of its Illinois stores in a $1.9 billion deal.Plus: Illinois finally lands a big EV battery plant, CTU chief confirms she has a kid in private school, marijuana industry could be one step closer to green light to use banks and Bally's reportedly to pay around $20 million to lease former Medinah Temple.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including an update on the cyberattack that scrambled northwest Indiana real estate listing sites, a look inside one of Chicago’s original penthouse condos and more.Plus: Illinois delays copay requirement for noncitizens, Green Thumb Industries authorizes share buyback and Teamsters ratify contract at three of the company’s Illinois dispensaries, United Airlines says software update led to nationwide ground stop and Discover names former FDIC regulator to its board.
Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the local impact of the Hollywood strikes.Plus: With 40% service cuts looming, a new plan would remake the CTA and Metra; MSU credit union buying a second Chicago-area bank; Riverfront REI store hits the market; and a lawsuit accuses State Farm of sharing claimants' personal health records with data firm.
Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer departs, leaving two open executive positions at the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the company’s moment of transition, as well as an AbbVie's blockbuster drug finding itself on President Biden's drug price-negotiation list and Howard Brown Health reinstating laid off workers after a labor board investigation.Plus: Ford says it's offering 15% pay boost as UAW files complaints against GM and Stellantis, Reinsdorf says he doesn't want to sell the White Sox, and Hollywood strikes could cost Illinois half a billion dollars.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including how towns could opt out of Illinois' rent control ban under a proposed law.
Plus: Discover's a potential acquisition target for first time in many years, bill pushed by Carvana for home car delivery becomes law in Illinois, Schaumburg office complex owner hit with $83 million foreclosure lawsuit, and Walgreens and CVS to make $45 Narcan available nationwide.
Crain's contributor Dan McGrath talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the Bears and White Sox.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson ask feds to fast-track work authorizations for people seeking asylum, AbbVie drug among those Biden targets for Medicare price cuts, Zebra Technologies to slash 700 jobs, an investor sues Wirtz company over short-form merger and Danny Wirtz assumes his late father's co-chairmanship of Breakthru Beverage.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events for the month ahead, including the return of "Hamilton," the Chicago Underground Film Festival and more.
Plus: Where Illinois' jobs engine is sputtering; Allstate cuts agent pay again, creatively; WeWork taps Kirkland & Ellis in effort to stave off bankruptcy; and Mayor Johnson's plan to tackle soaring car thefts? Sue the automakers.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago White Sox potentially leaving their home at Guaranteed Rate Field and how the news adds to the Bears intrigue in Springfield.
Plus: Johnson offers hope for keeping Bears in Chicago, jury convicts ex-Madigan aide, Illinois closes in on $2 billion EV battery plant and study from UChicago economists says corporate emissions are undermining prosperity.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago home prices have fallen for the ninth month in a row while metro prices keep rising and other local housing market news.
Plus: White Sox jettison Ken Williams and Rick Hahn in a major leadership shakeup, CVS Health layoffs will affect nearly 300 Illinois workers, big grocery union opposes Aldi's plan to buy Winn-Dixie and Groupon settles class-action suit to let businesses gain control over web pages.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Dr. Alison Arwady’s exit as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health and the path forward for the agency.
Plus: White Sox ponder move from South Side home, S&P joins Moody's in cutting U.S. banks amid "tough" climate, Spanish billionaire pays $232 million for West Loop apartment tower and Illinois Center owner braces for departure of largest tenant.
Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about supermarkets and food access in the wake of a wave of recent closures of big brand stores on the South and West sides.
Plus: Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund says no to Lincoln Yards, ousted Discover CEO gets 2023 stock grants taken away, feds scoff at Outcome Health founders' attempt to flip convictions and Illinois warned over lengthy Medicaid call wait times.
Crain's reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the ongoing scandal at Northwestern University, which now spans multiple lawsuits and reaches beyond the school’s football program.
Plus: Downtown hotels avert work stoppage with three-year labor deal, Deere raises profit outlook with farmer demand still strong, Citadel acquires Yellow debt owned by Apollo and other lenders, and a new report challenges the narrative that Chicagoans are eagerly fleeing the city.
Crain's residential real estate reported Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how a property from 'The Fugitive' is for sale and news of a rare late summer surge in Chicago home prices.
Plus: After a slow liftoff, this crucial O'Hare terminal revamp is years late; Sterling Bay sells property near Lincoln Yards to co-founder's firm; Maui wildfires disaster likely to cost State Farm hundreds of millions; and Laura Ricketts leads group buying Chicago Red Stars.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about big consumer brands as they try to innovate and defend their turf amid wavering customer loyalty.
Plus: Johnson's top cop pick open to revamp of how police respond to mental health emergencies; CEO out at Discover Financial; big banks like JPMorgan Chase could reportedly face downgrades, Fitch analyst warns; and a new lawsuit against Northwestern alleges abuses in the baseball program.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about changes in local health care leadership.
Plus: Johnson picks CPD vet Larry Snelling as the next Chicago Police chief, Chicago's top public health official Allison Arwady is fired by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Kraft Heinz is getting a new CEO and supermarket closings are the latest blow to South and West side neighborhoods.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Radio Flyer’s first-ever retail location opening in Schaumburg, a new McDonald’s restaurant concept in the works and a redesign for two local Amazon Fresh stores.
Plus: A bigger Lollapalooza paid off for Chicago hotels and restaurants; Loretto Hospital workers and management reach agreement, ending 11-day strike; judge orders feds to return $5 million to Outcome Health co-founder Rishi Shah; and Illinois Supreme Court upholds the state's assault weapons ban.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including the rise of downtown’s super-luxury apartment market and how, unlike other cities, Chicago is safe from running out of home inventory.
Plus: Wilmette officials unanimously oppose Northwestern's Ryan Field proposal, Rivian's software chief vows big upgrades in surprise visit on earnings call, O'Hare still hasn't clawed its way back in passenger traffic rankings and a data breach hits Lurie Children's Hospital patients.
Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman talks with host Amy Guth about hybrid and remote work reshaping how and where Chicago works.
Plus: Moody's cuts U.S. banks on mounting funding costs and office exposure, Thoughtworks to cut hundreds of jobs, GTCR buying part of ADT for $1.6 billion and Lime wants electric scooters on the Lakefront Trail.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the Loretto Hospital workers strike is reverberating at other Chicago hospitals, and about the impact of 47,000 Illinois residents losing Medicaid coverage, with more cuts expected.
Plus: Chicago's biggest foundations saw assets plunge last year, lender seizes LondonHouse retail space, property loans are so unappealing that banks want to dump them and high beef prices has Portillo's locking in costs.
Crain's reporters Steve Daniels and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about the future, and legacy, of Wirtz Corp.
Plus: United Airlines is bulking up in Denver; trucking giant Yellow lays off 3,000 workers here; Sueños generated $181.6 million for Chicago, $67 million more than NASCAR's own estimate for its race weekend; and workers in the Midwest are coming into offices more often than the rest of the country, new research shows.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about weekly housing market news, including how Chicago-area new home sales had their biggest spring this year since 2008.
Plus: Fed’s Goolsbee wants to see more inflation-easing data before September rate decision, Caterpillar says China demand slowdown even worse than thought, Tesla’s NDA breach claim against Rivian employees heads to trial and a hiring surge lifts United past its pre-pandemic peak headcount.
Crain's tech reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Meta's latest social platform, Threads, and some local companies' strategies for approaching the new space.
Plus: Northwestern taps former U.S. AG Loretta Lynch to lead review of athletics department; real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle looks to unload part of HQ; tab for Discover's legal and regulatory misfires estimated at over $500 million, and that’s just a start; and data finds Illinois is one of the most expensive and least diverse cannabis markets in the country.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the proposed citywide mental health plan, Treatment Not Trauma.
Plus: Data suggests America’s air travel boom may have peaked, pay gap between biggest U.S. cities is getting wider as wages slow, United buys former Motorola building in Arlington Heights for ops center and lawsuit against Northwestern alleges football player was abused as a minor.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about upcoming arts and culture events.
Plus: Another Northwestern football player alleges abuse in new lawsuit, American Airlines reaches agreement with pilots on revised union contract, developer proposes nearly 2,500 apartments next to casino site and soon, drivers will need appointments to renew licenses.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how new data reveals Chicago leads the nation in home price growth.
Plus: Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz dies at 70; the Biden administration pushes to expand insurance coverage for mental health care; Cook County opioid overdose deaths reach a grim new record, and in 20 months, Allstate auto insurance rates have climbed more than $1,000 in Illinois while State Farm announces another rate hike for Illinois homeowners.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about a flurry of suburban office-to-warehouse conversions and why some are being met with community pushback.
Plus: Northern Trust quietly chopping 900 jobs, Old Post Office developer looks to defy a brutal market with a new project, Nestle reorganizes Fulton Market-based Vital Proteins and forecast reports back-to-school spending this year may break records.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Potbelly's business strategy, including how a former CEO became its newest franchisee.
Plus: A new lawsuit alleges Northwestern football coaching staff knew of and perpetuated abuse; a new name tops the list of Chicago's largest banks, as many see a dip in assets; Zurich looks to shed nearly half its Schaumburg headquarters; CME cuts about 100 jobs; and extreme heat in parts of the U.S. pushes airlines to shed fuel and limit passengers.
As another lawsuit is filed against Northwestern University, Crain's reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the latest misconduct accusations extending beyond the football program.
Plus: If you live in Cook County, your next property tax bill will be arriving late — again; Choose Chicago commissions a NASCAR economic impact study; Chicago is a player in AI jobs, but lags its peers; and the total value of distressed U.S. offices jumps to $24.8 billion, more than malls.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including one forecast that suggests 'muted' demand for city homes through 2030.
Plus: Sierra Club aims to sue Trump Tower, U of C Booth school announces 10-month master’s program, Cameo cuts headcount by more than half and the White House asks Walgreens, CVS, Walmart for help promoting drug-cost law.
Crain's reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to talk about United Airlines, the tentative deal reached with the pilots union and what the airline has done to navigate challenges facing the industry during a busy summer travel season.
Plus: First lawsuit filed in NU hazing scandal against former football coach Pat Fitzgerald, trustees, administrators; Outcome Health execs using novel argument to try to overturn their fraud convictions; Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois looks to fill 300 jobs in Pilsen; and state Supreme Court rules SAFE-T Act provision eliminating cash bail is constitutional.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about condo deconversions around the city.
Plus: As Mayor Johnson prepares his first city budget, he wants ideas from city youth; Chan Zuckerberg biohub will move to new space in Fulton Market; United Airlines pilots reach tentative contract deal; and Legal Sea Foods to replace Dick's Last Resort in Marina Towers.
Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupre talks with host Amy Guth about the Northwestern hazing scandal, questions facing the university’s president and the future of the its stadium project.
Plus: Finalists for Chicago Police chief selected, sent to Johnson for consideration; JPMorgan and Wells Fargo bulk up reserves for office loan losses; Kraft Heinz to open $400 million distribution center in DeKalb; and NASCAR event a mixed bag for Loop restaurants.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how big-dollar sales are down by half this year.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation over storms in late June and early July, leads contingent of state political and business leaders on U.K. 'trade mission;’ feds say Outcome Health founder still spends lavishly despite asset freeze; Chicago developer plans Deerfield entertainment and retail project; and United Center teams with Pepsi after long run with Coca-Cola.
Crain's reporter Steve Daniels talks with Gist host Amy Guth about former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore's 77-page appeal of the "ComEd Four" convictions.
Plus: Northwestern head football coach Pat Fitzgerald is fired amid claims of hazing; Bank of America will pay $250 million to settle the feds' case over extra fees and unauthorized cards; Illinois pot sales turned around in June; and hotel revenue statewide bounced back in a big way over the past year.
Crains reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about the city's Invest South/West program, its construction costs and where it fits into the broader South and West Side economies.
Plus: UChicago and a Massachusetts firm will support startups in Hyde Park lab, hospitals to receive $9 billion after Supreme Court ruling, Out-of-town employers barely saw growth in their Chicago workforces last year and Chicago Atlantic pledges $150 million equity investment deal in New York.
Crain’s Avery Donmoyer talks with host Amy Guth about NASCAR weekend, rain delays, crowd control and where the city might have felt the biggest impacts from the event.
Plus: Downtown's office vacancy surge hits new record high, Chicago Fed chair says it's on path to curb inflation without triggering recession, Metra and the state plan to reboot Chicago-Rockford rail service and the birthplace of Black History Month gets National Park Service grant for rehab.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s recent effort to spur homeownership by targeting Englewood rehabs.
Plus: Chicago pension debt rises to $35 billion as mayor hunts for fix, longtime Fulton Market building owner looks to cash out of landmarked building, United may cut Newark flights in effort to stem delays and Cook County continues to lose Black residents, along with other big cities.
Crain’s Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about possible succession paths for Henry Crown & Co. after the recent death of CEO Jim Crown.
Plus: Universities navigate tricky future as SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action, local in-office work figures dip from post-pandemic high, powerful attorney and top academic both being pushed to lead city planning department and Abbott shareholders, including a powerful union pension, take aim at leadership.
Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about news from the local housing market and with local real estate agent Mike Conner with a message for Chicago residents: Please don’t leave.
Plus: Invest South/West projects ring up sky-high construction costs, Medline names new CEO, unemployment nearing record low around metro Chicago and expect to pay less for beef, more for booze this Independence Day.
Crain’s tech reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Argonne Labs’ new supercomputer that’s shaping up to be the fastest in the world.
Plus: Walgreens plans more cuts after missing profit target, O'Hare one of the best airports for avoiding flight disruptions this summer, Cubs will offer direct streaming option later this summer and Bears CEO Warren says Arlington Heights negotiations at a 'stalemate' while another city woos the team.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago Blackhawks ownership showing they have residential, hotel and retail development plans attached to their practice facility expansion.
Plus: Jim Crown, scion of one of Chicago’s wealthiest families, dies in Colorado accident, shocking members of business and government; office owners get dire warning in new report that rebound unlikely before 2040; Cubs win lawsuit that claimed Wrigley renovations violated the Americans with Disabilities Act; and with diversity on boards lagging, Giannoulias and researchers target more corporate cooperation.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about the can’t-miss arts and culture events in the month ahead.
Plus: Banks' scramble for customers’ money means great savings rates and also industry anxiety; restaurant and bowling chain Pinstripes to go public; Kwame Raoul and five other AGs join feds' suit to block $28 billion Horizon-Amgen deal; and swarms of Taylor Swift fans helped boost CTA ridership.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how the prices of new construction homes in Bronzeville are about to top $1 million, along with other news from the local housing market.
Plus: A dustup emerges over the search for Chicago's next top cop, a look at Chicago expansion plans from world's top dairy maker after $3.2B Kraft deal in 2020, Bernie Sanders launches Senate probe into Amazon warehouse safety and state regulators clamp down on Nicor Gas.
Crain’s researcher Sophie Rodgers chats with host Amy Guth about this year’s Fast 50, an exclusive list looking at Chicago's fastest-growing companies.
Plus: Aircraft mega-deals prompt bubble warning from industry vets; FAA to investigate ground incident involving United and Delta jets; Rivian adopts Tesla’s EV charging standard, joining Ford and GM; NASCAR partners with Lou Malnati’s, Garrett, Vienna Beef for street race weekend; and Exelon commits to overhaul board in 'ComEd Four'-related litigation.
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about the familiar tale of private equity and debt that’s landed the maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex in bankruptcy.
Plus: Outcome Health co-founder fighting government efforts to seize assets; Walgreens, CVS issue new rules to stop denials and delays for lawful reproductive drugs; Progressive hikes auto rates in Illinois by 5%; and Priztker faces blowback as Illinois plans to freeze enrollment for noncitizen health care programs.
Crain’s reporter Avery Donmoyer talks with host Amy Guth about the Illinois' grocery tax going back into effect despite inflation still pushing up food prices.
Plus: Alderperson wants Chicago pension funds to invest in real estate developments, Bally's clears another hurdle in the race to open a casino at Medinah Temple, mixed-income housing project on old Cabrini grounds scores city funding and a study shows Illinois ranks lowest of all states on racial equity.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about home prices in some suburbs reaching record highs.
Plus: McDonald's ranked as one of world's five most valuable brands according to Kantar, Modelo Especial passes Bud Light as best-selling beer, Chicago Public Schools proposes flat budget for next year and travelers catch a break as airfares and rental car prices fall.
Crain’s tech reporter John Pletz chats with host Amy Guth about how companies are approaching ChatGPT and other AI tools.
Plus: Waukegan reportedly enters contest to host Bears stadium; Grubhub lays off 400 workers, the latest ripple in a recent wave of local cutbacks; GM, Samsung pick northern Indiana for EV battery plant; and United Airlines' Scott Kirby sees pilot deal adding over $8 billion in costs.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the latest from the dining biz, including how a bid to buy Corner Bakery Cafe out of bankruptcy that has been approved in court.
Plus: National opioid settlement including Walgreens, AbbVie's Allergan finalized for $17.3 billion; bill funding restoration of historic Pullman hotel going to Pritzker's desk; Walgreens sells remaining $330 million stake in Option Care Health; and Illinois among victims of massive cyberattack by ransomware gang.
Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about developer Sterling Bay’s effort to strike a deal with the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund to help bail out its Lincoln Yards megaproject.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker makes personal pitch as EV battery makers near decision on Illinois plants, developer pulls plan to turn Baxter HQ into industrial park, the Chicago Sky's new co-owners include Laura Ricketts and Mary Dillon, and Midway is back to pre-pandemic strength, but O'Hare is lagging.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Chicago has one of the widest racial gaps in appraised home values among big U.S. cities.
Plus: NASCAR to shut down Lake Shore Drive for nearly a week, Vienna Beef plans to turn former Bucktown factory into HQ and restaurant, environmental activists vow to continue fight over Southeast Side metal shredder and Amtrak seeks funding to boost one of its major Chicago routes.
Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about the latest entry of One City, 50 Wards.
Plus: Bears' Naperville talks open the door to a fresh offer from Chicago, Giannoulias suing Coinbase for violating state securities law, Google to pay out $95 each to claimants in Illinois privacy settlement and Chicago chefs notch two wins at James Beard Awards.
Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news on the Chicago Bears' stadium development plans, as Naperville tries wooing the team, which says they’re no longer solely focused on building in Arlington Heights.Plus: Illinois EPA awards $12.6M to build initial wave of EV chargers, big data center deal brewing in Elk Grove Village, private credit firm lists big Wacker Drive sublease and airlines bask in sky-high summer fares while airports stay stuck.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about new regulations put in place around the health insurance industry, including rules on pricing.Plus: Mayor Johnson names the city's top attorney, cheapest alternative to AbbVie's Humira will be at 85% discount, State Street landlord misses payments on $50 million mortgage and new figures show tourists flocked back to Chicago in 2022.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Chicago-area home prices have been steadier than those in most major U.S. cities in recent months, but the long-term trend since the dawn of the pandemic has been weaker here than in most other cities.Plus: BMO hints at broad layoffs as revenue growth lags cost increases, developers push ahead with nearly 300-unit housing project in Skokie, one of Chicago's fastest-growing startups has laid off 10% of its staff and plant-based meat predicted to rebound as it gets cheaper and tastier.
Why are some ordinary houses getting an extraordinary number of offers? Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news.Plus: Marina City's retail space and the Hotel Chicago both hit the market; higher fares and bigger crowds await Americans vacationing abroad this summer; Walgreens settles claims with consumers over Theranos blood tests; and a big production studio campus is set to open on the Northwest Side early next year.
Host Amy Guth checks in with Mike Raab, executive director of The Garage at Northwestern, about the university’s student startup competition Venturecat and chats with a few of the semifinalists.Plus: Federal Reserve survey says Midwest business outlook is still weak, Lettuce Entertain You named food partner for NASCAR Chicago event, Peoples Gas' $15 million customer refund could lead to an even bigger one and Graham Foundation reveals $560,000 grant recipients — including four Chicago artists.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis and host Amy Guth break down the ongoing saga around the Horizon-Amgen deal.Plus: "Compensation actually paid" varies widely on CEO compensation under new SEC rule, Google and IBM validate U of C's quantum ambitions, Apple Store in Lincoln Park hits the market and local food pantries see surge in demand as federal aid disappears.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun joins host Amy Guth to discuss the recent death of billionaire real estate investor Sam Zell and the legacy he leaves behind.Plus: Peoples Gas customers are in line for a big refund, BP agrees to 'record-setting' $40 million fine over Whiting refinery emissions, Addison and Clark development next to Wrigley Field sells for a big loss and Peotone airport plan lasses legislature, but the outcome is uncertain.
Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including about the still-hot demand for vacation homes and the city’s plans for a long-fallow lot in Pilsen.Plus: Luxury hotel St. Regis Chicago changed owners just one day after opening, court rules against co-working giant Industrious in lawsuit over shuttered West Loop location, Jeep Cherokee owners warned to park outside citing fire risk and Johnson tours makeshift migrant shelters on his second day in office.
Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago. Plus: Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the newly opened Englewood Save-A-Lot, which was initially delayed after community pushback; Groupon terminating HQ lease early; Illinois Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries' personal info leaked in data breach; and Kraft Heinz agrees to $450M settlement with shareholders over 2015 merge.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a biotech researcher opening a new lab in Evanston after a previous startup of his shut down.Plus: Chicago police receive more than 50 applicants for superintendent role, Groupon issues 'going concern' warning to investors, Lightfoot issues executive order on environmental justice and United climbs rankings for business and first-class travelers.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth on news from the local market, including how people with mortgages in Chicago are not as house-rich as they are in other big metro areas.Plus: Lightfoot issues an emergency declaration over migrant surge, Illinois marijuana sales stalled in April, Sterling Bay CEO says Lincoln Yards is in talks for new financing and Shedd Aquarium will close for NASCAR race weekend.
Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about how the City Council can lead the response to Chicago's most urgent challenges.Plus: Bally's plans to offer city residents stakes in Chicago casino, Byron Allen sues McDonald's over ad spending, Baxter to sell biopharma unit for $4.25 billion and a fight over Japan illustrates a bigger battle for United Airlines.
Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is putting his stamp on City Council by way of a major committee shake-up.Plus: Sentencing dates set for the 'ComEd Four,' Biden to seek rules for airline benefits to stranded travelers, Rivian's first-quarter report to reflect lower sales due to factory downtime and what’s changing as the COVID emergency designation period comes to a close.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Portillo’s mulling risky expansion options, the Labor Department fining three McDonald’s franchisees for violating child labor laws and more.Plus: Bally's and Tribune parent reportedly reach a deal to clear the way for casino, Baxter names CEO for planned kidney care spinoff, Chicago-based life sciences incubator raises $75 million for new cities and CTA is getting $200 million from the feds for new train cars.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how new houses rolling out of one South Side plant.Plus: Tax assessor Fritz Kaegi moves to jack up Bears' Arlington Heights tax tab, Illinois near the top in U.S. in pot taxes collected, Chicago a 'bright spot' in nationwide hospital safety survey and why flights might get cheaper after a busy summer.
Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of the LaSalle Network, shares his perspective on hybrid work environments with host Amy Guth.Plus: UChicago Booth School is getting a $100 million donation, Kivvit merges with Washington firm, apartment project next to Lincoln Yards secures $48 million loan and state regulators appear to move toward reining in Peoples Gas.
As hospitals and other health care providers continue to struggle with rising costs and other issues, industry groups headed to Springfield to urge legislation they say could help. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses their push with host Amy Guth.Plus: It takes $172K to feel like you make $100K in Chicago, Brandon Johnson names John Roberson as city's incoming COO, Rivian's troubles don't end at a 93% stock price wipeout and JPMorgan to acquire failed regional bank First Republic.
Crain's contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events in the month ahead.Plus: Illinois delegation asks Congress for $75M to pay for 2024 DNC, civilian oversight commission hires recruiting firm for new CPD chief search, big Fulton Market apartment project moves forward with $125 million loan and applicants for new weed licenses nearly triple thanks to rules overhaul.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth recap local housing news, including a look at the latest data around home prices in Chicago and how 100,000 red tulips in Washington Park mark sites of redlining.Plus: Trump hotel poised for $1 million tax refund, Foxx announced she won’t seek another term as potential successors start to emerge, Lewis University and St. Augustine College to merge, Tinley Park concert venue renamed, and Jose Cuervo owner set to buy Wacker Drive office building.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti updates host Amy Guth on all things McDonald's, including executives taking a hit to the wallet, franchisees fighting against rule tightening and an ad calling out "blatant racism" at the company.Plus: Chicago Fed report hints at looming recession here, Avli Restaurant Group expanding to Fulton Market, developer details plans for industrial park on Baxter's Deerfield HQ, and business travel is reportedly on the rebound, but in a way that signals the industry is likely to look different than before the pandemic.
Crain's contributing columnist Orphe Divounguy chats with host Amy Guth on making markets more free, fair and competitive.Plus: Verizon store closing adds to Mag Mile's woes; as United eyes Europe and business travel, Newark takes center stage; the hot market for industrial space; and ComEd wants a $247 million rate hike on top of the $1.5 billion hike already pending.
Crain's utilities reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about the latest in the trial of the "ComEd Four" as the case heads into closing arguments.Plus: Brandon Johnson faces tough choice as the search for the next Chicago police chief moves forward, strong demand for Abbott's medical devices partially offsets COVID test declines, Rivian says its vehicles will qualify for full tax credit, and Chicago collective who aims to help women gets $2.25 million award from JPMorgan Chase.
Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest residential real estate news, including what could be the area's most expensive home and a strategy that lets homeowners keep their ultra-low-interest mortgages in the age of escalating rates.Plus: Chicago is the fourth-wealthiest city in the U.S. when you count millionaires; the police department plans to enforce curfew laws and add security measures after a weekend of violence; experts argue for saving the downtown Greyhound station as a critical transit hub; and Molson Coors is poised to move to BMO Tower and join the herd of companies shedding big chunks of office space.
Crain's reporter John Pletz tells host Amy Guth why far more college seniors are rushing to accept job offers this year.Plus: Mayor Lightfoot's budget office leaves a parting gift for her successor, Brandon Johnson — but not without strings attached; Southwest Airlines resumes flights after a brief halt amid tech trouble; Wells Fargo warns more office-market stress is on the way; and rising prices lifted local retail and restaurant sales in 2022.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how thousands of patients face losing Medicaid coverage this year, causing hospitals that serve poor communities to fear revenue declines that could lead to cuts in staff and services.Plus: Big tests are ahead for the Supreme Court, Springfield legislators and especially Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson; Crain's exclusive Privately Held Companies list reveals the firms that grew fastest last year; McDonald's is making tweaks to its classic burgers; and WeWork gets hit with an eviction lawsuit after it closes its biggest Loop location.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson blasted Walmart after the retail giant announced plans to close four Chicago stores. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: BMO Tower is getting a new tenant who's adding space, Deloitte reports biz travel will lag well into next year, Rivian shifts to in-house motors to boost production and owner of former home of Emmett Till picked for federal environmental justice money.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how asking prices for homes hit a new high.Plus: New survey says most Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence, Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance takes a hit, Ernst & Young calls off splitting its audit and consulting units and federal grant likely to cover millions in security costs for 2024 DNC.
Crain’s utilities reporter Steve Daniels, who has been covering the "ComEd Four" trial, talks with host Amy Guth about the case as the prosecution begins to wrap up.Plus: Outcome Health execs convicted in federal fraud case, Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention, DuSable Lake Shore Drive to partially shut down three days before first NASCAR race and Citadel’s Ken Griffin cuts another Chicago tie.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the latest big restructuring moves coming from McDonald's and a local plant-based food startup that just raised $5.5 million.Plus: Gov. Pritzker and Mayor-elect Johnson working together to land DNC convention in Chicago, AbbVie cuts guidance and pulls accelerated approvals for blood cancer treatments, both Salesforce and Facebook parent Meta aim to unload big chunks of Chicago office space, and court upholds dismissal of Chicago parking meter lawsuit.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth analyze the runoff election results and discuss the issues facing Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson as he prepares to take over the fifth floor.Plus: As layoffs ripple through its HQ, McDonald's also makes cuts in office space; growth slowing for Illinois weed sales; O'Hare ranked 4th-busiest airport in the world; and empty downtown workspace jumps again as economic fears grow.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including highest-priced home sales' first-quarter slip and demolition underway on embattled lakefront Winnetka properties.Plus: What lies ahead for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Chicago; Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat ahead of abortion ruling; S&P puts debt for Merchandise Mart's owner on watch for a downgrade; and despite many workers shifting to hybrid or fully remote schedules, CTA chief says crime is to blame for slow ridership rebound.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about changes in the local food sector, as McDonald's makes strategic and staffing adjustments and Foxtrot sees a leadership change.Plus: Rivian stands by EV output goal despite production slowdown, Los Angeles and St. Louis law firms expand into Chicago market, Verano CEO predicts 'inflection point' for cannabis, and Czech investor takes over as Groupon CEO.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about proposed state legislation that would tighten oversight of hospital mergers. The measure comes amid concerns over higher prices as the quality of care worsens or stagnates.Plus: Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas rally to turn out voters ahead of the mayoral runoff; the Signature Room property in the Hancock tower goes up for sale; Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker is among the billionaires subpoenaed in a Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase; and McDonald's shuts down its U.S. offices in advance of layoffs.
Chicago is competing for another big biomedical hub. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about that and other efforts underway in the life sciences sector in and around Chicago.Plus: A federal judge blocks an Affordable Care Act rule requiring insurers to cover preventive care; a Lake Shore Drive redesign project shows off a dramatic new look for Oak Street Beach; CVS' acquisition of Oak Street Health clears a regulatory hurdle; and a Lurie Children's Hospital survey finds most Chicago parents, and many kids, worry over mass shootings
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how home price growth here topped the national rate for the first time in years.Plus: Star witness and government mole Fidel Marquez takes stand in 'ComEd Four' trial; Walgreens' health care segment grows after billion-dollar investments; Chicago restaurants that are now James Beard Award finalists; and Chicago parks look for outside help to put sex abuse scandal (and maybe the Bears) in the rearview.
A collection at the Art Institute has increasingly come under scrutiny as the museum has faced questions about its commitment to ethical collections. Crain's contributor Elyssa Cherney and ProPublica's Steve Mills, who reported on the Art Institute’s Alsdorf collection, talk with host Amy Guth about the story.Plus: Outcome Health founders skip taking the stand in their federal fraud trial, city picks projects to advance LaSalle Street apartment conversions and backs plan for $47 million housing project in East Garfield Park, and bill to OK windmills in Lake Michigan gains major steam in Springfield.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events in the month ahead, including an exhibition at the Field Museum with artifacts from the Stone Age.Plus: United to start air-taxi service to O'Hare in 2025; Rivian reportedly relocating some engineers to Normal plant; 2022 was a tough year for Chicago's largest money managers, but it could've been worse; and Giannoulias fears 'catastrophic' data hack, wants $200 million to fix system.
Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about the latest installation of the “One City, 50 Wards” project, a joint series from Crain’s and the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government that explores how Chicago’s city government is designed, how it functions and how it performs.Plus: Chicago mayoral candidates visit Crain’s editorial board, the prosecution wraps up in Outcome Health trial, Chicago breaks into top 10 of world financial centers rankings and Chan Zuckerberg lab coming to Fulton Market.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a surge in more affordable senior housing developments.Plus: Investors sue Lightfoot administration over scuttled deal next to Michael Reese site, cannabis industry trade orgs plead for SAFE Banking hearing, Elizabeth Warren wants FTC review of CVS-Oak Street Health deal, and proposed legislation aims to alleviate medical debt burden in Illinois.
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago mayoral runoff race and what to expect in the final stretch ahead of election day.Plus: The economic value of Lollapalooza to Chicago, compared to NASCAR; the Economic Club names Sean Connolly as next board chair; Rush plans West Side outpatient center; and ComEd valued the passage of 2016 energy law at $1.8 billion.
Crain’s Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about how contractors and developers are benefitting from big projects, but for some minority- and women-owned businesses, growth is limited by revenue caps.Plus: Mayoral runoff marathon continues; U of I clean energy research gets $120 million boost from feds; after layoffs, health care consultancy offers one of downtown's largest subleases; and state lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares like public transit.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a Chicago veterinary startup betting its expansion on a tried-and-true model — human health care.Plus: Jesus "Chuy" Garcia endorses Brandon Johnson, Grubhub and Uber can’t move price-fixing suit to arbitration, Chicago competing for another big biomedical hub, Rivian Automotive's chief engineer returns to McLaren and how grad student unions at NU and U of C may change Chicago's labor landscape.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said he would revive the push for the anti-homelessness "mansion tax" and endorsed the Bring Chicago Home effort.Plus: Pritzker, 14 other governors ask major pharmacies to clarify abortion pill distribution plan; electric vehicle production is slowly catching up to demand; more retailers expanding to Fulton Market; and Wall Street rewards Illinois with a debt upgrade — but doesn't sugarcoat its outlook.
Grubhub's CEO is leaving less than two years after stepping into the role. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the leadership shakeup with host Amy Guth.Plus: NASCAR bumps Taste of Chicago to new month, Pritzker reportedly promises Dem leaders that costs for a Chicago convention would be covered, Univar Solutions to be acquired by Apollo Global for $8.1 billion and Chicago Fire sign lease agreement for Near West Side training facility.
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about Silicon Valley Bank: What went wrong, why, and should we worry about something similar happening in Chicago?Plus: Rivian reportedly negotiating end to exclusivity deal with Amazon, lender seizing vacant Loop landmark, Juul settles with Chicago for nearly $24 million, and United Center concession workers reach tentative agreement with employer.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the future for independent physician groups is growing more uncertain.Plus: Biden budget includes $350 million for Red Line extension; former Apple store on Mag Mile scores a new tenant; Pritzker shakes up ICC with new chair, two other new appointments; and GM offering buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including the listing of a Jazz Age co-op on Lake Shore Drive once owned by a federal judge with a secret bar.Plus: NASCAR may force Taste of Chicago from its longtime Grant Park home, United Airlines pilot contract talks hit turbulence, state extends deadline for craft cannabis businesses and seven restaurants added to Michelin's Chicago guide.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the $50 million O'Hare is getting from the FAA for Terminal 3 enhancements.Plus: Toni Preckwinkle enters the endorsement arena with a nod for Brandon Johnson; Chicago lands $80 million to address opioid crisis; Illinois hotels go after "abusive" customers, home-share industry; and power grid operator warns of shortages ahead.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the upcoming battle for the top job at City Hall.Plus: Rivian tells staff EV output may be 24% more than forecast, Allstate's new CFO sells more than $1 million in company stock, big Streeterville retail complex hits the market and United Center concession workers walk off the job in one-day strike.
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about the financial outlook for local insurance groups, specifically how State Farm posted a record $6.7 billion loss as inflation took a toll and how red ink threatens Allstate's stock-buyback plans.Plus: What’s shaping up to potentially be the most divisive mayor's race in years is being fueled by both unions and executive donors, Walgreens won’t sell abortion pills in 20 states after warning, developers unveil plans to turn LaSalle Street offices into apartments and Chicago lands $250 million from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for a biotech research hub.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including two homes tied to the '90s-era Chicago Bulls, price cuts that were bigger than the final price for a Gold Coast mansion and more.Plus: Lightfoot won’t get another term as Chicago voters set up a stark choice in April mayoral runoff, appeals court rejects Illinois attempt to revive Equal Rights Amendment, Green Thumb Industries loses $51 million in Q4 despite revenue increase and EV maker Rivian misses estimates on earnings but vows output growth.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks to host Amy Guth about comments from Advocate Health's co-CEOs on issues impacting them and the city ahead of the mayoral election.Plus: O'Hare gets $50 million from FAA for Terminal 3 upgrades, Walgreens Boots Alliance plans partial HQ sale, Target and Solo Cup are opening huge warehouses in the southwest suburbs and U of I is getting into the business of angel investing.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss why Chicago's packaged foods giants should be concerned about the proposed Kroger-Albertson's merger, and they talk about the challenges and wins faced by the city's Black restaurant owners.Plus: The candidates for mayor rally for support on the final weekend before Election Day; more people are living downtown now than before the pandemic; Chicago's 25 largest employers exceed pre-COVID headcount; and McCormick Place lands a big convention win.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column for Crain's, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events in the month ahead, including how Chicago is boldly presenting new operas.Plus: Illinois gets another credit rating upgrade from S&P, the number of Allstate agents falls to lowest level in memory, New York real estate firm lining up big Fulton Market deal and news group focused on gun crime setting up Chicago bureau.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how the usual winter home sales slowdown is back with a vengeance.Plus: Flight cancellations hit O'Hare and Midway as winter storm rolls through Midwest; BDT takes Weber private as grill maker's financials worsen; Kraft Heinz looks to new sauces, Mexican products and flavor for growth; and $225 million U of C lab project underway in Hyde Park.
Crain's reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about a mandate proposed in Evanston that would abolish cashless business.Plus: Big questions remain in the mayor's race as Election Day looms; United Airlines partners with Boeing, JPMorgan Chase on a new fund to develop sustainable aviation fuel; MedMen looks to sell assets in Illinois, Arizona and Nevada; and about half of Chicagoans are back to working in the office—a higher measure than the national average.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about hotels and union labor as collective bargaining agreements covering thousands of workers are set to expire late this summer.Plus: Former Rush Oak Park Hospital COO indicted for fraud, Deere raises guidance as cashed-up farmers fuel tractor boom, GE HealthCare recalls body scanner for risk of crushing patients and Carmine's prepares to close for Gold Coast rebuild.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look inside the highest-priced condo on the market in Chicago.Plus: Pritzker unveiling $500M plan to spur early childhood care and education, UChicago Medicine’s planned cancer center grows in cost and size, Greyhound bus station near downtown Chicago is up for sale and NU finally catches up to other Big Ten schools with important recruitment
Chicago-based Potbelly closed on a new $25 million loan, ending a relationship with JPMorgan Chase that had been strained since the early days of the pandemic. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the company's finances and its expansion plans.Plus: U.S. inflation stays elevated, ticks slightly downward in Chicago metro area in January; study finds typical Chicago worker spends $2,387 less near office than before pandemic; and White Family Foundation donates $50 million to Purdue's business school.
Though consumers have seen egg prices come down, earlier price surges and the pandemic have fueled a boom of raising backyard chickens, even in the city.Plus: Bally's temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple clears gambling panel step, but faces hurdle on buying Tribune site; Ford further cuts Rivian shares; Clean-tech startup LanzaTech goes public; and Illinois craft brewers want to send beer straight to your home.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about new restaurant openings on the horizon — one going into the former Tavern on Rush space, and others that are heading to O’Hare.Plus: Bill surfaces in Springfield to crack down on auto insurers and advocacy groups push for expansive paid family, medical leave in Illinois; Baxter to reduce workforce as part of cost-cutting plan; weed shop deal illustrates how values are dropping; and AbbVie's 2023 forecast misses expectations as competition to Humira ramps up.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the housing market, including a look at the 50 highest-priced home sales last year in Chicago and some clues that local home prices may have found their happy place.Plus: Execs pitch 10-year income tax hike to cover pensions, CVS agrees to buy Oak Street Health in $10.6 billion deal, West Loop office landlord hit with foreclosure lawsuit and demographic details revealed for Cook County guaranteed income program.
Crain's contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about “One City, 50 Wards,” a joint series from Crain’s and the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government that explores the connections between how Chicago’s city government is designed, how it functions, and how it performs.Plus: ComEd trial defendants push to keep information from future jury, FAA needs until 2030 to fix safety system that failed last month, a new report says some Illinois hospitals still don’t comply with price transparency rule and AMC will charge more for the best seats in its movie theaters.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could lose Medicaid coverage this year.Plus: Illinois' biometric privacy law strengthened by latest high court ruling, Rivian investment drags down Amazon's quarterly results again, Illinois weed sales picked up in January, Curaleaf workers ask for Illinois judge for class action status in stolen tips lawsuit, and Sleet Home Chicago and six other newly named snowplows are hitting the city's streets.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about McDonald’s plans to open 1,900 locations this year.Plus: State AGs warn Walgreens and CVS about mailing abortion pills, how Chicago's annual inflation increase compares to other metro areas, U.S. payrolls surprise with surge as jobless rate hits 53-year low, and airline and hotel stocks soar as travel demand takes off.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including how a lagging housing boom in Chicago could make the market more resilient.Plus: Rivian cutting workforce by 6% while FedEx CEO says the company plans to cut global management jobs by more than 10%, Congress reintroduces bill to stop surge of catalytic converter thefts, and Illinois' COVID disaster proclamation to end in May.
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about Wintrust's outgoing CEO Ed Wehmer and how he's leaving behind an oddity—a commercial bank still based in Chicago.Plus: Groupon to lay off another 500 people, McDonald’s slips as operating margin misses estimates, Caterpillar costs bite in first earnings miss since 2020 and FAA adds safeguards to U.S. flight system to prevent new outages.
Crain’s utilities reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about a pending agreement struck by Mayor Lightfoot that would have ComEd serving the city of Chicago for at least the next 15 years.Plus: The $55 million purchase of one of Chicago's best-known marijuana shops is called off, Tyson Foods lists massive West Loop office for sublease, Oak Brook landlord buys 149 apartments in downtown Wheaton and Northwestern-born nanotech startup designing breakthrough cancer vaccine.
Crain's contributor Graham Meyer—who writes the weekly Big Ticket column—talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events for the month ahead.Plus: Uber and Lyft used to be much cheaper than taxis, but now cabs are leveling the playing field; McDonald's former HR chief to face lawsuit over CEO-worker affairs; Uber Freight cuts 150 jobs, some in Chicago; and UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine withdraws from U.S. News rankings.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a Gold Coast building that has been empty since the 1990s, and a look at modern luxury cabins made in a Waukegan factory.Plus: Chicago Fed says Midwest economy shows signs of tough times ahead, U.S. sues Google over ad market in escalation of anti-trust fight, city touts 'social bonds' sale as success and Carvana settles long-running dispute with Illinois.
Crain's real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about why 2023 could feel "back to normal" for Chicago renters.Plus: Local warehouse vacancy rate falls to record low, Chicago developer poised to buy Baxter campus, Rush and CVS working to get hospital-level care in Minute Clinics and study finds remote work saves global commuters 72 minutes a day.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's foundation released details of who's benefited from the more than $273 million she's given here. Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about her Chicago donation spree.Plus: Abbott Labs under criminal investigation over baby formula, Ken Griffin's Citadel makes $16 billion to top Paulson's 'greatest trade ever,' FDA lays out annual COVID-19 shot plan similar to flu and Allstate piles on another auto rate hike, with average premiums up $760.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the coming fraud trial for the founders of Outcome Health.Plus: Google to cut 12,000 jobs in 6% slash to global workforce; shareholder sues Abbott leaders, claiming they concealed formula plant issues; Volkswagen sues in Illinois to block extra dealer warranty reimbursements; and Chicago had a record year for venture investment.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Citadel’s Ken Griffin is now halfway through selling off his downtown Chicago condos on the market and a new wrinkle in a high-profile lakefront deal in Winnetka.Plus: United profit is more than double estimates; Microsoft plans to cut 10,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce; Jewel-Osco parent Albertsons to pay shareholders $4B; and how O'Hare and Midway compare for guns confiscated at security by TSA.
The co-founders of Gold Coast steakhouse Maple & Ash have settled their months-long court battle. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the lawsuit and how the parties plan to divvy up their portfolio.Plus: ComEd seeks four-year rate hike totaling $1.5 billion, UIC faculty on strike, Advocate Health Care plans Lincoln Park outpatient center and Alamo Drafthouse opening in Chicago next week.
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels and host Amy Guth analyze a new court filing that offers a glimpse into the coming trial of ComEd executives and associates involved in the alleged influence-peddling scheme tied to Mike Madigan.Plus: FAA computer failure caused by people who damaged data file, Pritzker Traubert Foundation announces winner of $10 million Chicago Prize; top cannabis companies scored on credit quality metrics, and half of Chicago small businesses expect to move offices in the next 5 years, survey finds.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how the new year is starting out red hot at the upper end of the Chicago housing market.Plus: U.S. flights resume after FAA lifts ground stop, assault weapons ban and expansion of abortion and gender-affirming care in Springfield, lender seizes Chicago Board of Trade Building, and top Rivian execs reportedly head for the exits.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how a booming Fulton Market could force issues with infrastructure.Plus: Illinois Senate passes assault weapons ban after heated debate; CVS exploring a $10 billion-plus acquisition of Oak Street Health; Sterigenics to pay $408 million in ethylene oxide settlement; and in on-time performance rankings, Southwest slips while United soars.
rain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about significant funding at U of I and University of Chicago and what that means for the state as a major tech center.Plus: McDonald's ex-CEO Easterbrook faces SEC charges, Peoples Gas rate hike to total more than $400 million, Stellantis may shut more plants as electrification costs bite and Jim Durkin announces resignation from state Legislature.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how Illinois plans to spend its multimillion-dollar opioid settlement money.Plus: Baxter follows botched purchase with major restructuring, Deere launches electric excavator in tech transformation, Cedar Street's plans for a 28-story Fulton Market tower and what a 'middle class' income means in Chicago.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look ahead to the 2023 market.Plus: White House says Southwest 'failed' customers during travel meltdown; Rivian misses 25,000 production target, but not by much; apartments in Lincoln Park and Bolingbrook sell in $192 million deal; and Illinois tees up new rules for pot-shop licenses.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the downtown lunch biz has changed throughout the pandemic and how local operators are approaching the (historically slow) months ahead.Plus: Exelon to stay based in Chicago; developers pitch $1.2 billion of LaSalle Street residential conversions; Weiss and West Suburban hospitals' new owners complete real estate purchase; and from Zach LaVine to Marcus Stroman, a look at the 25 highest-paid athletes in Chicago.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer—who writes the weekly Big Ticket column—talks with host Amy Guth about must-see arts and culture events in January and previews events coming up in February.Plus: Allstate jacking up homeowners rates for most Illinois customers by 23%, trading firm adds two floors to Loop office, Chicago Fire FC hires ticket sales exec as new team president and candy giant Mars Wrigley expands charity for children's dental care.
Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about the year in commercial real estate and look ahead to 2023.Plus: McDonald's sued for alleged racial discrimination, Northwestern Medicine plans $389M expansion of Lake Forest Hospital, Pritzker signs Ukraine aid and EV incentives bills, and Chicago is getting a new major league team—in pickleball.
Gerardo Garcia, deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning & Development and leader of Mayor Lightfoot’s Invest South/West Initiative, talks with host Amy Guth about his goals of building unique Chicago communities.Plus: Investors argue McDonald's ex-CEO should have paid more in salary claw-back, Joint Commission makes major revisions to quality and safety standards, office building near Hawthorn Mall hits the market, and Great Lakes preservationists urge Illinois to opt into project keeping Asian carp out.
Crain’s real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth to recap some of the biggest housing news of the year.Plus: As Chicago heads out for the holidays, Illinois AG dings airlines; Arthur J. Gallagher makes biggest-ever employee-benefits deal; Mondelez selling gum business for $1.35 billion; and hate crimes on the rise in the Midwest, even with gaps in data reporting.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Horizon's nearly $28 billion sale to Amgen.Plus: Chicago-focused VC outfit debuts first fund with backing of Grubhub and Cameo veterans, Pritzker family; United CEO meets Mesa pilots after carrier's split with American; Kirkland & Ellis inks deal for big Miami office; and Walgreens, CVS limiting sales of kids' pain and fever medicine amid high demand.
Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta, talks with host Amy Guth about his work reimagining live music experiences, equity in classical music spaces, giving Chicago its creative and historical due, and more.Plus: Economy chills investments in EVs and mobility, Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to record warehouse injuries, landmark apartments in Edgewater sell in $46 million deal and Cresco Labs joins effort to spark cannabis innovation at 1871 Chicago.
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' plan to reinvent itself.Plus: U of I plans marijuana research center at Discovery Partners Institute, Pritzker eyes big EV opportunity for Stellantis, Google gives $3 million to Indiana university to build an equity database and Goose Island is exiting its Clybourn brewpub for a spot next to the Salt Shed.
A.J. Patton, CEO and founder of 548 Enterprise, talks with host Amy Guth about his work in building a culture of equity into energy efficient housing, the early childhood experience that shaped his vision, and the leadership lesson he learned during early days of the pandemic.Plus: Credit card delinquencies to rise next year, TransUnion says; Near North Side apartment project would target the 'missing middle'; Wirtz family plan for 3,200 homes in Lake County passes first test; and Gov. Pritzker moves to sweeten new EV incentives as Stellantis mulls its future in Belvidere.
Brad Parker, founder of Parker Hospitality, talks with host Amy Guth about his restaurant group, what’s next and how the leadership lessons he learned during early days of the pandemic sparked an idea for his company's next concept.Plus: Plan Commission greenlights Lightfoot's casino plan, SEC says Sam Bankman-Fried defrauded investors of $1.8 billion, Sears Hometown files for bankruptcy and United places a massive order for Boeing planes.
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the current state of the craft beer industry, once the darling of the beverage world.Plus: Amgen to buy Horizon Therapeutics in $27.8 billion deal, Stellantis to idle Jeep Cherokee assembly plant in Belvidere, Rivian to be added to Nasdaq 100 and ex-McDonald's chief’s investing in farm robot tech.
Stephanie Willding, CEO of CommunityHealth, talks with host Amy Guth about her work, the organization, and the leadership lesson she learned during the early days of the pandemic.Plus: More customers are shunning ComEd rivals, Thoma Bravo raises $32.4 billion for three tech-focused funds, Chicago landlord selling portfolio in $600 million deal and cannabis measure left off defense bill in setback for industry.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including a look at the biggest residential property tax bills in the city and more.Plus: COVID and flu cases rise in Chicago following Thanksgiving holiday, Kroger gets FTC request for more details on $25 billion Albertsons deal, United CEO Scott Kirby sees signs of business travel plateau and Real ID deadline changed again for air travelers.
Crain's reporter Jack Grieve talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago to Michigan bike trail that recently cleared its last major fundraising hurdle.Plus: Chicago reaches $10M settlement with Uber Eats and Postmates, neighbors take last shots at Bally's casino proposal, PepsiCo reportedly laying off hundreds of workers, BMO takes $621 million charge in jury verdict stemming from 2011 buyout, and in addition to shopping at Old Orchard, you soon may be able to live there, too.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss what Chicagoans expect to spend over the holidays, the shop-within-a-shop trend, what's driven Ulta Beauty stock to an all-time high and more.Plus: Mayor Lightfoot returns questionable campaign contributions; United Airlines considers signing blockbuster jet deals with Boeing and Airbus; Advocate Aurora and Atrium complete their merger; and U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia faces questions about contributions from a PAC heavily funded by crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried.
Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the future of Michigan Avenue, as some stakeholders say it's time to reimagine the struggling strip beyond a shopping destination.Plus: A retooled SAFE-T Act and a bill to boost electric vehicle incentives pass the Legislature and are headed for Gov. Pritzker's desk; Austan Goolsbee, Obama adviser and UChicago professor, is the next Chicago Fed chair; and the state and city health departments are getting millions in federal funding.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Chicago house flipping hit a new high in the first half of 2022, a repurposed schoolhouse in Humboldt Park for sale, and the home of the "Lord of the Dance" Michael Flatley's family on the market.
Plus: Senators push Kroger-Albertsons CEOs on concerns over $25 billion merger, a Northwestern tech spinoff wins a Department of Defense contract, Jump Trading and DRW join group investing in Cboe's crypto unit, and Thanksgiving air travel falls short of 2019.
Crain’s finance reporter Steve Daniels and host Amy Guth talk about a worrying sign of how inflation is hitting consumers.
Plus: United and American potentially clearing the way for their rivals at O’Hare, Gov. Pritzker names new pot chief, indicted alderman Ed Burke won't run for re-election and Chicago area back up to medium COVID risk.
Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about the possible rail workers union strike and its implications.
Plus: Baxter's blunder with Hillrom raises questions about its future, Deere sees fragile supply chain as challenge for tractor boom, Wirtz family plans huge residential development in Lake County and what the average Chicagoan may spend this holiday season.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the city’s plan to repopulate 2,000 empty lots and about a local home sale with a Hollywood connection.
Plus: White House extends student loan payment pause to June 30, McCormick Place names first Black GM, Sterigenics cleared by jury in second trial and the sale of Weiss and West Suburban hospitals to proceed.
Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Lynn Osmond, the new president and CEO of Choose Chicago, and the city’s vision for reviving conventions and tourism.
Plus: Massive O'Hare project clears last hurdle, revenue at Chicago's largest hospitals heals after a tumultuous 2020, weed shop gets zoning approval for former Rainforest Cafe site and Northwestern law school will no longer participate in U.S. News rankings.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a new restaurant tool that lets diners choose their seats.
Plus: Thanksgiving travel surges to near pre-pandemic levels, ABA council votes to eliminate LSAT requirement for law schools, Rivian employees say rapid production led to injuries and safety oversights in Illinois plant, and CME and Cboe recommit to crypto after FTX disaster.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts events in the month ahead.
Plus: State Farm on pace for record auto insurance losses, Kokonas stepping down from Tock, investment giant puts another big downtown office building up for sale and enrollment gains.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including two good reasons not to worry about a big price drop in Chicago-area homes.
Plus: Workers' Rights Amendment passes, a list of the safest hospitals in Illinois, UnitedHealth to keep AbbVie’s Humira available and Chicago-based AMA pledges more action against gun violence.
Crain’s reporters Steve Daniels and John Pletz talk about the state of cryptocurrency in Chicago and elsewhere after the collapse of crypto exchange giant FTX.
Plus: Union Station revamp wins regional support in the race for federal dollars; state board approves Advocate-Atrium merger; Vistria Group sells stake to Bennett Goodman’s Hunter Point, ADQ; and FTC refunds over $9.8 million in a recent Napleton Automotive discrimination case.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with editor Ann Dwyer about assessments in Cook County and how homeowners are picking up a greater share of the property tax burden this year.
Plus: City will correct a wrong done half a century ago by renaming historical house, ER visits by youth with suicidal ideation spiked in fall of 2019, according to a new local study; a Sweetgreen putting its first-ever drive-thru in Schaumburg; and hospitals with the most ‘ethical’ billing, according to Leapfrog.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth for his post-election analysis of the recent Illinois gubernatorial and down-ballot races.
Plus: In the Chicago mayoral race, an internal memo reveals Lightfoot campaign's attack plan for opponents; United accelerates 5% pilot pay hike after contract rejection; EV maker Lion Electric reports record deliveries as Joliet plant ramps up; and Wells Fargo's first-ever new Chicago branch set for luxury River North tower.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices around the Chicago area didn’t budge last week for the first time in more than two years and a look at a play for preservation in Hinsdale.
Plus: Tuesday's election brings wins for Illinois Dems, Moody's upgrades city debt, Northbrook shopping center sells for $61 million, and NIH grant will further a Chicago company’s tumor treatment platform.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about LaSalle Street and the city’s hopes for its next chapter.
Plus: City Council passes Lightfoot's $16.4 billion 2023 budget, Arlington Heights trustees unanimously OK Bears roadmap, Blackstone Hotel goes back up for sale and Vegas weed company picks Waukegan over Chicago for its pot shop.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s new class of hospital CEOs taking over at a trying time and the headwinds against them.
Plus: A big week on the national and local political stage could give big answers to big questions; Walgreens' VillageMD to acquire rival in $9 billion deal; Novartis laying off 275 in Libertyville; and Argonne and Fermilab to get over $300 million from feds.
Despite often politicized narratives, the real answer about whether or not Chicago is safe depends largely on where you are in the city. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot, who reported for Crain’s Forum about how safety in Chicago is not evenly distributed and why, talks with host Amy Guth about what the data reveals.
Plus: Thanks to early voting and vote-by-mail, 1 million ballots have been cast so far in Illinois; Allstate in talks to return HQ to Chicago from suburbs; Lurie Children's Hospital gets $25 million donation; and Mondelez pauses Twitter advertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including some interesting gems on the market right now—like an Oak Park bungalow once owned by a famous mobster.
Plus: Tock launches online wine shop; AGs sue to stop Albertsons shareholder payout ahead of Kroger merger; foreclosure suit hits LaSalle Street landlord; and Walgreens, Walmart and CVS reach tentative $12 billion opioid agreement.
Recent numbers on Peoples Gas suggest the price tag on their massive pipe project will balloon—again—and will take longer than scheduled—again. Crain's utilities reporter Steve Daniels and host Amy Guth discuss.
Plus: Tenneco revives plan to move HQ to Michigan, U.S. air-passenger traffic tops pre-pandemic levels of 2019, Advocate Aurora sued over patient data leak, 'Game of Thrones' author gives Northwestern’s journalism school a $5 million gift.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about how rising interest rates impact commercial properties and landlords.
Plus: A look at early voter turnout, Illinois’ bioscience sector grows on key metrics, U.S. Steel sees demand drop as Ukraine war rages on and Stellantis offers buyouts to salaried workforce members over age 55.
Dan McGrath, who writes the Business of Sports column for Crain's, talks with host Amy Guth about his take on the Bears this season and what a potential move to Arlington Heights could mean both on the field and for Chicago as a sports town.
Plus: Your ComEd bill's going up even more; Caterpillar’s 15-year tax saga ends with a $740 million IRS settlement; officials warn of a COVID surge and encourage booster shots; and Raoul, other AGs and lawmakers, scrutinize Kroger-Albertsons deal.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing, including how price growth may be decelerating rapidly in several of the bubbliest U.S. cities, but not so much in Chicago.
Plus: Walgreens changing how it measures pharmacists' performance, a new 58-mile bike trail will connect Chicago to Michigan, foreclosed Lincolnwood mall goes up for sale and logistics firm moving HQ to Wacker Drive amid hiring spree.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks about news from the aviation industry, including the bigger ideas behind O’Hare’s new Delta lounge and United CEO Scott Kirby’s recent comments blaming the FAA for travel delays.
Plus: You're paying a lot more for weed in Illinois, Byron Trott's BDT offers to take Weber private a year after IPO, health experts around Chicago say we're likely to see a resurgence of influenza this fall and winter, and Chicago Girl Scouts gifted $4.2 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about big moves in the grocery business and what that might look like in Chicago.
Plus: Chicago lands first Fitch bond rating upgrade in 12 years, Pritzker adds $2 million to the pot for Illinois Democrats, historic Gold Coast hotel Ambassador Chicago is for sale and a look at Crain’s list of Chicago's Most Innovative Companies in 2022.
Crain's contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, knows when to score scarce tickets. And for holiday light displays, that time is now. He and host Amy Guth preview the entertainment and arts events you'll want to add to your calendar in the month ahead.
Plus: A data breach at Advocate Aurora hits 3 million patients, parking app SpotHero teams up with Lyft, AbbVie buys a U.K. biotech startup and Tavern on Rush is closing sooner than expected.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how after a busy couple of years in a high-speed real estate market, things have slowed down considerably around parts of Chicago.
Plus: Takeaways from the second (and final) Illinois gubernatorial debate, Allstate campus redevelopment getting underway, United has a plan to address a big problem in the aviation industry and feds probe Walgreens and other pharmacy chains over post-Roe prescriptions refusals.
The CDPH's 2023 budget is set to shrink in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why that matters, even long after the COVID-19 public health crisis is over.
Plus: Illinois drops mask requirement in health care settings, Harley-Davidson rethinks its HQ as CEO rejects a return to the office, Analyst sees cannabis-industry M&A action taking a pause and a look at where Chicago airports are sending the most passengers this holiday season.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the proposed Chicago casino’s impact on its surrounding neighborhood of River West.
Plus: Aldermen scoff at approving nearly $1 billion for Red Line extension, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare taps new CEO, Netflix reveals ad plan price along with Nielsen partnership, and cities rebounding fastest are benefiting from tourism, not biz travel.
In just three months, AbbVie’s leading product, Humira, will face biosimilar competition in the U.S. for the first time. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about what the future might look like for the drugmaker.
Plus: Mariano's parent to buy Jewel-Osco owner, AT&T cuts deal in Madigan case as former exec charged, downtown office vacancy inches back up to record high, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his challenger Darren Bailey individually met with Crain's editorial board to discuss their respective visions for the state.
Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing market news, including a couple who argue the Winnetka Park District should seize a billionaire neighbor's multimillion-dollar lakefront parcel.
Plus: Biden proposes changes to how gig workers are classified, Walgreens shores up health care push with acquisition and exec shuffle, Banana Republic to leave the Magnificent Mile and record-breaking deals atop this year's list of Largest Commercial Building Sales.
Crain’s reporter Corli Jay joins host Amy Guth to talk about a recent Amtrak trip from Michigan to Chicago on which passengers experienced severe delays and were left without power, heat and bathroom access.
Plus: O'Hare and Midway websites hit by Russian cyberattack, City Colleges of Chicago staff have planned date for strike, New Yorkers pay $36 million for Mariano's store, and UChicago spinout wants to change how we think about gut bacteria.
About a month out from the general election, Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about how some key races are shaping up.
Plus: Chicago's improved finances reflected in bond investor sentiment, Rivian recalls 13,000 vehicles to fix structural defect, first Boeing 737 Max flies into China in almost 4 years, and U of C professor shares Nobel prize in economics
Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what changes to McDonald’s board could mean for the company, along with expansion plans for Dom’s Kitchen & Market.
Plus: Pritzker and Bailey spar on crime and economy at first gubernatorial debate, three board members leave weed company Green Thumb, a Japanese restaurant and a Tuscan steakhouse slated to open in the St. Regis hotel, and The Second City set to open a NYC location.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing market news, including a group bringing details of Chicago's racist housing history to light.
Plus: Planned Parenthood is launching a mobile abortion clinic along Illinois' borders; Rivian shares climb after the electric vehicle maker ramps up production and reaffirms its annual goal; Grubhub partners with Gopuff for grocery and alcohol delivery; and Chicago is named the best big city in the U.S. for sixth year in a row.
As former President Trump fights a lawsuit alleging he inflated the value of many of his properties, Crain's commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about exactly what that means for Trump's Chicago hotel.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot hints at a plan to target lenient judges; drugmaker Xeris is expanding and moving its headquarters to Fulton Market; CIBC makes a Chicago executive the head of its U.S. division; and many top MBA programs report a decline in applications.
Chicago hospitals have committed to equitable care initiatives, but rising costs and tightening budgets potentially threaten that progress. Health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Crain's latest Forum.
Plus: Chicago Public Schools no longer nation’s third-largest district, startup targeting food allergies raises more funding, Lightfoot expands parental leave for city workers and United Airlines to exit JFK airport this month after dispute over expansion.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes making the city's outdoor dining program permanent. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to talk about how some restaurant operators are thinking about the move, and about other food industry news.
Plus: Lightfoot backs off a planned property tax hike next year, Lurie Children's Hospital plans a $56 million Schaumburg outpost, why O'Hare is the world's most-connected airport and Crain's brings back our list of Chicago's biggest women-owned businesses.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing market news, including the highest price anyone has paid for a Chicago-area home this year.
Plus: Nearly 800 downtown apartments hit the market, passengers could be on the hook for $700 million in American-JetBlue combo, developer that brought Discover to the South Side looks to cash out and 10 cannabis companies owe the IRS a half-billion dollars.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about local beverage news—including a new winery opening in the city and a Chicago craft beer incubator program expanding to a big space in Milwaukee.
Plus: United flight attendants picket at O'Hare, GoHealth takes $50 million investment, airlines would have to disclose fees under new U.S. proposal, and a Carvana executive faces criminal charges in Illinois.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the Invest South/West initiative and where it stands nearly three years in.
Plus: Report says Chicago water contains 'shocking' levels of lead, Foxtrot lays off 3.5% of staff, a look at where Illinois schools stand in U.S. News college rankings, and 1871 to launch cannabis program.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can't-miss arts and culture events for the month ahead.
Plus: U of I unveils final plans for its Discovery Partners campus in the South Loop, Chicago and Cook County back to low COVID risk, UChicago and Northwestern business schools on the rise in new Bloomberg rankings, and Boeing to pay $200 million to settle SEC probe over 737 Max.
Starting in 2023, cash bail is going away in Illinois. The measure to eliminate it has been in the books since early 2021, which has allowed time for planning, but also time for the lines between reality and political rhetoric to become blurred in the public narrative. Capitol News Illinois bureau chief Jerry Nowicki discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bally's Chicago casino plan draws fresh fire; city looks to spark Loop housing wave with TIF money and other incentives; Byron Allen's McDonald's lawsuit survives latest dismissal effort, set for May trial; and among the biggest North American airports, only one is loathed more by travelers than O’Hare in the latest J.D. Power survey.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently expressed some concerns about Chicago, though he also said the company is still committed to the city. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks about the fast food giant with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Sterling Bay plans a big apartment building next to Lincoln Yards; navigating the rental car shortage that refuses to end; banks dealing their way into the Chicago market see deposits fall; and in terms of productivity, remote work is actually working out pretty well.
Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the marijuana industry, including a local company that beat long odds in a pot-shop license lottery and a court challenge.
Plus: Cities faced with influx of migrants could soon see federal aid, FDA issues recall for another Baxter device, Northwestern creating an academic center to honor its former president, and business-class flights on some of the longest routes can now be double the price from pre-pandemic days.
Crain's contributor Trina Mannino talks with host Amy Guth about how some parents are concerned that CPS will come up short in delivering what their kids need to succeed, especially in terms of pandemic recovery.
Plus: FAA hits airlines on delays after United chief’s comments, study says Chicago-area housing market highly vulnerable to a recession, SEC accuses Chicago firm of misleading investors who bought $1.5 million in crypto and next year’s planned NASCAR race worrying Chicago's museums.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week, including how the upper end of the housing market has broken yet another record—and it's only September.
Plus: Second City has a new No. 1; in a state board reversal, Advocate Aurora and Atrium get more time on merger; PharmaCann buys The Clinic for an undisclosed amount; and Chicago's newest tourist attraction: slime.
With more than a dozen Chicago aldermen announcing that they’ll step down or won’t seek another term, Crain’s government reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about what’s up with the exodus in City Council.
Plus: Amtrak cancels some long-haul trains on threat of freight strike as Metra warns rail strike would likely halt some service; Atlas Arteria buys $2 billion Chicago Skyway stake from Canada pension; study shows nearly 60 assaults on nurses per day in the U.S.; and companies step up fall travel, shrugging off economic uncertainty.
The McPlant was McDonald’s bid to tap into the fake meat market, where rivals like Burger King have had some success with items like the Impossible Whopper. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the world’s largest hamburger chain ended a U.S. test run in late July, with no indication it will roll out the plant protein burger nationally.
Plus: As immigrants arrive in buses from Texas, local health providers say many of those arriving need both immediate care and ongoing attention; Yardbird opening first Chicago location soon in River North; Supersonic jet dealt a blow; and Cresco Labs completes sale-leaseback deal in Pennsylvania to free up $45 million in capital.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the vision the Chicago Bears unveiled for a possible move to Arlington Heights.
Plus: The death of Queen Elizabeth II recalls Chicago ties, Rivian deal with Mercedes opens door to broader partnership, IRS raid on Caterpillar has been settled and Britannica considers $1 billion IPO.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the busy housing week for some central Chicago sports figures and other real estate news.
Plus: United Airlines threatens to end JFK service without more flights, Ald. Howard Brookins leaving City Council, Apollo-backed ADT sells stake to State Farm for $1.2 billion and Chicago wins central role in federal climate change investment.
On the heels of the announcement of Tavern on Rush winding down business, change is afoot around Rush Street. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about some of those upcoming changes as well as the area’s history.
Plus: Boots, owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, plans online market for cosmetics brands in upcoming digital overhaul; Southeast Side alderman announces she won't seek re-election; Ascension Health's Illinois CEO is leaving; and Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. warehouses.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how some hospitals are pitching medical credit cards to patients facing costly treatments— a move that may protect hospital finances but can also leave patients with hefty, high-interest debt.
Plus: O’Hare sells $1.8 billion of debt in year’s largest airport deal; U.S. employers add 315,000 jobs as more workers join labor force; Ford, GM, Rivian issue safety recalls affecting nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles; and passengers with a flight delay or cancelation can now check a new online dashboard to see if airlines are offering meals or hotels.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home values are cooling off and sellers are cutting their asking prices in many major U.S. cities—but not in Chicago.
Plus: Citadel Securities opens Tokyo office for U.S. Treasury investors, Cook County leases a big chunk of Loop space as it renovates its own offices, receiver takes over condos in a big Northwest Side housing complex and Chicago unicorn company ExteNet moving HQ to Texas.
Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about how the latest biometric privacy settlements with tech giants could be just the beginning in Illinois, a state with some of the strictest of such laws in the U.S.
Plus: Lightfoot names members of new police oversight panel, longtime alderman Tom Tunney retiring from City Council, Motorola unable to stop rival Hytera's lawsuit and Lettuce Entertain You plans members-only club.
Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Kevin Warren, who became commissioner of the Big Ten Conference just two and a half years ago. Warren has navigated a lot in that time, but his biggest challenges could still lie ahead.
Plus: Allstate's No. 2 exec exits as the insurer tries to claw back to profitability, Discover is hiring lots of tech talent downtown, John Buck puts River North apartments up for sale and DoorDash touts its economic impact with a major new campaign.
Crain’s researcher Sophie Rodgers talks with host Amy Guth about how Illinois could feel the weight of Biden’s student loan measure more than most other states.
Plus: U.S. corporate profits soar, taking margins to the widest since 1950, Gold Coast staple Tavern on Rush is set to close permanently at year's end; Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over COVID vaccine technology; and air taxi maker to test a new way to commute next month.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago area homes have never sold faster than they did last month.
Plus: Caterpillar lists Deerfield HQ for sublease, U.S. business activity weakest since May 2020, American adding Air Wisconsin service at O'Hare, ExpressJet Airlines goes bankrupt in wake of split from United and big-box space glut eases as fewer retailers close stores.
Former Ulta CEO turned executive chair Mary Dillon will become the new CEO of Foot Locker starting next month. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what could be in store for the shopping mall-based brand under Dillion’s leadership.
Plus: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates declines mayoral run but calls for new leadership at City Hall; Americans’ pay floor for accepting a new job rises to $73,000, though the number reveals a gender split; Ford cutting 3,000 jobs globally, top execs tell employees; and McDonald’s adds Marriott, J&J, Salesforce execs to board.
Crain’s contributor Lisa Bertagnoli talks with host Amy Guth Crain's list of Notable Leaders in Community Development and about how the leaders who made the list work in a variety of roles and organizations, serving various populations throughout the city.
Plus: Chicago Monuments Project panel says Columbus statues should stay in storage; Indiana reportedly eyed for GM and LG battery plant; Obama Foundation fundraising takes a dip; and calling disruptions to the air travel industry unacceptable, Buttigieg urges airlines to buy meals for delayed passengers.
Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column for Crain's, talks with host Amy Guth about must-see arts and culture events in the month ahead, including the Kyiv City Ballet’s upcoming Chicago performances.
Plus: Streaming TV viewing passed cable last month in industry first, Big Ten strikes $7 billion-plus media deal, O'Hare upgrade is going to cost more than planned, federal judge rules Starbucks must rehire fired activists, and layoffs are in the works at half of companies according to a new PwC survey.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market including how demand for ultra high-end housing is still strong around Chicago as two local homes sold for $10 million and up just in the last week.
Plus: Fed says banks that jump into crypto must do legal homework, American Airlines bets on new supersonic era with order of 20 Boom jets, Dollop debuts its version of an upscale convenience store and Rivian rushed to help buyers with EV tax credit before expiration.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former CEO of Pizzeria Uno and Due selling the two original buildings in River North back to the company, as well as the history of the company and its franchises.
Plus: Walgreens wanders into the culture wars, Citadel Securities trading revenue hits record $4.2 billion, Mag Mile takes one step forward and two steps back, and elite colleges—including UChicago, Notre Dame and Northwestern—lose bid to end suit alleging admissions collusion.
Faced with skyrocketing costs for raw materials, some companies have started downsizing their packaging. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about how "shrinkflation" has consumers paying the same for less at the grocery store.
Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk drops to medium amid fewer cases and hospitalizations, though health officials still strongly recommend wearing a mask in public indoor settings; United adding 300 jobs at O'Hare; The Joint Commission to add health equity standards to accreditations; and Chicago's only Black-owned bank is returning to Chatham.
The rise of working from home prompted many companies to reevaluate their workspace needs. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago landlords are pushing back, and now voicing further concern about the impact of a possible recession.
Plus: Bally's officially files application for River West casino but new details are scarce, nearly 500 workers at Howard Brown Health vote to join union, O'Hare prepares to bid out lucrative concessions contracts, and new lawsuit alleges Northwestern Memorial gave sensitive patient data to Facebook's parent.
With three new grants in hand, the long-delayed National Public Housing Museum is finally ready to start construction in the Near West Side. Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and more as they recap the week in housing news.
Plus: Inflation runs cooler than forecast, easing pressure on Fed, U.S. e-commerce prices fall for first time in over 2 years, Sam Zell-backed SPAC to return cash to investors, and distressed River North hotel loan heads to auction.
Data reveals that Illinois saw the fifth highest number of gun deaths in the U.S. in 2021. Efforts by New York and L.A. have helped curb gun violence. Crain’s researcher Sophie Rogers joins host Amy Guth to talk about strategies the city and state can learn from those other major metro areas.
Plus: Inside the deals between City Hall and organizers of NASCAR and Lollapalooza, Cushman & Wakefield reportedly relinquishes Trump records to New York AG, Groupon lays off 500 workers and Lightfoot announces $422 million renewable energy deal.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how the city has added a twist to its approach to further promote development in under-resourced areas.
Plus: Senate passes Democrats’ landmark tax, climate, drugs bill; all eyes on Chicago as it launches the nation's biggest guaranteed-income programs; WeWork offices now just as full as they were before the pandemic; and Eli Lilly says Indiana abortion law will force hiring out-of-state.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Johnson Publishing’s historic Ebony and Jet magazine photo archive heading to the Smithsonian, with a portion staying in Chicago.
Plus: U.S. declares monkeypox a public health emergency to access funds; July weed sales up, but growth is slowing; Buona Beef and Original Rainbow Cone expanding outside Chicago area with franchises; and Equifax may face class-action lawsuit after credit-score glitch.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news of the week, including five architectural classics on the market around the Chicago area from Bronzeville to Libertyville.
Plus: Carvana wins temporary injunction against Illinois and can resume business in the state for now, McDonald's shuffles leadership team, Caterpillar says China sales slow and U.S. household debt surpasses $16 trillion on higher mortgages.
Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the new TV series "The Bear," based on a chef who returns to Chicago to run his family’s Italian Beef joint. How authentic is it? Manilow explains what the local restaurant community is saying about the series and offers recommendations for the best Italian beef sandwiches around town.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker declares monkeypox a public health emergency, Rivian argues the Senate climate bill is stacked in archrivals' favor, U of I gets grant to start First Amendment law clinic and State Farm hits Illinois auto customers with price hike—again.
Google plans to buy the Thompson Center in a deal that would bring new life to the downtown office building. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about how the deal happened and what it could mean for the Loop.
Plus: City seals multiyear Lollapalooza deal; Boeing and former CEO sued by investment companies over losses associated with Max debacle; Gov. Pritzker signs order to establish opioid crisis settlement office; and rising food prices in food deserts are a one-two punch for some of Chicago's poorest residents.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how, as many of their customers moved to suburbia, some high-end Chicago restaurants have followed.
Plus: Senators Durbin and Duckworth pressure Walgreens on birth control policy, Northwestern data model says opioid crisis will only become far worse everywhere, Cboe partners with Snowflake to move corporate data to cloud and NASCAR race will tie up Grant Park—all of it—for two weeks.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how May was the first time on record for year-over-year double-digit price growth in the city.
Plus: Google to buy Thompson Center; FDA recalls Baxter medication software; shoppers spend without splurging, clouding U.S. recession call; and U.S. is having its hottest summer ever based on one energy metric.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about Greek restaurants in and around Chicago—tried-and-true favorites and newcomers alike.
Plus: Lightfoot's plan for a Soldier Field makeover, big empty Mag Mile retail building for sale, Chicago weed SPAC calls it quits and Beam Suntory sells Russian venture.
Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve talks with host Amy Guth about how hotels are looking to rebound in business travel with new and sometimes unusual offers.
Plus: City health commissioner says Chicago an 'epicenter' of the monkeypox outbreak, CEO change at grill maker Weber, American cancels 1,175 flights in July and August, and Illinois finally awards pot shop licenses.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a shortage of nurses and how some hospitals are hoping to expand the pool of applicants and redistribute some of the workload in health care.
Plus: 200 TVs recovered in latest Chicago-area organized crime bust, Amazon buying Advocate Aurora partner for $3.49 billion, a list of Chicago's largest banks from Crain’s Data Center, and supply chain woes add to airlines’ flight issues.
Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the week in real estate news, including how the billionaire tangled in a contentious lakefront land swap in Winnetka paid $16 million for the mansion next to his $23.9 million property.
Plus: NASCAR is coming to Chicago streets, conversion snafus in First Midwest merger lead to irate customers, Target to open warehouses in Chicago and Elmhurst, and #BoycottWalgreens trends on Twitter—again.
Crain's contributor David Manilow continues to talk with host Amy Guth about annoyances while dining out, and he shares highlights of his recent conversation with longtime restaurant worker with a lot of say on the topic.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker moves to tighten gun-ownership rules, feds probe Amazon warehouse near Chicago for potential workplace hazards, Carvana suspended again in Illinois, and Chicago gets only one nod on the list of best restaurants in the world
Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about a civil lawsuit filed against the Chicago Cubs that alleges the $550 million Wrigley Field renovation made the stadium less accessible for fans with disabilities.
Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk returns to high level, taxpayers will cover Potbelly's $10 million PPP loan, Old Navy deals another blow to State Street, and bread prices soar as inflation saps demand for basics.
Crain's contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can't-miss arts and culture events coming up in the month ahead.
Plus: The share of flight delays caused by airlines—not weather or air traffic control—has surged to the highest level on record as carriers struggle in the post-Covid rebound; a study finds the cost of living in urban areas is driven by transportation expenses more than zoning practices; retail sales top forecasts; and a major data breach hits another Chicago company.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Rosemont-based VHT Studios, the nation’s biggest real estate listing photo agency and arguably an inventor of the very concept, has recently sold.
Plus: Inflation soars to 40-year high, Chicago-based Morningstar cuts hundreds of jobs in China, South Loop Mariano's sells for $52 million, and Chicago ranks second on best cities in the world list.
Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about annoyances while dining out.
Plus: Allstate buys back stock at torrid pace as calls for COVID rebates intensify, Wall Street expresses concern over Bally's casino, a $140 million record price for a suburban Chicago apartment complex, and Rivian plans hundreds of job cuts following a surge in staffing.
Crain's reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about a hack at Aon impacting nearly 146,000 North American customers and legal action the company now faces on the matter.
Plus: Cook County off high-risk list for COVID, but CDPH warns case rates aren't guaranteed to drop; Abbott Labs reportedly reopens Michigan formula plant; Google giving funds to Latino-led startups in Chicago; and Palmer House owner dealt foreclosure judgment.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth and shares highlights from his recent conversation with developer Mike Reschke of The Prime Group.
Plus: Parents organizing march in Washington after Highland Park shooting, calling for universal background checks and a federal ban on semi-automatic rifles; Citadel’s Ken Griffin gives $130 million in parting gifts to local organizations; even as HQs exit Chicago, Crain's out-of-town employers list is growing; and Illinois didn't lose as many residents during the pandemic as you might think.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about a West Loop real estate developer who also leads a suburban church; he believes both gigs are about building communities.
Plus: Highland Park mass shooting suspect charged with murder and held in jail without bond, United blames FAA control system for snarling U.S. aviation, Amazon agrees to take stake in Grubhub and Mayor Lightfoot explores a big changes to Soldier Field.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about upcoming summer food festivals, including the reimagined Taste of Chicago and more.
Plus: UChicago says it has an algorithm to predict crime before it happens, Rush, Advocate pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, Beau Wrigley at center of litigation over failed Chicago weed deal, and could a $1 billion biomedical research center come to Chicago?
In 2017, Ken Griffin paid more than $58.5 million for a penthouse in the Gold Coast—the most paid for a home in the Chicago area. What happens to it now that he's leaving town? Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and more in this week’s conversation about the local housing market.
Plus: Venture investors are in triage mode as possible recession looms, CVS and Rite Aid ration emergency contraceptives as demand surges, Airbnb makes party ban permanent and MBA programs that offer the best return on investment now.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about local produce, and he shares highlights from his conversation with Bob Benenson, publisher of Local Food Forum.
Plus: Trump's SCOTUS picks 'misled' Congress, Durbin says; Walgreens abandons Boots sale amid volatile debt market; Amtrak train bound for Chicago strikes dump truck, killing at least three; and Abbott Labs' baby formula woes spell opportunity for rivals.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Kellogg’s recent announcement of splitting the company into three divisions, the largest of which will be headquartered in Chicago.
Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk returns to high, McDonald's names new CFO, United pilots to vote on 2-year deal with 15% raise and Ulta pledges to help workers travel for abortions.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about Citadel founder and billionaire Ken Griffin, who announced he’s leaving Chicago for Miami and taking the company with him.
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Pritzker calls special legislative session; Yelp closing office in Chicago to move to 'fully remote workforce'; FDA takes aim at vaping and nicotine; and McDonald's plans big changes to franchise system.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including the saga of the private-equity billionaire whose lakefront land swap with the Winnetka Park District sparked the ire of many residents.
Plus: Plan to sell River North site opens schism among Episcopalians, Obamas move audio deal to Amazon after Spotify friction, senior Black execs exit Amazon, and a chaotic City Council meeting puts the brakes on speed camera ticket vote.
Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares some favorite places to get breakfast around town and highlights from his interview with Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez of La Catedral.
Plus: Kellogg to split into 3 companies with Chicago an HQ, downtown apartment rents hit record high, Abbott opening big Willis Tower office and airline industry predicts profit in 2023.
Crain's reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about how Asian carp are getting a rebrand as a marketing tactic to help divert them from the water to restaurants and dinner tables.
Plus: Shapack proposes over 2,200 apartments near planned casino site, DuSable Museum gets a new name and new look, Blue Cross association moving HQ to Aon Center, and Chicago has a new Black-owned bank in the works, aimed at fighting lending bias.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events coming up in the month ahead.
Plus: FDA clears Moderna and Pfizer COVID shots for youngest children, World Cup 2026 host cities include most major U.S. metros—except Chicago, Boeing delivers U.S. missile interceptor after years of delays and TV and film production in Chicago hits a new record.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how 2022 could be a record-setting year for high-end home sales.
Plus: Caterpillar's HQ move points in the wrong direction for Chicago, Chicago expands outpatient mental health services, ICC to consider ComEd's $31 million offer to settle bribery-refund issue and Illinois to give residents $4,000 back for buying an electric car.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti and contributor David Manilow join host Amy Guth to talk about the James Beard Awards.
Plus: Caterpillar HQ move sets off shock waves, Amazon has spent billions of dollars quietly buying land across the U.S., Boeing's giant underwater ‘Orca’ drone for Navy running years late, three Chicago children’s hospitals among the best in the U.S., and what experts know about monkeypox in Chicago.
Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about challenges impacting Black and Brown lawyers working at law firms and efforts underway to create change.
Plus: Senators reach tentative deal on new gun-safety legislation, no change to recommendations as COVID numbers rise and high risk remains, biggest retail lease since 2015 boosts Mag Mile, and Chicago ranks sixth for life sciences growth.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the state of conventions in Chicago after being devastated in earlier stages of the pandemic.
Plus: CDC to end COVID test requirement for flying to U.S., Citadel to boost office presence in Manhattan, McDonald's is cutting healthy food to speed up wait times and inflation quickens to 40-year high.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a look inside a few unique condos and a home built from shipping containers.
Plus: COVID-19 leaves its mark on O'Hare, Mellody Hobson part of group buying Denver Broncos, ex-Citadel analyst gets prison in COVID scam for startup hedge fund and another big retailer is leaving State Street.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about Chicago farmers markets and shares highlights from his conversations with Esmirna Garcia, board president of Pilsen Community Market, and Mandy Moody, executive director of Green City Market.
Plus: Feds say Fifth Third opened more unauthorized accounts than previously admitted, Foxtrot hires former Taco Bell exec, apartment developers cashing out of ‘Hipster Highway’ projects and the reason why airline tickets are so expensive right now.
As Roe v. Wade is expected to be overturned, Illinois would become an island in the Midwest for abortion services. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth and shares her recent interview with Jennifer Welch, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois about what could be ahead.
Plus: New initiative might help Chicago address freight bottlenecks, activist investor Carl Icahn to drop fight over pregnant pig treatment at Mariano's parent company, Walmart to hire 1,000 workers at new Joliet warehouse and study indicates Cook County a top destination for those escaping climate change.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the state’s marijuana licensing backlog that’s only now clearing the court system despite being expected two years ago.
Plus: O'Hare overhaul moving forward but delayed to 2030, Boeing CEO explains why the company is leaving Chicago, Loyola gets $100 million gift for diversity and Amazon accused of obstructing congressional probe of deadly tornado in downstate Edwardsville.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices have hit their 11th month of double-digit increases, even with weakness in the city.
Plus: Citadel’s Ken Griffin gives $5 million to help Miami prepare for disasters, fire at Rivian plant downstate under investigation, Old Post Office owner buys another suburban apartment building, and report indicates internal combustion engine sales peaked and soon the fleet will, too.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about tipping etiquette in restaurants for dining in and takeout, and he explains how payment technology raises new questions around gratuity.
Plus: COVID surge may not deter employees or leaders from return to in-person work, UChicago Medicine study indicates hundreds may have survived if COVID vaccination rates were high across the whole city, Norwegian Airlines to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets and most student loan borrowers made no payment during freeze.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent unionization efforts from Starbucks workers and gives an update on the latest from McDonald’s shareholder meeting.
Plus: Chicago enters high-risk COVID category, lawsuit accuses Wintrust of racial discrimination in home lending, judge ends legal delay in awarding Illinois pot shop licenses and airport officials expect nearly 50% more passengers than a year ago as vacation season kicks off.
Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the possibility of Chicago's housing market losing its pandemic-era strength and other news from the local housing market.
Plus: Abbott to reopen Michigan formula plant June 4, AbbVie and Teva reach $161.5 million opioid deal in West Virginia, Brookfield-backed firm buys River North landmark and the law firm that advised Lightfoot on the casino process also represented the mayor’s pick.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about food events around Chicago: the Sweets & Snacks Expo underway at McCormick Place, Chicago Venture Summit’s first ever Future of Food event, the James Beard Awards, and the recent National Restaurant Association Show.
Plus: Northwestern study indicates long COVID symptoms last 15 months on average; health officials say they expect Chicago to hit high COVID risk this week; Accenture study says in-person workers feel least connected; and carriers say they’ve taken steps to prepare for hiccups, but U.S. summer air travel could get messy.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Abbott Labs and the infant formula shortage.
Plus: CPS student, staff data compromised in ransomware attack; Chicago Teachers Union leadership retains power, despite growing opposition; Deere plunges as high farming costs dent demand; and what new grads are demanding from their employers.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer—who writes the weekly Big Ticket column—talks with host Amy Guth about recommended upcoming arts and culture events, including the return of the 57th Street Art Fair and the Grant Park Music Festival, an opera, a rock musical, and more.
Plus: Census blunder reveals Illinois' population didn't shrink after all, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft—finally—blasts into orbit, the South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas and airfares take off for summer travel.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look at why buyers’ down payments have gone up and how a group of local developers are taking a “buy the block” approach to new construction in West Woodlawn.
Plus: Boeing’s top Chinese customer drops 737 Max from plans, the ‘historic’ deal to close pay gap in women’s and men’s soccer, preliminary report indicates Chinese plane crash was an intentional dive, and a Lake Zurich campus sale marks biggest suburban office deal since 2005.
As it’s starting to feel like summertime in Chicago, Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about barbecue, and he’ll share expert advice from a barbecue hall of famer.
Plus: Predicting strong summer travel, United raises outlook; Carvana's dealer license suspended in Illinois; Abbott enters deal with FDA on steps to reopen baby formula plant; and McDonald's Russian exit could get messy.
Before the pandemic, coworking space was booming, but how does it fare now in the age of hybrid work? Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: McDonald's quitting Russia, newcomers dot the latest list of Chicago's largest public companies, high electric bills and blackout risks here to stay downstate without new gas plants, and internet service on U.S. airlines is about to get a lot better.
Crain's John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about how the CEOs of Hyatt and American airlines say Chicago is lagging behind other cities in terms of travel recovery, and he previews his upcoming story on how carriers and airports are addressing a shortage of airline mechanics.
Plus: Casino doesn't belong in River West, angry Chicagoans tell Bally's and city officials at town hall; Thompson Center buyer eyes another major LaSalle Street project; United pilots reach new contract; and Pritzker signs organized retail theft crime bill into law.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including two proposed projects, the Chicago condo used in the beginning of the show "Ozark" and lots more.
Plus: Advocate Aurora to merge with North Carolina hospital chain in blockbuster deal, relocate HQ; Lightfoot puts $500K into reproductive care amid possible Roe v. Wade reversal; Northwestern gets 'multimillion-dollar gift' for outgoing president; and CEOs of Chicago-area companies got generous raises in 2021.
On the heels of Chicago’s Rum Fest, Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the spirit, and he’ll share highlights from his recent conversation with Three Dots and a Dash beverage director Kevin Beary.
Plus: DePaul names new president, School of the Art Institute faculty move to join union effort, Three Chicago-area hospitals get 21 straight As for safety, and Ken Griffin and Michael Sacks give $27.5 million to train police leaders.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago shopping corridors with online-first brands and low vacancy rates, and she gives an update on Lagunitas opening its taproom for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Plus: State Dems think Illinois should be one of the first primaries in 2024, the state’s bond rating gets another upgrade, La Grange Starbucks workers vote against union and bird flu outbreak nears worst ever in U.S.
Mike Raab, interim executive director of The Garage at Northwestern, which is the university’s startup incubator, talks with host Amy Guth about the school’s annual student startup pitch competition, VentureCat, which recently announced its 25 semifinalists.
Plus: Ken Griffin puts another $25 million behind Irvin for governor, Baxter looks to ditch Deerfield HQ; with all eyes on Rivian, an EV rival revs up in Channahon; and on heels of HQ news, Boeing will shrink space at Riverside Plaza tower.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how price increases since early 2021 are the biggest in at least 15 years, a response to both demand and the rising costs of supplies and labor.
Plus: City health officials may soon recommend masks indoors as COVID cases continue to rise, Goose Island apartment developer eyes another massive riverfront project, Walgreens names new CMO and Illinois advocacy groups across the spectrum of the abortion divide move quickly to ramp up fundraising and activism.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about reactions from Illinois politicians on the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court on abortion, and health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses what overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for the state's health care providers.
Plus: David Manilow talks about dining and entertainment in the growing Elston Industrial Corridor, a Fulton Market developer tees up big River West project, Illinois spending $84 million on electric school buses, and garbage trucks and State Farm raising Illinois car insurance rates for second time this year.
While the pandemic was detrimental for passenger travel at O'Hare, it was very good for cargo. Crain's senior reporter John Pletz and host Amy Guth talk about what that means for the airport’s revenue and outlook.
Plus: Health officials recommend masks indoors in suburban Cook County; Redfin settles 'online redlining' case with fair housing groups, including three from Chicago; PayPal and Aon team up for payment platform; and Greater Chicago Food Depository set to expand.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the status of McDonald's in Russia and at home, Portillo’s long-term strategy and stock performance, and the latest in the saga of the Chicago Reader.
Plus: Pritzker knocks a $29 million hole in Lightfoot's re-election year budget, engineers ding Illinois infrastructure, State Farm boss got what could be the largest cash payout of any U.S. CEO last year, and the uncomfortable windfall war brings for commodity traders.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how double-digit home price growth has reached an unprecedented 10th month and more.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot seeks early payday from casino bidders, State regulators approve controversial hospital project backed by private equity, drug pricing startup from former OptumRx CEO raises $35 million and why Chicago hotels are flying against the law of supply and demand.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about how restaurants—and influencers—use social media to attract diners, and he shares highlights of his recent conversations with Phil Walters from B Hospitality and food influencer Soo Park.
Plus: Elon Musk lands deal to take Twitter private for $44 billion, Chicago Reader co-owner to step aside, United ramps up transatlantic flights in anticipation of a rise in European summer travel and breakfast gets costlier as U.S. ratchets up food-price forecasts.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about some impending budget concerns at the Chicago Department of Public Health and about innovations the agency made during earlier stages of the pandemic that could guide other public health decisions in the future.
Plus: A broad ethics reform package is coming to the City Council, Chicago Community Trust CEO Dr. Helene Gayle leaving for Spelman College, Mondelez to make a $1.3 billion Mexico purchase and the Defense Department opens an innovation office in Chicago.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about upcoming can’t-miss arts and culture events.
Plus: Wall Street gives Gov. Pritzker a second dose of good news, local households next month will pay the highest natural gas prices in over 10 years, American and United 787 deliveries slip further on Boeing delays and why United CEO Scott Kirby says a pilot shortage is in the carrier’s advantage.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how a proposal from advocates for people experiencing homelessness would more than triple the transfer tax on buyers of property worth $1 million or more.
Plus: Vague announcements and a lack of transparency make it hard to determine law firms’ work for Kremlin-connected clients; Just Eat weighs Grubhub sale amid tough delivery market; Metra and CTA drop mask requirements even as DOJ signals it will appeal ruling; and Tony's Fresh Market bought by private-equity firm, digging Apollo Global Management deeper into Chicago’s grocery world.
David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to recap his recent conversation with Beverly Kim about her path in the restaurant industry, lessons from her early challenges and how she navigated through the industry’s pandemic struggles.
Plus: Masks no longer required on planes and public transportation; weed sellers could see their best 4/20 yet; warnings of summer brownouts downstate spur scrutiny of Pritzker's energy law; and with remote work, suburban offices seeing increasing vacancy.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about big changes proposed for the IMD.
Plus: China Eastern resumes flying type of Boeing jet that crashed, developers plan 21-story apartment project off Mag Mile, Cisco to shift some pay from bonuses to salaries amid inflation crunch and Rivian CEO says temporary parts crunch won't affect company's bright future.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Potbelly’s plan to quintuple the sandwich chain's store count as the company’s CEO looks toward franchising.
Plus: Google nears deal for Fulton Market expansion, downtown office vacancy jumps to another record high, fastest-growing industries on Crain's latest list of Chicago's private companies and Dr. Ngozi Ezike will become CEO of Sinai Chicago.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a proposed tax on high-end home purchases to combat homelessness.
Plus: U.S. to extend travel mask mandate as omicron cases rise, MCA receives ‘one of the most impactful donations’ ever to its collection, Walgreens rations baby formula and Boeing's order backlog shrinks as Ukraine war risks multiply.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about his latest restaurant reviews and recommendations, including recent Michelin star recipient Kasama.
Plus: Lightfoot beefs up campaign team as challengers start lining up, Allstate campus redevelopment prompts suburban boundary battle, Chicago-based Trump broker balks at giving up appraisals key to N.Y. probe and 'stolen' funds part of the latest Maple & Ash steakhouse spat.
Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Cresco Labs, which is poised to become the largest company in the U.S. cannabis market, and the role Chicago plays in the industry.
Plus: Illinois' Center for COVID Control sued by Oregon attorney general, Conagra expects to spend 50% more on meat ingredients this year, former Ald. Solis charged with bribery and unruly airline passengers draw record proposed fines.
Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about this month’s deep dive reporting focus: workplace mental health.
Plus: Budget deal in Springfield, COVID cases rise in Chicago though hospitalizations and deaths remain low, Chase installing EV charging stations at two local branches and Metra boosting service on key line.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing, including a look at a home that was once a funeral parlor, two homes with architectural pedigrees saved from demolition, and lots more.
Plus: Water Tower Place lender taking over Mag Mile mall, Ald. Lopez is running for mayor, Rivian boosts electric-vehicle output despite supply-chain snags, and JetBlue offers $3.6 billion for Spirit, disrupting rival bid.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago's dining scene and shares highlights from his conversation with longtime restaurant operator Joe Carlucci.
Plus: General Iron attempts reopening in Lincoln Park, Exelon CEO loses a third of his company stock in divorce, Morningstar to buy data provider for up to $650 million in cash, and weed shop wants to take over the old Rainforest Cafe downtown.
Crain’s contributor Steve Johnson talks with host Amy Guth about Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. After many years of issues, the foundation that supports the institution has split off with a new focus.
Plus: AbbVie braces for copycats of its longtime blockbuster Humira; after the Amita Health split, the former partners start rebranding; Napleton Auto fined millions in racial discrimination case; and congress seeks Amazon’s labor-practice records after tornado that killed six employees.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about the apartment boom coming to the West Loop as developers plan 9,000 new units, more than the number of planned units for all other downtown neighborhoods combined.
Plus: The Thompson Center sold, Electric truck maker Rivian says war in Ukraine exacerbates supply-chain woes, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois shakes up top management and late fees help drive record-breaking year at Peoples Gas.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including how the Chicago market is the hottest since the late 1980s.
Plus: Nielsen to go private in $16 billion deal, loan trouble looms for another local mall, Goldman buys robo-adviser NextCapital and United Airlines invests in a startup to study greener jet fuel.
David Manilow is back to talk with host Amy Guth about Restaurant Week, how it’s evolved before and since the pandemic, and the role it plays for small-business owners.
Plus: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Chicago’s in the running for billions in new funds, McDonald's CEO's compensation doubled to $20 million last year, Ken Griffin gives $40 million to NYC natural history museum, and the White Sox and Miller Lite get back together.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the rise of ghost kitchens throughout the pandemic, whether or not they’re here for good and how they coexist with brick and mortar restaurants.
Plus: DePaul gets record-breaking donation, AHA asks Justice Department to protect health care workers from violence, Lakeview hospital Advocate Masonic plans $645 million expansion and Illinois' community COVID testing sites to close at the end of the month.
Crain's government reporter and host of the A.D. Q&A podcast, A.D. Quig, talks with host Amy Guth about South Shore, where The Obama Center has ignited a fight between anti-gentrification forces and homeowners hoping for some long-awaited upside.
Plus: Air crash disaster risks an even wider rift for Boeing and China, Legislature gives final OK to unemployment bailout, State Farm accused of systematically shortchanging policyholders in total wrecks, and Chicago extends anti-gentrification surcharge on demolitions.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including an extended anti-gentrification measure, new tools to combat racial bias in home appraisals and more.
Plus: Cresco buying rival to become largest U.S. cannabis company, Deere stock soars as Ukraine war stokes demand for farm equipment, Abbott infant formula plant found unsanitary before recall and city-commissioned panel gives LaSalle Street makeover ideas.
Crain’s contributor David Manilow is back to talk with host Amy Guth about the recent Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine event. He shares highlights from conversations with chefs at the event.
Plus: SEC to require climate-change risk disclosures under new plan, nearly 70% of paid medical debt could be wiped from credit reports, Chicago's Amalgamated Bank threatens NY namesake with lawsuit and Boeing jet's nosedive from 29,000 feet in China baffles crash specialists.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes The Big Ticket column every week, joins host Amy Guth to discuss upcoming must-see arts and culture events.
Plus: Boeing jet crashes in China, new report suggests fixes to revive North Michigan Ave, Thoma Bravo to buy business-process software maker in $10.7 billion deal and Nielsen rejects $9 billion takeover offer from private-equity consortium.
Despite the city’s efforts to become a major player in the fast-growing biotech space, Chicago is behind other cities in startup funding. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s outlook in Chicago.
Plus: Tenured UIC professor fired over sexual harassment allegations, Dick Durbin among senators pressing Wells Fargo on race disparity in refinancing, two big Loop office buildings being seized by lenders and South Shore becomes next battlefront in Chicago's gentrification war.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a list of the most endangered spots in Chicago.
Plus: Vaccine deadline leaves 16 Chicago Police employees without pay, Grubhub boosts driver pay as high gas prices squeeze earnings, Ken Griffin joins Cubs owners in Chelsea FC bid and Chicago Architecture Center CEO to lead Choose Chicago.
David Manilow is back for his weekly conversation with host Amy Guth about the business of food. This week he delves into the intricacies of the service industry, sharing highlights from his conversation with Michael Muser, co-owner of Ever Restaurant.
Plus: Northern Trust's layoffs last year hit U.S. hardest, Nielsen buyout may be driven by doubts about its next-generation measurement, White Claw maker and Walmart heir fill Fulton Market building and Caterpillar is quietly using Russia as a shipping route after pullback.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Vancouver-based Onni Group’s expanding stake in downtown Chicago.
Plus: Russian prosecutors warn western companies of arrests and asset seizures, avoiding Russian airspace costs airlines and passengers, Marathon Petroleum shuts oil pipeline after leak in Illinois and living in a downtown apartment will only get more expensive this year.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about local food companies withdrawing from Russian markets and why some in the packaged-food space see the decision as a complicated ethical one.
Plus: Unvaxxed workers are coming back at United Airlines, Chicago aims to revamp admissions for selective enrollment schools, Winston & Strawn shutters Moscow office and Mayor Lightfoot mulls gas tax rollback.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including how one town created its own building boom with a DIY development strategy.
Plus: Potbelly warns it may have to repay $10 million PPP loan, Illinois hotels seeking $1,500 per room in Pritzker’s budget, LanzaTech going public in a SPAC deal and owners outfoxed as Russia absconds with $10 billion worth of jets.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about restaurant recommendations in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, and he shares highlights from a recent interview with the owners of Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen.
Plus: COVID robbed Chicago of tech jobs; Boeing halts Russian titanium purchases as Airbus keeps buying; Wheat reaches record, surpassing peak from global food crisis; and Northwestern Medicine researchers link long COVID to symptoms of anxiety.
Steakhouses closed at a higher rate than other restaurants during earlier stages of the pandemic. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth to explain why and how many are adapting to stay afloat.
Plus: Airlines counting on a travel comeback could see impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Progressive jacks auto rates by double digits in Illinois, medical saline shortage hits U.S. hospitals reeling from omicron and Choose Chicago has two finalists for its new CEO.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted last week on a series of racketeering charges alleging he led a massive criminal enterprise over the better part of a decade. Crain’s reporter Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about the timeline of Madigan’s work and the extent of his indictment.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot sued for defamation, latest Chicago Index shows continued worry over public safety and transit, Standard Club building sold to hotel investor and Sinai Chicago offered Illinois' top doctor role as its next CEO.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look at affordable housing versus gentrification in Woodlawn, Jim Belushi’s new Chicago digs and more.
Plus: Amazon now Chicago's biggest private employer, Boeing halts Moscow operations, big candy store coming to Mag Mile and Illinois' top doc is leaving.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about companies navigating the initial days of mask-optional, in-person work
Plus: Fearful of cyberattacks over Ukraine, companies shore up defenses; new biotech program aims to keep more university spinouts in Chicago; Diageo responds to canned cocktail craze with a $110 million plant; and Baker McKenzie cuts ties with Russian clients as sanctions bite.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about how Russia’s attack on Ukraine may affect airlines' pandemic recovery.
Plus: Sidley Austin drops Russian bank client slapped with sanctions; Dom's casts 'a dark shadow on independent grocers,' rival CEO says; sale of Amalgamated Bank craters; and big names fund Hyde Park Art Center's new direction
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about movements from Chicago companies as they brace for the repercussions of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. And David Manilow is back with restaurant recommendations including Elina, Lardon, Vistro Prime, Kasama, Basant Modern Indian and Jaleo by José Andrés.
Plus: Chicago’s guaranteed income pilot set to launch, Illinois has $250 million to prevent a wave of COVID-related foreclosures, Citadel pulls back most of its $2 billion Melvin Capital investment and foreclosure hangs over Mag Mile hotel as Hilton departs.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including new data that gives insight on home prices and inventory, suburban mansions selling quickly and more.
Plus: Chicago lifting mask and vax rules, Motorola Solutions looks to shed nearly a third of downtown HQ, Lake Forest-based auto-parts supplier Tenneco going private in $1.6 billion sale and the owner of the former John Hancock Center looks to fill vacant corporate office space with doctors and clinics.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes The Big Ticket column each week, talks with host Amy Guth about must-see arts and culture events in Chicago, including performances at the Lyric Opera, the Adler Planetarium’s reopening, a notable quartet’s final Chicago performance and more.
Plus: Backlash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributions, Mag Mile mall worth a lot less than before, Gibsons nearing deal for Fulton Market location and survey reveals plenty of worries for small business as recovery restarts.
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how hospitals, wary of losing more workers amid the omicron surge, take a pass on requiring COVID booster shots despite evidence showing protection against the virus drops sharply for those without the extra shot.
Plus: AT&T may face charges in Springfield corruption probe, Boeing banks on less disruptive plan to clean up aviation, Abbott recalls baby formulas made at Michigan plant and Illinois court dismisses Pritzker appeal of mask mandate block.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including how homebuilders are riding the housing boom to a new high, insights from a conversation with city housing commissioner Marisa Novara, Prairie home preservation and more.
Plus: Two-week waiting period could extend Chicago masking requirements, local hotels still lagging national recovery due to reliance on business and convention travel, Grubhub expanding deliveries with help from 7-Eleven and Cameo plans to go big in Japan.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago restaurant world, this week heading to Bronzeville to explore a new entrepreneurial winery opening this spring, and he makes recommendations for must-try dining in the neighborhood.
Plus: 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson convicted, SPAC mergers are falling apart at a rapid pace, crypto options startup lands $3 million in seed funding and customers could soon start buying Big Macs in the metaverse.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how the climate for the downtown office market is punctuated both by hefty wins and losses as some companies make big office moves while some commercial landlords continue to struggle.
Plus: Lightfoot says city preparing pitch to keep Bears in Chicago, Neil Bluhm’s latest donation will add inpatient capacity at namesake Northwestern heart center, Boeing won't rush 787 delivery return, and Chicago docs say lifting indoor mask and vaccine mandates is ‘reasonable,’ but urge individuals to get vaccinated.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about news from the restaurant industry, including a sommelier’s fourth restaurant set to open and how the owner of a local chain is looking to sell.
Plus: Homebuilders ride housing boom to a new high, sustainable jet-fuel plant is coming to Illinois, City of Chicago and Illinois AG call for far higher ComEd bribery ratepayer rebate and Senate passes landmark #MeToo bill that would ban enforcement of arbitration of workplace sexual harassment or assault claims.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago housing groups have won a slice of a big national foreclosure settlement, high-end homes that sold without ever hitting the market, and a local sale off of Zillow Gone Wild.
Plus: Lightfoot unveils museum campus group with Soldier Field's future uncertain, Northwestern technology spinout lands $10 million, Hines buying Goose Island office property for $47 million, and Gov. Pritzker to ease state mask requirement, though not yet for schools.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about his restaurant recommendations in the northwest suburbs, including Osteria Trulli, Izakaya Sankyu, Boston Fish Market, Kurumaya, Prairie Grass Cafe and more.
Plus: Panel rules partner in 78 megadevelopment stiffed investors, FAA proposes shielding Boeing employees overseeing safety, Cars.com buying data and logistics tech firm and what the Frontier-Spirit merger means for O'Hare and Midway.
Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why companies come to Chicago to boost innovation, as groups including Tyson Foods, Caterpillar, the Department of Defense and many others, have all opened hubs in recent years.
Plus: Lightfoot says the requirement to show proof of vaccination could end within weeks if COVID metrics keep dropping, three $8 million-plus homes just found buyers without hitting the market, trading firm DRW bulks up on West Loop office space and Illinois appeals temporary order blocking school masking requirement.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago Blackhawks leadership on the heels of a disastrous conference with team owner Rocky Wirtz.
Plus: Pritzker to put extra $500 million into Illinois pension funds, most Illinois counties will get a slice of the state's $760 million share of a nationwide opioid settlement, United Airlines explores sale of minority stake in MileagePlus and Chicago launches a food innovation conference.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including a home recently sold that’s built on a downtown rooftop.
Plus: Griffin and other Illinoisans help GOP super PACs out-earn Dems in 2021, biggest apartment sale ever in Chicago suburbs delivers big payoff for investor, HelloFresh-owned meal kit company expands in Lake Zurich and Verano buys into the New York marijuana market.
In this weekly chat with David Manilow about fine dining on location and for carryout, he talks with host Amy Guth about a dry January follow-up theme: Don’t drink more, drink better. He’ll discuss the collectible spirits market and share highlights from his recent conversation with Adam Kamin of Off Premise Chicago.
Plus: 'Stealth omicron' subvariant detected in Illinois; hospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffers; United Center to open in-arena FanDuel sportsbook; and McDonald's investors say ex-CEO Easterbrook must return more pay.
Crain's government reporter and host of the A.D. Q&A podcast A.D. Quig analyzed billionaire Ken Griffin’s political donations around the country. She talks with host Amy Guth about how his funding signals he’s becoming a bigger player on the national stage, and what that could mean for the Illinois gubernatorial race.
Plus: Related Midwest tapped for big West Side industrial project, Walgreens kicks off Boots sale, Loop Capital dives into money management biz in deal with BMO and Boeing bets big on air taxis.
Better Government Association contributing reporter Dan Vock talks with host Amy Guth about how Illinois prisons are struggling to contain COVID and how the pandemic exacerbated the system’s long-standing issues in medical and mental health care.
Plus: Boeing hints at next new jet as it weighs tough engine decisions, labor and commodity costs hit McDonald's bottom line, Notre Dame's endowment skyrockets and a new study indicates Lollapalooza had a $305 million economic impact on the city.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top news from the local housing market including how in the booming housing biz, thousands of new agents have flocked to the industry.
Plus: Pritzker, Preckwinkle, Lightfoot team up to offer federal funds; Mars Wrigley closing Chicago chocolate plant; Slated for early closure last fall, Dresden nuke now could run 30 more years; and McDonald's asks SEC to omit racial audit from annual proxy.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the local dining scene and service industry each week; this week, they discuss dining with young children, and he shares highlights from his interview with D.C. Crenshaw, co-founder of Little Diners Crew, about how exposure to different foods could build cultural bridges for young people.
Plus: O'Hare rebounds, but recovery lags other airfields; Fulton Market developer adds to its buying spree; Northern Trust exits the pro golf sponsorship biz; and Black patients more often described negatively by doctors, study says.
Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes Crain’s new arts and culture column, The Big Ticket, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss events in the month ahead.
Plus: UChicago researchers say CBD could block COVID infections, McDonald's loses bid to get discrimination lawsuit tossed, Hong Kong lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max and the rise of “bleisure” travel means a revenue boost for airlines.
Alex Nitkin, The Daily Line's editor and city hall reporter, talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago Index, a survey about issues facing the city such as perceptions of crime, elected leaders, COVID and more. The results point to notably little optimism among city residents who were polled.
Plus: UChicago doc says employers should remain cautious on reopening plans, Allstate buys Wacker Drive office building for possible new HQ, JPMorgan Chase raises Jamie Dimon's pay to $34.5 million for 2021 and data indicates Chicago is one the country's most vulnerable housing markets.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how the sale of million-dollar-plus homes in the Chicago area surged by 19% last year, the second year in a row with a big surge.
Plus: City health commissioner is "cautiously optimistic” though omicron surge is not over, Ford expects $8.2 billion Q4 gain from Rivian investment, Frontier Airlines returns to Midway, big firms have pledged to erase carbon emissions leaving shareholders to guess at the bottom-line impact of their plans.
David Manilow joins host Amy Guth for their weekly conversation about trends in the food and beverage industry. This week, they talk about what’s new in the suddenly hot nonalcoholic beverage category and share highlights from a conversation with Christopher Lackner of the alcohol-free Jeng beverage company.
Plus: Airlines warn 5G rollout could cause 'catastrophic disruptions,' Ulta and Walgreens shorten hours due to omicron surge, Pritzker pours $90 million into campaign war chest and effort to vaccinate young children stalls.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about news from the food beat, including oversupply issues as omicron causes diners to cancel dinner reservations and a Walmart deal for a local company that helps grocery shoppers navigate dietary restrictions.
Plus: Judge denies Allstate's bid to kill agents' lawsuit, Deerfield clean-tech startup gets $50M from Microsoft, Vivid Seats signs lease at Marshall Field building and startup funding soars to $7 billion in 2021.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how the 2022 market is off to a hot start, a real estate reality tv star with Chicago roots and a message about Black homeownership, and the city’s first sale south of Roosevelt Road over $4 million.
Plus: Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID, Walgreens CEO says they're exploring options for Boots, Listen Ventures raises $92 million across two new funds and what you need to know now about the CPS-CTU deal.
David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about COVID-era restaurant industry adaptations and shares highlights from his recent conversation with purpose-driven chef Erick Williams of Hyde Park’s Virtue and new Mustard Seed Kitchen.
Plus: GOP statewide ticket coming together with support from billionaire Ken Griffin, Citadel Securities gets $1.15 billion investment, Foxtrot raises $100 million and Shedd Aquarium getting a major makeover.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about two suburban activists who found racist language in their property deeds, how they had it removed and how others can do the same.
Plus: COVID test makers struggle to cope with whiplash from omicron, Abbott unveils consumer biowearables at CES, Blackstone invests $3 billion in clean energy and PR giant Edelman pledges to drop clients that don't meet new social and climate standards.
The family of a man who came to Illinois after he was freed from slavery in the 1860s is keeping his legacy alive with his barbecue sauce recipe. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about that company and other small businesses.
Plus: So-called 'mild' omicron hitting kids hard, doctors say; omicron means more food outages at grocery stores; Wayfair to anchor Wilmette shopping center under new owner and Duncan signals new interest in race against Lightfoot.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a look back on 2021 home sales, records broken at the upper end of the market, condos in a former nun’s college, the longtime home of reputed mobster Joey "The Clown” Lombardo going under contract, and more.
Plus: CPS classes canceled after teachers vote to go remote, corporations resume political contributions after Jan. 6 pause, Deere leapfrogs rivals with plan for autonomous tractor in 2022 and Illinois pot sales doubled last year.
David Manilow is back for his weekly chat with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares highlights from his conversation with attorney David Silver about what to consider when opening mid- to high-end restaurants and how a few Chicago spots worked behind the scenes to open their doors.
Plus: State officials urge vaccination and masking as cases and hospitalization rates climb, Old Post Office developer lands huge loan, U.S. sees record number of job-quitters in November and moving data indicates more residents left Illinois than most other states.
Private-equity firm Bain Capital has reportedly approached Walgreens Boots Alliance about buying its U.K. drugstore chain. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the potential deal and the future of the Deerfield-based company.
Plus: ComEd turning former CME trading pit into power facility, Governor Pritzker and the Hospital Association urge non-emergency treatment delays to avoid overwhelming health care systems in anticipation of post-holiday COVID-surge, Wacker Drive tower valued at $1 billion in deal and Green Thumb buys Minnesota medical cannabis retailer.
Crain's reporters Dennis Rodkin and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about how the downtown housing markets performed in 2021 and look ahead to what we can expect in the next year.
Plus: U.S. jobless claims drop, Boston Consulting nears deal to anchor new Fulton Market building, Hill-Rom faces antitrust lawsuit and the Boeing 737 Max will once again be allowed to fly in Indonesia, more than 2 years after one of two fatal crashes that led to worldwide grounding of the plane.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how restaurant operators are approaching the new surge in COVID cases and new eateries set to open.
Plus: Champagne in short supply ahead of New Year's, Cook County to match Chicago with indoor vaccine requirement, Des Plaines apartments sell in second-biggest suburban deal of 2021, and United Airlines and other carriers cancel Christmas weekend flights due to omicron-linked personnel shortages.
Crain's reporter Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about what economists predict for 2022 and why the outlook for Chicago isn't as rosy as the rest of the country.
Plus: Rivian is opening a Near West Side service center; the Ace Hotel in Fulton Market is changing hands; the FAA wants changes to some Boeing jets to keep engine debris from endangering passengers; and how Chicago's sewers are helping predict COVID outbreaks.
Residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing news, including a condo revival pushing the overall market to new heights, an immersive art project documenting systemic racism in Chicago homeownership and a big rule change for condo sellers prompted by a Florida building collapse.
Plus: Chicago has new COVID rules; UPS is buying $1.5 billion worth of Boeing freighters amid an air cargo boom; McDonald's sells its AI startup to Mastercard; and Allstate jacks up Illinois homeowners rates for the third year.
"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow, back with host Amy Guth for his weekly chat on all things food, recommends where to warm up with the best cups of coffee, including Metropolis, Metric, Bridgeport Coffee Shop, Hexe, Gaslight, Ipsento and others, as well as out-of-state imports like Bad Owl, Colectivo and Philz. He’ll also share highlights from his recent conversation with Justin Doggett from Kyoto Black Coffee.
Plus: Amazon is planning to add 450 jobs downtown; omicron becomes the dominant COVID strain with 73% of cases in America; Amtrak cranks up speeds on trains to St. Louis and Springfield; and BMO Harris' parent ends 2021 with the priciest U.S. bank deal of the year.
Alby Gallun, who wrote about jobs for this month’s Crain’s Forum, talked with host Amy Guth about his search for an answer to the question: What will it take to boost employment on Chicago’s South and West sides?
Plus: Vaccine data gaps point to millions more in U.S. who lack shots, Chicago-area hospital capacity squeezed, Rahm Emanuel confirmed as Japan ambassador and Illinois' hot marijuana market chills out.
Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Ally Marotti join host Amy Guth to discuss the future of the Thompson Center and the court case over severance given to McDonald’s ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook.
Plus: Latest COVID spike sends restaurateurs reaching for the 'closed' signs again, Airbus beats Boeing with $10 billion order, Cars.com names new president and Citadel and other financial firms allow remote work again.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including a look inside a home once owned by a Titanic survivor, condo-flipper drama and more $2 million dollar condos coming to the West Loop.
Plus: Three new retailers are coming to State Street, Illinois to sell Thompson Center, co-working provider for lab space heading to Lincoln Park, data science program coming to City Colleges with help from U of C, and city public health commissioner says Chicago booster rate better than U.S. average but still work to be done.
David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about can’t-miss restaurants in Humboldt Park, including classic Puerto Rican fare from Papa's Cache Sabroso, Nellie’s and Cafe Colao, along with other spots in the neighborhood such as Italian at Segnatore, wine bar Rootstock, bakery and soda fountain Spinning J’s, and The California Clipper.
Plus: Walgreens to take cash deposits from Chime customers, Pritzker says he has no plans to run for president, Illinois clean-tech projects in the running for $100 million from feds, Deere plans to hire up to 300 in Fulton Market and five nonprofits get $2.5 million to advance work in under-resourced communities.
Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Cassie Walker Burke joins host Amy Guth to talk about the national staffing shortage and what Chicago schools are doing to mitigate its damage.
Plus: Deadly Amazon warehouse collapse puts spotlight on company phone ban and safety protocols, Vivid Seats buys sports betting startup, more $2 million condos coming to the West Loop and court ruling a blow to restaurants' COVID claims.
Crain's reporters John Pletz and Steve Daniels talk with host Amy Guth about shifts in leadership at leading air carriers and the latest in a lawsuit that pits CME Group against thousands of longtime members of Chicago's futures exchanges.
Plus: Consumer prices climb at the fastest annual rate in nearly 40 years; billionaire Ken Griffin's hedge fund Citadel hires the head of President Biden's Secret Service detail; Indian regulators are investigating a Boeing 737 Max mid-air emergency; and the controversial General Iron property on the North Side is for sale again with a new broker.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including details about the city’s biggest-ever affordable housing package, construction that’s set to resume at a South Loop tower that started pre-pandemic and more.
Plus: Illinois’ first omicron case confirmed in Chicago; British Airways sues O'Hare, alleging negligence grounded flights; Chicago's tourism agency comes up empty in CEO search; and Walmart heir Lukas Walton joins fund to eradicate waste.
This week, David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the local food and beverage world, shares his picks for high-end bottle shops for finding the perfect dose of liquid cheer for host gifts and home celebrations, and talks with local experts about how the pandemic changed drinking in Chicago.
Plus: Panel hatches ideas for Mag Mile's comeback, American Airlines names new CEO, Chicago food delivery startup acquired by ghost kitchen operator and City Hall unveils its biggest-ever affordable housing package.
Crain’s columnist and Illinois Policy Institute economist Orphe Divounguy explains to host Amy Guth that to curb Chicago’s homicide and violent-crime rates, the city must invest meaningfully in the South and West sides.
Plus: Omicron's rapid spread shreds air travel recovery, Biden eyes tighter rules for shell-company real estate purchases, Loop hotel selling for $36 million and the unraveling of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Crain's reporters Katherine Davis and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about diversity in the tech sector and how the geographic spread of Chicago’s tech hubs could play a role in the next phase of the local life sciences market.
Plus: America's largest cities have 40% fewer jobs than in 2016, Boeing 737 Max approved for service in China after nearly three-year grounding, no injunction on NorthShore Health System vaccine mandate and United Airlines to move operations staff to Arlington Heights.
In this special bonus episode, Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig, who also hosts the A.D. Q&A podcast, talks with host Amy Guth about her recent interview with Rep. Adam Kinzinger and shares highlights from their conversation.
Plus: United nudges lawmakers on greener fuel, Schiff Hardin merging with D.C. law firm, Byron Allen's advertising-discrimination suit against McDonald’s dismissed by judge and the fast food giant struggles to fix its massive methane problem.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including news about short-term rentals in New Buffalo, how the sluggish office market could mean new residential life for vintage buildings, and more.
Plus: Groupon names new CEO, Local labs step up testing for omicron variant, new Rush CEO uncovers potential financial misappropriation and study finds Chicago tech's diversity problem starts in college.
"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about West Loop lunch options, including Time Out Market food hall, Green Street Smoked Meats, Beatrix, Bonchi and others, and shares highlights from his conversation with J.P. Graziano Grocery's Jim Graziano.
Plus: Cyber Monday sales miss estimates due to short supplies and weak deals; a developer plans up to 3.2 million square feet of warehouse space on Allstate's suburban HQ site; Exelon's CEO sells stock and nets more than $4 million; and Chicago-based Gatorade signs its first college athlete endorser under new NCAA rules.
Social issues fueled tensions in many sectors during the pandemic, and Chicago's theater community was no exception. What can audiences and members of the creative community expect in the comeback season? Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about this month's Crain's Forum.
Plus: Allstate has a deal to sell its Northbrook headquarters campus; Rivian warns customers of SUV delivery delays; and the World Health Organization calls the omicron COVID strain a variant of concern, prompting new travel restrictions and causing airlines scramble to navigate the quickly shifting travel outlook.
Crain's reporters Ally Marotti and Steve Daniels talk with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' cost cutting plans and State Farm’s rates.
Plus: New Buffalo cuts off new Airbnb-style rentals, health care firm inks big Old Post Office lease, Deere predicts record profit and RV rental company in talks with Rivian and Ford for EV order.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including actor Jim Belushi looking for a Chicago home and chef Stephanie Izard unloading hers.
Plus: McDonald's urged to conduct a civil rights audit of its operations, canned cranberry lovers may have Thanksgiving disappointment, tech startup Earlybird raises $4 million from Reddit co-founder and Winklevoss twins and D33—one of the few remaining independent cannabis shop operators—being bought for $55 million.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about transportation news, including the upcoming holiday air travel outlook and the key to electric vehicle infrastructure in Illinois.
Plus: Chicago's COVID figures "not good," says health chief; U of I seeks to boost faculty numbers after record enrollment; Jeff Bezos gives $100 million to Obama Foundation; and Ford and Rivian cancel plans to jointly develop an EV.
Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Alby Gallun join host Amy Guth for a discussion about the commercial real estate outlook in the Loop, Fulton Market and suburbs, as well as conflicting narratives about tax assessor Fritz Kaegi.
Plus: WGN-TV property selling for nearly $31 million, State grants Nicor record rate hike, ag-tech startup gets $300 million from ADM and others, and Walgreens rival CVS to close 900 stores in big retail strategy shift.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including @properties going global with a deal to buy Christie's, West Loop condos on the market now reaching $6 million price point and more.
Plus: Metropolitan Planning Council names new CEO, Sterling Bay plans to turn Fulton Market flour mill site into apartment towers and office space, Brookfield Asset Management faces 'imminent default' on a Loop office building and a new analysis shows that Fritz Kaegi's a big improvement over his predecessor.
David Manilow is back for our weekly series on the business of food. This week, he recommends local bakeries, including Chicago classics like Dinkel’s, Lutz and Roeser's, as well as new spots like Aya Pastry, La Fournette and Lost Larsen. He also shares highlights from his recent conversation with Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery.
Plus: Stellantis to lay off about 400 workers at Jeep Cherokee plant in Illinois, West Loop landmark handed over to lender, Salesforce to acquire Chicago AI pioneer and Foxtrot opening flagship store at Tribune Tower.
Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the racial and cultural controversy swirling around McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski since his private texts to Mayor Lori Lightfoot came to light.
Plus: Boeing 'encouraged' China may soon clear Max to fly, former local CEO takes over Six Flags, U of C's Zimmer quits Austin university board and Mondelez says it sees the online snack-shopping boom lasting beyond pandemic.
Crain’s John Pletz and Cassandra West talk with host Amy Guth about equity—including challenges facing Black businesses owners and ongoing equity issues in the cannabis industry.
Plus: Northwestern expands computer science faculty with $5 million IBM donation, Airlines rush toward sustainable fuel but supplies are limited, Advocate Aurora Health to increase wages starting in December and former U.S. Bancorp staffer alleges racist lending practices.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including neighbors taking a redevelopment project into their own hands and more.
Plus: Naperville office lease deal unravels; AbbVie and U of C extend cancer research collaboration, Rivian's IPO; and Oak Street Health under federal investigation.
David Manilow is back for our weekly conversation about the business of food, the joy of eating and the challenges of working in the hospitality industry. This week, we get David’s recommendations for new and traditional dining in the Pilsen neighborhood, including Del Toro, La Luna, Birrieria Reyes de Octotlan, Frida Room, Taqueria El Milagro, Cafe Jumping Bean, SKY, Hai Sous, Pleasant House Pub, and Duseks.
Plus: United wins injunction battle, but not within warning from judge; weed-tech firm Fyllo lands another $40 million; in stunning breakup, GE splitting into 3 units; and Chicago’s 'milestone moment' for tourism.
Crain’s contributing editor Jan Parr talks with host Amy Guth about this year’s 40 Under 40 class.
Plus: A new law could add billions to city police pension costs, United Airlines 'saddened' by death of disability rights advocate, warehouse developer poised to buy Allstate campus, and CTA, Metra and Pace resolve fight over federal COVID funding.
Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about the future of the Blackhawks and why Denver International Airport’s rise should worry O'Hare and Midway.
Plus: Job growth gets back on track, Defense Department's innovation division to open Chicago office, developer set to break ground on 27-story Fulton Market apartment tower and ex-Rivian exec sues over 'toxic bro culture' ahead of IPO.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how supply chain bottlenecks are impacting the home renovation sector, racial bias in home refinancing and more.
Plus: John Deere union workers reject deal and extend strike, Chicago's public hospitals form a pediatric partnership, JPMorgan Chase names Chicago exec as real estate banking head and Streets of Woodfield hits the market.
"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow is back for his weekly food industry chat with host Amy Guth. This week, David shares his conversation with chef Jenner Tomaska from Esmé and recommends other new Lincoln Park restaurants to try, including French Quiche and Armitage Ale House.
Plus: A judge pauses the city's deadline for police officers to get vaccinated; Discover and other credit card companies face "buy now, pay later" competition; Amazon-backed EV maker Rivian seeks up to $8.37 billion in its IPO; and a Fulton Market real estate portfolio hits the market.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the week ahead in D.C., as well as the latest local political moves: the casino operators pitching Chicago gambling sites, Mayor Lightfoot's budget and the wild week in Springfield.
Plus: How the pandemic has changed the Executive MBA; Chicago software builder Trading Technologies sells to a British private-equity firm; Tempel Steel is being bought by an Ohio firm; and an effort to undo Lightfoot's vaccine mandate fails.
The breakup of local hospital giant Amita Health and the passage of Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget put the focus on big money in two Chicago sectors: health care and government. Crain's reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth for a roundtable discussion.
Plus: GOP U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger won't seek re-election; supply chain snags loom for Caterpillar; Coca-Cola nears a deal that values Gatorade rival BodyArmor at $8 billion; and Nature's Fynd meat alternatives are hitting the shelves at Mariano's.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including a look an apparent end of the house price boom despite prices continuing to climb in other cities.
Plus: Chicago gears up for kids' COVID vaccinations, new investment firm wants to help clean energy go mainstream, enrollment down at both CPS and at all but one of the city’s community colleges and McDonald's makes a sale to speed up drive-through times.
In the first of a series of weekly conversations, David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the business of food, the joy of eating and the challenges of working in the service industry; he also shares highlights from his interview with Chef Larry Tucker from Crazy Bird.
Plus: Why small offices might be a bigger deal post-COVID, Fitch boosts Chicago outlook up to stable, TransUnion in deals totaling $2.4 billion and New Chicago schools CEO will make more than his predecessor.
Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss this month’s issue on police misconduct and reform.
Plus: United Airlines tells judge unvaccinated pilots are costing it millions, Cameo moves deeper into e-commerce, Citadel cuts staff in Surveyor unit reshuffle and another try on the new Congressional map.
In this week’s reporter’s roundtable, Crain’s reporters Stephanie Goldberg and Dennis Rodkin talk with host Amy Guth about Walgreens doubling down on health care, a split at Amita health, short-term rental regulations in nearby vacation communities and a high-profile home going on the market in Lake Geneva.
Plus: Civic Opera House building owner hit with $195 million foreclosure suit, corporate Chicago chips in for Obama Presidential Center, Nicor donates $5 million for hardship grants as winter heating bills soar and CTA set to slash fares in bid to boost ridership.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Bucktown firm that makes homes look market-ready and is going national, the former home of pioneering Black attorney Nathan McGill, and a lifetime award for architect Stuart Cohen.
Plus: White House details vaccine plan for kids ages 5-11, United Airlines posts smaller loss after variant wrecks profit plan, tech worker pay rising here while slowing in New York and San Francisco, and Chicago-based Fresh Street aims to be the area's first online-only grocery store.
After 2020 office holiday celebrations were canceled, many Chicago firms are bringing the tradition back this year. But that comes with its own set of considerations for companies, workers and restaurants. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to talk about the nuanced business of COVID-era festivities.
Plus: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi jacks up the value on Willis Tower to $1.24 billion; Ferrara Candy gets hacked just weeks before Halloween; the Burnett Building is part of a New York firm's record COVID buying spree; and Chicago Police and firefighters have lowest vaccination rates among city workers.
Apartments and warehouses are driving local commercial property sales, but, as Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss, Chicago deals trail behind the rest of the country this year.
Plus: Kaegi gets endorsements from Duckworth and U.S. reps, Mag Mile Neiman Marcus building goes up for sale, CDW to buy IT firm for $2.5 billion and the biggest change to travel since the pandemic began as the U.S. plans to open borders to vaccinated travelers in November.
Crains’ political columnist Greg Hinz and government reporter A.D. Quig talk with host Amy Guth about news from the state and local politics beat, including the city budget, crime and the standoff between the mayor and the Chicago police union over the city’s vaccine mandate.
Plus: Ex-Boeing pilot charged in first Max criminal prosecution, many Medicaid recipients could lose coverage, Cresco Labs buys Pennsylvania cannabis grower for $80 million and Loyola to quit fossil fuel investments.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a look inside Tribune Tower’s new residential amenities, the uptick in home sales near golf courses, an abolitionist’s Austin home up for landmark status and more.
Plus: Chicago police union says it will fight vax mandate in court, Portillo's seeks up to $400 million in IPO, KKR's billionaire founders hand off leadership reins and PharmaCann expands to Colorado and Michigan with latest weed deal.
The ice cream museum scoops up space in Tribune Tower, a move that illustrates how experiential tenants could help solve the Mag Mile's retail woes. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about the real estate outlook for Michigan Avenue.
Plus: Grubhub's co-founder leaving new parent company, Skokie lab buildings sold for $75 million, retirement investment startup raises mega-funding round and Allstate's response to agents' lawsuit: Comply with rules or leave.
Nothing prevents hospitals from asking patients to pre-pay for certain procedures. Crain’s reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about why more health care systems are moving in that direction and what it means for patients.
Plus: Northwestern University names new president, Chicago Park District chief resigns, city employees who don't report vax status face 'no-pay' penalty and Northbrook-based Allstate selling HQ as the insurer embraces long-term remote work.
Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and John Pletz join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago remaining atop the rankings of travel magazine readers and how United CEO Scott Kirby stands out among airline leaders.
Plus: Jobs forecast falls way short, Stellantis investing $229 million to build new electrified transmission in Indiana, Foxtrot to open large Gold Coast store and Chicagoans strongly back school mask and vaccine mandates.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about his recent work in Crain’s Forum that took a look at how the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 laid the groundwork for the city to become the architectural destination it is today.
Plus: Police chief's rosy take on carjacking doesn't match the numbers, Mondelez says office workers will need to get vaccinated, a startup raises one of biggest rounds for a local female founder and where Alinea lands on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
Cook County is launching its third major round of financial relief for renters to try to avoid a crisis of homelessness. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig talks with host Amy Guth about that and how Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who announced she would be seeking a fourth term leading the county, confirmed a pilot guaranteed basic income program is still under consideration for her upcoming budget.
Plus: Ken Griffin slams leaders on Chicago crime, pharmacy giants face billions in damages over claims they fueled opioid epidemic, Southwest announces vaccine mandate and McDonald's sets net-zero greenhouse emissions target by 2050.
Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis recently spoke with the CEO of TechStars, who delivered the keynote at the Chicago Venture Summit, about the startup climate in cities around the world. Davis spoke with host Amy Guth about the event and a rosy outlook for Chicago startups.
Plus: Pritzker-backed tech firm leaving Mag Mile for Pru Plaza, Rivian details $1 billion loss and Amazon deal in IPO filing, Edelman moving Chicago office to West Loop and Chicago-based Justice Cannabis gets expanded loan for expansion.
Crain’s reporters Ally Marotti and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about the pandemic’s impact on changing transportation habits and downtown parking garages, along with how soaring demand and a tight labor market are giving food industry workers increased bargaining power.
Plus: Preckwinkle seeks a fourth term, Sterling Bay lands a $125M loan for Lincoln Yards, Exelon lays out spinoff leadership and Lou Malnati's sells to investment firm Meritage.
The Chicago Bears have signed an agreement to pay nearly $200 million for the Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, according to the team and track owner Churchill Downs. But Mayor Lightfoot says "we will do what we can" to keep the team at Soldier Field. Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the move.
Plus: Pritzker makes his play for the electric-vehicle business, new software test eases airport taxiway congestion and saves jet fuel, about 600 United workers face termination for not getting vaxxed and Rush is bringing back the house call to help keep people out of the ER.
Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about pandemic-induced burnout among pharmacy workers and how some pharmacists and technicians are dreading the coming cold and flu season.
Plus: Snapchat's parent eyes new Fulton Market offices, Portillo's reveals big expansion plans, Petterino's sets a reopening date under new ownership and a cannabis research firm says Illinois marijuana sales will nearly double this year.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the social video platform TikTok can be both a blessing and a curse for local businesses.
Plus: Fulton Market eyed for new Metra station, Southwest's next CEO is reluctant to share lists of unruly passengers, get ready for home-heat price shock and Wells Fargo puts $8.5 million toward South and West Side small business recovery.
Crain's reporters A.D. Quig and Danny Ecker join host Amy Guth to discuss commercial real estate in the Fulton Market District and the re-election outlook for Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.
Plus: President Biden's coming to Chicago to talk about COVID vaccinations, the new Cook County Board map, household net worth at record high and lawmakers consider removing big roadblock for cannabis companies.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news around the local housing market, including home price records, Frank Lloyd Wright houses and properties on Lake Michigan.
Plus: Ryan family gifts Northwestern $480 million, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago sells, worker turnover becoming a plague for employers and O'Hare comes in last in J.D. Power survey.
Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about the future of AbilityLab after the death of the company’s longtime CEO as consolidations sweep the health care industry.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot talks about enhancing and expanding Soldier Field to keep the Bears, "hedge fund in a box" maker Enfusion plans an IPO, Geico hikes Illinois auto rates by most in 6 years and a local booze-ordering startup raises $100 million.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about a new City Hall advisory group aiming to uphold Chicago's reputation for innovative architecture and why developers and aldermen are wary of it.
Plus: White House lifts COVID travel ban on international visitors, Pfizer says COVID-19 shot safe for kids 5 to 11, Archer Daniels Midland enters the fake-meat market and Walgreens to give bonuses to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Crain’s reporters Steve Daniels and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about the potential impact of the energy bill just signed into law, the influx of venture capital dollars in Chicago and more.
Plus: Hospital systems' patient revenue dips in pandemic era, Allstate paying $1.4 billion for Hurricane Ida destruction, Northwestern Medicine study reveals an early sign of dementia could hold a treatment for older patients and Sears closing its last Illinois store.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how New Buffalo is mulling a ban on AirBnB and VRBO short-term vacation rentals.
Plus: Lightfoot names San Antonio schools chief as new CPS CEO, Boeing sees COVID recovery powering a potential $9 trillion market, Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply-chain snags and an aviation-maintenance school opens in Chicago.
Chicago’s antique shops are seeing a bump in business as other home good stores suffer from supply shortages and shipping delays. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the influx in business that has forced some dealers to change how they operate.
Plus: Jump Capital raises $350 million venture fund, BMO Harris joins wave of banks closing branches, consumer price growth cools and Mariano's parent company partners with Instacart to set 30-minute delivery goal.
Reporters Stephanie Goldberg and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about why the question of using ivermectin is a lose-lose for hospitals, the uncertain future of Helmut Jahn’s architecture firm and other news of the week.
Plus: Aldermen want stronger indoor COVID rules, aluminum hits $3,000 for 1st time in 13 years, TransUnion buying data firm for $3.1 billion and Salesforce CEO offers workers help leaving Texas in light of state’s new anti-abortion law.
University of Illinois Gies College of Business Dean Jeff Brown and host Amy Guth discuss what he learned about crisis management and leadership on September 11th while working as an economic adviser at the White House.
Plus: Illinois House approves energy bill by wide margin, Easterseals CEO picked to lead United Way Worldwide, Jenner & Block settles legal dispute and eyes new lease with River North landlord and Trump Tower gets big tax cut.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Frank Lloyd Wright house hitting the market for the first time in 25 years, stories from the "Empire" mansion and affordability now versus 2006.
Plus: Big banks are eating the little guys' lunch right now, Boeing board to face investors’ suit over 737 Max crashes, a Skokie firm wants to turn CO2 into syringes and a lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges Duncan Hines fudge brownies aren't fudgy enough.
Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker joins guest host A.D. Quig to talk about the leasing challenges facing the former Sears Tower during the pandemic and whether they might rival the ones the skyscraper grappled with for almost a decade following 9/11.
Plus: The Duchossois family is selling a $5 billion company to Blackstone, the death of a pioneering leader of Chicago's premiere rehab hospital, Boeing talks with Ryanair fall apart and more problems with Illinois' cannabis licensing lottery.
Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and Stephanie Goldberg join host Amy Guth to discuss burnout in the medical sector and how one organization is trying to raise Chicago’s profile as a tech hub in order to attract more talent.
Plus: Vax proof required to enter United Center, lakefront building fetches $43 million after condos-to-apartments switch, slowest jobs gain in 7 months amid delta spread and Kraft Heinz in $62 million settlement with SEC.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the Chicago housing scene, including how the high end of the market set a new record as the $4 million-and-up segment hits a mark it doesn't normally reach until December.
Plus: Illinois Dems finalize new legislative maps, U of C turbocharges its quantum computing quest, the chip shortage cuts deeper into auto factories as Stellantis halts production again and CEOs are dooming business travel—maybe for good.
Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about new restaurants that set up shop over the summer despite the pandemic's harsh effect on supply, labor and logistics.
Plus: DuPage Medical Group reports data breach, Airbus nabs $4.9 billion order from Boeing, Kirkland & Ellis inks massive Salesforce Tower lease and Walgreens raising starting pay to $15 an hour.
As Chicago Public Schools resume in-person learning for the first time in more than 500 days, there will be familiar rites of passage and new ones. Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Cassie Walker Burke and host Amy Guth talk about what to expect from the new school year.
Plus: Chicago sues Grubhub and DoorDash, Rivian files for IPO, Baxter reportedly nears $10 billion deal to buy Hillrom and Northwestern study finds getting COVID-19 doesn’t guarantee a high level of antibody protection.
Reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth to talk about students experiencing learning gaps after spending so much time in virtual classrooms, how we frame the conversation to avoid stigmatizing kids, as well as vaccinations, medical ethics and more.
Plus: Illinois sees one of the largest increases in initial unemployment claims, new tenant signs at the Mart, Ulta raises sales forecast as revenue surges above 2019 levels and how climate change means early harvest for farmers.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago is seeing a home-sales stampede—undermining the narrative of people fleeing cities.
Plus: NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst in talks to combine, Delta Air Lines will charge unvaccinated employees $200, downtown apartment market breaks records again and how to get a ride on the Wienermobile.
Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Hyatt's expansion into resort destinations. What does the move potentially signal for the local hotel industry?
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot says the city will require workers to get COVID vaccines, Sam Zell and Toll Brothers homebuilders enter into $1.9 billion apartment deal, Boeing employees’ freedom to raise safety concerns under FAA scrutiny and the second round of projects slated for South and West Side sites under Invest South/West initiative.
Many businesses have already required workers to get vaccines, and even more could be on the way. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to discuss whether the FDA's full-use approval of the Pfizer vaccine will lead to a wave of vaccine mandates from employers and schools.
Plus: The Archdiocese of Chicago requires vaccines and denies religious exemptions, Boeing plans to invest in Virgin Orbit rocket launch efforts, Citadel to pull about $500 million from Melvin Capital and Pentagon drafts United Airlines for Afghanistan evacuation mission.
While business groups generally support Chicago’s move to reinstate its indoor mask mandate, some argue that it shouldn’t be on business owners to enforce it. Reporters Ally Marotti and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth to discuss the news you need to know to start your week.
Plus: Illinois selling bonds after first ratings increase in decades, death threats and in-flight chaos lead to wave of charges against airline passengers, farm boom boosts Deere and big winners emerge after the state’s final weed lottery.
From an eccentric 1970s house to a home designed to look like the Virginia governor’s mansion, some very unusual properties have sold in recent weeks. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Chicago to reinstate indoor mask mandate, a look at the city’s next hottest jobs, airlines are hiring a record numbers of pilots and the U.S. will offer booster shots for all who are vaccinated.
The tech industry is notorious for hiring predominately white men, but a need for skilled talent has some Chicago companies taking steps to reimagine the recruitment process. Judith Crown joins host Amy Guth to discuss this month’s Crain’s Equity.
Plus: New data shows Cook County property tax burden is shifting to landlords, more of Chicago's largest health systems will require COVID vaccines for workers, the state delays deadlines for Thompson Center bids, and a new area code is coming to the 708.
It’s estimated that we each ingest about a credit card-sized amount of plastic each week. Journalist Eric Freedman, director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University, joins host Amy Guth to talk about this month’s #CrainsForum and explain how plastic flows from the Great Lakes into the food supply.
Plus: CDC panel approves COVID booster shots for the immunocompromised, former Uncle Ben’s launches first campaign under new name, Hyatt to buy KKR-backed Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion and entertainment concepts could be headed to fill Mag Mile vacancies.
Billionaire casino mogul Neil Bluhm isn’t showing his cards as to whether he’ll submit a bid to develop a Chicago casino. Reporters A.D. Quig and Ally Marotti join a roundtable with host Amy Guth to discuss the gambling outlook for the city, Ulta’s strategy to reach communities of color, and other news to start your week.
Plus: Cisco to move to the Old Post Office, Gallagher in a multibillion-dollar deal with Willis, consumer sentiment in U.S. plunges to the lowest since 2011 and the city’s population growth beats expert predictions.
A new law will allow community colleges to build dormitories and apartments in a move that could improve the odds of student success for those facing housing insecurity. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain and recap this week’s real estate news.
Plus: The Drake Hotel has been put up for sale, Chicago’s warehouse boom sees no end in sight, JPMorgan Chase boosts rewards on its Sapphire card and the city's new budget hole has decreased to $733 million.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a downstate parent claims Gov. J.B. Pritzker overstepped his authority in implementing a school mask mandate. Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap the latest news in state and local politics.
Plus: Latest Crain’s-Harris poll finds a majority of Chicago execs believe vaccines should be mandatory for office workers, Cook County Health proposes a 15% budget increase as Medicaid plan enrollment grows, a Chicago ‘Internet of Things’ startup raises $65 million and a marijuana cultivation center is coming to the south suburbs.
Retailers including Macy’s, Express and Uniqlo have closed locations on the Magnificent Mile while still maintaining a presence on State Street. Commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun joins host Amy Guth to explain why.
Plus: City extends the deadline for casino bidders by two months, Illinois’ pension debt hits a record high, YMCA names the first woman CEO in its 170-year history and McDonald’s investors demand board files on ousted CEO's affairs with employees.
The Cubs are one step closer to building a two-story addition to Wrigley Field that would house one of the first betting operations at a major U.S. pro sports venue. Danny Ecker and Ally Marotti join host Amy Guth for a roundtable discussion on the team’s plan and other news of the week—including how the delta surge has Chicago’s bars and restaurants bracing for more closures.
Plus: Boeing spins off its venture-capital arm, Moline-based John Deere buys autonomous driving startup, United Airlines will mandate vaccines for U.S. workers and a look at what a temporary ban on school closures will mean for CPS.
The local real estate market is seeing a summer slowdown after months of incredible growth. Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why in a recap of this week’s housing news with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Restaurants experience whiplash as Delta variant prompts talk of new restrictions, NASA abandons Wednesday’s attempt at Boeing Starliner launch, Chicago investment firm buys Gold Coast hotel and the CDC issues a new eviction moratorium.
Portillo’s restaurants average annual sales that are far higher than fast-food giant McDonald’s. But with a planned IPO, will the hotdog chain be able to produce the steady, profitable growth Wall Street craves? Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Uniqlo will close its flagship store on the Mag Mile, Related Midwest and Tyson Foods say they'll fire workers who refuse vaccines, Amazon’s Whole Foods tacks on a delivery fee in Chicago, D.C. nuclear bailout won't save Illinois plants, and a political fight ends with a new property tax due date.
Employee burnout soared during the pandemic, pushing local companies to test solutions from a four-day workweek to a Zoom ban on Fridays. Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: City and County health departments advise residents to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, Loop tower drops condos and goes all rental, a coworking firm is set to open in the revamped Marshall Field building and a marijuana company files lawsuit seeking admission to the state’s weed license lottery.
Cook County is encouraging those to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status amid the spread of the more contagious Delta variant. Stephanie Goldberg and Danny Ecker join host Amy Guth to talk about what it means for businesses.
Plus: Fully elected school board now law in Chicago, city claws back more than $1 million from Mondelez and a Burger King operator, Caterpillar says costs will hurt margins even after price hikes, and Illinois issues first round of new weed shop licenses.
Home prices in May increased at the fastest pace since 2013, but that doesn’t mean the market is approaching bubble territory. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain why in a recap of this week’s housing news.
Plus: Activists propose an alternative to the Obama Center, Kirkland & Ellis nears deal for biggest downtown office lease in years, software startup LogicGate raises $113 million and McDonald's outpaces Wall Street estimates even as labor shortages loom.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has reached an agreement with the Chicago Police Department’s largest union on a new contract that includes pay raises and accountability reforms. Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Moody's upgrades outlook on Chicago debt, Northwestern and Rush top list of best Illinois hospitals in latest ranking from U.S. News, Blackstone is taking stake in GTCR, DePaul becomes the latest university to require COVID vaccines for faculty and staff, and Chicago holding company Madison Industries buys Big Ass Fans.
A speakeasy-style sushi bar inside a hotel room is providing a much-needed source of income for Hotel Lincoln in Lincoln Park. Crain reporters Ally Marotti and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth to discuss how it’s one of the ways hotels and offices are getting creative with their spaces to find untapped revenue opportunities coming out of the pandemic.
Plus: Adam Kinzinger joins panel investigating Jan. 6 riot, Aon and Willis scrap big merger deal, Old Second to buy West Suburban Bank and the Chicago-based American Medical Association urges mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers as Rush University Medical Center joins other local hospitals in requiring vaccines
The billionaire founder of Morningstar is pouring large sums of his wealth into charitable efforts and high-profile business ventures in Chicago, making a sizeable impact on the city's landscape. Reporter Danny Ecker speaks with Joe Mansueto on a special episode of Crain's Daily Gist with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago Public Schools will require masks this fall, Amazon-backed Rivian confirms plan for a second assembly plant, new apartment tower near Millennium Park hits the market, and another big Amazon distribution center is coming to Waukegan.
In the past couple of months, seven condos have sold for $4 million-plus in downtown neighborhoods where the buyers put them under contract in 2021. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain what it means for the downtown housing market in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Sports betting at Chicago stadiums takes a step forward, Pritzker campaign pushes free college and tech ambitions, Petterino's to reopen under newly formed restaurant group and Lightfoot issues warning on Delta variant amid an uptick in cases.
This year’s Chicago Auto Show puts a spotlight on electric vehicles. Rob Kelter, Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center talks with host Amy Guth about what it will take to get consumers to transition away from gas-powered cars.
Plus: Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes his re-election bid official; Nature's Fynd raises $350 million to become Chicago’s tenth “unicorn” this year; Foxtrot plans to open 50 stores in 2 years; and a new lawsuit threatens to slow Illinois’ weed licensing process.
Houseplant sales rose more than 30 percent during the pandemic. Now small, locally owned shops face competition from large venture-capital backed stores. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses the retail rivalry with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Portillo's plans an IPO; two Chicago startups are going public via blank-check firms; a local shopping center owner is being bought in a multibillion-dollar deal; and a look at how marijuana cultivation centers are growing jobs in rural Illinois.
Cook County is closing its last mass vaccination sites in favor of a more targeted approach to getting shots in arms, and Curb and Lyft try to sweeten the deal for customers as commuting returns. Crain's reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig discuss those stories and more with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot launches a $1 million reward fund to help get illegal weapons off the streets; Target opens a River North store; the parent of members-only club Soho House is valued at $2.8 billion after its IPO; and more growers and sellers are on the way under Illinois' new pot law.
Our 500th episode of Crain's Daily Gist features residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discussing the downtown condo rebound, why the city closed a Gold Coast tower's parking garage and all the latest news in the local housing market.
Plus: New figures measure the downtown comeback; dramatic rate cuts pay off for State Farm; M1 Finance is Chicago's newest billion-dollar company; and $100 million deals keep venture funding on a torrid pace.
The pandemic's financial toll on nursing home operators could push some under and pave the way for consolidation. Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to talk about struggles in the sector.
Plus: The Chicago Auto Show returns with some changes; a strike against Cook County ends; the city announces $10 million in the latest Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants; and United CEO Scott Kirby hopes flyers won't have to wear masks come September.
The tragedy in Surfside, Fla., has residents of a Chicago tower anxious about the state of their own 57-story condo building. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses developments at 111 E. Chestnut with host Amy Guth.
Plus: The troubled Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund has new leadership; Aon founder Pat Ryan has a second act that comes with some caveats; the maker of Weber grills plans an IPO; and the food trucks that survived the pandemic are still waiting for the rebound that restaurants are already enjoying.
Leases are in demand for third-party logistics firms in Chicago. Crain's commercial real estate reporters Danny Ecker and Alby Gallun join host Amy Guth to talk about the state of office and industrial space.
Plus: CTA ridership is recovering fast, but trains and buses are still only half as full as before the pandemic; Michelin-starred Mag Mile restaurant Spiaggia is closing permanently; Illinois gets a second bond upgrade; and Target backs off a Water Tower Place outpost.
In three Chicago suburbs, the fast-paced real estate market means the inventory of homes for sale is so slim, it's nearly nonexistent. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week’s real estate news.
Plus: The city's aviation chief says O’Hare is due for a major rebound, Grubhub has plans for robotic food delivery on college campuses, Willis Tower insurer sues the city and local sewer district over flood damage from May 2020 storms, and why Big Food companies need strong second-quarter numbers.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is now 0-3 in his efforts to push a piece of legislation through in Springfield that he says is key to his property tax reform agenda. Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth with more.
Plus: Chicago's top cop shifts blame on uptick in violence, Bears aren’t the only ones bidding for Arlington racetrack, Blackstone to pay $1.4 billion for Chicago software firm and Ford announces more factory downtime in July due to ongoing supply shortage.
United Airlines is placing the biggest order for new planes in the company's history, part of an ambitious overhaul of the Chicago carrier’s fleet to increase premium seats for business travelers willing to pay more. John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Ald. Carrie Austin indicted on bribery charges, RCN expands in Chicago with acquisition, U.S. Supreme Court passes on Blommer Chocolate case and chewing gum is making a comeback as masks come off.
Bears linebacker Khalil Mack listed his Glencoe mansion, while the site of Mr. T’s 1987 “Lake Forest Chainsaw Massacre” sold for $5 million. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Illinois sees first bond rating upgrade in over two decades, Wilson Sporting Goods picks Gold Coast for its first-ever store, Ferrara debuts massive DeKalb facility and food trucks at Daley Plaza are coming back.
Despite promises to keep Westlake Hospital open, court filings now reveal that its for-profit owners had always intended to close the Melrose Park facility. Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to discuss what it means for the future of health care in the largely Black and Brown western suburb.
Plus: United places big jet order and CEO Scott Kirby details the Chicago carrier's plans to address an uptick in unruly passengers; Naperville sale marks biggest suburban apartment deal since 2018; Walmart counters Amazon's drug push.
There’s been a dramatic uptick in violent incidents on flights, with airlines reporting 3,000 cases of disruptive passengers since Jan. 1. Reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss how carriers are responding.
Plus: Kellogg CEO's Chicago address shows a company’s “headquarters" doesn't mean what it used to; CVS/Aetna combo targets Illinois in a new threat to Walgreens and Blue Cross; historic sites group breaks ranks with state officials over Thompson Center; and a Lake Shore Drive name change has been approved by City Council.
Businesses across industries are charting the city’s comeback story. This month’s Crain’s Forum looks at how entrepreneurs and leaders used the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to transform the way they do work in Chicago. Forum Editor Cassandra West and reporters Wendell Hutson and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth with more.
Plus: City closes mass vaccination sites at United Center and many city colleges, big residential plan pitched for former DePaul College Prep campus, dozens of former Sears stores are set to hit market and the U.S. Supreme Court backs Chicago-based TransUnion on consumer lawsuits
New data suggests that home sales in Chicago are growing faster than the larger metropolitan area. Reporter Dennis Rodkin breaks down the numbers with host Amy Guth in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: CIBC takes a stake in one of the city’s most prominent minority-owned financial firms; Amazon plans a distribution warehouse and hundreds of jobs in Humboldt Park; a look at Mayor Lightfoot’s claim that homicides and shootings are down; and Michelin-starred chef José Andrés is set to open a speakeasy in Chicago this summer.
McDonald’s is rolling out a nationwide rewards program and slashing options from its value menu in a bid to boost sales. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: The grocery-store boom is poised to live on even as pandemic fades, GM and Ford are locked in an electric vehicle spending race, another Chicago company hits $1 billion valuation, and airlines seek criminal charges against unruly passengers.
The pandemic has only made worker burnout worse. Now, as companies begin to return to the office, leaders will need to do more to keep workers engaged and motivated. Chicago Comes Back columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor join host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: How a newcomer to the hospital business plans to save Mercy, a scaled-back Air & Water Show is planned for this summer, Pfizer CEO urges Biden to form a coalition to cut drug costs, and here’s why you can expect long wait times and high prices when ordering an Uber or Lyft in Chicago right now.
As Chicago-based White Claw tries to stay ahead in an increasingly-crowded hard seltzer space, suburban towns are reconsidering whether to approve recreational marijuana sales as the pot market continues to boom. Reporters Ally Marotti and John Pletz talk weed and hard seltzer with host Amy Guth.
Plus: How the Chicago Bears' bid to move to the suburbs highlights issues at Soldier Field, Chicago area's last remaining coal-fired power plants are set to close, Cook County will likely again delay the property tax payment deadline and Mayor Lightfoot’s ‘Chi Biz Strong’ COVID recovery package moves closer to law.
Enticingly low prices are attracting buyers and laying the groundwork for a big increase in downtown condo sales. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Progressive hikes auto rates in Illinois as drivers take to the roads again, U.S. News ranks Lurie among the state’s top children's hospitals, Southwest says systems have been restored after 1,400 flights were disrupted due to a glitch, and chicken sandwich battles continue to rage as poultry prices soar.
An Illinois privacy law that has entangled major companies including Facebook is now threatening McDonald’s efforts to improve drive-thru times—a key initiative in its plan to boost sales post-COVID. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: $7.3 billion takeover of Grubhub goes through, Boeing PAC resumes donating to politicians including Republicans who opposed certifying the presidential election, PharmaCann gets a $110M investment from a Canadian marijuana company and the travel rebound ends the need for United to furlough workers when federal pandemic aid runs out.
Insurers are raising premiums as a growing number of ransomware attacks has more businesses looking for digital protection. Reporter Steve Daniels joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: O’Hare is recovering slower than other major airports, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s energy plan could be a lucrative opportunity for ComEd, large mall owner files Chapter 11 and a look at three Chicago shopping areas with three different post-pandemic recovery paths.
Chicago is facing calls to reduce downtown buildings’ carbon footprint and landmark the homes of the city’s Black historical figures. Reporters Danny Ecker and Dennis Rodkin join host Amy Guth to discuss how the movements highlight the real estate industry’s role in climate change and systemic racism.
Plus: Another lawsuit has been filed over Illinois' remap, COVID restrictions are lifting but some restaurants aren't ready, ethanol production outlook rises to the highest level since February 2020, and the park district's indoor pools will remain closed throughout the summer—but not because of COVID.
he Chicago-area real estate market is in a relative sweet spot. But how long can it last? Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week’s housing news.
Plus: Worldwide travel loosens up, Illinois forms a high-speed rail commission, a Wacker Drive skyscraper hits the market, and new weed licenses could be issued by the end of the summer.
A Gold Coast hotel for sale stands to provide clues about what investors think hotels are worth as the pandemic wanes. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Airline leaders plead to restart trans-Atlantic flights, Cook County changes its vaccination strategy to address hesitancy, insurance startup Kin raises $69 million with an investment from a PGA pro and 10 community leaders get $50K grants from the Field and Macarthur Foundations to make a difference in underserved areas.
Tribune Publishing’s new owner will likely try to turn a profit by slashing newsroom staff. Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how further cost-cutting will make it difficult for the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers to hold on to readers.
Plus: A new report shows your property's share of local government debt, private-equity firms to buy Medline in $30 billion deal, Chicago Fire plans facility on Northwest Side and a ghost kitchen company owned by the co-founder of Uber is embroiled in a North Side NIMBY fight.
Restaurants are getting ready for the removal of coronavirus restrictions June 11, as downtown landlords see a boost with life slowly returning to Chicago’s central business district. Reporters Alby Gallun and Ally Marotti discuss in a roundtable with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Pritzker criticizes new ethics rules for state lawmakers; Staples offers $1 billion for Office Depot's consumer unit in new bid; Boeing plans to test ‘curtain of air’ to fight COVID in jet cabins and warns China that a trade impasse threatens its global sway.
Even in Chicago’s hot market, not all homes are selling fast. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to take reader questions and recap the latest news in real estate.
Plus: Travel restrictions loosen as Chicago's latest COVID measures show the lowest test positivity rate since the pandemic began, Illinois senators approve a plan for a fully elected Chicago school board, ComEd bribery defendants ask a judge to toss some charges and Radio Flyer takes e-bikes and scooters for a spin.
Lawmakers approved a state budget that doesn’t contain tax increases. Political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: The great supply chain crisis of 2021 is now starting to impact the construction business, First Midwest in $6.5 billion deal with Indiana bank, Ulta's new CEO confronts a beauty business altered by COVID-19 and Chicago clears the way for Mercy Hospital’s new owner.
A health care coalition is launching a new report card that aims to help hospitals and clinics reduce systemic racism and health disparities. Meanwhile, a real estate developer is putting money behind the mayor’s alternative plan to renaming Lake Shore Drive after Black explorer Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig discuss in a reporters’ roundtable with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Amtrak details its big expansion plan, Rivian pushes back launch of its battery-powered truck by a month, Boeing to pay $17 million to settle FAA enforcement cases and a big film studio campus is planned for the South Side.
The average home in Chicago is now selling for over 100 percent of the asking price, but home values overall are still rising slower than in other major cities. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain why that’s not necessarily a bad thing in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot unveils plan to help hard-hit businesses, Illinois House passes long-awaited weed license bill, Illinois and Discovery Partners Institute team up to monitor COVID in wastewater and the travel rebound gains steam.
THC-infused snacks and candies are increasingly making up a huge share of total weed sales. Reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to explain why Chicago’s deep roots in the food business may give local pot entrepreneurs an edge over the competition.
Plus: Lightfoot administration faces more turnover, Chicago more than doubles rent relief funding, Fulton Market development sites hit the market and United Airlines launches its own vaccine lottery.
The Chicago-area saw home sales and prices explode in April. Residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain why the market is hotter than it’s been in years.
Plus: McDonald's reopening plan is running into opposition from franchisees, Gallagher set to fill Chicago’s Aon vacuum, Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush aims to restart biomedical research disrupted by pandemic and employers are left to take the lead when it comes to wearing masks at work.
Chicago’s political leaders are taking bold steps to bring attention to the lack of diversity in some of the city’s most powerful industries, from financial services to journalism. Crain’s Wendell Hutson and Ally Marotti join host Amy Guth for a reporters’ roundtable.
Plus: McDonald's hit with $10 billion discrimination suit from Byron Allen, Tribune Publishing shareholders vote to sell company to hedge fund, CNA Financial paid $40 million in ransom after March cyberattack and Illinois will repay the $2 billion it borrowed from the Federal Reserve without using COVID relief funds.
Low mortgage rates and a shortage of properties for sale has caused home prices to skyrocket. Do new homebuyers stand to lose money in the long run by buying in a sellers’ market? Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to recap this week’s real estate news and take listener questions.
Plus: Agents group sues Allstate for multiple breaches of contract, WeWork chairman says demand for shared office space exceeds pre-pandemic levels, market research firm Ipsos reduces its downtown footprint, and Bank of America will raise minimum wage to $25 an hour.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces $1.5 billion in rent relief as the state says it will lift its freeze on evictions in August. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about what it means for renters and landlords.
Plus: Lightfoot says Chicagoans should keep wearing masks, General Iron owner hits city with $100 million lawsuit, Fulton Market developer plans massive apartment and office project, Peapod founders have a new grocery-tech venture that helps consumers who have special diets find the right foods.
The Biden administration unexpectedly came out in favor of suspending patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines in a move meant to boost supply in countries hard-hit by the pandemic. Health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to talk about why the debate over intellectual property rights isn’t as simple as it seems.
Plus: A new congressional map surfaces in Springfield, Delta to require vaccines for new employees, Stellantis cuts shift at Illinois Jeep plant amid chip shortage and a WHO report says working long hours increases risk of death from heart disease and stroke.
Vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear masks indoors and they won’t count toward capacity limits under the city’s reopening plan. But how will businesses be able to tell who got the shot? Reporters Danny Ecker and Stephanie Goldberg join a reporters roundtable with host Amy Guth to talk about what could be a logistical nightmare.
Plus: Lollapalooza will be back this summer, Civic Federation hits Pritzker's plan to close corporate loophole, Mariano's parent, Kroger gave its CEO $22 million after ending hazard pay for workers, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg will be a spokesman for Chicago weed giant PharmaCann.
Homes are selling fast across the region, but where are they selling the fastest? Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week's real estate news.
Plus: White House enlists McDonald's to promote vaccines, Joffrey Ballet expanding to South Loop, city’s marketing chief made permanent head of World Business Chicago and a 29-story Loop office building goes back on the market.
Used car values are soaring as dealers struggle to find pre-owned vehicles. Contributor Judy Crown joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: The Navy Pier Flyover is finally finished, an Oprah-backed startup wants to help grocers peer into their produce, The owner of Barnes & Noble is buying Paper Source and Biden is set to nominate Rahm Emanuel as ambassador to Japan.
The most recent Executive Pulse Survey from Crain’s-Harris Poll finds the majority of business leaders are hopeful the economy will pick up in the next six months. Harris Poll CEO William Johnson joins host Amy Guth to discuss what’s top of mind for business owners and C-suite executives as the city opens back up.
Plus: City to fund $60M in Michael Reese site infrastructure, Helmut Jahn leaves architectural legacy in Chicago and around the world, Gallagher reportedly in talks to buy Aon and Willis assets and Rush and BMO launch $10 million health equity institute.
Missteps at the beginning of the pandemic are now leading to serious shortages in just about everything, sending prices soaring. Reporters Ally Marotti and John Pletz join host Amy Guth to discuss how tight supply could threaten to slow the nation’s economic recovery.
Plus: Illinois could fully reopen as soon as June 11, a large electric vehicle plant is coming to Joliet, big names preparing bids for Medline, grocery prices are going up, and a proposed weed bill calls for three lotteries to increase the number of pot stores in the state.
Strong demand and skyrocketing lumber prices are increasing the price of newly constructed homes by an average of $28,000 in the Chicago-area. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Chicago says farewell to CME's last commodity trading pits, local retail sales poised to rise 6 percent this year, billionaire Sam Zell's firm announces $3.4 billion deal for a industrial property company and a nationwide study finds the J&J pause didn’t significantly hurt public perception of COVID vaccines.
Good leadership means knowing when to ask questions and not answer them. Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake of the Collective Academy join host Amy Guth to discuss how to make the space for more meaningful workplace conversations.
Plus: Illinois is aiming for a full reopening by July, complaints soared at United during COVID, Chicago pot firm plans deal to enter Virginia market and getting high on 'medicated' Skittles is no laughing matter for Mars Wrigley.
Many landlords are shelling out incentives and creative leasing perks to shore up their tenant rosters after the pandemic pushed office vacancy to an all-time high. Reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: CPS CEO Janice Jackson resigning, Basecamp employees quit after CEO bans political talk, CVS and Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined and here are 10 new Chicago restaurants with buzz.
Festivals and events are set to return in Chicago after the city significantly loosened COVID restrictions. But a plan to introduce a vaccine passport as a way to incentivize young people to get vaccinated has some businesses worried. Reporters Stephanie Goldberg, A.D. Quig and Ally Marotti join host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson indicted, an effort to rename Lake Shore Drive after DuSable advances, Boeing faces FAA audit of latest manufacturing flaw in 737 Max and Amazon spending $1B on pay raises for workers.
While home values continued to skyrocket in other major metros around the country, the Chicago-area saw price growth ease in February. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss what it means for the local market in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Chicago is considering a vaccine passport for events, Google's local HQ hits the market, Durbin leads push for more breeder oversight as dog adoptions rise and Illinois moves to lure crypto businesses.
Illinois will lose a congressional seat after data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the state was just one of three to see population decline. Political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to discuss what it means for the state’s national political influence.
Plus: United sees interest in European vacation spots jump, crop prices soar to 8-year high as food inflation fears return, five CPS high schools listed among the top 100 in the U.S., and Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list is back with 59 Chicago restaurants.
Local health departments throughout the state are seeing low demand for vaccines, with less than 30 percent of the population vaccinated some areas. Reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth to discuss why vaccine hesitancy could threaten Illinois’ quest for herd immunity.
Plus: U.S. ends pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after concern about clots; Chicago targets Humboldt Park, South Shore for Invest South/West projects; an O’Hare-area land rush has developers paying top dollar to replace subdivisions with warehouses; and Medinah Temple will be turned into a yearlong pop-up with a rotating lineup of restaurants and retailers.
Two years after the city hired a new leader to tackle gun violence, Chicago still faces rising homicide rates that outpace other large cities. Forum editor Cassandra West and reporter A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth to discuss the political and financial challenges in addressing the situation, which has only been made worse by the pandemic.
Plus: Area home prices hit a new high, Ford CEO calls chip shortage the 'greatest supply shock' he's ever seen, Chicago's Cinespace studios plans a big expansion and Loyola joins the growing list of colleges requiring COVID vaccines for students.
Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the most interesting homes on the market—including a South Shore house with an underwater backyard.
Plus: Red Line rebuild about to hit the North Side in a big way, United outlines the passenger traffic needed to make a profit, Northern Trust on track to forgo $250 million in fund fees this year and a dozen mega-donors gave $1 of every $13 in political contributions since 2009.
A record amount of venture capital funding flowed to Chicago startups in the first quarter, and acquisitions are soaring as markets surge. Reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: New office leases announced in West and East Loop, Blue Cross bosses pocket pay hikes, the strength of the Chicago-area warehouse market continues even as Amazon pulls back, and civil rights leaders push a compromise over elected school board.
ComEd electric bills will go up after the utility filed its first delivery rate hike in four years. Senior reporter Steve Daniels joins host Amy Guth to discuss how costs could rise further as state lawmakers weigh new clean energy initiatives.
Plus: Supply questions arise as Chicago expands vaccine eligibility to all adults, Boeing finds electrical issue in new areas of Max cockpit, United bets on 3 summer European spots and a new Foxconn deal slashes billions of dollars in tax breaks.
As people begin traveling again, the city will have to find new ways to attract visitors post-COVID. Danny Ecker and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth for a reporters’ roundtable on some of the biggest challenges facing Chicago as it looks to rebuild its tourism sector.
Plus: Developer unveils plans for nearly 2,700 homes on Goose Island; Chicago won't change vaccine appointments because of J&J pause; one of world's first zero-emission gas power plants to be built in Illinois; and Walmart plans to open a large distribution warehouse in Joliet, more evidence that the red-hot Chicago industrial property market isn't cooling off just yet.
Finding a home for sale is so tough right now that buyers are tapping neighbors, strangers and deeply entrenched real estate agents in search of houses not yet on the market. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins podcast host Amy Guth to discuss in a recap of this week’s top stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Michigan's COVID surge worries Illinois health officials, Attorney General Raoul says office computer network 'compromised,’ Art Institute makes historic choice for board chair, Kimberly-Clark bringing 250-job office to Fulton Market and KKR to acquire suburban tech-services company Ensono for $1.7 billion.
Several Chicago-area clinics have seen demand for egg freezing soar during the pandemic. Reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to discuss how the growth comes as more employers face pressure to include fertility preservation in benefits packages to better attract and retain workers.
Plus: The city and state stop giving Johnson & Johnson vaccine after FDA recommends pause, Blackstone Hotel is for sale, Auto-insurance startup Clearcover raises $200 million and Allstate's pay-per-mile policies are booming in the work-from-home era.
Crain’s ranked the top 100 Chicago-area companies with the best benefits and workplace culture. Writer Danielle Braff joins host Amy Guth to discuss this year’s Best Places to Work list, and how the pandemic changed the way many firms are thinking about employee perks.
Plus: Walgreens-backed VillageMD plans IPO, Lou Malnati's backers reportedly exploring sale, a look at how the pandemic impacted local wages, and President Biden’s ag chief consults with food company CEOs on racial equity—and several Chicago execs were at the table.
In both the commercial and residential real estate industries, the suburbs are looking hot. But does that actually mean people and companies are fleeing downtown? Reporters Danny Ecker and Dennis Rodkin join podcast host Amy Guth for a reporters’ roundtable to discuss.
Plus: Why the demand for restaurant workers is so high right now, Boeing grounds dozens of 737 Max jets months after return, Modelo maker Constellation sees beer outpacing wine and spirits and Cubs see the second-largest financial lost in the MLB due to the pandemic.
A record number of homes went under contract to buyers in March, and experts believe that soaring demand and tight supply will continue to push prices even higher over the next couple of months. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins podcast host Amy Guth to discuss in a recap of this week’s top stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago will meet Biden's April 19 deadline to expand vaccine eligibility; Hotel Essex rebrands under Marriott flag; 1871 scoops up Naperville tech incubator Hub88; and a flying-taxi fight ensnares Boeing, Google's Larry Page, United Airlines and billionaire Ken Moelis.
Walgreens will fix its vaccine scheduling tool after it scheduled Pfizer shots four weeks apart instead of the CDC-recommended three. Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest hiccup for the Deerfield-based pharmacy chain, which is also seeing a boost in sales from the vaccine rollout.
Plus: President Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by April 19, Governor Pritzker deals another blow to Mayor Lightfoot with signing of firefighter pension bill, Weed-software startup scores $30 million and United Airlines plans to train 5,000 pilots by 2030, aiming for half to be women and or people of color.
Chicago will receive nearly $2 billion in federal COVID relief funds with relatively few strings attached. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss how Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces the ultimate political test as aldermen push to steer cash toward their own pet projects.
Plus: Walgreens rolls out its first COVID vaccine ad campaign, Pritzker signs bill boosting CTU bargaining rights, Illinois weed sales reach a new high, and how the pandemic made a bad situation worse at the Thompson Center.
For restaurants, there is no return to normal without an uptick in tourism. Crain’s reporters Ally Marotti and John Pletz join host Amy Guth for a roundtable discussion on the future of the travel and dining sectors post-COVID, in addition to industry leaders’ logistical concerns about reopening.
Plus: Spanish investor plans 29-story hotel off Mag Mile, big names in Chicago’s business world fuel Lightfoot's latest PAC haul, Adam Kinzinger's anti-Trump PAC has already raised over $1 million and Amtrak releases a "vision" of what could happen if Biden's infrastructure bill passes.
Chicago-area home values were up 8.9 percent in January, the biggest increase since April 2014. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to dive into the numbers and virtually tour the most interesting homes on the market.
Plus: Illinois won’t reopen further due to rising COVID rates; with $847 million raised, Obama Center groundbreaking set for mid-fall; Bob Mariano has a new grocery and restaurant idea with some big names behind it; and an Uptown initiative aims to help Asian American businesses.
Celebrity shoutout app Cameo is now valued at $1 billion after raising $100 million from backers including the investment arms of Google and Amazon. Reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss the rise of the city’s latest tech unicorn.
Plus: Naperville apartment complex could fetch $100 million, a third of Illinois' small businesses closed or still closed a year into COVID, organized labor pushes Exelon nuclear plant bailout in new clean energy bill and the wedding boom is on as 2020 postponements compete with newly engaged couples for venues.
The city’s ritziest neighborhood has an oversupply of homes for sale as more high net worth buyers gravitate toward the suburbs. Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: Loretto Hospital gave shots to people on a state lawmaker's lists, Allstate officially exits the life insurance business, ComEd agrees to mediate class-action suits and the threat of another lost summer stirs airlines' fears.
In this week's reporter's room, Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth to talk about vaccinations. While the Chicago Department of Public Health regularly releases data on demographics and how many shots have been administered, one important aspect of the city effort has been shrouded in secrecy: how doses have been allocated among various health care providers in Chicago. We cover that, the vaccine controversy at Loretto Hospital and more.
Also: A Goose Island property sells for $100 million, Rivian plans to use the University of Illinois' COVID test in its Illinois plant, why two retail landlords like Amazon and United Airlines gives vacationers nonstops that avoid big airports. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Lawmakers will vote on a measure that would lift the state’s longtime ban on rent control. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the possible implications in a recap of this week’s housing news.
Plus: Exec at center of Loretto vaccine controversy resigns, Ariel Investments shakes up board and adds West Coast office, tennis great Billie Jean King to be adviser to First Women's Bank and Sterling Bay sued over labor rules at downtown buildings.
Even if 70 percent of the population was vaccinated, it may not be enough to stop the spread of the virus because of the emergence of new variants. Reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: A North Side private practice tapped to vaccinate CPS staff gets its doses taken away, new city rules would prevent employers from retaliating against workers getting vaccines, Tribune Publishing’s board favors Alden's bid over higher offer from a Maryland hotel tycoon and a downtown alderman seeks a Thompson Center zoning change to tee up potential sale.
Customers with proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test will not count against business capacity limits under the state’s reopening plan. Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss why the provision is giving many restaurants pause.
Plus: State approves new owner for Mercy Hospital despite calls for community oversight, state Rep. Ford resigns from Loretto board in protest amid vaccine controversy, City Council will vote on demolition fees to protect gentrifying neighborhoods
Commercial real estate’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will depend on the speed and efficiency of the vaccine rollout. A.D. Quig and Danny Ecker join host Amy Guth to explain in a reporter roundtable.
Plus: Pritzker's re-election bid is starting to take shape with $35 million cash infusion, how a huge rail merger could affect Chicago, the housing market posted its strongest February on record and Loretto Hospital board under fire in vaccine controversy.
An alderwoman is shepherding a measure that would require zoning approval for turning historic houses into museums. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain why the proposal could slow several projects honoring Chicago's Black history in a recap of this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Illinois residents over 16 can get vaccines starting April 12, Boeing 787s come under added scrutiny from feds, debt troubles cloud future of big suburban mall and marijuana company 4Front Ventures plans a new growing facility in the suburbs.
Illinois lawmakers have begun the process of redrawing legislative and congressional districts. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss how delays in U.S. Census data have led to calls to remove partisanship from the process.
Plus: Chicago targets April 19 as return date for high school students, New York investor makes a big bet on Fulton Market, AbbVie looks to sell $5 billion women’s health portfolio and the Cubs strike out in play to move a foul-ball suit to arbitration.
A federal agency determined that a developer can forge ahead with a plan to build hundreds of homes on the site of the former Nokia office campus despite the recent discovery of nesting bald eagles nearby. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk about community pushback to the development and what’s next for the project.
Plus: Pritzker could unveil plan for next phase of reopening this week, neighbors rip new plan for stalled Grant Park skyscraper, the push to make more COVID vaccines is squeezing a Chicago-area drugmaker and Kraft Heinz Canada 'crowdsauces' three new condiment mashups
At the current pace of vaccinations, it may only be matter of months until the country could reach the point where enough people are protected against COVID-19 that it cannot easily spread. Reporter Stephanie Goldberg and data and graphics editor Jason McGregor join host Amy Guth to take a look at the numbers.
Plus: Biden eyes first major tax hike since 1993, United CEO says company is no longer burning cash, real estate magnate considers competing offer for Trib's parent and Chicagoans in for a shock as February utility bills come due.
An unusual state program will help young adults pay off student loans if they buy a home in Illinois. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses this week’s news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Investment manager, philanthropist and preservationist Richard Driehaus dies at 78; Chicago’s convention business could be up-and-running by mid-summer; aldermen OK the big summer events despite budget and COVID concerns; and, it's about to get easier to own a boat share.
The One Central megaproject gets key support from Metra as the commuter rail agency calls the proposed $20 billion development a "golden opportunity" to boost its operations. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Walgreens nearly finished vaccinating long-term care residents, scandal-plagued Outcome Health combines with a Cincinnati company, Victoria’s Secret may also be among retailers exiting the Mag Mile, and how the Obama Presidential Center aims to meet its diversity goals.
The federal mass vaccination site at the United Center officially opens today, but shifting eligibility requirements and other speed bumps have set off a new wave of confusion. Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: The idea of a Mag Mile Target has one elected official lashing out, Boeing monthly aircraft orders reportedly outpace cancellations for first time since 2019, investing app M1 raises $75 million and the city selects developers to revamp disinvested South and West Side sites.
A venture led by the sons of White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is looking to buy a non-controlling share of the MLB franchise. Reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to explain why it could add a new wrinkle to the team's complex ownership structure.
Plus: CDC issued guidance for what fully inoculated people can safely do, retailers jump ship at Water Tower Place as owner sets a new course, Chicago lures a life sciences startup from Southern California and United Way of Metro Chicago gets $250,000 pledge as it kicks off next phase of COVID relief.
Home values have recovered to what they were before the housing market crash over a decade ago. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk about what that means for the local housing market in a recap of this week’s top real estate stories.
Plus: Mercy would be acquired in a deal that could save the hospital, Durbin wants to unclog the pipeline for international tech workers on H-1B visas, hotels in River North and Schaumburg face foreclosure suits and Detroit's Atwater Brewery is set to launch in Chicago.
The federally-run mass vaccination site at the United Center is expected to significantly boost Chicago’s inoculation rate. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins podcast host Amy Guth to talk about how the center is designed to reach minority communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Plus: United and American to begin vaccinating employees at O'Hare, Assessor Fritz Kaegi slams foes and vows to revamp Chicago property assessments, Archdiocese schools chief announces resignation and Amazon’s expansion continues with deals in Gage Park and Winfield.
A manufacturer of hydrogen-powered trucks is opening the nation’s largest fuel cell component factory in Bolingbrook. Crain’s senior reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth with more.
Plus: Chicago is increasing indoor dining capacity to 50 percent, a big McCormick Place show calls off its August event, Chicago Ventures raises a new $63 million fund and McDonald’s will review policies in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.
Diners making their way back downtown will find that not all of the business crowd's favorites have survived. Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to talk about which restaurants are still open, and how some of them are making big changes to attract customers.
Plus: Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine cleared for U.S. use, United paying $49 million to settle federal probe into mail delivery, Evanston's Orrington hotel hit with $50 million foreclosure suit and Why McDonald's might sell part of its AI startup.
A preservation group has released its annual list of the most endangered places in the city. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk about this year's list and recap this week’s top stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Walgreens to sell over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, Illinois' new House Speaker floats trying again on a graduated income tax, Pratt-powered 777s could be parked for months on lengthy checks and Groupon now listing its entire HQ for sublease.
A new survey shows that workplace stress is on the rise, and employers are partly to blame. Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake join host Amy Guth to talk about how leaders can address pandemic burnout.
Plus: Exelon to break up, Arlington Racecourse for sale, FAA orders high-tech inspections of engines on Boeing 777s and Chicago eases travel restrictions.
Socially responsible investing is on the rise as investors seek to benefit the social good while still making money. Editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to talk about this month’s Crain’s Forum on the future of capitalism.
Plus: Madigan quits as state Democratic chair, Groupon co-founder Lefkofsky raises a second fund at Lightbank, CBRE acquires 35% of co-working firm Industrious and Chicago's lakefront to reopen after almost a year.
Homebuyers are going to great lengths to make their offers stand out in a red-hot real estate market. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth with more.
Plus: United grounds Boeing 777s after engine failure, Developer plans more than 1,000 apartments in West Loop, ATI Physical Therapy plans to go public, retailer Foxtrot Market raises $42 million from investors including Joe Mansueto and former a Whole Foods' executive.
Michael Madigan will resign the House seat he’s held for half a century. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to talk about whether Democrats can escape the powerful former speaker's shadow. Also, residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin gives a recap of this week’s top housing news.
Plus: McDonald's ties executive pay to diversity goals, Second City has a new owner, Boeing's board shakeup gains steam as two more directors exit and Conagra's CEO says pandemic sparked a frozen veggie 'renaissance'
A hedge fund known for cutting costs is set to acquire the publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how the sale could impact the future of local news in the city.
Plus: Ariel Investments launches effort to boost Black and Latinx businesses, Pritzker moves to balance budget with new corporate levies,1871 will absorb tech incubator Catapult and former pro baseball player sues McDonald’s over alleged systemic racial discrimination.
Illinois has recently taken steps to accelerate its vaccine rollout, but the state still lags the nation on key metrics. Political reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to talk about what experts say the state should do to pick up the pace.
Plus: Citadel's Ken Griffin to join Robinhood CEO in testifying at GameStop hearings, former GOP state senator to challenge Pritzker in governor’s race, @properties signs first franchisee in push to go national and Cresco co-founder plans $150M weed stock offering.
Ultra-rich buyers stopped searching for downtown condos in 2020, instead looking for larger properties in the suburbs or even out of state. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain in a recap of this week’s top stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Mercy Hospital files for bankruptcy amid plan to close, Illinois bids for NYSE data hub, Batavia-based Aldi to open 100 new stores and Kraft Heinz to sell Planters nuts business for $3.35 billion.
Southwest will fly out of O’Hare for the first time on Sunday. Crain's senior reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to talk about how the expansion into the city’s biggest airport increases pressure on competitors including Chicago-based United Airlines.
Plus: No income tax hike included in Pritzker's proposed budget, city will increase dining capacity at restaurants ahead of Valentine’s Day, Rivian aims for IPO this year, Aunt Jemima's announces its new name and lawsuit says Boeing board let CEO mislead public on 737 Max crashes.
Employees are increasingly expecting their companies to offer “flexible working practices” even after the pandemic ends. Reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to talk about how some Chicago companies are reimagining their downtown offices to meet the changing needs of workers.
Plus: Uber and Walgreens will offer free rides for COVID vaccines to help increase equitable access, British Airways plans 2022 test with Skokie sustainable-fuel maker LanzaJet, a new Boeing jet gets a boost from Singapore Air and marijuana company Green Thumb Industries raises $100 million in stock offering.
Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to reflect on the legacy of Karen Lewis, the former Chicago Teachers Union president credited with inspiring a national wave of teacher activism.
Plus: AbbVie offers predictions for life post-Humira, commercial jets aren't the only Boeing business vulnerable to the virus, Tesla’s big Bitcoin bet and Northbrook-based Crate & Barrel quietly named its fifth CEO in nine years.
Chicago-area home prices continued their double-digit growth in January. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain what that means for the local housing market in a recap of this week’s top stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Obama Presidential Center set to break ground later this year, Allstate CEO says drivers are still seeing fewer rush-hour accidents, Grubhub's sales grow even as profits slide and Chicago Restaurant Week will return with COVID-era changes.
A Delaware judge is allowing the Chicago fast-food giant to move forward with a suit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook over allegations he covered up sexual relationships with employees. Reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth with the latest news on McDonald’s, including more on the chain’s effort to vaccinate employees.
Plus: New-home sales plummet in the city and surge in the suburbs, Rivian opens first Chicago showroom in Fulton Market, Yelp looks to sublease part of its Chicago office, and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly eyed for U.S. ambassador job.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has launched a political action committee to challenge Donald Trump’s influence on the GOP. Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to talk about whether Chicago’s political and business community will sign on.
Plus: Reddit-backed trades crumble, Boeing risks losing a third of 777X orders on jet's latest delay, McDonald's quietly rolls out McPlant Burger, and the U.S. hits a hopeful milestone in the COVID vaccine rollout.
The billionaire owner of Citadel is at the center of a Reddit-driven attack on Wall Street hedge funds. Reporter Steve Daniels joins host Amy Guth to explain why Griffin could find himself a witness in front of a congressional hearing.
Plus: Why banking isn’t working for Chicago’s largest bank, CPS strikes deal with school support workers as CTU deal remains out of reach, Trump critic Adam Kinzinger starts PAC to 'renew' Republican Party and Former Cubs exec Theo Epstein joins sports investment firm.
2020’s supercharged housing market delivered Chicago-area home sellers the most earnings in over a decade. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth with more in a recap of this week’s biggest stories in real estate.
Plus: Latest Census news throws a wrench in Illinois remap and 2022 campaigns, Crowns drop $75 million on the University of Chicago, Norwegian American becomes Humboldt Park Health and an alderman wants to lift the ban on downtown weed sales.
Short-term optimism that ignores the facts can feel good and even win you the accolades of your peers, but ultimately defers disappointment. Todd Connor and Emily Drake, who write the leadership column Chicago Comes Back, join host Amy Guth to discuss the importance of telling hard truths.
Plus: Illinois to get more COVID vaccine doses under Biden plan, Thompson Center exodus begins as state buys West Loop offices, Walgreens names Starbucks COO as its next chief exec and United Airlines reduces Willis Tower footprint after sweeping cuts.
Private-equity funds and real estate firms expecting a tsunami of properties hitting the discount rack have found few willing sellers so far. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to explain.
Plus: The $20 billion One Central mega-project reemerges, big O'Hare cargo expansion back on track, Ken Griffin's $2 billion bet and Chicago to increase vaccinations on the city’s South and West sides.
For business leaders who either had COVID-19 or lost someone to it, the virus has completely reshaped their work. Reporters AD. Quig and Stephanie Goldberg join podcast host Amy Guth to talk about how the pandemic has personally impacted some of the city’s most prominent figures one year after the first case was announced in Chicago.
Plus: CTU upends CPS reopening plans with vote to teach remote, Allstate throttles back auto insurance rates, former Aon unit valued at $7.3 billion in go-public deal and UChicago Medicine to implement lottery amid vaccine supply shortage.
Chicago-area buyers of luxury homes showed a strong preference for the suburbs over the city in 2020. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins podcast host Amy Guth to explain and recap this week’s hottest stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Chicago teachers set stage for possible strike over school reopening plans, United Airlines aims for pre-virus margins in 2023 after record loss, Chicago-based Tastytrade to be acquired for $1 billion, and New York developer lands loan for new West Loop office building.
The city is tentatively aiming to make COVID vaccines widely available to all Chicagoans by May 31. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast with more on the vaccine rollout and what the latest virus restrictions mean for local restaurants.
Plus: Joseph R. Biden Jr. becomes the 46th president, Sens. Durbin and Duckworth ask Illinois' U.S. attorneys to prosecute those involved in violence at the Capitol, Prominent North Side Sen. Heather Steans resigns and Glenview State Bank sells to Champaign-based Busey for $191 million.
Hospitals now have to disclose the actual prices they negotiate with insurers under new federal requirements that are likely to shake up the industry. Reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins the podcast to explain why some experts think the change could make health care more affordable.
Plus: River North hotel developer gets a lifeline, a women-owned utility contractor names a new CEO, former big-name beverage executives bet on a new protein water, and Apple eyes a foldable iPhone.
Crain’s reporter Steven Strahler joins the podcast to talk about incoming Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch, and what might be expected under his leadership.
Plus: Former Speaker Mike Madigan reportedly closes up his residence in Springfield, a new law offers an unprecedented look at hospital pricing, Nicor seeks a record-setting rate hike, Northern Trust lays off 500 and Illinois craft brewers fret that the industry is heading for a cliff.
The inventory of homes for sale in the Chicago area has dipped to the lowest point on record. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss and recap this week’s biggest stories in residential real estate.
Plus: Aon becomes latest to dump Trump Organization, Boeing creates chief safety officer job, Ulta lays off corporate employees and Walgreens is getting into the credit card business.
Business leaders have a lot to learn from the chaos of 2020. #ChicagoComesBack columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake join the podcast to discuss how leadership strategies will need to adapt and change.
Plus: Madigan’s reign as speaker is over, Chicago revamps its COVID travel guidelines, feds urge states to widen vaccine access, the city's ethics board issues its largest fine ever and Lightfoot’s floor leader wants the Trump Tower sign gone.
Construction of the Obama Presidential Center could start in 2021, the same year planners once hoped it would open. A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: Vaccine rollout nears next phase as officials prepare for new COVID strain, a bill to increase some firefighters' pensions advances over Mayor Lori Lightfoot's objections, Chicago snack brand Vitner’s to be sold and Advocate Aurora health system curbs ambitious revenue goal.
With the exit of Macy's and other big retailers, the Magnificent Mile could soon be facing an identity crisis. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast to discuss how the city’s famed shopping district can reinvigorate itself.
Plus: Concerns mount over slow COVID vaccination rollout, Madigan suspends campaign for speaker, Indonesia locates crash site of Boeing jet, startup that targets home health care raises $7 million and legislators hope to issue more pot licenses with second lottery.
Houses across the region sold faster and at higher prices than anyone expected thanks to low interest rates and a desire for more space in the coronavirus-era. Residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss whether that momentum will carry over into 2021.
Plus: Calls for Trump’s removal intensify, developers seek big payday across from Wrigley Field, homebuyers find slimmest pickings in 13 years and Illinois residents 65 and older will get priority in next phase of COVID shots.
For many in commercial real estate, the pandemic-induced downturn is the worst they’ve ever experienced. Reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to discuss why a short-term recovery may remain elusive for hotels and downtown offices, two sectors hardest-hit by the coronavirus.
Plus: County property tax appeals board shifts tax burden from business to homeowners, Amazon builds its own cargo jet fleet, Macy's closing at Water Tower Place and the value gap for Black homeowners in Chicago is the largest among major U.S. cities.
The coronavirus completely reshaped political priorities in 2020 as officials struggled to confront a public health emergency with limited revenue and resources. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss the struggles politicians will face in 2021.
Plus: Corporate Chicagoans join in asking Congress to ratify Biden win; new studies from two van line companies show that about two-thirds of moving vans in Illinois are headed out of state; recreational pot sales beat predictions in debut year; and Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway disband healthcare venture.
Restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 crisis, with piling expenses pushing more than half of operators in the state to consider closing until the pandemic relents, according to the Illinois Restaurant Association. Reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast to discuss what recovery will look like for the industry.
Plus: Aldermen join teachers union in pushing back on CPS reopening plans, Lightfoot says city needs more vaccines doses, Advocate Aurora responds after vaccine doses compromised, Google workers announce plans to unionize amid ongoing tension with company leadership.
Crain's reporter John Pletz looks back on the year in the aviation, tech and marijuana industries and lays out what lies ahead.
Plus: Advocate Aurora is forced to discard more than 500 COVID vaccines, Steven Crown tells ComEd he'll leave the board, spice giant McCormick buys an Illinois flavor firm and 20 states—including Illinois—are set to raise the minimum wage on Jan. 1. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
What are the big lessons to take away from this year? Crain's Chicago Comes Back columnist duo Emily Drake and Todd Connor join the podcast to talk about that and how to plan for success in 2021.
Plus: Colorado health officials suspect they've found a second case of the U.K. coronavirus variant, U.S. home contracts reached record levels in November, Illinois skilled nursing facilities fare worse than the rest of the nation in rising costs, and Apple and TikTok have removed an app that's used to arrange parties, fearing it could lead to COVID spread. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins the podcast to discuss how the pandemic impacted the sector this year, and what she’ll be watching closely in 2021.
Plus: Chicago is more than doubling COVID inoculations this week, Boeing 737 Max flights resume after nearly two-year grounding, local home values rise the most in more than six years, Southwest avoids its first layoffs ever as the COVID relief bill clears, while United says worker recalls will be temporary until travel recovers.
Crain's reporter Steve Daniels joins the podcast to discuss the big stories in banking, insurance and utilities in 2020 and tell us what he'll be watching closely in 2021.
Plus: President Trump signs a virus relief bill after a damaging delay, Mariano's parent Kroger plans to hire 1,000 for a vaccination push, the U.S. requires a virus test for U.K. travelers amid the COVID-19 mutation and an Air Canada Boeing 737 Max suffers a test flight engine problem. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
In this episode, Crain’s reporter Wendell Hutson discusses his reporting this year on large corporate grants and funding for Black-owned small businesses, and why 2021 will be an important year for such initiatives.
Plus: Pritzker says Illinois is leading the nation in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Cook County gets rare AAA bond rating, Amazon warehouse in Chicago sells for $42 million and shops converting into distribution centers amid online shopping spikes.
While the COVID-19 crisis dealt a blow to retail and downtown apartment landlords, the industrial warehouse sector has seen a major boost this year due to a pandemic-induced rise in e-commerce and Amazon’s fast-growing expansion in Chicago. Reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: Illinois population drops for 7th straight year, the U.S. surgeon general praises Chicago's vaccine rollout, railcar company TTX keeps the downtown sublease train rolling and Pfizer has agreed to supply the U.S. with another 100 million doses of its vaccine.
A deadly global pandemic and a historic election cycle stands to have a lasting impact on state politics that will extend well past this year. Political columnist Greg Hinz joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: United says airline aid means only temporary rehiring, former NBA player bids $14 million to buy Ebony, suburbs came up on top in the 2020 housing market and Easterseals gets the biggest donation in its history from Amazon billionaire Mackenzie Scott.
Independent grocers are seeing a lift as the coronavirus is pushing many people to shop for essentials closer to home. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast to talk about whether the trend will continue post-pandemic.
Plus: Senate probe finds Boeing 'inappropriately influenced' Max tests, Deerfield-based Walgreens and rival CVS prepares vaccinations for Illinois long-term care facilities, Capital One looks to shed its large suburban office and FAA fines 2 airline passengers who refused to wear masks and allegedly assaulted flight attendants.
The backlog of homes for sale in the Loop has grown to a size not seen since the mid-2000s housing crash. Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains and recaps this week’s local housing news.
Plus: Illinois’ expected COVID vaccine shipments slashed, McDonald’s investors want board members booted over Easterbrook mess, 56 percent of Illinois restaurants and bars can’t pay December rent, and 3 Floyds is permanently closing its brewpub in Northwest Indiana.
The state will freeze hiring, reduce grant funding and potentially furlough state workers in what Gov. J.B. Pritzker says is the “first step” in filling a $3.9 billion budget hole. Political columnist Greg Hinz joins to podcast to discuss.
Plus: Revised 'granny flat' plan wins City Council panels' backing, surprise vote keeps Mercy Hospital open, United asks passengers for contact-tracing info and a Chicago nonprofit gets $25 million from MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos.
Chicago continues to remain a tech and innovation hub, even as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts business across industries. Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake join the podcast to talk about the importance of entrepreneurship in the city's post-COVID recovery and how leaders should be thinking about workplace culture in 2021.
Plus: Boeing expands search for structural defects on 787 Dreamliners, Pritzker Foundation donates $10 million to U. of I. tech center in the South Loop, Pot firm IPO cements Chicago's status as marijuana business hub and Facebook looks to shed its Wacker Drive office.
A Crain’s-Harris Poll survey finds that Chicago-area execs are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and are optimistic about the prospects of an economic recovery next year. Harris Poll CEO Will Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the survey data, as well as the leadership challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Plus: An anonymous letter flags budget padding in Chicago, Discover joins Mastercard and Visa in cutting ties with Pornhub, United holds out hope for summer travel rebound, and the COVID vaccine rollout begins in the U.S., though difficulties may still lie ahead.
The city wants to slow displacement in two hot real estate markets by blocking homeowners from turning small apartment buildings into single-family homes. Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains in a recap of this week’s local housing news.
Plus: Advocacy group asks for indoor dining by Jan. 15, Silicon Valley accelerator to open Chicago office focused on food startups, ComEd parent Exelon sells solar power business and Starbucks names Mellody Hobson board chair.
The pandemic's economic fallout has devastated small businesses throughout Chicago, with many on the verge of closing for good. Reporter Wendell Hutson joins the podcast to talk about a new Crain’s series exploring the challenges facing local business owners in the city’s neighborhoods.
Plus: COVID vaccines are about to arrive in Illinois, Walgreens and CVS seek pharmacists on the eve of an expected vaccination rush, Gap closing Michigan Avenue store and DoorDash imposes a 'Chicago fee' on customers.
For many, the feeling of isolation that preceded the pandemic won’t go away when coronavirus restrictions are lifted, especially as more companies look to make remote work permanent. Financial Times Chicago correspondent Claire Bushey joins the podcast to discuss the loneliness of working from home and the importance of allowing employees to be vulnerable in the workplace.
Plus: Boeing reports more 737 Max order cancellations, 1,200 residential units proposed for the South and West Loop, American expands pre-flight COVID testing and Chick-fil-A joins poultry price-fixing dispute.
A lack in access to transportation limits job options for many in low-income and predominately minority communities. Crain’s Equity reporter Alma Campos joins the podcast to discuss what local companies are doing to address the problem.
Plus: Boeing mulls equity sale with new plans to Dreamliner output, CME launches futures on California water index, Chicago Auto Show on hold and why 2020 has been good for local food startup scene.
The growth in suburban sales continues to vastly outpace the growth in city sales. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to explain and recap this week’s top stories in the local housing market.
Plus: GOP leader calls on Democrats to support him for House speaker, Chase pumps millions into prefab affordable housing, FedEx to buy Chicago-based ShopRunner, and initial stage of the city’s casino search points in the direction of downtown.
While Amazon is bringing jobs to Chicago neighborhoods as it builds out a massive "last-mile" distribution network, it's also meeting resistance from environmental justice advocates. Commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: Chicago expects at least 20,000 vaccine doses by year’s end, Ken Griffin joins Citadel exec in giving another $1 million to boost internet access in Catholic schools, local hospitals file to change services, and drinking at bars might never recover from COVID.
Each week Todd Connor and Emily Drake write the Chicago Comes Back column, offering leadership insights during unprecedented times. They join this episode of the podcast to talk with host Amy Guth about the importance of gratitude when cultivating a leadership narrative.
Plus: Pritzker says Illinois will maintain strict COVID restrictions over the next few weeks, the state is offering incentives for lab space development, Guggenheim fund makes a big bet on cryptocurrency and Boeing quietly split CEO and chairman roles after investor revolt.
Opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic may not sound like a good idea, but an average of 12 to 15 establishments are debuting in the city each week. Reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast with more.
Plus: COVID expected to drive record Cyber Monday sales, Illinois plans to borrow another $2 billion from the Federal Reserve, CDK Global to sell international business for $1.45 billion and the city announces four new targets for its $750 million Invest South/West program.
Writer, filmmaker and Chicago native Matthew-Lee Erlbach, whose new docuseries “We Are The Champions” recently debuted on Netflix, talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago could face “galactic economic collapse” and endanger its status as a global city if the arts aren’t included in recovery plans.
Plus: Vista Tower developer cuts deals with St. Regis and Alinea, Lightfoot's $12.8 billion ’pandemic budget' passes, a developer plans the city’s first e-sports venue and retailers prepare for the most virtual Black Friday yet.
Chicago-area home values rose in September by the most in over three years, according to a respected national index. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to explain the sharp uptick in prices and recap this week’s news in residential real estate.
Plus: Dow touches record, airlines will lose $157 billion before COVID clears, long waits for Rivian buyers and HelloFresh gets its first Chicago-area office in a deal worth up to $277 million.
A simple elevator ride has turned into one of the biggest logistical hurdles for office landlords in bringing people back to work in downtown high-rises. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast with more.
Plus: Illinois could soon see first COVID vaccine shipment, Foxconn plant lands Google work, a second round of panic buying leads to new shortages, and some Chicago restaurants are halting outdoor dining as people stay home amid a surge in cases.
U.S. home sales skyrocketed in October, but data on Illinois has yet to be released. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin shares this week’s top news in the local housing market.
Plus: Ex-ComEd CEO and Madigan associates indicted, Morton’s closes original location on State Street, struggling retailers rack up $52 billion in missed rent and UBS Wealth picks former Bear Adewale Ogunleye to lead its new athlete segment.
Homeowners across Cook County have been receiving letters from Assessor Fritz Kaegi that his office has cut their assessments due to the COVID-19 crisis. Senior reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast to explain why you shouldn’t necessarily expect a property tax cut.
Plus: Illinois hit with more restrictions in response to virus surge, FAA clears 737 Max to resume flights, M&M maker Mars agrees to deal with Kind snack bars and a new lobbying group is pushing for 100 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030.
In the midst of the pandemic, leaders may tempted to cut corners and abandon ethics. Chicago Comes Back columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor join the podcast to make the business case for putting people above profit.
Plus: Amazon launches digital pharmacy, Theo Epstein resigns as Cubs president, new city initiative wants to boost holiday shopping at Black businesses and survey reveals workers want to keep working at home— just not every day.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker must now find another way to close an estimated $4 billion budget gap after voters rejected his proposed graduated income tax. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss why tax hikes and major service cuts are on the table.
Plus: City to avoid layoffs using cannabis revenue, United Airlines testing trial stokes London-New York travel hope, DoorDash gets a big lift from the pandemic, and why Lyft is spending money on Illinois politicians.
Sellers are trying to lure in buyers by making their homes more quarantine-friendly. Reporter Dennis Rodkin has more in a recap of this week’s top news in residential real estate.
Plus: Chicago workers are among the most reluctant in the U.S. to return to the office, Illinois is getting the biggest initial shipment of a new COVID drug, passenger jets could play a key role in airlifting vaccines and restaurant group launches social media campaign taking aim at the governor's dining restrictions.
Moody's Investors Service warns that pushing ahead with a planned terminal revamp at O'Hare would send airport landing fees soaring. Crain’s reporter John Pletz joins the podcast to talk about what that means for the future of the $8.5 billion project.
Plus: Northwestern study locates places most at risk of COVID superspreaders, CSO reports $4.4 million operating deficit, unions release counterproposal to avoid city layoffs and Chicago set to launch a new COVID travel advisory system.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker imposed new coronavirus restrictions in the suburbs as hospitalizations and case numbers skyrocket across Illinois. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss whether a bigger clampdown is on the way.
Plus: Grounding of Boeing Max could end as soon as Nov. 18, Ulta to open locations in Target stores, Beyond Meat plunges as consumers stop stockpiling groceries and United boosts flights for Thanksgiving holiday.
Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto is buying the Waldorf Astoria Chicago in one of the city’s first hotel sales since the pandemic began. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to talk about why the billionaire is taking a gamble on a hospitality sector that’s been devastated by the coronavirus.
Plus: Chicago's former health chief joins Biden's COVID task force, heating bills set to rise next year in northern suburbs, restaurant delivery fees to be cut in half under new proposal, and McDonald's to introduce plant-based options in addition to a new chicken sandwich.
A new report finds that sales of newly-constructed homes in the Chicago area have been stronger this year than any time since 2008. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss how the suburbs are fueling that growth and to recap this week’s real estate news.
Plus: Wall Street (and everyone else) awaits presidential election results, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local governments scramble to fill budget holes after the defeat of proposed tax amendment, Citadel and Citadel Securities opening a Paris office and Mayor Lori Lightfoot offers some COVID relief to restaurants and bars.
Despite predictions of a Democrat blowout across the country, Republicans secured big wins in Illinois with the defeat of the governor’s graduated income tax and a liberal state Supreme Court justice. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins the podcast to discuss the biggest takeaways from last night.
Plus: Presidential race may be too close to call for days, United’s post-COVID plans, $40 million apartment project planned in West Town and Exelon confirms it's looking at possibly splitting up the company.
Ben Epstein, a DePaul political science professor and author of "The Only Constant is Change: Technology, Political Communication and Innovation Over Time," joins the podcast to talk about the experience of this year's election, how the economic impact of the pandemic could be reflected in voter behavior and how the parties will need to confront divisive forces from within.
Plus: Election Day is over for many Illinois voters due to early voting; the parent of RCN is being sold for $8.1 billion; pilot unions and the families of crash victims seek changes to 737 Max training; and Illinois weed sales top the half-billion-dollar mark. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Megadonors and politicians on both sides of the aisle have thrown millions of dollars into key state-level races. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to break it down and discuss what she’ll be watching for on Election Day.
Plus: McDonald's hires new diversity and inclusion officer, a look at Illinois’ plan to vaccinate 10 million people against COVID-19, AMC seeks stock sale to stave off bankruptcy and retailers brace for a holiday season like no other.
A noted index has released yet another gloomy report on Chicago home values. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to explain why the area could soon see a turnaround in a recap of this week's news in real estate.
Plus: McCormick Place loses trade show to Indianapolis, book publisher MCGraw Hill wants to cut downtown footprint, Fitch shifts city's debt outlook to notch above junk, and United to pilot COVID testing as tool to spur travel.
As winter approaches, new COVID-19 restrictions limiting indoor dining have some Chicago restaurants ready to sue. Crains’ reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast to discuss the brewing legal battle.
Plus: Boeing will cut 7,000 more jobs, Southwest names the cities it will serve from O'Hare, Caterpillar offers little insight into global recovery, Blue Cross of Illinois putting $100 million behind a new health equity effort, and Grubhub has been sued for adding 150,000 restaurants to its platform without permission.
Urban, dense living has its positive sides, even considering the pandemic, Crain's Forum editor Cassandra West says. She joins the podcast to discuss regional planning, the latest subject of our deep dive into public policy issues that matter to Chicago business.
Plus: Nearly 2,700 homes are planned for a Near North Side site; business travel may never fully recover from COVID, a U of C report finds; a second food-stockpiling wave arrives; and if you want to move to Michigan and work remotely, an economic development group might give you $15,000. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Even as plant-based meat alternatives grow in popularity, McDonald’s hasn’t committed to rolling out a meatless patty in the U.S. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti joins the podcast to discuss why the Chicago-based fast food giant is still hesitating.
Plus: Tightened COVID restrictions coming to suburban Cook County this week, how cannabis is easing city and county budget pain, Blue Cross of Illinois launches a patient data sharing platform and UIC is set to build a $115 million computer science center.
Last month, Chicago-area home sales jumped the most in almost eight years. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast for a look at the data and at other top stories in the local housing market.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker vows to verify vaccine safety, suburban office vacancy hits a 10-year high, Sam Zell warns of "disastrous" rising U.S. debt and United Airlines tries out a new virus-test app. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The commotion caused by COVID can give leaders the space to consider making changes—like addressing gender equity, equal pay and equal opportunity. Chicago Comes Back columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor join the podcast for a livestreamed conversation to discuss what that opportunity can look like.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot lays out her 2021 budget, Gov. Pritzker imposes indoor dining and drinking restrictions, a Lincoln Yards office building sells for $111 million and a record drop in airfare prices shows how far airlines have to climb. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz explains why Gov. Pritzker isn't making it easy for him to support the graduated income tax amendment.
Plus: Chicago ranks 44th on a nationwide real estate report, American plans to reintroduce the grounded 737 Max on its Miami-New York route in December, air travel tops 1 million passengers for first time since March and pandemic shopping trends lift Jewel-Osco parent Albertsons. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Proponents of pension obligation bonds say the time is right to consider them, as the pandemic exacerbates Chicago's pre-existing financial crisis. And city officials today say COVID shows no sign of abating here. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast with more.
Plus: CVS is adding hundreds of workers in the area, part of 15,000 hired to cover the coronavirus and flu season; Citadel Securities sues SEC; John Marshall Law School weighs renaming the century-old institution; and Boeing explores selling Seattle-area jetliner headquarters. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
After years of home prices barely budging, the Chicago-area housing market is suddenly seeing double-digit growth. Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why and shares other top real estate news of the week.
Plus: Toni Preckwinkle's proposed Cook County budget has no tax hikes and minimal layoffs, Walgreens posts strong results as drugstore chain rides out pandemic, Chicago Booth goes online after COVID-19 outbreak and United CEO says business travel demand won't return to normal until late 2024.
A developer has chopped more than 100 feet off a planned Gold Coast apartment tower after the initial proposal was rejected by the local alderman. Commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast to discuss how the project is moving forward despite a weak rental market downtown
Plus: Record number of corporate giants lost money in the pandemic, nearly 1,000 Boeing plane orders are lost or in doubt, Macy’s to add more Black-owned brands to its shelves and digital coursework startup RedShelf lands a $10 million Pritzker investment.
Southwest Airlines said that it will add service at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Reporter John Pletz joins the podcast to discuss how the move puts pressure on rivals, especially locally-based United Airlines.
Plus: Abbott's new COVID-19 test detects more recent infections, restaurants brace for fewer diners this winter, Foxconn loses bid for tax credits on Trump-touted factory and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s cousin donates $500K to stop his proposed graduated income tax.
Co-working firm Industrious announced that it will lease 52,000 square feet of shared office space in the Willis Tower. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to discuss how the deal shows that some investors still see a bright future for co-working despite the pandemic-induced recession.
Plus: A Northwestern professor’s quest for faster and more accurate presidential election forecasts, Southwest expanding to O'Hare, 2020 has been a challenging year for Chicago condo sellers and the city will be the stage for a legal fight over insurance coverage for COVID-related business losses.
Chicago was at the bottom of an international ranking of housing markets in major cities around the world. Residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why that could benefit local home buyers and recaps this week’s housing news.
Plus: Wisconsin’s COVID numbers worry Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her health commissioner, Mellody Hobson gives Princeton an 'extraordinary' donation, McDonald's Fulton Market HQ to sell in downtown's biggest deal in 2 years and Abbott defends rapid COVID test with new data. (edited)
Despite increased scrutiny of political money, data shows that corporations are still shelling out millions of dollars for lobbying. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig breaks down how much the city’s top lobbyists earn and who is on their client lists.
Plus: Corporate America blasts Trump's move to halt stimulus talks, Chicago's budget pain just got worse, FAA proposes a step Boeing has resisted to get the Max back in the air and the city investing $8 million a year to expand access to mental health care.
How can artists become community wealth builders? Chicago Comes Back columnist Todd Connor and Tiffany Mikell, program director at the South East Chicago Commission, join the podcast to discuss why art and culture will be central to the city’s fiscal recovery.
Plus: Boeing cuts jetliner-sales forecast 11% on decade-long slump, Second City is up for sale, a major cannabis company wants to weed out irresponsible pot marketing, Chicago’s housing market is the weakest among 25 major world cities and a look at the city's largest out-of-town employers. (edited)
Chicago-buyers are helping fuel a real estate boom across the lake in southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins to discuss why there’s been a major uptick in sales.
Plus: Candy makers brace for pandemic Halloween season, Edible Arrangements sues a Chicago-based marijuana company over use of the word “edibles,” and the Illinois Policy Institute sues over the proposed graduated tax as Ken Griffin pours more money in the fight against the amendment.
Despite a massive surge in Chicago-area home sales during the pandemic, real estate values are still flat. Reporter Dennis Rodkin has more on the surprising numbers and recaps this week’s housing news.
Plus: United and American move ahead with combined 32K layoffs as D.C. weighs aid, Allstate to cut 3,800 jobs, JPMorgan Chase finds more than 500 workers got federal virus relief funds and Wisconsin’s governor asks Trump to cancel Green Bay rally as COVID pounds the state.
A special committee investigating Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan is at a stalemate along party lines. Crain’s political reporter Greg Hinz explains why and has more on a high-stakes election battle flying under the radar.
Plus: A big business group urges 'no' on the graduated income tax, second-biggest chunk of downtown office space to hit sublease market since onset of pandemic, Art Van workers demand owner pay back benefit accounts lost in bankruptcy, reservation platform Tock offers free service to Chicago restaurants in low-income areas.
Market research company Nielsen has selected Chicago as its HQ for its consumer unit. Crain's reporter John Pletz joins the podcast today to talk about what the announcement means for the downtown economy.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker and his close staff to isolate after staff member tests positive for COVID, new House bill takes aim at FAA's decision to delegate oversight to Boeing, downstate coal-plant owner to shutter Illinois fleet and @properties announces plan to establish franchises nationwide.
The pandemic has pushed some hospitals—particularly those serving large numbers of low-income patients—closer to the financial brink. Reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins to discuss this month’s #CrainsForum, which looks at how the coronavirus is reshaping the future of health care.
Plus: Trump nominates Chicago federal judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the city eases COVID restrictions for restaurants and bars, United pilots approve a pay cut to avoid job losses, Oak Street Health chases growth amid the pandemic, and why the marijuana industry is turning its attention to the suburbs.
Home sales rose the most in 7 years as Chicago-area buyers took advantage of super-low interest rates to trade up to houses that fit a COVID-era lifestyle. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to talk about where sales rose the most and recap this week’s housing news.
Plus: Jewel-Osco offering at-home COVID-19 tests, insurance giants face big claims from unprecedented natural disaster levels, Ulta suspends long-planned expansion into Canada, market, Airlines and unions mount lobby blitz for aid before layoffs and United offers $250 COVID test for travelers.
The pandemic is changing how we work, but don’t underestimate the value of dedicated office space. Cushman & Wakefield Chief Human Resources Office Michelle Hay discusses what a return to the workplace should look like with Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake.
Plus: Lightfoot lists demands for a new ComEd deal, a property next to Lincoln Yards is back on the market and Epic Burger has been taken over by its venture-capital backer, and why Cook County isn't on the list of the nation’s 500 healthiest communities.
Some pot shop applicants will now get a second shot at an Illinois dispensary license following multiple lawsuits and an uproar from critics who say minority owners were shut out of the process. Reporter John Pletz joins the podcast with more.
Plus: Wisconsin is expected to rejoin city's quarantine travel order, the CEOs of Cboe and CME threaten to leave city if officials pursue financial transaction tax, Rivian faces ban on direct sales in Michigan, and Illinois Facebook users could be eligible for a piece of a $650 million settlement.
Only half of the condos in what will become Chicago’s third-tallest skyscraper have been sold. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss whether lawsuits and a weakened downtown market will hurt Vista Tower developers’ ability to pay off a massive $700 million construction loan.
Plus: Tracking COVID's impact on Illinois jobs, Documents show City Hall officials considering delay of $8.5 billion O’Hare terminal expansion plan, Byline Bank shuttering 20 percent of its branches and an effort to make mail-in voting easier back
Chicago has a record low inventory of homes for sale as buyer demand skyrockets. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss and recap this week’s biggest stories in real estate.
Plus: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker threatens $1 billion in school cuts in new plea for federal funding, United pilot furloughs could be delayed until next summer, Mesirow CEO hands title back to chairman, Southport Lanes set to close after 98 years and a new program aims to help local Black entrepreneurs.
The census count in Chicago is lagging considerably behind the rest of the state, particularly in communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss why an undercount could mean a loss in funding and political representation.
Plus: Scathing House report on Max crashes alleges Boeing deception, Big Ten changes course and prepares to bring back football, Northwestern Medicine set to open a huge outpatient center in Bronzeville and marijuana sales growth slowed in August.
The health care industry’s business model is set up so that low-income patients—many of whom are people of color—have a harder time accessing medical care at leading local hospitals. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: Kraft Heinz plans $2 billion in cost cuts, Illinois marijuana tax revenue soars, Illinois Blue Cross parent saw jump in income in 2020's first half and restaurateur Phil Stefani sues Navy Pier over broken lease.
With Amazon set to start hiring thousands of workers in the Chicago area, Crain’s senior reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast to talk about the company’s rapid local expansion and how the pandemic has fueled a rise in e-commerce.
Plus: Senior Boeing engineers said they were unaware of 737 Max issues before crashes, Navistar opens the door to Traton talks after a $3.6 billion offer, flight attendants file lawsuit against United alleging discrimination and a look at which local schools were ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Buyers are suing to cancel their multi-million dollar condo purchases in what will become Chicago’s third-tallest skyscraper. Dennis Rodkin explains why and recaps this week’s real estate news during a live-streamed conversation.
Plus: The Trump administration courts Midwestern farmers with a plan to scrap biofuel waivers, J.C. Penney lenders and landlords ink deal to keep chain open, VW unit boosts bid for the rest of Navistar and United announces new international routes as it begins its first nonstop flight from Chicago to Tel Aviv.
Each week in Chicago Comes Back, columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor talk about how the pandemic is reshaping workplace culture and the definition of leadership. They join host Amy Guth in this episode of the podcast to share their insights.
Plus: NorthShore data hack exposes 348,000 individuals, Chicago Trump tower lender Deutsche Bank hires a friend of Attorney General William Barr to up its game in Washington, U of I enrollment climbs to record high and United pilot furloughs may be delayed.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will have a tough time selling a city budget that will likely include massive spending cuts to address a $1.2 billion COVID-induced shortfall. Reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: JPMorgan investigating employees' role in misuse of COVID-relief funds, hard-hit trading firm lists big River North sublease, Boeing slows Dreamliner deliveries to check for new factory flaw, and the rush to refinance sparks a jump in accidental property tax payments.
A former Commonwealth Edison executive has been charged in a federal investigation involving Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Senior reporter Steve Daniels joins the podcast to discuss what’s next for the probe into the nation’s longest-serving House speaker.
Plus: United Airlines to boost October flying in leisure-spot shift, applicants sue to stop lottery for new state weed licenses, Boeing union prepares for battle over where to build the Dreamliner, and, like crowds, some foods may be missing from this year's Labor Day celebrations.
An advocacy group and a homebuilding startup want to build affordable homes on vacant lots on the city’s Southwest Side. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss and recap this week’s news in Chicago real estate.
Plus: Cubs eye Wrigley Field sportsbook with DraftKings deal, U of I cracks down to thwart virus surge, U.S. prematurely cancels ventilator contract with Chicago-area maker, and how remote learning and travel slowdowns are impacting one of the uniform industry’s biggest providers.
The debate over whether to reopen schools has left parents and teachers divided. Reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss this month’s #CrainsForum, which looks at an academic year that will be anything but typical.
Plus: United Airlines to cut 16,000 jobs, a special House committee will investigate Madigan’s possible ties to ComEd scandal, Indiana could join Chicago’s travel quarantine list, Walmart teams up with Chicago primary care network, and, in a survey exclusive to Crain’s, a look at how local executives view the city’s business climate amid unrest and COVID-19.
Chicago’s downtown neighborhoods are seeing an oversupply of homes for sale. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to discuss whether COVID-19 and recent unrest cast a shadow over the market.
Plus: A look at how COVID-19 decimated city revenues, job losses in aviation could approach half-million by the end of the year, former franchisees sue McDonald’s over alleged racial discrimination and Amazon drivers in the Chicago suburbs are planting smartphones in trees (yes, trees) to edge out competition.
Women continue to be underrepresented in some of the world’s largest tech conferences. Lin Classon, vice president at Downers Grove-based IT company Ensono, joins the podcast to discuss how the industry can use virtual events as a step toward inclusion.
Plus: Suburban Cook makes the state's COVID warning list, United Airlines drops fees while American slashes its schedule, Walgreens names former Rite Aid CEO to lead its U.S. business and former employees of failed Bridgeport bank hit with federal charges.
While local home sales surpassed the nation’s in July, home values barely budged in June. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to break down the data and recap this week’s news in Chicago real estate.
Plus: Abbott Labs cleared for fast $5 COVID test that avoids lab delay, Exelon to close two nuclear power plants absent a state rescue, U.S. commercial-property prices fall with the worst yet to come, and Chicago's school board votes to renew contract with CPD.
In audio from a livestreamed conversation, Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake discuss how workplaces can rethink the ways they collaborate and communicate.
Plus: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tightens mask rules in restaurants and bars, Chicago’s two national laboratories will lead national research centers for quantum computing, Boeing sees second Starliner test flight for NASA by early 2021, and McDonald’s is investigating an allegation that former CEO Steve Easterbrook covered up for other employees’ bad behavior.
Donald Trump’s Chicago skyscraper is part of a broader investigation by New York's attorney general into the Trump Organization’s finances. Real estate reporter Alby Gallun joins the podcast with more.
Plus: Wisconsin governor deploys the state’s National Guard as protesters and police clash for a second night in Kenosha, Illinois Republicans abandon Trump on post office vote, American Airlines plans 19,000 job cuts if federal aid lapses and a New York-based cannabis company is betting big on Illinois.
Chicago's program to provide quick relief to businesses has disbursed less than a quarter of its $100 million target. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig has more on this episode of the podcast.
Plus: Chicago begins the hunt for developers to revive South and West Side corridors, Citadel to open a Singapore office in fresh Asia expansion push a surprise under a Picasso painting at the Art Institute, and a look at the most in-demand and well-paying jobs right now.
Homes around Chicago are suddenly selling fast Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why in this episode recapping the week’s biggest stories in residential real estate.
Plus: U of I’s COVID-19 test gets emergency FDA authorization, CTA and Metra plea for more relief from the federal government, a former Illinois governor pushes Pritzker to save a South Side hospital and WeWork scraps two leases in Fulton Market.
Job losses and additional child care responsibilities have disproportionately impacted women during the COVID-19 crisis. Illinois Policy Institute chief economist Orphe Divounguy joins the podcast to discuss whether a proposed graduated income tax could further accelerate women’s exit from the labor force.
Plus: Willis Tower and other big names have yet to pay their property tax bill, Notre Dame moves online for two weeks after uptick in COVID cases, condo owners reject a $188 million sale of a River North high-rise, and replacing Chicago's lead water lines could cost up to $10 billion.
Why is Hyatt is more vulnerable to COVID than most? Reporter Danny Ecker joins Crain's Daily Gist today via livestream to discuss how the Pritzker-backed company stands out from its competitors in one important category during the coronavirus-induced downturn.
Plus: Boeing to deepen job cuts beyond 10 percent target with new buyout offer, Amazon opening big warehouses in Cicero, password manager Keeper Security raises $60 million and Navy Pier will close temporarily after Labor Day.
Chicago-based Potbelly accepted a second $10 million loan under the federal Paycheck Protection Program just months after it returned the first amid public backlash. Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels joins the podcast to discuss.
Plus: McDonald's ex-CEO fires back at chain's effort to strip pay, a special prosecutor’s report says Kim Foxx's office mishandled the Jussie Smollett investigation, TransUnion acquires Signal for ad tech and why Prudential Plaza could get a new name.
Chicago Comes Back columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor join a livestreamed conversation on how COVID-19 is redefining what it means to be an effective business leader.
Plus: Chicago futures exchange operator CME Group is getting into the volatility business, Illinois is sending $46M in aid to small businesses, a $376 million deal for downtown's 'Big Red' skyscraper closes, Democratic Socialists give renters a new tool to push back on landlords and United adds nonstop flights to Florida in a bet on getaway trips.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 will not play football in the fall. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to talk about how the decision endangers nearly $1.2 billion in TV ads.
Plus: Mariano's parent company expanding into e-commerce to compete with Amazon and Walmart, Esurance co-founder takes aim at trucking, Stein Mart may close all stores after filing for bankruptcy, and weed-data startup Fyllo lands another $10 million in funding.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins the podcast to discuss why Chicago’s economic rebound is dependent on a functional criminal justice system.
Plus: Chicago Public Schools’ budget counts on $343 million more from the federal government, a Chicago investor is buying a Downers Grove office building in a bet on the suburban market, Motorola's pivot to video gets riskier in a surveillance-wary era and Cook County Republicans sue to stop the state’s expansion of mail-in voting.
Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to discuss recent unrest in downtown Chicago and what’s fanning the flames of violence in the city.
Plus: McDonald’s sues former CEO for allegedly lying about sexual relationships with employees, an Obama administration appointee will be the state’s next weed czar, Amazon is becoming Chicago's biggest growth engine and big-money donors begin funding opposition to the governor’s graduated income tax plan.
With the state’s eviction ban set to expire later this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a $300 million aid package for homeowners and renters. Crain’s Dennis Rodkin discusses during a livestreamed conversation recapping this week’s biggest news in Chicago real estate.
Plus: Sterling Bay plans Lincoln Yards life sciences hub, city’s TIFs rake in record $926 million, Boeing hit with a $1.25 million proposed fine and Allstate ends its COVID rebates even as rivals cut rates.
Chicago Public Schools says students will now start the new school year at home. Crain’s reporter A.D. Quig explains why the nation’s third-largest school district scrapped a plan that would have had students in classrooms two days a week.
Plus: Black communities bear the brunt of Cook County’s suicide increase, Illinois manufacturers' outlook improves from earlier in the pandemic, Hyatt details second-quarter COVID carnage and a startup aims to fix the weed industry’s cash problem.
Police reform has taken a highly visible role in Chicago as the city confronts its deadliest summer in nearly two decades. Journalist David Mendell joins the podcast to talk about this month’s Crain’s Forum, which dives into the debate over how to best address police brutality and corruption.
Plus: Chicago suburbs consider reopening rollbacks, Boeing given long list of proposed fixes for 737 Max’s return, customers sue Allstate and other large auto insurers for bigger COVID-19 rebates and Illinois weed sales set a record in July.
Coronavirus numbers continue to move in the wrong direction. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz joins this episode of the podcast to discuss why this may well be the week when Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot pull back on reopening.
Plus: GCM Grosvenor to become a public company, Lord & Taylor files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a 15-story office building is planned for West Loop and Airbnb data shows that ‘getting away from it all' doesn't include Chicago.
Chicago's home prices in May saw the lowest growth out of a list of 19 major cities. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins a live-streamed conversation to discuss and recap the week’s top real estate stories.
Plus: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker puts sharp limits on fall sports as COVID-19 cases rise, the U.S. economy shrunk at a record pace in the second quarter, Amazon plans a Bridgeport warehouse that would employ 200 or more, and two major teacher unions threaten action over unsafe school reopenings.
A partner in the massive South Loop development project The 78 has been hit with yet another lawsuit from investors. Commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun breaks down the legal battle on Crain’s Daily Gist.
Plus: Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz says hockey will be back (it’ll just be different), O'Hare gets $14 million in federal funding to expand Terminal 5, McDonald's global sales plunge even as the U.S. inches toward recovery, and Chicago-based consumer lender Enova is acquiring OnDeck Capital for $90 million.
Commonwealth Edison’s role in an acknowledged bribery scheme could drag down the state’s clean energy efforts. Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels joins Crain’s Daily Gist to discuss.
Plus: Wisconsin and 3 other states added to Chicago's quarantine list, Rush cracks nationwide best-hospitals list for the first time, Northwestern's Kellogg lands a $10 million gift from an Indonesian billionaire and why the world's supply chain isn't ready for a COVID vaccine.
It’s been six months since the coronavirus arrived in the state. Crain's reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig talk about how it has radically altered all aspects of life in such a short amount of time.
Plus: Walgreens CEO to step down, Mayor Lori Lightfoot cracks down on Chicago party houses, the city’s largest banks in 2020 and McDonald's to require customers to wear masks in all U.S. stores.
Super-low interest rates and a surge of first-time buyers allowed a handful of Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs beat the pandemic sales slump in the first half of 2020. Reporter Dennis Rodkin breaks it down and has more on this week’s top real estate stories during a livestreamed conversation.
Plus: Commercial property sales plummet amid 'shock and triage' stage, American, Southwest lay out cautious Q3 schedules, Niche food-delivery service gets $33 million infusion and Ann Taylor parent bankruptcy adds to COVID retail wreck.
Every Thursday in Chicago Comes Back, Emily Drake and Todd Connor give leadership insights to help businesses move forward despite the impact of the pandemic. In this episode, they talk with host Amy Guth about what leaders need to know right now.
Plus: United Airlines extends its mandatory face-covering policy as it predicts steep drop in sales, Woodlawn advocates reach Obama Center-area housing deal with the city, Lakeview Whole Foods sells for a staggering $71 million and the state reports widespread fraud in unemployment claims.
Following reports that President Donald Trump may send over a hundred federal law enforcement agents into Chicago, Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig discusses the heated exchanges between the president and Mayor Lori Lightfoot over the city’s violence.
Plus: A landlord group opposes a proposed city ordinance lengthening renters' non-renewal notices, Ulta reinstates furloughed employees and announces it will close some stores, landlords remain hopeful despite a rise in suburban office vacancy, and Loyola University Chicago is poised to cut both employees and expenses to fill a $50 million budget gap. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is implicated in a federal corruption investigation that’s ensnared a significant slice of Chicago’s corporate life. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks about whether this is the beginning of the end for one of the state’s most powerful politicians.
Plus: Chicago to roll back its reopening amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, Moody’s says a slump in air travel could last until 2023, the city shuts down a River North pot shop and why now is a tricky time to pick a city scooter partner. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Some real estate agents say they’ve seen a significant increase in city residents shopping for homes in the suburbs. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins a live-streamed conversation to discuss and recap Chicago’s top real estate stories of the week.
Plus: American Airlines plans to furlough up to 25,000 workers this fall, consumer protection agency accuses mortgage lender Townstone of redlining, Amazon plans a big distribution center on Chicago’s Southwest Side and COVID delays mean approval of new pot shops in Illinois won’t occur for months. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Banks warn that the country could feel the full effects of the recession once the government stimulus keeping the economy afloat runs out. Senior reporter Steve Daniels explains and has more on a brewing price war in Illinois between major auto insurers.
Plus: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatens to dial back reopening while Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains reluctant; pandemic may be exacerbating Cook County's opioid crisis, GoHealth completes $914 million IPO and here’s how the state plans to spend its $52 million weed tax haul. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Many in Chicago’s commercial real estate business say the current recession is the worst they’ve ever experienced. Crain’s senior reporter Alby Gallun breaks it down by property sector and explains why, despite the carnage, there's one surprising bright spot.
Plus: Business leaders are surprisingly upbeat about the COVID recovery, Illinois universities land $15.5 million for new research institute, Chicago venture funding slowed in the second quarter and Southwest Airlines says flyer numbers need to triple or layoffs are coming. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Illinois' public sector beats corporations on diversity. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig talks with host Amy Guth about what business can learn from government, and the stories she’ll be watching in the week ahead.
Plus: A look at the pandemic’s hit to the commercial real estate industry, Illinois job cut warnings hit a new COVID peak, Rivian raises another $2.5 billion as it prepares to start electric vehicle production and snack-food giant Mondelez plans to kill 1 of every 4 products. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Pent-up demand and low mortgage rates have led to a rush of homebuying activity this summer. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins a livestreamed conversation to discuss that and other top real estate stories of the week.
Plus: Chicago outlines its COVID recovery plans, Lightfoot puts a price tag on city’s canceled events, GoHealth aims to raise $750 million in an IPO and Walgreens says it plans to cut 4,000 U.K. jobs. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Analysts are puzzled by Allstate's move to buy New York-based insurer National General Holdings for $4 billion. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels explains, and has more on which big Chicago companies received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Plus: Where America stands on the COVID-19 pandemic, United Airlines is warning 36,000 workers of possible layoffs, Walgreens plans to open hundreds of in-store doctor offices, NorthShore to buy Northwest Community Healthcare and Illinois pot sales hit a new high in June.
In the first of a special two-part series, Crain’s reporters and editors detail how COVID-19 has upended Chicago business and identify trends to watch for in the year’s second half.
Plus: Travelers coming to Chicago from virus hotspots must undergo two-week quarantine, the fight between a major Chicago law firm and its landlord is heating up, the U.S. Treasury will name small businesses that took pandemic aid and nurses at a Joliet hospital go on strike.
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Some Chicago real estate agents are no longer using the word ‘master’ to describe bedrooms and bathrooms in their listings. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why in a livestreamed conversation and has more on the latest news in residential real estate.
Plus: Walgreens joins Facebook boycott, McDonald’s is halting its U.S. reopening plans as coronavirus cases grow, airlines warn further spread of the virus threatens the industry’s revival and an Amazon facility sells for a record $176 million.
Illinois' dominant insurer isn't sharing COVID-related savings with its customers. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg explained earlier today during a live-streamed conversation.
Plus: A government watchdog says Boeing withheld data on system linked to the 737 Max crashes, the city quietly moves to renew a huge TIF district, Northwestern’s tuition hike draws protest and Cards Against Humanity workers move to unionize.
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Aon is restoring salaries slashed at the height of the pandemic and will also pay workers a bonus. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels has more on why the Chicago firm was the only one of the four global commercial insurance brokerages to reduce pay in the first place.
Plus: Video shows former CPD chief Eddie Johnson on the night that led to his firing, Facebook will build a massive data center in DeKalb, the biggest Medicaid insurer in Illinois snaps up shuttered plan's members and the local construction industry fell further in May.
For the first time, United was forced to reveal key details of its Mileage Plus frequent-flyer program. Crain's reporter John Pletz joins this episode of the podcast to talk about why the money-making program is becoming a financial lifeline for the Chicago-based airline during the pandemic.
Plus: President Trump takes swipes at Lightfoot and Pritzker over Chicago’s violence, Boeing's 737 Max is poised for a key test as pilots prep for training, Illinois' dominant insurer isn't sharing COVID-related savings with customers and a study finds that a combo drug from North Chicago-based AbbVie doesn't benefit COVID patients.
Chicago home sales dropped a staggering 44 percent last month from a year earlier. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin explains why the real estate industry is anticipating a quick recovery in a live video chat, and has more on the latest news in residential real estate.
Plus: Trump administration ends funding for 13 COVID test sites, Democrats tell delegates to stay home from national convention in Milwaukee, Cubs executive sees fans in the stands at Wrigley this season, Macy's is cutting 3,900 jobs and landlords sue Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his eviction moratorium.
Could the spike in coronavirus cases derail the stock market’s recent upswing? Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels explains, and has more on potential job cuts at Allstate, the return of Interfirst Mortgage, and how the city’s top banking execs are coming together to fight systemic racism in the industry.
Plus: Pritzker lays out plan for schools to reopen in fall, Aspen Dental is looking to sublease its Fulton Market office, Nobu Hotel Chicago set to open after years of delays and a union alleges that Metra is endangering workers with its lax COVID policy.
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As Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s national profile has risen, so have the online attacks and threats against her. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig explains why the mayor has become a political lightning rod on both sides of the aisle during the coronavirus-era.
Plus: Trump orders a freeze on many work visas through end of year, Northwestern plans more cuts with a buyout offer, an apartment developer pays $20 million for a West Loop parking lot, and why a weed company is settling for a buyout deal that's shrunk by 18 percent.
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Cook County’s tax burden appears to be shifting from residential to commercial properties. Crain’s senior reporter Alby Gallun has more on what that means for your property tax bill.
Plus: Chicago is set to enter Phase 4 of reopening this week; Boeing whistle-blower slams 'reckless' FAA review of 737 Max; Amazon is hiring 2,000 people in the south suburbs; and calling racism a public health crisis, 36 of Chicago’s largest hospitals and clinics pledge to improve health equity across the city.
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The Chicago-area real estate market is rapidly accelerating out of its pandemic slowdown. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin explains in a live video chat, and has more on the latest news in residential real estate.
Plus: The city’s top business group draws up a formula for reopening the local economy; a study finds Chicago has a unique strain of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker offers relief for businesses and renters struggling during pandemic; and as Chicago’s bars reopen, the city approves cocktails-to-go and expanded patios.
In the rising swell of the racial justice movement seen after the killing of George Floyd, Aunt Jemima will drop the image of a Black woman from its packaging and change the name of the brand. AdAge food reporter Jessica Wohl has more on how the branding shift is part of a larger corporate response to racial injustice.
Plus: Advocate Aurora could merge with Michigan’s largest health system, Boeing Max disasters spur Senate to propose stricter new-jet rules, pandemic to hit Illinois’ regional universities particularly hard, and McDonald's says it’s shaved 25 seconds off drive-thru times due to menu cuts.
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A public affairs firm that appears as a grassroots campaign from small-business owners is mounting a campaign against Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi's valuations. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig joins today's episode to talk about what the PR firm wants, and has more on Chicago’s reopening of the lakefront and the fight within City Council over how to protect renters struggling during the pandemic.
Plus: An inexpensive drug turns out to save COVID patients’ lives, Chicago sues the Trump administration for failing to open Obamacare enrollment, United Airlines vows to ban passengers who refuse to wear masks, and Joffrey nixes its ‘Nutcracker’ performance while Lyric cancels its 2020 slate due to the pandemic.
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Downtown's development once seemed unstoppable. But, as Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker explains, the tandem hit of a COVID-19 recession and recent civil unrest could threaten the vitality of Chicago’s central business district.
Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that workers can’t be fired for LGBT status, United Airlines borrows $5 billion against its frequent-flyer program, UIC is taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, and Illinois hotel groups push the governor to allow for bigger meetings.
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In a live video chat, Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth dive into the latest news in residential real estate, including the construction halt on a 74-story South Loop condo tower designed by Helmut Jahn, redevelopment efforts in Gary, Indiana, and a new study that suggests a half a million area homeowners are eligible to refinance.
Plus: Grubhub to be sold to a European company for $7.3 billion, Chicago aldermen approve the city’s plan to spend $1.13 billion in CARES Act funds, Ford is expanding near its Southeast Side factory and Illinois’ weed sales in May were the best to-date.
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Credit card spending is improving faster than many experts expected. Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels goes into what that could mean for the economy on this episode of the podcast.
Plus: Chicago’s 2020 budget gap now totals $700 million; Grubhub nears deal to be sold to European company; United passengers will have to pass a health screening before they fly; Orbitz’s founder raises another $11.6 million for his travel-tech startup; and the loss of Lollapalooza loss caps off a $500M-plus hit to Chicago's hospitality and tourism industry.
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McCormick Place lost its biggest event, the latest in a string of COVID-related cancellations. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker details the economic hit to the convention center’s owner in addition to Chicago’s hotels and restaurants.
Plus: City officials say $1.13 billion in federal COVID relief isn’t enough, Illinois businesses and nonprofits land $22 billion in PPP loans, McDonald's names a new global CMO in a marketing leadership shakeup and as many as 25,000 U.S. stores could close in 2020.
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This month’s Crain’s Forum delves into the challenges Chicago’s transportation sector faces as it tries to rebound from the coronavirus crisis. Forum Editor Bob Secter joins host Amy Guth to talk about the pandemic’s devastating effect on transportation and possible ideas to rebuild with a focus on equity.
Plus: Illinois’ COVID spending nears the $500 million mark, a look at when your city bills will come due, Airbnb sees a surge in summer demand and Medicaid managed care plan NextLevel Health is closing.
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An unusual Frank Lloyd Wright home from late in the architect’s career just hit the market, while a long-hidden Keck and Keck house is also up for grabs. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin takes us inside during a live video chat, and has more on luxury home sales and the high demand for longterm rentals in southwest Michigan during COVID.
Plus: Obama advises mayors to review use-of-force policies amid protests; American Air’s 74 percent surge in flying signals that travel is on the mend; construction starts plunged in April; and Chicago fared better than Los Angeles and New York in terms of lost earnings from the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 52 percent of households experiencing earnings declines over the past two months.
Despite millions of Americans applying for unemployment, there are still pockets of optimism in the markets. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels explains, and has more on Chicago’s move into the next phase of reopening and how business property insurance will change following a weekend of looting and vandalism.
Plus: Mayor Lori Lightfoot outlines police reform, Cboe Global Markets delays the reopening of its Chicago trading floors, Joint Commission begins remote accreditations, and Illinois becomes the first state to tap a federal coronavirus loan program.
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What are Mayor Lightfoot's plans to reopen Chicago right now? Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig discusses the mayor's strategy for moving to the city into Phase 3 tomorrow amid civil unrest and its impact on local businesses, Loop closures and the fear that protests could be COVID "superspreader" events.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker calls up more National Guard troops, Chicago businesses will see insurance sticker shock, lockdowns and curfews limit worker and patient hospital access and McDonald’s franchisees seek to make COVID menu changes permanent.
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Chicago and other major cities across the country were rocked by riots and looting over the weekend after protests over George Floyd’s death turned violent. Political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to talk about where we go from here and what meaningful reform would look like.
Plus: Another blow to the Archdiocese of Chicago's finances, United Airlines tiptoes back toward international travel, why some smaller hospitals aren’t getting ‘high-impact’ federal COVID aid and the new payment model for Cook County’s Medicaid plan.
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Chicago-area home prices were poised to rebound just before the COVID outbreak. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin delves into the newest data and has more on the first multi-million dollar home sale of the pandemic, what’s next for @properties, a condo for sale by the city’s “flashiest attorney,” and a Bucktown couple who intentionally bought an “ugly” house to maximize their housing dollars.
Plus: City sets reopening date for businesses, Aon 'hardship committee' will judge whose salary cuts are reversed, Illinois faces $76 billion hit to economic output, Amazon is opening a grocery store in Schaumburg and church groups are suing over the governor’s reopening restrictions.
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Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels talks about the economic issues of the week, including: the stock market’s performance, investor optimism versus consumer sentiment, Jamie Dimon’s predictions on a quick economic recovery, Chase turning up the heat on Potbelly, and more.
Plus: City and state officials offer more guidance on business reopenings, McCormick Place loses one of its biggest conventions, Boeing announces deep job cuts to U.S. workforce and a South Side hospital merger is off with ‘no path forward.’
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Mayor Lightfoot got her casino, Gov. Pritzker got his budget and drinkers will get their cocktails. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz shares his analysis of the just-ended General Assembly session.
Plus: The city aims for a big boost in contact tracing, cocktails may soon be ready for delivery or pickup, commercial property sales plunge and Advocate Aurora and CommonSpirit invest in U.S. mask maker.
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Author Michele Wucker coined the term "grey rhino" for a highly probable, high-impact yet neglected threat. In this episode of the podcast, she talks with host Amy Guth about how grey rhinos could shape economic recovery, the practical decisions we're going to need to make over the coming weeks and months and what helps us to bounce back quickly.
Plus: Big wins for Lightfoot and Pritzker in the just-wrapped Springfield session, government funding to fuel South Side hospital merger falls through, JPMorgan Chase turns up the flame under Potbelly, and Lettuce restaurants add a pandemic surcharge to tabs.
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In a live video chat, Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth dive into the latest news in real estate, including the prospect of a COVID-driven housing crisis in Cook County, updates on the latest in a push to legalize coach houses and other accessory dwelling units, Bronzeville’s ongoing boom, and a Lincoln Park mansion that sold for less than half of the $11 million invested in it.
Plus: Lightfoot pumps the brakes on restaurant re-openings in Chicago by May 29; Ford's three factory shutdowns in two days signal bumpy restart; Meal kit delivery service Home Chef announces data breach; and Cook County passes COVID property tax relief.
Trillions in federal stimulus remain up in the air, while State Farm makes adjustments for auto insurance customers, bond markets react to the pandemic and retail earnings roll in: Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels discusses economic news with host Amy Guth.
Plus: A Moody's report says the city and state pension risk is worse than in the subprime recession, United's new CEO eases his tone on job cuts, Chicago apartment landlords are holding up so far and in a new lawsuit, McDonald's workers claim virus measures fall short.
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As the food supply chain struggles during the pandemic, some Illinois farmers are bypassing farmers markets and selling direct to consumers. Crain's reporter Dalton Barker discusses how the move might shift buying habits for the long term.
Plus: Pritzker defends new penalties for stores that break shutdown rules, State Farm cutting auto rates by $2.2 billion, United sees slight uptick in travel demand and Uber cuts 3,000 more jobs and closes offices in pandemic revamp.
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There's been no shortage of challenges facing the city and Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration during her freshman year. Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig tells host Amy Guth what to expect in year two.
Plus: The founder of Mariano's is getting back into the grocery business, a Saudi wealth fund buys a big Boeing stake, J.C. Penney plans to close 29 percent of its stores and Michael Jordan's sneakers fetch a record $560,000 at Sotheby's.
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In a live video chat, Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin tells host Amy Guth we haven't yet seen a collapse during the pandemic. Hear more about what the data shows, why Chicago is more vulnerable to foreclosures than other cities, plans for a Lincoln Park site that just sold and other market news.
Plus: The Michigan Legislature cancels its session to avoid armed protests, downtown hotel rates reach a new COVID low, the U of I System pursues a new social and environmental investment strategy and you can read McDonald's guidelines for its restaurant reopenings.
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As Fed Chair Jerome Powell urges action from the White House and Congress to prevent lasting economic damage, Crain's reporter Steve Daniels discusses Wall Street's attitudes about recovery, as well as some of the ways Chicago firms are handling the downturn.
Plus: Cook County gives property taxpayers a break, the city gets closer to filling a long-empty financial role, Boeing's tally of lost orders soars, and Potbelly and Steak 'N Shake have news on stores closing.
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The hotel industry is looking at a tough future, says Crain's real estate reporter Danny Ecker: When inns can reopen, it's still going to take time for tourism and convention business to rebound. He and host Amy Guth also discuss the state of brick and mortar retail, changes for Fulton Market and what's happening now with office space.
Plus: As Uber considers buying Grubhub, the city rolls out new rules on food delivery apps; Glassdoor cuts nearly 200 jobs in Chicago; Abbott is rolling out another test in its growing COVID arsenal, and the U of I's Discover Partners Institute lands $3.9 million for research to help students.
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Abbott Labs is launching its second COVID antibody test. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg discusses the big question the screenings don't yet address, and tells host Amy Guth why local hospital CEOs are taking pay cuts during the pandemic.
Plus: Northwestern University furloughs 250 employees, many PPP givebacks are now flowing through JP Morgan Chase, Potbelly delays its earnings report and warns of severe COVID impact and Mariano's parent is ending its "hero bonus" for front-line workers.
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The industry is now moving at a slower pace, says Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin. He discusses new home sales, some property tax relief, a Lincoln park condo built by a trailblazing architect and what could be the first $5 million-plus Hinsdale home sale since 2009.
Plus: A ban on Fulton Market residential projects is lifted, Hyatt posts a loss as travelers stay home, Airbnb is cutting a quarter of its staff and Neiman Marcus files for Chapter 11.
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Host Amy Guth talks with Crain's reporter Steve Daniels about what will be required of workers and employers in an economic recovery, and there's a possible reckoning for business-interruption insurance.
Plus: Pushback builds against Gov. Pritzker's reopening plan, nursing home workers are offered a raise ahead of a planned strike, AbbVie wins antitrust approval to buy Allergan and United Airlines gets blowback over plans to cut union workers' hours.
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Forget a severe but short downtown and a quick snapback—"That’s just looking tougher and tougher, particularly in the airline business," says Crain’s reporter John Pletz. He talks about United's plans to reduce 30 percent of its white-collar workforce, the impact on Boeing and more.
Plus: Scientists create an antibody that defeats the COVID-19 virus in the lab, Illinois' revenue has been "dramatically derailed," weed sales saw a rebound last month and few Chicago restaurant stars made the James Beard Award short list this year.
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This month Crain's Forum explores COVID-19. Forum Editor Bob Secter discusses the issues raised in this month's public policy deep dive, starting with the pandemic's impact on the state economy.
Plus: J. Crew files for bankruptcy protection, missing rent payments have landlords worrying, a U of I research center moves ahead and hospitals gear up to resume elective surgeries.
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The number of Chicago homes going on the market and under contract have leveled off at a new, albeit low, normal. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the latest housing news with host Amy Guth.
Plus: State unemployment funds are going broke, banks pledge COVID housing relief in Chicago, Boeing plans to sell $25 billion in bonds to boost cash during the crisis and Gov. Pritzker answers court challenges to his pandemic stay-home order as another lawsuit is filed.
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To win approval of expanded powers during the pandemic, Mayor Lori Lightfoot had to beat back a scuffle with aldermen. Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig discusses that fight and a recent analysis that cites a "shifting majority" in a "divided council."
Plus: The economy is shrinking, signaling the start of a recession; Lincoln's electric vehicle project with Rivian is canceled due to COVID; Boeing is cutting 10 percent of staff, and McCormick Place tallies its financial hit from the pandemic.
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A judge has thrown a legal bombshell into Gov. Pritzker’s COVID-19 response, ruling he’d exceeded his authority when he issued a statewide stay-home order. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz explains why the case is emblematic of a broader fight.
Plus: Testing expands at Walgreens and other retail locations, Boeing plans to restart South Carolina 787 operations next week, Caterpillar warns of "severe and chaotic" impact from the pandemic and the Blackhawks fire CEO John McDonough.
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Forecasts provide a clue on how fast the local economy might recover. Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels discusses the projections lenders deliver to Wall Street and how they envision the COVID-induced recession might shake out.
Plus: Aon cuts pay 20 percent for most employees, Boeing's CEO warns the aviation industry will shrink, Illinois pulls back a controversial work-comp rule and a state small-biz loan fund doubles with another $250 million.
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Another pandemic change in the residential market: Some investors who back mortgages want to know if borrowers' income is going to take a hit. Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin talks about that COVID question, as well as what home prices were doing pre-pandemic and why Kanye West bought his childhood home in South Shore.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker extends the stay-home order and allows some activities to pick up again, AbbVie will help Illinois ramp up coronavirus testing, jobless claims top 26 million and Mayor Lightfoot proposes a law to protect workers.
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Fulton Market's growth streak seemed unstoppable—until the pandemic presented a speed bump to the rapidly-transforming neighborhood. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss what could come next.
Plus: Powerful business groups sue to block Gov. Pritzker's COVID sick-pay move, the U.S. Senate passes an $484 billion interim economic stimulus package, Illinois is not getting its fair share of federal disaster loans and Potbelly has no plans to give back its $10 million in rescue funds.
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The county health system is coping with the pandemic crisis without a permanent CEO, CFO or head of public health, while government revenues take a hit and the jail is a national virus hot spot. Crain's politics and government reporter A.D. Quig explains why Cook County is particularly vulnerable to COVID.
Plus: The U.S. Treasury hands out $2.9 billion to airlines and says there's more to come, State Farm funds $10 million for Illinois businesses and nonprofits, US Foods has a new biggest shareholder and ESPN's sports-starved viewers set a ratings record for "Last Dance."
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Northern Trust, the largest locally headquartered bank, is far from the biggest participant in the federal Payroll Protection Program. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels discusses banks' role in the program that aims to help small businesses weather the pandemic.
Plus: United projects a $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon seeks a congressional bailout, Neiman Marcus could file for bankruptcy within days and why a state official calls an all-mail-in November election an expensive "security nightmare."
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Early in the COVID-19 crisis, title companies launched curbside service. Now some companies have made virtual closings possible. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains how and shares the latest housing market data.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker and six other Midwest governors form a COVID coalition, the pandemic could blow a $10 billion hole in Illinois' budget without federal relief, United Airlines gets $5 billion in federal grants and loans, the small-business rescue fund runs dry and Chicago grants another tax extension to restaurants and bars.
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North Chicago-based Abbott Labs aims to detect antibodies to show who's already been infected with the coronavirus. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg tells why that's important and talks about medical ethics considerations that have emerged during the pandemic.
Plus: McDonald's workers file a federal complaint over COVID conditions, President Trump says he's asking United's Oscar Munoz and ADM's Juan Luciano to advise him on the economy, O'Hare and Midway get tens of millions in federal aid and the airline industry now sees $314 billion in lost ticket sales.
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How can State Farm, Allstate and others afford to offer policyholders COVID-era premium relief? Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels explains and discusses Payroll Protection Program loans, bank earnings and consumer credit during the pandemic.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker looks to form a Midwest COVID coalition, Boeing was down 150 orders for Max jets in March, hospitals race to secure big credit lifelines from Wall Street, Chicago venture funding dropped in the first quarter and delivery apps including GrubHub and DoorDash face an antitrust lawsuit.
Gov. Pritzker has been cautiously optimistic on the state of local coronavirus curve-flattening efforts. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz explains why there's still more to do.
Plus: Groupon is cutting more than 40 percent of its workforce, Illinois is bending the virus curve faster than other hot spots, shopping for household staples starts to slide after the initial surge and Grubhub stock falls as it pulls guidance after taking a sales hit in New York.
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March residential real estate data indicate the Chicago-area market was entering the season on an upswing. Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the figures with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Another week of massive jobless claims, Chicago's small-biz bailout fund hits delays, the Fed plan for up to $2.3 trillion in aid and downtown hotels remain almost empty.
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Bottlenecks and confusion are tying up the small-business pandemic aid package. Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels discusses that federal program, as well as factors in an eventual economic recovery and the market this week.
Plus: Chicago sets a booze curfew, Cook County gets Abbott's COVID test for jail detainees, the city's pandemic facilities are swiping staff from safety-net hospitals, and Amazon workers extend their protests and demand that the retail giant close its Little Village warehouse.
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With carriers hit particularly hard by the falloff in travel, Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks about what a recovery might look like for the industry.
Plus: More racial data is ordered as coronavirus deaths soar among African Americans, Walgreens is expanding drive-through testing, Walmart is targeted in Illinois' first COVID-19 wrongful death lawsuit, and how the pandemic will turn the office market on its head.
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Some Chicago neighborhoods sizzle; others barely tread water. City officials want to change that, but it's not an easy job under the best circumstances—much less now, given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crain's reporter Danny Ecker discusses the economic focus of the latest Crain's Forum, an in-depth look at big problems facing the city.
Plus: Allstate will rebate $600 million to auto insurance customers, United dramatically cuts its schedule as COVID-19 cases rise in New York, Cook County plans a clinical trial for a possible COVID-19 treatment, and the personal care and cosmetics industry booms as Americans under stay-home orders become their own stylists.
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Looking at housing market data leading into the COVID-19 pandemic, Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses what the numbers told us, how second-home owners are sheltering in place, and how real state will be key to economic recovery.
Plus: A new field hospital is planned for Chicago, jobless claims set new records, WeWork asks landlords to help it cut its rent bill and Ken Griffin's virus plan now includes an emergency trading bunker in Florida.
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With the latest jobless figures due at the end of the week and the pandemic continuing to agitate the economy, Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels discusses the coronavirus impact and the issues he’ll be watching on his financial beat in coming days.
Plus: How Abbott Labs nearly missed its shot at COVID-19 'game-changer' glory, Springfield is split along partisan lines over expanded November mail balloting, executive pay at Caterpillar is frozen as part of push to cut costs, and the county health system's bottom line is going to take a hit in the pandemic.
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Last year, Chicago hosted an emergency exercise developed by the federal government called Crimson Contagion. Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig explains what the city learned from that imagined global pandemic scenario and how those lessons influenced the local COVID-19 response.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker extends the statewide stay-at-home order through April; Ford and GE Healthcare will make 50,000 ventilators in 100 days, while Illinois researchers are building emergency ventilators; Medline resumes ethylene oxide operations with plans to re-sterilize used N95 masks, and retail rent negotiations get messy with $20 billion due.
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The North Chicago-based medical device firm got FDA approval for the fastest COVID-19 test to date. Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks about Abbott's plans to make the new tests available around the country next week.
Plus: McCormick Place is being be turned into makeshift hospital, green fuel plants are closing, a big hedge fund firms cut losses after the federal government moves to help markets and the University of Chicago is giving $2 million in support to South Side residents and small businesses amid the outbreak.
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How do you show homes during a stay-at-home order? Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains, and discusses why Illinois mortgage applications have dropped. COVID-19 is not the only reason.
Plus: Chicago lakefront is now closed, jobless claims soar, Cook County is offering tax relief and lower pollution levels are one good thing to come out of sheltering in place.
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How do we save lives and preserve the economy during a pandemic? Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the government's evolving stimulus package and its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 while keeping the country running.
Plus: Officials aim to reopen a south suburban hospital for coronavirus needs, Equity Residential will stop evictions and rent hikes, Amita launches drive-up blood-thinner testing and the feds approve Illinois' move to expand health care access for 3 million people.
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The city and community groups have worked to boost 2020 Census participation, but COVID-19 is now creating a major new hurdle. Brett Chase from Better Government Association joins the podcast today to discuss what's at stake.
Plus: Apartment owners get mortgage relief if they delay evictions, McCormick Place loses two events with about 100,000 visitors, the state partners with a pair of business groups to fight COVID-19, agricultural equipment makers stung by trade wars now face virus cutbacks and Hyatt Hotels is cutting most of its U.S. corporate staffers.
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Here's what Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels will be watching on his financial beat in coming days as the government responds to COVID-19.
Plus: Gas prices could dip below $1 in Illinois, transit systems see the lingering effects of shelter in place, the city and state plan to use hotel rooms for quarantine and isolation, look at ICU bed data by county, and coronavirus won't stop Chicago's construction industry.
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Crain's Chicago Business columnist Joe Cahill says such a move protects execs, investors and lenders against the effects of poor risk management. He talks with host Amy Guth about the real cost of aiding the nation's carriers.
Plus: The hospitality downturn threatens nearly 70,000 low-income Chicagoans, state unemployment claims skyrocket, Abbott ramps up production of new COVID-19 test and Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson halts production in U.S. factories.
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Crains' political columnist Greg Hinz joins the podcast to recap Illinois' primary election and analyze where yesterday's light turnout came from: early voting and mail-in ballots.
Plus: Big automakers agree to temporarily close North American factories, Boeing seeks a $60 billion bailout, Gov. Pritzker moves to get federal small business loan help and Midway cancellations soar after the virus shuts a control tower. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Crain's senior reporter Steve Daniels looks at how the pandemic is affecting the economy and credit, and discusses news of the central bank restarting a crisis-era borrowing program for companies.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker's team and Chicago official trade barbs over holding the primary today; NorthShore begins its own COVID-19 testing; Boeing seeks U.S. aid as well as help for suppliers and airlines; McDonald’s and recreational businesses are addressing group-gathering limits and closures, and Illinois temporarily allows curbside marijuana sales for medical patients.
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Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor, congressman and presidential chief of staff, for his analysis on the response to the coronavirus epidemic and how the Democratic presidential race is playing out.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker orders the shutdown of all bars and restaurants, United cuts flights 50 percent, the governor aims to expand health insurance amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and the owners of Bulls and Blackhawks commit to paying United Center staff for missed games.
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The city's record-low housing inventory, the Lake Bluff mansion of an '80s pop star, Michigan City facing change: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the stories on his beat this week.
Plus: A look at the local economic impact of coronavirus, Gov. Pritzker moves to require paid sick leave during coronavirus outbreak, next week's primary election is now moving "full speed ahead" despite virus spread concerns and a health-tech hub is planned for the Michael Reese site.
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Prudential Plaza tenants were told a worker at the massive complex is ill with coronavirus. It's believed to be Chicago's first confirmed case at a major downtown office building, and it raises some questions for commercial landlords and their tenants. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to explain.
Plus: The economic impact of St. Patrick's Day cancellations, United warns the shock from the virus could rival the 9/11 financial fallout, McDonald’s plans to pay corporate workers for two weeks in quarantine and officials urge voters to cast their ballots early ahead of next week's primary.
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Trending is Crain’s new weekly column about theater, dance, museum exhibits and more. Writer Graham Meyer joins the podcast to talk about his must-see selections this week—and how he’ll keep readers up to date on any potential closures or postponements in the weeks ahead.
Plus: Gov. Pritzker declares a disaster over coronavirus, Delta and American plan to slash operations because of virus outbreak, Morningstar tests a mandatory work-from-home day and the race is on to build new weed shops now that permits have been issued. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Testing availability, insurance coverage, hospital preparedness: Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg discusses the latest news on how coronavirus is affecting the Chicago area.
Plus: Cardiologists cancel a big McCormick Place meeting, a stock market circuit breaker gave traders "time to digest" today's volatility, Pritzker calls on insurers to cover coronavirus treatments, Aon is buying Willis Towers Watson, and State Farm's banking exit puts nearly 1,000 Illinois jobs at risk.
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It's also the year's first $5 million-plus sale. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin highlights some notable sales and listings, including a condo in the former Encyclopedia Britannica HQ and another condo with a sky-high Japanese garden.
Plus: Mayor Lightfoot is expected to endorse Joe Biden, Chicago and Illinois are getting more than $20 million to fight coronavirus, weed sales drop in February and Art Van Furniture is closing all its stores.
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The potential cost and a possible recession are terrible news for City Hall and the statehouse, where lawmakers already are struggling to pay the bills. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the economic threat posed by a viral outbreak.
Plus: McCormick Place loses a second event to virus concerns, Sterling Bay puts a Lincoln Yards office building up for sale, United waives rebooking fees and Trunk Club stores will be folded into Nordstrom.
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The city just lost tens of millions of dollars in spending with one canceled trade show. Even more is on the line over the next few months. Crain's reporter Danny Ecker joins the podcast to discuss the potential economic impact coronavirus could have on local tourism.
Plus: The Fed cuts rates a half-point amid the spreading virus; a look inside a suburban tax tussle; a Boston investor drops $154 million on industrial properties here, and Allstate and Ford strike a driver-data deal.
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Long-standing racial and ethnic disparities in Chicago are growing wider, and researchers say the cost will be carried by everyone, regardless of race. Journalist David Mendell writes in the latest Crain's Forum about the impact of racial gaps, and today he and host Amy Guth discuss the data he examined.
Plus: Some Chicago firms are vulnerable as coronavirus spreads, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an Obamacare case, Corona's parent hits back at reports claiming the coronavirus is hurting sales, and the FAA tells Boeing more training for 737 Max pilots may be.
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In this week's residential real estate news, some potentially good news for the Chicago housing market, a proposed bill that would make coach houses welcome in Illinois, a Hyde Park mansion of an eminent University of Chicago scientist and his wife, and more from Crain’s Dennis Rodkin.
Plus: Sterling Bay puts McDonald's headquarters up for sale, Lowe's is taking over a huge Sears warehouse in Manteno, a lawsuit argues that the city's tow-and-sell program is unconstitutional and "Corona beer virus" searches show the brewer can’t evade the coronavirus.
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With Census Day just weeks away, only a handful of big companies are publicly stepping up on outreach efforts. A bad count means "less government investment in Illinois and bad data" for companies' decisions. In this episode, Crain’s reporter A.D. Quig explains what’s at stake for area businesses and what they’re doing to encourage census participation.
Plus: Here's how the coronavirus is affecting Chicago companies, a hospital-led collaborative will invest $6 million in a West Side neighborhood, riverfront skyscraper owners look to cash out and James Beard names 19 area restaurants and chefs as semifinalists.
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ComEd plans spending over the next four years at levels higher than the costliest years of the recently completed smart-grid program. Which means significantly higher electricity delivery rates for customers. Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels shares insight.
Plus: A West Loop restaurateur is sentenced in a fraud case, Amazon plans big distribution centers in Downers Grove and Palatine, Leo Burnett's chief creative officer is exiting, United abandons its 2020 profit forecast on the coronavirus outbreak and Boeing’s board gets shuffled.
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As the company exits the grocery delivery scene, Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker talks to Amy Guth about the three chains set to benefit the most from its departure.
Plus: Illinois' pot taxes bring in $10M in first month, Target is opening a huge warehouse in Little Village, United and Chase come to terms on a new credit card deal and Gov. Pritzker plans $100 million for Illinois' rainy day fund. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Two buzzy stories from Chicago's tech industry: feds say indicted Outcome Health's founder has more money then he says, and a look at the challenges and opportunities facing Discovery Partners Institute, the University of Illinois technology hub planned for the edge of the South Loop. Crain’s reporter John Pletz joins the podcast today to discuss the two stories.
Plus: The once-hot downtown apartment market is now just warm, West Coast tech firms bulk up in Chicago and McDonald's and Starbucks are developing reusable and trackable cups. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The state Corrections Department faces multiple lawsuits alleging inadequate medical care led to poor and sometimes fatal outcomes. Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg explains how Illinois' prison system has come up short.
Plus: Gov Pritzker’s budget address, ex-con ex-Gov. Blagojevich returns to Chicago; Groupon says it was "incredibly disappointed" with 2019 and vows changes; a new setback for Boeing has it inspecting 737 Max jets for fuel tank debris, and the founders of Outcome Health try to thaw the feds' freeze on their cash. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
President Trump announced he’ll commute the sentence of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, calling the prison term "tremendously powerful" and "ridiculous." Crain’s Forum editor Bob Secter, who covered Blago's trial at the time, joins the podcast to share context on the president’s move.
Also today: A big Baxter accounting error; Amherst Holdings is buying Front Yard Residential; Chicago developer CA Ventures and WeWork will anchor a new River North building, and a study that was cited in the approval of $1.3 billion for Sterling Bay’s Lincoln Yards megaproject was written by a consultant hired by Sterling Bay. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The mayor wants to end poverty in Chicago within a generation. Crain’s reporter A.D. Quig and podcast host Amy Guth discuss how Lori Lightfoot aims to do that.
Plus: Northern Trust's cost-cutting program spares Chicago, Gov. Pritzker claims $225 million in government savings ahead of his budget address later this week, Motorola wins a $765 million verdict against a Chinese competitor, and there's one area where McDonald's is outrunning its rivals. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Local housing market news, a look inside Chicago-area homes, and, perhaps unexpectedly, a new children’s book about real estate investing. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast to talk about this week’s top stories.
Plus: Bolingbrook's mayor is not keen on an Amazon warehouse, United cancels China flights through late April, the Commercial Club gets its first female chair after 143 years and a $10 million U of I donation is the largest-ever from a board trustee. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Discovery Partners Institute, a major University of Illinois project, got a boost from Gov. J.B. Pritzker with $500 million in funding—which also benefits Related Midwest's megaproject, the 78. In this episode, Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker shares insight on the development with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Exelon now warns it and ComEd are at criminal or civil risk, Jussie Smollett faces a 6-count indictment as Dan Webb questions Kim Foxx's handling of the case, Peapod is abandoning Illinois and an aide to Toni Preckwinkle is barred from her offices after a sexual harassment incident. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Interim Superintendent Charlie Beck believes he can boost officer morale and community trust in the the city's police department. After a violent weekend, Crain's A.D. Quig talks about whether Beck can do those things—and reduce violent crime—in the few months he has left in Chicago.
Plus: Layoffs abound but pot is still a jobs creator, cloud-computing firm Nerdio gets $8 million, why Chicago's opportunity zone program is lagging other cities and Google is accused of violating the same Illinois biometric-privacy law related to facial recognition of photos. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories
Illinois' towering property tax rates actually are just a symptom of a wider problem. Crain’s Forum editor Bob Secter talks to host Amy Guth about the latest installment of our yearlong deep dive into big issues facing Chicago and Illinois, explaining many of the issues connected to taxes, why Illinois is different than other states, and how to think about change.
Plus: Midway feels Southwest's pain over the grounding of the 737 Max, a national homebuilder pulls out of the slow-selling Chicago market, a first-of-its-kind defection from downtown's corporate corridor and Illinois officials probe a Trump Tower tax appeal. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
There are pockets of strength in this 11th weak year for homebuilders. Crain's Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the local market, plus some apartments planned in a former convent and a swinging mid-century modern home that's played host to "caftan and casserole" parties befitting its era.
Also in this episode: An Outcome Health executive settles an SEC case, three died in a Boeing 737-800 accident in Turkey, Northwestern Memorial plans a $77.6 million expansion and there's backlash among Illinois restaurant owners over the cost and disruption associated with meal delivery. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Mayor Lightfoot moves to tighten requirements on getting and spending tax-increment financing funds, with an eye on helping poorer neighborhoods. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz tells what the plan means for the central area of the city.
Plus: The MacArthur Foundation gives Cook County $2.5 million for criminal justice reform, Avant splits in two, Macy's will close 125 stores and cut workers and United is buying a flight school to deal with a pilot shortage and diversify its ranks. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Over the past two years, Discover has quietly embarked on a program to restructure the debt of far more customers than it used to. The credit card lender says it aims to get borrowers back on their feet. But Crain's Steve Daniels explains why the moves are concerning investors.
Plus: CIBC shuffles management jobs, Citadel sends China millions to help fight coronavirus, a West Loop block is poised for new development and some good news on manufacturing. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
High-income renters have changed the apartment market here and across the country. Crain’s reporter Alby Gallun discusses local market drivers, the affordable housing debate and more.
Plus: Illinois weed sales total almost $40 million, Cook County Health puts a new $240 million Provident Hospital on hold, the suburban office market has a big year and why your next food delivery might cost more. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
2019 year-end housing market numbers, month-over-month data, and a look inside Pullman housing for local artists are part of this week’s visit from Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin.
Plus: The first person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus is reported in Chicago, Facebook settles an Illinois internet privacy suit for $550 million, two office expansions are taking place in Fulton Market and a health-records company pushed opioids to doctors in a secret deal with a drugmaker.
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The best restaurants for business includes some new spots, as well as some restaurants that are already popular for dinner but that are now also open for lunch. Crain’s Jan Parr spoke with host Amy Guth about the list and some can’t-miss dishes.
Plus: Boeing 737 Max costs will top $18 billion, the parent of Blue Cross sheds hundreds of workers, a landmark deal for Catholic schools in Chicago and after 800,000-plus rides and 192 injuries, Chicago will give scooters another shot. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Downtown hotels, facing a surge of new competition that has hampered bottom-line growth, are now offering stays during the day. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the trend.
Plus: UIC gets a grant from a Melinda Gates-backed effort to boost women in tech, McPier names a new CEO, a Chicago marketing tech firm gets a rare and huge investment, and Bar Louie's bankruptcy leads to two area closings. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The worsening outbreak is having an effect on travelers, airlines and Chicago companies' bottom lines, Crain's reporter John Pletz tells host Amy Guth.
Plus: China names North Chicago-based AbbVie’s HIV drugs in a treatment plan for the coronavirus, Amazon may have plans for Chicago's Pullman neighborhood, a former state senator faces a federal tax charge, Fifth Third is investing $20 million in South and West Side opportunity zones, and Rivian will provide the “skateboard” platform for a high-performance electric Ford vehicle. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The Chicago-area housing market showed a little life at the end of 2019, as single-family homes traded at a more vigorous pace than they have in a long time. Will 2020 be the year the local housing market breaks out of its funk? Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses which locations are performing better than others.
Plus: A big South Side hospital merger, a powerful labor union's push to change the Illinois Constitution, a cash infusion for a local marijuana company and some key leases at the Groupon headquarters building.
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The city of Chicago's push to strengthen an ordinance requiring developers to include affordable apartments or condominiums in their projects is scaring residential developers, Crain's reporter Alby Gallun tells Amy Guth. They warn Mayor Lori Lightfoot that the new rules could could make new development less profitable—while on the other side, some housing advocates say it doesn’t go far enough to address the issue of affordable housing. Who is right?
Plus: The legal cloud hanging over Exelon may be impeding M&A, O'Hare will screen for the deadly virus spreading through China, Chicago's Standard Club fights for survival and the SEC approves a Cboe market close pricing option.
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After more than a decade, the Illinois Senate has a new leader. The newly installed Senate president will have to wrestle with the same issues as predecessor John Cullerton, including passing a fair remap and Pritzker’s graduated income tax, and all at a critical time for Springfield. In this episode, Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz shares his analysis.
Plus: BMO Harris lands a former Fifth Third Chicago president, Citadel Securities agrees to a $97 million settlement in China, the city of Chicago loosens rules to help small businesses and a look at restaurants and chefs recognized by this year’s Banchet Awards. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
On the heels of CME Groups' recent launch of bitcoin options, Bloq Chairman Matthew Roszak joins the podcast today to talk with host Amy Guth about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology for businesses, how other countries are adapting to digital assets and why business leaders should take it seriously.
Plus: State Sen. Don Harmon is elected to lead the chamber—look for Crain's Greg Hinz to have an analysis of that in tomorrow's Morning 10. Also, the state and SEIU Healthcare reach two contract agreements, Rosebud is planning 3-level restaurant near Millennium Park and a survey indicates workers expect businesses to act on social and environmental issues. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
A home-building halt near the trail clears Chicago's City Council, what economists see for the Chicago housing market in 2020, and look inside some area homes of note. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin shares this week’s local market news.
Plus: Chicago’s bond penalty plunges as investors hunt for yields, Cook County approves a 3 percent marijuana tax, Advocate is closing 7 Walgreens clinics, a Texas co-working firm heads to a new Loop office building and U of I system asks to hike tuition on incoming freshmen. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
City Hall lobbyists have to work harder for less-certain results these days. Between a new mayor, steady federal scrutiny and with City Council leadership and coalitions scrambled, officials expect a record number of professional government influencers at work this spring. Crain’s politics and government reporter A.D. Quig shares more with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Chicago’s first startup bank in over a decade gets the green light to raise capital, a proposal to halt homebuilding near the 606 advances, workers at a major weed company in Joliet approve a union and Nike will fund an athletic facility at the Obama Library. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The Illinois governor has an understanding with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on a Chicago casino, but pension and tax battles await, Crain's Greg Hinz tells Amy Guth.
Plus: Here's how CME's bitcoin debut went, Illinois weed sales slumped in the second week, startup NuCurrent gets a charge out of CES and Grubhub insists it is not exploring a sale. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Marijuana companies are jockeying for position in what's seen as the most lucrative piece of the legal weed market: downtown Chicago. And a regulatory disconnect could force marijuana companies to build out stores with no guarantee they'll be allowed to open. In this episode, Crain’s reporter John Pletz shares his insights with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Boeing's new CEO takes control today with the company's integrity in doubt, State Farm is on pace to lose its car-insurance crown, a Northwest Side hospital is losing most of its ER doctors and liquor giant Diageo buys a stake in a local no-alcohol spirits maker. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
This week in Chicago housing market news includes an update on homebuilding around the 606, a 19th-century Gold Coast mansion, and more. Plus: A life sciences hub is planned for Fulton Market, and Illinois weed shops have a shortage of workers.
The Cook County state's attorney called in ex-top judge Ruben Castillo and noted D.C. attorney Michael Bromwich to help with the probe of how the Jussie Smollett case was handled. And, unrelated, an email from a powerful Springfield ex-lobbyist hints at a possible rape cover-up downstate. In this episode, Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz shares insight about both stories.
Plus: A U of I hospital is planning a $191 million outpatient center on its Near West Side campus, the Boeing jet that crashed in Iran was a predecessor to the 737 Max, Kraft Heinz names a U.S. leader and Abbott names a new CFO, and Vienna Beef is moving its headquarters to the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Crain’s Forum is a 12-month deep dive into the seemingly intractable problems facing our city and state, addressing issues including gun violence, wages and housing, among others. Forum editor Hugh Delios spoke to host Amy Guth about the impact of the Forum’s first eight months and gave a preview of the subjects it'll take on in the months ahead.
Plus: Illinois weed sales totaled nearly $11 million in the first five days, Chicago is among the top 10 best-paying metro areas, the city is nabbing land near the Obama Presidential Center, photo-editing app maker VSCO taps a Signal and Feedburner veteran as director of engineering and a Penny Pritzker-backed tech booster heads to Fulton Market. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Tight supplies of marijuana and workers are proving challenging for Chicago sellers, Crain's John Pletz tells host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing shares fall on reports of additional Max issues and possible debt raising, the Chicago-made Ford Explorer hits the automaker's fourth-quarter sales, craft beer loses its cool and an important Medicaid insurer in Cook County is being acquired by a California insurer for $50 million.
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Local home price values grew 0.5 percent year-over-year in October, the second straight month with an increase under 1 percent. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks about these numbers and other market news in this episode of Crain’s Daily Gist.
Plus: Illinois reports $3.2 million in sales on the first day of legal weed in the state, another high-ranking Boeing executive is out amid the 737 Max crisis and a look at new taxes, fees, regulations and health care laws in the new year. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
2019 was a year of change at the top of Chicago and Illinois government. Crain's reporter A.D. Quig reviews the year in politics and chats with host Amy Guth about what's ahead for the city and state.
Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg recaps the people and organizations that made news in the past year, and industry trends she'll be watching in 2020.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin looks back on the big stories of the year—including which neighborhoods saw record sales and some remarkable homes that hit the market —as well as the data and trends he'll be watching in 2020.
As the year comes to a close, Daily Gist host Amy Guth speaks with Crain's reporters about 2019's news and what they'll be watching in 2020. Today, Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses scandal-scarred Outcome Health, cannabis startups, the airport as an economic engine and more.
Creating and sustaining good jobs is crucial for the Chicago region's success, as the divide widens between the earnings of those with college degrees and those without. Crain's Forum editor Hugh Dellios joins the podcast today to talk about the latest installment of the publication's yearlong deep dive into many of the big issues facing our city and state.
Plus: Boeing ousts its CEO, Rivian gets $1.3 billion in new funding, an O'Hare lawsuit could resonate beyond the airport and Sears sells its DieHard brand. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
City home sales fell more than 10 percent last month and prices have been slow to rise here for a decade. But two economists say that might not be the worst thing. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin shares his market insight with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Allstate scraps its Esurance brand, Moody's cuts Boeing one notch as the 737 Max delay drags on, a Paris-based consulting giant is buying a fast-growing Chicago tech firm and Cook County plans to tax pot at 3 percent. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The lack of ownership by historically underrepresented people in the state's marijuana industry has been a flashpoint in the legalization debate. Today, the Chicago City Council thwarted a call from black aldermen to halt recreational marijuana sales for six months. A particular issue that led to the call: current medical marijuana license holders—which are companies largely led by white men—were given automatic recreational licenses for existing medical dispensaries, plus a recreational dispensary. Crain’s reporter John Pletz spoke with host Amy Guth about the City Council vote, and the larger social issues that have emerged in the city’s ramp-up to legalized weed.
Plus: Trump faces a historic rebuke as the House votes on impeachment today, the parent of Blue Cross cuts workers, Joe Berrios is reportedly under federal investigation and the Gates Foundation gives $4.5 million to a Chicago nonprofit. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Real estate, health care, education and more: Crain's A.D. Quig talks to host Amy Guth about some of the surprises on the new Power 25 ranking.
Plus: Boeing pauses 737 Max production to slow cash burn, nonprofits urge the mayor to slam the brakes on lobbying changes, compliance-software startup LogicGate gets $25 million in funding and Lightfoot floats the idea of weed co-ops. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
As Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal plead not guilty to fraud charges today, Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the latest moves for the scandal-scarred Chicago startup.
Plus: Doubts emerge over Trump's claim that China will buy $50 billion in farm products, Chicago private-equity firm Thoma Bravo finalizes its purchase of J.D. Power, McDonald's uses technology to help boost donations to the Ronald McDonald House, and Pritzker and Lightfoot push different candidates to become CEO of the agency that runs McCormick Place. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Penny Pritzker is making a $100 million commitment to boosting Chicago neighborhoods. Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the move—and other local real estate news—with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Four hospitals are in talks to consolidate into a single system to serve some of Chicago’s poorest residents, Howard Tullman is leaving Illinois Tech's Kaplan Institute, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi unveils a new tool to help calculate property taxes and the FAA predicted more crashes without a 737 Max fix. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Dozens of spots have cropped up around the city the past few months, including the city's first place dedicated to Japanese okonomiyaki and a massive, three-story food hall with big-name chefs attached. Crain's Jan Parr gives us a rundown.
Plus: The FAA won't clear 737 Max fixes until 2020, Hyde Park Venture Partners raises a $100 million fund, Walgreens and Kroger deepen their partnership, and Dem presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg names his old clients from his days working for McKinsey in Chicago. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The mayor this week outlined her 10-year plan to remake the city and rebuild its population to 3 million, identifying three industry clusters in which Chicago already is doing well and four others that have strong growth potential. Crain’s columnist Greg Hinz spoke with host Amy Guth about the strategy.
Plus: Loyola Medicine is boosting its minimum wage to $15 an hour, Airbus is poised to finish the year ahead of Boeing for the first time since 2015, distance mental-health provider Regroup merges and Cboe buys European clearinghouse EuroCCP. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Years of rapid passenger growth appear to have suddenly stalled. If that becomes a trend, it might make paying for the airport's $8.5 billion terminal revamp more difficult. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz explains in today's episode.
Plus: Boeing get hit with $3.9 million fine for alleged safety lapses, a former Outcome Health exec pleads guilty to fraud, more job cuts bring Uptake's headcount down by about half, physicians continue to move away from private practice and universities are smarting over a new tax. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
A residential market forecast, a look inside the spot where legendary newspaper columnist Mike Royko did his "condo man" phase and a big real estate name just got a bit shorter: Crain's Dennis Rodkin makes his weekly visit to the podcast to talk about this week's housing market news with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United's CEO is stepping down, Exelon names a Baltimore exec to succeed Anne Pramaggiore and aldermen approve tougher lobbying laws. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Four years after a $1 billion acquisition deal, Constellation Brands sells Ballast Point to small brewer in the northern suburbs. Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker joins host Amy Guth to talk about the state of the craft brewing industry.
Plus: Navistar is accused of bilking $1.3 billion from the Pentagon, a fast-growing freight-tech firm expands in Fulton Market, BMO Harris is cutting more than 300 local jobs and United Airlines places a 50-plane order for an Airbus jet. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Chicago's appetite for new dining options might have its limits after all. After years of growth, restaurants are closing amid a huge supply, shrinking demand and rising costs. Restaurant owners blame a range of pressures squeezing the industry's narrow profit margins. Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker talked with host Amy Guth about the local industry.
Plus: Trump loses appeal over lawmakers' Deutsche Bank subpoenas, new details emerge on top cop's firing as new chief takes over, a new FAA chief to testify before Congress on 737 Max crashes and Marshall Field building nears lease with tech firm. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Crain's takes an exclusive look at how Lori Lightfoot's day-to-day activities during her first 100 days reveal a way of working that's different from her predecessor. Government reporter A.D. Quig shares her insight about what the mayor’s actions and calendar can tell us—and she discusses a big move today, when the mayor fired police chief Eddie Johnson.
Plus: Hundreds line up for the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Michigan; Fiat plans to invest in a northwest suburban factory as part of deal with the UAW; CVS Health is buying an Illinois insurance unit, and an advocacy group urges Metra and the CTA to upgrade accessibility for seniors and the disabled. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Why are investors avoiding Chicago? Crain’s senior reporter Alby Gallun tells host Amy Guth what recent commercial real estate data reveals.
Plus: A luxury car dealer is accused of polluting the Chicago River; United unveils a biometrics screening program that could help you skip long lines at the airport—for a fee; Deere's outlook disappoints as the trade war keeps farmers frugal, and health care leaders discuss why Chicago's safety net hospitals are about to change. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
With cannabis legalization, Illinois is trying to undo harm from the war on drugs in ways no other state has. One goal is to widen the pool of owners. Another involves clearing criminal records. But what does "social equity" look like in practice? Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks about the business, economic and emotional issues around sharing the wealth on weed.
Plus: Chicago's City Council approves Lightfoot's first budget, New York's City Council targets Grubhub over laws protecting restaurants, a cloud storage company will lease a West Loop office and area home price growth shrinks to its lowest since the economic recovery began. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The utility formed a committee to handle its subpoena-fueled problems. But it won't reveal the members. Crain's reporter Steve Daniels explains why that's unusual.
Plus: The founders of Outcome Health are indicted in a fraud scheme, Jay Shannon is out as the CEO of Cook County Health, a Chicago firm plans Fulton Market office and retail projects, and Illinois higher education seeks solutions to a black exodus. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Regional housing market numbers, Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford buys in the West Loop, more adjustments to the building planned next door to Tribune Tower, climbing prices in Pilsen and results for a Northbrook development proposal: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast for this week’s market news.
Plus: PepsiCo confirms a move to the Old Post Office, a trustee seeks $80 million in damages in a grocery bankruptcy case, Charles Schwab nears a deal to buy TD Ameritrade and WeWork is cutting 2,400 jobs.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual auction raised a record $6 million to support the museum’s exhibitions and programming. And it was a who’s who of the Chicago business, philanthropy and art worlds. Crain’s assistant managing editor Jan Parr spoke with host Amy Guth about the event.
Plus: Chicago Tribune's new investor is a hedge fund known for layoffs, Ken Griffin invests in a real estate tech firm, Chicago may join the bond refinancing bonanza, and PharmaCann gets state OK to sell recreational weed—but one of its locations is in a suburb that just said no to recreational marijuana sales.
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Pork & Mindy's is no more after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and listing liabilities between $1 to $10 million. Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker spoke with host Amy Guth about the story and the challenges within the Chicago restaurant industry.
Plus: Ken Fisher loses $67 million as a Chicago Police fund pulls its investment, Desiree Rogers buys Fashion Fair, apartments are planned next to a CTA station in Bronzeville, and Stanley's Fresh Fruit & Vegetables property gets auctioned off.
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You've heard about the quest for talent and cachet in the city. Despite that trend, downtown rents have firms opting for lower price points far beyond the Loop. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker spoke with host Amy Guth about a shift in thinking around commercial office spaces.
Plus: Blue Cross Association is launching a national provider network; Lightfoot scraps Emanuel's Infrastructure Trust; why ham prices are spiking, and Boeing directors are sued over missed warning signs on the 737 Max 8. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Mayor Lightfoot says Uber offered pastors $54 million to get her to change her mind on ride-hailing taxes. Uber suggests the mayor is confused with a revenue estimate from a counterproposal they offered. Crain's government and politics reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to talk about the latest developments, as well as other updates from City Hall.
Plus: Weed success in Chicago may come down to luck of the draw, an Amazon 4-star store opens in Oak Brook, Rush Copley Medical Center's longtime CEO retires, and Sears cuts hundreds of corporate jobs. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation
Crains’ 40 Under 40 list is live. This year’s group gathered in the West Loop this morning for a celebratory breakfast with a keynote speech from past honoree David Axelrod. After the event, Crain’s Chicago Business assistant managing editor Jan Parr spoke with host Amy Guth about the list and the selection process.
Plus: Miles White is stepping down as Abbott CEO, Citadel appoints a co-CIO, McDonald's gets hit with another harassment suit and Chicago will cut weed users a lot more slack. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has announced plans for a $50 million kitchen with the goal of making up to 17,000 meals each day to feed Cook County's aging population, which is on course to significantly increase over the next decade. The organization’s CEO Kate Maehr and Crain’s reporter Sarah Zimmerman discuss the project today on the podcast.
Plus: The phasing out of an index attached to CME’s biggest product group has created an opportunity for rivals, a health care software firm raises $22 million, nonprofit hospitals are forced to defend hundreds of millions in property tax breaks and retailers say Fiat Chrystler—whose production facilities include a Jeep Cherokee plant in Belvidere—revived a "sales bank" approach they hate. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Some shopping mall owners now face an even tougher task of finding a lender willing to refinance their properties—on top of finding (and keeping) tenants and facing competition from online shopping. Crain’s reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about how even healthy centers struggle to find financing.
Plus: former Bear Israel Idonije is opening a Loop nonprofit hub, KKR approaches Walgreens about a deal that could be the biggest-ever leveraged buyout, Giordano's private-equity owners may be ready to sell the pizza chain, Southwest and American extend Boeing's 737 Max absence to early March, and new grants from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center aim to boost productivity for small manufacturers. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Real estate brokers have a new digital tool for calming nervous sellers, a first look inside the high-end condos going up across from Holy Name Cathedral, and an actual yellow brick road honors the writer of "The Wizard of Oz" on the site of his home—Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin is in the studio with news from the local housing market.
Plus: Chicago police chief Eddie Johnson announces his retirement, Wells Fargo's CEO taps Bill Daley to help fix the bank's image, McDonald's new CEO buys $500,000 of the company's stock, Byline Bank ends Parkway Bank talks with no deal and Sterling Bay is moving its headquarters to a new Fulton Market building. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Mariano's parent Kroger has a new ad campaign to address its struggling brand identity. Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker joins the podcast with insight on what the marketing moves could mean for the Chicago-area grocery chain and challenges facing the industry.
Plus: Motorola takes on a Chinese rival at home, a Golub venture takes over a massive Near South Side apartment complex, Walgreens Boots explores going private in what could be the largest leveraged buyout in history and Lyric Opera embarks on one of the largest renovation projects in its history. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Allstate, the Northbrook-based insurance giant, has informed its nationwide team of agents that it’s trimming 10 percent of what most of them get paid when customers renew their policies. Agents aren't happy about that. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels spoke with host Amy Guth about the story to get insight into the insurance industry.
Plus: Boeing's CEO will forgo his bonus this year, three key products are driving growth at Abbott, a lawsuit takes aim at the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance and Giordano's and Protein Bar are jumping on the plant-based meat bandwagon. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Just as McDonald's was set to cash in on its big bets on tech, delivery and other innovations, the architect of that turnaround strategy, CEO Steve Easterbrook, was fired. Crain’s reporter Dalton Baker talks with host Amy Guth about the news and how the fast-food giant will fare under new leadership.
Plus: A leaked internal memo could signal more changes at your local Mariano's; Arlington Heights apartments fetch $58 million; Ford's $6 billion deal with UAW goes up for vote, and Allstate angers agents with a sudden pay cut. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Local home market data, a look inside a Lincoln Park penthouse, and five local (and local-ish) residential buildings recognized by the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin catches us up on the news of the week.
Plus: Former Exelon exec Pramaggiore resigns as chair of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Outcome Health reaches a $70 million settlement with the Justice Department and Exelon's CEO says the company will close nukes without a spring bailout—legal cloud or no. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The jetmaker's response to the 737 Max crashes has harmed the trust of not only of the public, but also pilots. Crain's manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey joins the podcast today to talk about how restoring aviators' faith is a key step for Boeing.
Plus: A look at the Chicago Teachers Union strike on day 10; the NCAA says college athletes can cash in as a bill heads to the Illinois Senate; the Obamas defend Jackson Park as the presidential center site, and Molson Coors shifts its North American headquarters to Chicago. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
As the CTU strike drags on, other problems hang over Chicago Public Schools. Hugh Dellios, the editor of Crain's Forum, talks about our latest deep dive on CPS graduates, who face too many hurdles to succeeding in college. How can the city boost student outcomes?
Plus: Grubhub stock plunges, Zebra lands a $570 million Postal Service contract, Starbucks is investing $10 million to boost small business and manufacturing is now the smallest share of the U.S. economy in 72 years. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
President Trump comes to Chicago, the Chicago Teachers Union strike enters day 8 and state Rep. Luis Arroyo is arrested on a federal bribery charge: It's a busy day on the political beat in Chicago and Crain's columnist Greg Hinz shares his analysis with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Walgreens cuts corporate jobs; Mayor Lightfoot has a plan to double the Public Health Department's mental health budget; Sprout Social will test turbulent IPO waters, and a deadline looms for smaller firms to provide employee savings programs. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Tech firms are expanding here, and that means opportunities for landlords. But city and state fiscal problems create challenges for investors. In a special on-location edition of Crain’s Daily Gist at Chicago Cut, host Amy Guth and Crain's senior real estate reporter Alby Gallun chat with Mary Ludgin, senior managing director and head of global research at real estate investment firm Heitman, and John Murphy, chairman and CEO of Murphy Development Group, about the state of the industry.
Plus: Baxter probes financial misstatements; Blue Cross of Illinois' parent HCSC sees some leadership changes; the CTA holds fares flat for another year, and the city is seeking the maximum tax on marijuana sales in a bid to produce up to $10 million a year. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Lower sales and prices are hitting one North Side neighborhood especially hard. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin also has news on efforts to fill vacant lots in Englewood with new rooftops, an outrageous Aurora home for sale and a Marie Antoinette fantasy in Lake Geneva that just sold for a record.
Plus: While Mayor Lightfoot unveils her 2020 budget, striking CPS workers surround City Hall; health care consultant Avia raises $22 million, Northern Trust expands in Philadelphia, and the maker of Reynolds Wrap targets a $7 billion IPO. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Crain’s contributor Jackie Bender talks to host Amy Guth about the winners of our annual Coolest Offices feature, which recognizes new, well-designed area workplaces.
Plus: Elizabeth Warren visits striking teachers as Mayor Lightfoot says there is “no more money” for the union, Chase closes a dozen more branches in 2019, McDonald's U.S. momentum sputters, and Boeing slumps again as analysts see a renewed 737 Max risk. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories
The arena's owners—Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz—and their sons Michael Reinsdorf and Danny Wirtz, spoke with Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker about the past, present and future of the United Center a quarter-century after it opened. Ecker joins the podcast today to talk about highlights from the conversation and to share audio from the interview.
Plus: billionaire hedge-fund founder Ken Griffin could be shopping around a piece of his business; a Chicago plant is catching blame for a botched Ford Explorer launch; a Koch gift sparks debate at Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and some local hospitals are saving Medicare real money. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Some brokerages have a new approach to getting a house on the market. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin has details on that, as well as big sales in the West Loop, how closing the Sterigenics plant might affect the Willowbrook housing market, and news on the house that replaced the home of John Wayne Gacy.
Plus: Chicago teachers go on strike, Cresco Labs gets state approval to sell recreational pot, landlords get socked as Kaegi reassesses north suburban properties, and a Northwestern researcher aims to fight the opioid crisis with an implantable device. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Ahead of an expected teacher strike, classes have been canceled at Chicago Public Schools tomorrow. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses what the implications of a teacher strike would be, what options exist for parents and students, and what might be ahead for Mayor Lightfoot and aldermen.
Plus: More on Anne Pramaggiore's Exelon exit, a LaSalle Street building is poised to sell for about $230 million, the City Council OKs a new no-toke-zone map, and Gov. Pritzker uses his own returns to pitch his graduated tax proposal. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
New steakhouses worth adding to your restaurant rotation are (wait for it) served up in today’s Daily Gist, as Crain’s dining critic Graham Meyer talks with host Amy Guth about where to get your fix.
Plus: U.S. store closings are trending toward record highs, Related Midwest is proposing a West Loop office building, more than half of Illinois' state schools are in decline enrollment-wise but the cost of operating them is going up, and an architect's lawsuit against a Chicago-based architectural firm over One World Trade Center's design will proceed. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the obstacles facing the mayor in what could be the toughest two weeks of her career.
Plus: Boeing yanks the chairman title from CEO Dennis Muilenburg, Blue Cross bosses rake in the green, Illinois has a marijuana referendum after all and WeWork weighs a bailout that hands control to SoftBank. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Half-million-dollar Bronzeville homes. Two- to four-flats. Midcentury modern houses. After months of doom and gloom in the real estate market, Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Dennis Rodkin shows Amy Guth where to find the pockets of strength.
Plus: A rare bank IPO, a North Branch property owner sues General Iron and the city, ComEd and Exelon get another federal subpoena, and a look inside Preckwinkle’s 2020 county budget. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker releases his long-awaited economic development plan to boost jobs and wages in Illinois, with a focus on bolstering seven key industries. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz and today's guest host, Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig, discuss the proposal.
Plus: A cold streak for big downtown office tower sales might be broken; there's a plan for adult dorms in River North; a Cubs fan sues the team over ivy souvenirs; Chicago skyscrapers make a "most influential" list, and a sandwich maker teams up with a rapper for a very obvious ad collaboration. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Churchill Downs should divest Arlington Park to an owner that will operate it as a racino, Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association president Michael Campbell wrote in a recent Crain’s op-ed. He argued that a casino would enhance the venue’s appeal, bolster live racing by driving more dollars into purses, and support the interests of taxpayers by growing jobs and generating more revenue for the state. Campbell spoke with host Amy Guth today about his appeal to save a jewel of Illinois’ horse industry.
Plus: Southwest pilots sue Boeing over "rush" to sell unsafe Max, Boeing bets $20 million on Virgin Galactic as space trips beckon; a plan for the city's second-tallest tower is "very close," a deal to create one of the largest cannabis companies in the U.S. is called off, and a look at Russian money behind an Art Institute exhibit of Soviet art. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Envestnet founder Judson Bergman, who revolutionized the financial services technology sector, and his wife were killed in a car crash late last week in San Francisco. Today, Crain's senior reporter Lynne Marek discusses his life and work.
Plus: Chicago-based Grubhub deals with backlash as New York weighs regulations on food delivery fees; the GM strike raises new recession fears; paper receipts are surviving the digital age; medical malpractice insurance premiums are on the rise, and Illinois is sending a high number of people to the lowest-rated managed care plan. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
There's good news and bad news about residential real estate values here. Crain's Dennis Rodkin runs down the risks in the market, and gives us a look at a new book about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Plus: The Museum of Science & Industry is renamed for Ken Griffin, Uber launches a new staffing business in Chicago, Sterling Bay buys property next to Lincoln Yards, and the Chicago Teachers Union's possible strike date has investors squirming. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
In an interview with Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz and reporter A.D. Quig, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx discussed her priorities and her decisions.
Plus: Roosevelt and Robert Morris universities look to merge; the U of C and Loyola shorten some MBA programs; Jump Capital raises a $200 million venture fund, and Illinois takes its biggest step yet in its promise to make the marijuana business more diverse. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Players may soon be allowed to cash in on endorsement deals as Illinois joins a handful of other states considering legislation to help them reap marketing rewards. Crain’s reporter Sarah Zimmerman talked about how this could shape the business of college sports.
Plus: Joe Mansueto and Michael Polsky are part of a $25 million medical-device investment, Chicago teams weigh in on sports betting, Southwest pilots say the 737 Max may not return until March and the SEC says that a hedge fund started in dorm room that managed more than $400 million committed fraud. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Chicago takes its access to water for granted, and that's creating a rising tide of problems. Crain's Forum editor Hugh Dellios talks about our deep dive into the financial and public health impact of the city's outdated water systems and how climate change is making things much worse.
Plus: The head of the agency that runs McCormick Place resigns; WeWork shelves its IPO and reins in its Chicago expansion plans; the state starts doling out licenses to grow marijuana for the recreational market, and why late fees are now a thing of the past at Chicago libraries. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The prestigious 2020 Michelin stars were unveiled for Chicago restaurants today. Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker talked with host Amy Guth about a few of the 25 restaurants to earn coveted stars in the tenth edition of the local guide.
Plus: the chief of the Chicago Fed doesn't see the need for another rate cut, health-tech hub Matter expands to New York, seltzer standout White Claw draws fire from Big Beer and an update on how O’Hare’s $8.5 billion makeover is moving along. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
The share of homeowners here who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth is more than twice the national average. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin tells what that underwater rate means for the Chicago-area market.
Plus: The parent of Arby's, Sonic and Buffalo Wild Wings is buying sandwich chain Jimmy John's; Comscore, the media-measurement firm with Chicago roots, settles fraud charges for $5 million; Taiwan plans to buy $2.2 billion in Illinois corn and soybeans; three more banks pump millions into a small-business initiative on the South and West sides, and WeWork loses one CEO but gains two new ones. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
The organizers of First Women's Bank want to create a "different banking experience" for the growing ranks of female business owners. Crain’s senior reporter Steve Daniels shares his insights on the trend.
Plus: Durbin is now the highest ranking Senate Democrat to back the start of impeachment proceedings, United Airlines bets easier upgrades will woo elite flyers, a co-working firm doubles its West Loop tower space, Amita won't close its mental health unit at Elgin hospital and Lettuce Entertain You launches a virtual restaurant experience with Bon Appetit magazine. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
In Will County, lower-wage distribution jobs are filling a gap left by factory closures. Today, a conversation with Crain's manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about how that's impacting workers.
Plus: A firm that sells 2 percent of power here also generates 19 percent of customer complaints; Rush University Medical Center gets top ranks in a quality award; a Wacker Drive office tower is back on the market, and downstate electric-vehicle maker Rivian just booked a big order from Amazon. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.
Two South Side neighborhoods are defying the city's drooping residential sales trend. Crain's Dennis Rodkin discusses the areas where home sales are up, as well as new city laws that address developers' tactics in gentrifying areas and how developers turn condo buildings into rentals.
Plus: Every American power grid is getting a lot greener, except for one massive one; Walgreens will test drone delivery; Boeing’s refueling tanker risks more delays, and Michelin anoints three area restaurants as good values. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation.
Will soybean growers suffer permanent damage in the trade war? Crain's reporter Claire Bushey discusses the short line between Illinois farmers and international politics.
Plus: The sponsor of a city $15 minimum wage bill opens the door to a compromise; a Chicago lawyer will oversee lawsuits in one Boeing 737 Max crash, while the planemaker's CEO is asked to testify in D.C. on the grounded jet model; a private-equity firm cuts its Kraft Heinz position and shares slump, and a Fulton Market deal becomes the most expensive office building sale in Chicago history. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to keep the conversation going.
The mayor today made her first moves into regulating recreational marijuana in the city—ones that could reduce tax revenue by banning sales in the portion of the city where tourists and visitors are concentrated. Crain’s Greg Hinz talks to Amy Guth about the narrow line Lightfoot is trying to walk with her plan.
Plus: Cboe confirms a headquarters move to the Old Post Office, Boeing says China needs to spend $2.9 trillion on new planes and services, Northwestern lands a $50 million gift for student aid and the mayor is eyeing another ban—this time on flavored e-cigarettes. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
In an exclusive interview, Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto talks about his decision to purchase full ownership in the soccer team.
Plus: Amazon is adding 400 Chicago tech jobs and expanding its downtown office by 70,000 square feet, United and Expedia end their feud over online ticket sales, an alderman blocks the conversion of a Streeterville landmark into a hotel and Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs will expand in Nevada and Arizona with a $283 million deal. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
As developers increasingly find they can profitably switch condos to rentals, a proposal to slow the condo deconversion wave just took a big step forward. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks to host Amy Guth about the trend and other residential real estate news of the week.
Plus: a local startup with $86 million in backing wants to lease space to pot companies, Boeing says the U.S.-China spat raises new risks for the 787 Dreamliner, a judge on the Lincoln Yards TIF says "a deal is a deal" and electric auto startup Rivian lands a $350 million investment. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
United Airlines has a high-end plan to boost its share of premium seats, which fetch fares as much as five times the price of a coach seat. Crains' reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what that looks like for the airline, and for customers from business to budget.
Plus: Slow Boeing jet sales hit a key aerospace metric, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan moves to Kirkland & Ellis, the feds OK US Food's big purchase pending asset sales, and the industrial corridor near Fulton Market is opening up to new development. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
A new law doubles the amount of spirits distillers can sell on their premises while also allowing them to offer wine and beer and to open multiple locations. Today, Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Dalton Barker talks to host Amy Guth about what that means for your neighborhood bar.
Plus: Illinois joins a bipartisan antitrust probe of Google, JPMorgan creates a "volfefe" index to track the impact of Trump's tweets, Southwest aims to share Max grounding reimbursements with workers, Chicago Fire closes in on a Soldier Field deal, and a coalition of progressive groups and aldermen are getting specific about increases to a bevy of taxes to fill Chicago’s budget hole—many of which target the business community. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
With an estimated $838 million hole in the 2020 budget, Mayor Lightfoot is considering taxing traffic coming into the city, a controversial idea already in play in cities around the world. Politics and government reporter A.D. Quig spoke with host Amy Guth about what such a tax would look like for Chicago.
Plus: Uber plans to add 2,000 jobs in Chicago in three years, a judge rules Sterigenics' suburban plant can reopen, the AMA intensifies its battle against physician burnout, and we have a look at how Illinois universities fared in the latest U.S. News & World Report survey. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
A multi-million dollar miscalculation in Chicago's suburbs, an apartment building torn down before anyone moved in, and a bungalow like a Wisconsin cabin but only 7 blocks from the el—all are part of today’s conversation with Crain’s residential real estate report Dennis Rodkin.
Plus: Sears is slashing 250 jobs at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago announces an opening date, WeWork targets a $20 billion to $30 billion IPO value, CVS wins court approval for its $68 billion takeover of Aetna, Swedish Golden Arches now double as signposts for electric car charging and Heinz repositions its ketchup labels to show you how to properly pour. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
Recent violence targeting Latinos underscores the importance of advocating for and marking the accomplishments of members of the community, says the chief of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Patricia Mota.
Plus: Illinois joins a multistate lawsuit against the T-Mobile-Sprint merger; S&P leans on Mayor Lightfoot to find a pension fix; the Joint Commission imposes new maternal safety standards; Chicago startup VillageMD raises $100 million; chicken titans are accused of conspiring to keep immigrant wages down; the Old Post Office nears a big lease with PepsiCo, and a weed-tech startup raises $16 million. Let's continue the conversation about these and other business stories on Twitter: #CrainsDailyGist.
Crains’ Forum series takes us deep into public policy issues that matter to Chicago. Today, as part of the latest chapter—an examination of the city's gun violence—Forum editor Hugh Dellios speaks with host Amy Guth about the project and what proposed solutions are on the table as a new mayor takes over.
Plus: Chinese tariffs, Boeing Max delays imperil the return of the jet by Christmas, Amita's CEO is stepping down, Groupon may be headed toward a proxy fight and Career Education pays $30 million to settle FTC action. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
How does local residential real estate data compare to national numbers? Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin offers some perspective, as well as look inside local homes on the market.
Plus: We tell you where recreational pot could first be sold in Illinois; Deere's new CEO pick says something about the future of farming; a study shows legal pot could be leading to more ER visits; a local insurance startup raises $47 million, and weather causes the hardest year ever for American farms. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter, where you can continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
With online chicken sandwich wars becoming a thing, and KFC the latest fast food chain to partner with Beyond Meat, Crain’s reporter Dalton Barker talks to host Amy Guth about food marketing, social media and changing consumer preferences—and what they mean for McDonald's.
Plus: Arlington Racecourse's owner threatens to end racing, Team Pritzker is inching closer to a Thompson Center sale, Trump lender Deutsche Bank says it has the tax returns lawmakers are seeking, United says your frequent-flyer miles won't expire, Pritzker signs a stripped-down corporate diversity bill. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
An Oklahoma judge ordered pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to pay over $500 million for its role in the state's opioid crisis. Today, Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks about why the case is significant.
Plus: A Russian airline company is first to sue Boeing over its 737 Max planes, Panera partners with UberEats, DoorDash and GrubHub are expanding in-house delivery, ex-Ald. Ameya Pawar and partners are pursuing a weed “wellness” venture, a local drugmaker sees treatments for rare diseases as the key to growth and, according to a report, Constellation Brands warns it is losing millions on a cannabis investment. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.
One of Illinois' most politically potent corporations is having a #MeToo moment. Plus: The Chicago Teachers Union sets the clock ticking on a potential strike; former congressman turned radio talk-show host Joe Walsh is taking on Trump; Kraft Heinz reinstalls a former CFO; Ald. Burke is no longer a partner at his law firm, and we explain why the relationship between doctors and medical device makers is ripe for fraud litigation. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
City home sales numbers, the home of ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, and Rodkin's popular feature looking at homes that sold for less than expected are the topics on tap with Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin.
Plus: Trump critic Joe Walsh is launching a presidential bid, farm tensions escalate as a USDA staffer is threatened in the Midwest, a Fulton Market builder drops $11 million on another development site, SpotHero lands $50 million in funding and Allstate's CEO makes an argument for higher-paying jobs. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Koch Foods, the Park Ridge-based target of a major recent ICE raid, runs on a steady supply of migrant labor. Crain's columnist Joe Cahill talks to host Amy Guth about how the Trump administration's stance on immigration will affect the company and the rapidly changing food industry.
Plus: Amazon opens its largest campus to date, JPMorgan is shutting down its Chase Pay app, a big Wicker Park apartment project lands the city in court, downstate coal plant closures will cost 300 jobs and Lettuce Entertain You and Grubhub launch a virtual Whole30 restaurant. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
A just-released report alleges that sexual harassment and other bullying has been widespread in Springfield during the tenure of House Speaker Michael Madigan. Crain's political reporter A.D. Quig joins the podcast to talk about it.
Plus: Downtown's apartment boom rolls on but developers pull back, an AMA offshoot launches a local Medicare Advantage plan, a private-equity firm buys control of GoHealth in a $1.5 billion deal, Peoples Gas is on course for a record-breaking level of unpaid bills and a new law pushes low-cost banking options. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, Crain’s tech reporter John Pletz takes a look at local businesses cashing in on CBD, pot’s no-high cousin.
Plus: Uber confirms a huge Old Main Post Office lease, Medicare decides a cost-saving strategy costs too much, a survey shows the majority of U.S. business economists predict a recession, Mondelez is ordered to pay $16 million to settle manipulative-trading allegations and Citadel just keeps growing—but the rest of the city's hedge fund industry, not so much. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin visits host Amy Guth to talk about the latest local market news, including a sampling of a realtor’s now-viral parody country music video.
Plus: How an overlooked facet of the weed law could trip up two of the industry’s biggest players, a giant calculator tallies drug costs as part of a petition campaign, Four Loko gets into the hard seltzer game, a rating system for hospital rating systems and a $750 billion Midwest fund group is calling on companies in six Midwest states to add women and people of color to their boards. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
In light of the high-profile college admissions scandal in California and, more locally, guardianship transfers for students to help them qualify for additional financial aid, Crain’s Chicago Business Senior reporter Lynne Marek talks to host Amy Guth about college consultants and regulations lawmakers are considering for the industry.
Plus: Kraft Heinz is eliminating 400 jobs, Allstate hikes Illinois auto rates after a two-year pause, WBEZ head Goli Sheikholeslami is departing for a New York gig, Aragon Ballroom will add Byline Bank to its name, investors want to convert Lake Point Tower to rentals and law firm Sidley Austin extends their paid parental leave. Subscribe to Crain's Daily Gist on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher, and be sure to continue the conversation around these and other business stories with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist
An outside consultant's research raises big questions about the viability of the casino project and the future of the budget problems a Chicago casino was meant to solve. Greg Hinz talks about it with Amy Guth.
Plus: U.S. delays China tariffs on some holiday-shopping favorites, Walmart faces calls to remove pro-gun merchandise from its website after the El Paso shooting, investors bet $13 million that a small packet can reduce food waste, a suburban credit union merger will create Illinois' fifth-largest and WeWork inks a deal for third Fulton Market location. Continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with John Collison, president and co-founder of Stripe, one of the world’s largest payment processing companies, about why he’s building a Chicago presence and how he aims to take a different approach to expanding in other cities.
Plus: Cook County Health plans a $240 million South Side center, workers sue Walgreens over its retirement funds' performance, Fifth Third is raising its minimum wage to $18 an hour, the college consulting industry takes off despite scandals and can Big Food buy its way into "healthy" brands? Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
…What would be the implications? Host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz about President Trump considering commuting the sentence of our imprisoned former governor.
Plus: CBS and AT&T end their impasse, Kraft Heinz feels Wall Street's heat, lawmakers consider regulating college consultants in the wake of a financial aid flap, the River West site next to Tribune Media's megaproject hits the market, and a South Loop apartment tower earns health-related designation. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Real estate giant Sterling Bay could pull off the biggest office sale of the year in one of the city's hottest neighborhoods. Crain's real estate reporter Danny Ecker and podcast host Amy Guth discuss the latest.
Plus: Ivanka Trump catches Mayor Lightfoot's ire after a violent weekend, Walgreens is closing 200 stores, Boeing holds workshops with Chinese carriers to bring back the 737 Max, two local stores are among new Sears closures, and Beyond Meat's latest restaurant conquest. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Crain's reporter Dalton Barker talks about the grocery industry and changes at the formerly upscale Chicago-area chain.
Plus: Gannett and New Media merge to form a news giant; Barneys files for bankruptcy and will close its Gold Coast and Rosemont locations; Westlake Hospital has filed for bankruptcy; Shake Shack brushes off quality concerns with a dive into delivery, and McDonald's finds that switching to paper straws made its recycling woes worse. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Crain's politics reporter A.D. Quig discusses Mayor Lightfoot, the Chicago Teachers Union and the executive stoking the union's flammable rhetoric.
Plus: The most expensive university in the country is also the most popular, and it's right here; Cars.com nixes sale plans; why Mariano's isn't so upscale anymore; Gov. Pritzker launches a property tax task force, and insight on why giant health insurer Health Care Service Corp. is seeking a new CEO. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about local home price growth data, historic buildings and $14 million-plus penthouses.
Plus: Blockchain.com enters crypto trading with a new London-based exchange, a report indicates the FAA found a high risk of emergency after the first Boeing 737 Max crash, CBOE nears a deal to move its headquarters to the Old Main Post Office, a hemp exchange startup has Chicago ties and a look inside a new food hall in Fulton Market. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Host Amy Guth talks with strategist and author Lindsay Pedersen about how brand clarity relates to company and product value, and how it can help leaders reclaim their time.
Plus: Edelman drops a controversial client; Donnelley starts printing the census; why the City Council has no financial analyst as crucial budget cycle approaches; how hospitals will publish negotiated prices under proposed rules, and what happened after Capital One touted the safety of the cloud. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about the increasingly high demand for legal services at the National Immigrant Justice Center, which led to an increase in staff and volunteers—and the importance of self-care in the workplace. The two also talk about what goes into reporting on business topics that are underscored by politically contentious issues.
Plus: Northwestern Memorial and the University of Chicago Medical Center top the latest list of the best Illinois hospitals, Chicago's job market is outpacing the nation's, the Moody Bible Institute is selling 10 acres of prime downtown land, Halal Guys shutters its downtown Chicago locations amid a legal battle, and parents are giving up custody of their kids to get college financial aid. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Preserving affordable housing—especially in gentrification-prone neighborhoods—is one of the biggest challenges facing the new mayor. Crain's real estate reporter Alby Gallun weighs in.
Plus: Some suburbs say no to recreational marijuana, United Airlines buys a stake in a biometric screening firm, Gov. Pritzker vetoes a Medicaid bill, Citigroup gets fined for loose background checks, and Livongo shares soar following its IPO. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin takes a look at the local market and tells us where there are signs of strength and weakness.
Plus: The last all-male board in the S&P 500 finally adds a woman; Walgreens is adding two new digital health products; the CEO of Health Care Service Corp. exits; Southwest will stop flying to Newark because of the 737 Max grounding; Johnson Publishing's historic photo archives fetch $30 million and will go to East and West coast institutions, and Uber, Lyft and Starbucks are among the most popular business expenses. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Ross Vangalis, chief technology officer of Queue Lab and chairman of the Chicago-based startup accelerator's global investment community, about its business accelerator contest, as well as his path from the agency side to working with start-ups and to becoming an investor himself.
Plus: Facebook and the FTC reach a $5 billion settlement over privacy breaches, WeWork targets September for a $3.5 billion IPO, a coalition resurrects a push for a tax hike on pricey property sales, mHub seeks to raise $15 million and launch an accelerator program, and business and labor find middle ground on a city work scheduling ordinance. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
A stretch of Chicago Avenue in West Town having a culinary moment. Food journalist Ari Bendersky talks about the neighborhood vibes and his new podcast, Overserved.
Plus: Ford is filling 450 new jobs here, Quad/Graphics and LSC scrap their buyout deal, Equifax is paying $700 million to settle a massive hacking probe, architect Patrick FitzGerald plans a 20-story Fulton Market hotel, and home sales plummet in June for the 12th straight month. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Seke Ballard, founder and CEO of Good Tree Capital, a small-business lending company that focuses on the cannabis industry, but is driven by the bigger goal of creating equal access to capital for everyone.
Plus: Etsy is buying Chicago online music seller Reverb; Trump elevates a U of C prof on his Council of Economic Advisers; first-half 2019 data show where city home sales are strongest; GrubHub comes under fire from politicians, and Boeing's credit rating could be at risk amid its 737 Max crisis. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about three local homes designed by famous architects—Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan and the Keck brothers. The two also discuss—mainly using Disney movie references—a house that recently sold.
Plus: ADM sees the tariff war permanently changing China’s soy trade pattern, the University of Chicago lands a $25 million gift, an Elgin credit union strikes a deal for an Arlington Heights community bank, a look inside the new visual identity at McDonald's, and Oscar Mayer rents out its Weinermobile to the public. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg about Planned Parenthood Illinois funding cuts and merging religious and secular hospital systems—as well as what it's like covering highly controversial health care topics as a reporter.
Plus: Crain's has a list of the five sites Lightfoot wants to study for a city casino, Chicago-based Grassroots Cannabis is being acquired in an $875 million deal, Google is eyeing a massive Fulton Market expansion, United joins Delta in raising its outlook as travel demand jumps, a biotech incubator acquires a U of C startup, and if you’re planning to watch "Hawaii Five-0" this Friday, CBS has a warning for you. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Rob Frohwein, CEO of Kabbage, an online financial technology company, about his vision for the future of banks and small business loans, and advice for entrepreneurs (hint: it’s focus). Plus: Lawmakers grill a Facebook exec over a planned cryptocurrency launch, U of I nabs a new dean from Illinois Tech, suburban office vacancy hits a 2-year low, AbbVie bets on immuno-oncology, Columbia College Chicago faces an uphill climb and Livingo discloses its expected IPO price range. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Crain's tech reporter John Pletz joins the podcast to talk up Crain's annual Tech 50, a list filled with headliners, behind-the-scenes heroes, new faces and emerging stars. Plus: Facebook says Libra won't launch until regulators are satisfied, United feels Max pain as flight cancellations pile up, a huge South Side apartment complex is selling for $180 million, a survey identifies South Side health priorities, and we tell you why hospital consolidation is making it harder to exercise what Illinois now calls the "fundamental right" of reproductive health care. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin stops by for this weekly update about the local market, including plans for a convertible bungalow, a house from a boat house and a townhouse development in a site that was formerly a church.
Plus: Mellody Hobson is named co-CEO of Ariel Investments, a tech firm expands its Loop offices amid a hiring spree, CTU makes an explicit threat to strike Chicago schools, Citadel wins the hedge fund race in this year's first half, and census fears carry enormous financial stakes for Chicago and Illinois.
Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, Accenture exec Jim Coleman tells podcast host Amy Guth about the company's expansion in space and local tech workers. Plus: Sara Lee's old HQ is changing hands in what could be the largest suburban office deal this year; a U.K. investor joins the bidding for a real estate portfolio including the InterContinental and the Fairmont Chicago hotels; the Appellate Court says Peoples Gas can spend away; Sinai Health is opening a mental health emergency unit; $4.7 million is released for independent pharmacies, and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley takes aim at weak gun laws. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Beth Kirk Malecki, who leads Mercer’s Chicago office, about the Chicago Network’s equity pledge, and specific steps organizations and leaders can take to implement gender equality in the workplace.
Plus: Major League Soccer franchise Chicago Fire confirms plans to play outside Bridgeview’s SeatGeek stadium, Advocate Aurora and One Medical are expanding membership-based care, north suburban landlords face big assessment hikes, Crate & Barrel opens a new restaurant in Oak Brook and local venture deals hit a four-year low, though the total amount rebounded nicely from a weak first quarter. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Crain's real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks about office and hotel towers that are poised to drastically change the former meatpacking district, and residents' concerns the character of the trendy neighborhood could be ruined. Plus: Amazon workers plan a Prime Day strike in Minnesota; the Chicago Defender plans to go digital-only; Acura Pharmaceuticals gets the funds to combine pain relief and overdose protection in one product; Deutsche Bank scraps a global equities unit and announces 18,000 job cuts in a $8.3 billion "reinvention," and Crain's looks at Jim Belushi's new role as a marijuana mogul. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about condos at Tribune Tower and how high the deluxe market will go. And about the one time Guth rescued a bird.
Plus: The U.S. drops the fight to add a census citizenship question, Ald. Tom Tunney cashes out of his Ann Sather property, Nuveen had "zero tolerance" for banks dealing with a bond rival, a Hyde Park apartment tower goes up for sale and a Chicago vegan "meat" maker sues Mississippi over new labeling law. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz for insight on what Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot did and didn’t say on a possible pension deal.
Plus: A parting gesture from the Emanuel administration along the North Branch, a Manafort-linked Chicago banker gets barred from the industry, Illinois is hiring hundreds to reduce Medicaid backlogs, households buying from ComEd rivals are paying ten bucks extra per month and a look at Crain’s list of the highest paid executives at Chicago-area public companies. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, Crain's law reporter Claire Bushey talks about a city ordinance that would impact last-minute schedule changes for workers and employers, and about a conversation she recently had with a local pot dealer about the future of his business once recreational marijuana is legalized in Illinois. Plus: Chicago's federal court gets its first female chief judge; Boeing outsourced 737 Max software to $9-an-hour engineers; Reyes Holdings is selling a unit for $2 billion; a New Jersey developer bets he can turn the former AT&T headquarters in Hoffman Estates into a thriving "metroburb," and an HHS audit found Illinois owes the feds $4 million for Medicaid drugs. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for host Amy Guth and Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin to have their (often slightly irreverent) weekly discussion about the local market. Plus: Boeing's 737 Max fix is delayed after the FAA finds potential risk, the Supreme Court blocks a citizenship question on the 2020 census for now, America's biggest milk processor is trading under a buck, Lightfoot cancels a $1.4 billion city credit line and an old Zenith factory will be transformed into a $25 million food incubator. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Mental health and life balance is vital in the C-suite. Clinical psychologist Dr. John Duffy tells us why. Plus: Walgreens offers a way to dispose of drugs at all its stores; why a local university has opened a food pantry for students; a server at a high-end cocktail bar gets suspended after an incident with Eric Trump; LinkedIn alum Mike Gamson becomes CEO at Relativity, and Chicago's Alinea lands on a list of the world's best restaurants. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, host Amy Guth talks with Teddy Heidt, founder and CEO of The Gauge Collective, about guarding against brand missteps in social content for LGBTQ+ community messaging and how brands can approach meaningful engagement all year.
Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a now-defunct Illinois health insurer, AbbVie is buying Botox-maker Allergan for $63 billion, Cameo lands $50 million in a deal led by Kleiner Perkins, California investor Stanton Road Capital is buying a Michigan Avenue office building and Chicago is no longer one of the weakest major city housing markets anymore. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Each month in the year ahead, Crain's will explore a policy issue that impacts Chicago business. Today, Crain's Publisher and Executive Editor Jim Kirk joins the podcast to discuss the Forum project, and the inaugural topic: Illinois' pensions crisis. Plus: Ex-Grace chef Curtis Duffy is returning with a Fulton Market restaurant; the National Safety Council gives scooter safety tips; Elgin's Grand Victoria owner Eldorado Resorts is buying Caesars; the largest legal aid group in Chicago adopts a new name, and farm flooding starts to seep into America's fragile rural economy. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, a weekly look at the local real estate market with Crain's Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin that includes a $45,000-per-month rental, the "Empire" mansion and a project to save historic beachfront homes in Indiana Dunes National Park. Plus: New details on where Chicago property taxes are about to soar, Mayor Lightfoot taps Mellody Hobson to run the World Business Chicago board, IlliniCare Health announces plans to improve access to mental health care, Chicago makes gains in higher ed spending and feds probe Trump Tower lender Deutsche Bank over money laundering. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today, a conversation with Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about two new projects proposed in Fulton Market, the shifting nature of workspaces—and scooters. Plus: Boeing's latest concern in returning the 737 Max to the air is pilots' physical strength; Walgreens will offer free HIV testing; Advocate Aurora plans a $40 million Lakeview center; a new LGBTQ group aims to ease coming out in finance, and we take a look at why brisket is more expensive than ever. Find host @AmyGuth, on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, U.S. News & World Report ranked two Illinois hospitals among the top children’s hospitals in the nation. Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg for insight. Plus: A big 737 Max order hands Boeing a lifeline, The Wieners Circle is staying put in Lincoln Park, WeWork hits 1 million square feet in Chicago, a report highlights rising “despair” death rates and Fifth Third Bank is closing 44 local branches in July. Find @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Podcast host Amy Guth and Crain's reporter Claire Bushey discuss the economic clues we can decipher from the freight industry, especially in Chicago. Plus: Boeing considers dropping the "Max," Target says there was no data breach in the weekend register glitch, Byron Trott's BDT buys a majority stake in Whataburger, Baxter plans new products in a bid to rekindle sales growth, and Exelon's status as renewable power force teeters. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about $500,000 houses in Bronzeville, more changes in the West Loop, an Andersonville group trying to save vintage buildings—and Liz Phair’s childhood home. Plus: Northwestern is set to open a large biomedical research center, Kraft pitches salad "frosting" to lure fussy kids, 500 apartments are planned for Fulton Market's west end, Tyson wants in on the fake-meat craze and feds want to figure out why your Metra ride keeps getting delayed. Find @Amy Guth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on the podcast, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg, who explains what Advocate Aurora Health’s buyouts really mean in a changing time. Plus: Bill Daley returns to Wall Street, the American Medical Association still says no to single-payer health care, an FAA official says the 737 Max will be flying again by December, hostile planting conditions keep hurting Illinois farmers, and GreatPoint Ventures leads a $23 million investment in a blockchain spinoff. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's tech reporter John Pletz about his ride in a self-driving car down the Kennedy. Plus: a judge tosses a lawsuit trying to stop Obama's presidential center, 2020 candidates call out McDonald's over sexual harassment, Pritzker signs an under-the-radar teacher pensions bill, Grubhub rises as Amazon plans to scrap restaurant delivery, business leaders call for compromise on a fair-workweek law and Crain's takes a look at how recreational marijuana could affect the workplace. Find @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker has thoughts on why mission-driven developers are having a moment. Plus: Why Boeing didn't plan to fix a 737 Max defect until 2020, tech-savvy workers wait for employers to catch up, the Chicago Network's plan for more women in leadership roles, a Motorola spinoff files for first local tech IPO in five years, and some Chicago restaurant owners offer pay hikes and benefits amid a tight labor market. Find @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth and Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talk about this week’s housing market news—including one reader’s suggestion for renaming a ritzy Chicago neighborhood. Plus: McDonald’s former headquarters is sold to a California hair-care mogul, a meeting on the One Central megaproject draws boos, Emanuel joins Centerview Partners, Lightfoot unveils new moves to rein in aldermen and Illinois trucking companies could see gains from the fuel tax bill. Find @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business senior reporter Alby Gallun about the realities of One Central, the real estate mega-development west of Soldier Field that is in line to receive up to $5.1 billion in state funds. Plus: The state corporate diversity bill is watered down, U of C Medicine data gets exposed, U.S. Bank is closing 22 local branches, United’s "planet" flight takes a step toward greener skies and the nation's largest maker of eyewear turns out to be right under our nose. Find @Amy Guth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.
A new Illinois law that legalizes recreational marijuana means firms will staff up fast to meet a Jan. 1 deadline. Also on today's podcast: Crain's remembers noted architect Stanley Tigerman, Mayor Lightfoot names her new Board of Education, the MacArthur Foundation gives the Obama Foundation $5 million to build a Chicago Public Library branch, Northwestern Memorial sheds a business and the U of I system snags $1.9 billion from the new state budget. Continue the conversation with us: #CrainsDailyGist.
Host Amy Guth and Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discuss highlights from the General Assembly's busy session, including recreational marijuana, sports gambling, abortion and taxes. Plus: Boeing must replace 737 wing parts prone to cracking, FTD files for bankruptcy protection, Blackstone makes a $18.7 billion purchase, Don Wilson plans a 307-room hotel near City Hall, business schools shift to online MBA programs, and exploding demand for genetic profiles exposes gaps in legal protections. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about this week’s adventures in the local housing market. Plus: Lightfoot opposes an expanded food and drink tax to fund the McCormick Place revamp, marijuana legalization approaches its final hurdle in Springfield, China puts U.S. soy purchases on hold as the tariff war escalates, weather chaos is expected to leave record corn acres unplanted, Lefkofsky raises another $200 million for Tempus and a lawsuit on office tenant labor rules moves ahead. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth discusses the latest moves in Illinois' recreational marijuana bill with Crain's reporter John Pletz. Plus: The Boeing crisis takes a toll on airlines as the 737 Max is expected to stay grounded for months, Chicago-based United ranks last in a satisfaction survey, Eddie Lampert sues Sears, the South Loop could get two new residential projects, and the Government Accountability Office says manufacturing institutes need benchmarks for progress. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business columnist Joe Cahill about C-suite compensation. Plus: an exec who spent five years running the Chicago History Museum gets a major gig at the Smithsonian, Chicago-area home values grew in April at a level that hasn't been lower since 2015, a look at the flurry of real estate activity in the southwest corner of the Loop, U of C is adding a molecular engineering school and Amita Health cuts services at three Chicago-area hospitals. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about the local housing market and shifting attitudes on homeownership.
Plus: United's CEO tries to allay customer safety concerns about the Boeing 737 Max, the Illinois Supreme Court upholds food truck restrictions, ComEd prices are falling for the summer, McDonald's workers want feds to investigate a pattern of on-the-job violence and Chicago-area retail sales rose last year—belying the broader narrative about a struggling sector trying to adapt to the rise of online shopping. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's senior reporter Alby Gallun about the School of the Art Institute and specific considerations for the current retail real estate market. Plus: the Trump administration is sued over religious health care rule, Canadian outdoor retailer Roots is opening the first new Michigan Avenue storefront in seven months, Citadel Center owners seek a $750 million sale, private-equity firm Granite Creek raises $200 million, and a new report from the Urban Institute says Chicago neighborhood investment favors white communities. After listening, continue the conversation on Twitter at #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Greg Hinz about two major political stories: Pritzker’s proposal to amend the Illinois Constitution to permit a graduated income tax and what’s ahead for new Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Plus: Rahm Emanuel becomes contributing editor for The Atlantic, the Maven car-sharing service will pull out of Chicago, former Emanuel aide Felicia Davis is named CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, a look at Illinois' health emergency readiness and an owner seeks $100 million for the Northern Trust building in the South Loop. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Rebecca Sive, author of the books "Every Day is Election Day" and "Vote Her In," about the intersection of gender and economic policy and the issues facing Mayor Lightfoot. Plus: Ford is cutting 7,000 salaried jobs; insurance-tech provider Snapsheet raises $29 million; Crain's 2019 Fast 50 finalists are here; Rush health system's longtime CEO retires, and Chicago CEOs outrun their peers on pay while employees trail the national median. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about this week's big real estate news, including a new study on eviction rates in Chicago and a look at the Rostenkowski family compound in Noble Square. Plus: The Trumps seek to block subpoenas for Deutsche Bank records, Uber's eyeing a massive Post Office lease, here's where Chicago companies land on the Fortune 500, Chicago firms Citadel Securities and Jump invest in Small Exchange, and an affordable housing developer is tapped for an environmentally-friendly East Garfield Park project. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth and Crain's senior reporter Alby Gallun discuss Trump Tower's revenue decline—which the Trump Organization blames on the threat of gun violence—and the uncharted waters of navigating a sitting president's business portfolio. Plus: Illinois' hospital patient safety ranking drops; farmers feel the pain of Trump's trade war; a password security company increases space and local staff; Nuveen must face a claim it bullied banks; bank rate competition gives savers a reason to hunt for deals, and ruby chocolate is coming to the U.S. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about the debate surrounding “tractor hacking” and “right to repair” legislation. Plus: Builders are putting up fewer new houses in Chicago, CME cooks up a new bacon index, Illinois universities get a ratings break from Moody's, industrial vacancy falls to its lowest level in 18 years and AbbVie resolves Humira patent litigation in the U.S. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's reporter John Pletz about the state's plans for recreational marijuana revenue. Plus: Stocks fall on China tariff news, a local tech incubator launches an AI collaboration engine, the FDA wants to increase the availability of biosimilar drugs, CME's new contract is its most successful, and major auction houses strengthen their presence in Chicago. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about a local architecture firm aiming to improve the design of affordable housing, and the social mission of their work. Plus: Mayor Emanuel proposes a tax on high-end retirement income to pay off state and city pension debt, the Chicago Fire is leaving Bridgeview and returning to Soldier Field, a local recruiting-software startup raises $1.2 million, the Dana Hotel in River North gets a new name after a $73 million deal, Advocate cuts annual worker bonuses post-Aurora merger, Outcome Health sells a majority stake and the Ex-Im Bank is back. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth gets Crain's reporter Danny Ecker's perspective on the business of legal sports gambling, and how one company is trying to encourage lawmakers to make it happen here in Illinois. Plus: Uber and Lyft drivers take part in a global protest ahead of Uber's $90 billion IPO; Boeing vows transparency to 737 Max buyers, while the FAA asks for NASA's help in a safety review of the jet; Gov. Pritzker backs off a plan to defer pension payments, and the markets reflect uncertainty about trade. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business nonprofits and philanthropy reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about what’s at stake for Illinois in the 2020 census—including a congressional seat and $1.2 billion in funding. Plus: Pritzker pulls two health board appointees in the wake of the Westlake Hospital drama, the Chicago restaurant industry wins four James Beard awards, veggie burger mania hits corporate America after Beyond Meat's IPO, two companies that own a handful of local hotels—including the Hilton Chicago—plan to join forces in a $2.7 billion deal and merger madness reshapes the marijuana business. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey for perspective on Boeing: what's missing in the conversation and how we discuss this crisis. Plus: Gov. Pritzker aims to legalize recreational marijuana, Kraft Heinz will restate earnings amid procurement misconduct, Trump's latest tariff threat hits the markets, and the Pritzker Foundation gives Lurie $15 million for kids' mental health. Follow @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's reporter Steve Daniels for perspective on shifts within the banking industry and about a big bank that's doing something old-school and unique. Plus: A developer pitches a TIF-free plan for a South Loop megaproject, Walgreens trains pharmacists in mental health warning signs, big-box vacancies become a big headache for shopping center landlords, a former FEMA administrator will head an Evanston disaster firm, and two suburban Mariano's stores sold for $77 million. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
In an exclusive interview on Crain's Daily Gist podcast, the outgoing mayor gives advice to the next generation of civic and biz leaders, talks about his dreams for Chicago in the next five to 10 years and more.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about Chicago-area home price growth and shifting attitudes around home buying. Plus: WeWork files for an IPO, one of Chicago's biggest VC-backed companies picks a new CEO, deli-meat maker Buddig has its eye on Oscar Mayer, health systems unite to improve behavioral health outcomes and a key gauge of bad debt jumps to its highest level in almost seven years. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about how Boeing addressed its 737 Max crisis at today's shareholders meeting. Plus: CSO musicians and board agree to end their strike after help from Mayor Emanuel, investors sue over a South Loop megaproject, U.S. economic growth tops forecasts, Chicago-based brokerage R.J. O’Brien & Associates is chasing clients Wall Street left behind, and hospital CEOs see big raises despite pressure to control health care costs. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @Amy Guth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business nonprofits and philanthropy reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s offer to help end the nearly seven-week-long impasse between the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's management and musicians. Plus: Acting defense chief Patrick Shanahan is cleared of wrongdoing by a Pentagon watchdog, Glenview’s Abt Electronics is the only place in the U.S. displaying Samsung's new $70,000 TV, Citadel Securities will assist with Uber's IPO, Caterpillar beats estimates but its stock falls, Sweetgreen goes back to accepting paper money, Tyson Foods exits its Beyond Meat investment a week ahead of the plant-based protein company’s IPO and a $500 million development gets the green light in Oak Brook. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg about Chicago-based pharmaceutical company AbbVie and its new drug approved by the FDA. Plus: Boeing suspends its forecast on the grounding of the 737 Max, McDonald's turns up the pressure on Uber ahead of its IPO, Ford joins Amazon in investing in electric truck maker Rivian, Chicago's crypto industry takes a hit, and local entrepreneur Marc Bushala drops plans for a craft spirits business in the West Loop, planning to open event space instead. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, and continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about the sudden closing of popular North Side staple Stanley’s Fruit and Vegetables after 52 years. Plus: the Chicago Board of Trade building is going up for sale, Walgreens plans to raise the tobacco-buying age to 21, U of C med-tech spinout Explorer Surgical raises $5 million, Samsung delays the launch of the Galaxy Fold after screen failures, UIC gets $65 million to commercialize novel drugs and Chicago security firm Hillard Heintze is acquired by Jensen Hughes. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about more trouble for Boeing: This time, it's a report on problems at a Dreamliner factory. Plus: Kraft Heinz names a new CEO; produce market Stanley's, next to the Lincoln Yards, abruptly shuts down; Chicago startup Shiftgig sells its staffing business to focus on technology, and 21 are charged in the Car2Go car-sharing fiasco. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business tech reporter John Pletz about why the Chicago area's population declined for the fourth year in a row. Plus: Sears sues former CEO Eddie Lampert, activists file a lawsuit seeking to block a $1.3 billion subsidy for Lincoln Yards, Chicago police investigate Car2go vehicle thefts, an appellate court panel sides with Westlake Hospital and reverses an earlier order to stay open and in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo looks to unload space at its downtown headquarters. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about first-quarter suburban Chicago housing data. Plus: Yesterday a judge found Pipeline Health in contempt and ordered the hospital owner to restore most services at Westlake Hospital. Today the company proposes transferring ownership to Melrose Park—a move the village calls a "stunt." Also, a Boston-based nonprofit expands in Chicago, a Miami investor takes over a Streeterville hotel, Gov. Pritzker names a new Illinois Commerce Commission chair, and Northwestern passes its biggest tuition hike in seven years. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business nonprofits and philanthropy reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about why the musicians’ strike at Chicago Symphony Orchestra is different from others. Plus: Fundraising is underway to rebuild Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral after yesterday’s fire, House Dems subpoena records from Trump's Chicago tower lender, Chicago-Kent names its first woman dean to serve in the role on a permanent basis, U of I renames its engineering school for Grainger, Chicago-based online lender Avant will pay $3.85 million in an FTC settlement and a keg tech smackdown pits Heineken against AB InBev. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about the new property assessment system and what it could mean for area businesses. Plus: A look at Crain's Best Places to Work 2019, Boeing board's low profile starts to rise as 737 Max crisis continues, why this CSO strike is unlike the others, the Chicago Sun-Times gets a cash infusion from Michael Sacks and Rocky Wirtz, a new Lou Malnati's location heading to the Wrigley Building, and the FDA links a shortage of breathing tubes to the shutdown of an instrument sterilization facility in suburban Chicago. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about how nonprofits are turning to development to serve client housing needs. Plus: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos rebuts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's call for an Amazon breakup, the Economic Club names Debra Cafaro board chair, Al Capone's two-flat sells at twice the asking price, cannabis futures contracts could lie ahead, and you can thank McDonald's if you're paying less for cage-free eggs. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's senior reporter Lynne Marek about Johnson Publishing's history and where it took a turn. Plus: The City Council OKs up to $2.4 billion in public subsidies to support the Lincoln Yards and 78 megadevelopments, a judge rules Melrose Park's Westlake Hospital must stay open, a Hormel lawsuit reveals what "natural" meat really means, a study details manufacturing job openings, and two local food-makers have plans to expand. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about the latest in the downtown development boom. Plus: Melrose Park's Westlake Hospital suddenly suspends service, Chicago venture capital funding slows to the lowest level in two years, rehab hospital AbilityLab is set to test a $6 million tool to measure patients' progress, the CSO strike continues as musicians reject management's "last, best and final" offer, and no ComEd rate increase is expected for the second straight year as the utility petitions Springfield for a 10-year extension of its rate-setting deal. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's transition into office, including her role in today's delayed votes on public subsidies for the massive Lincoln Yards and 78 projects. Plus: Boeing cuts 737 Max production, a River North investor plans two new buildings, Cook County lags neighbors in a health data report, the Onion gets sold, and Illinois Medicaid will cover gender-reassignment surgery. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about a proposal that could mean free tuition for Illinois STEM students. Plus: A crash report signals more turmoil ahead for Boeing, Verizon's first 5G mobile service goes live in parts of Chicago, WeWork announces two more co-working locations here, a spurned developer sues Lincolnwood over the Purple Hotel project, and the Chicago History Museum plans to spend $11 million on renovations and beautification. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business political writer Greg Hinz about about the most pressing items on the mayor-elect’s to-do list once she takes office, and other changes the city can expect. Plus: Whistleblowers in 737 Max case call the FAA lax in inspector training, retailers gain the upper hand as Clybourn Corridor vacancies rise, Emanuel and Pritzker move to grab Georgia's film and TV business as the state prepares to sign a new anti-abortion bill, 3D printer Fast Radius gets $48 million in investment funding, Alinea Group’s Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas invest in a cookware firm, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America names a new Chicago-based CEO. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Daily Line reporter A.D. Quig about the top issues facing the incoming mayor. Plus: Walgreens' stock plunged under both health care and retail pressure, a new Motel 6 property proposed near McCormick Place, the Chicago area's flat housing market hits brokerage sales volumes and Burger King tests a meatless Whopper. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Think the tech industry has a woman problem? Lin Classon of Ensono wasn’t satisfied with mere anecdotes. She did a survey to delve deeper into harassment in the tech sector — and she shares her findings with us. Also on today's Crain’s Daily Gist with host Amy Guth, a look at who funded both Lightfoot and Preckwinkle campaigns, Cresco Labs in $850 million deal to buy cannabis firm, U.S. air travel disrupted as carriers endure system-wide outages, the first residential building opens on former Children's Memorial site, Ferrero buying Kellogg's snacks brands for $1.3 billion, and Cushman & Wakefield takes aim at sports development. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business technology reporter John Pletz about the architect who won the bid for O’Hare’s new global terminal. Plus: Bill to lift ban on rent control fails in Springfield, Streeterville retail complex for sale, homes in Chicago deemed more affordable than in most big cities, McDonald's will no longer lobby against minimum wage hikes, and @properties takes first step outside Midwest. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with business leader and Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz about items on the business community's agenda for the city's next mayor. Plus: A Jeanne Gang group is picked for the prized new O'Hare terminal, Crain's endorses Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral race, Chicago chefs are among finalists for James Beard Awards, Loop retail vacancy hits a seven-year high, Sterling Bay plans an Englewood development, and lawmakers want an outside review of 737 Max fixes before flights resume. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business political columnist Greg Hinz about next week's mayoral election. Plus: Trump asks the courts to end Obamacare, McDonald's invests $300 million in its digital future, Midwest floods threaten recovery hopes in the agricultural sector, a $35 billion Airbus deal delivers a blow to Boeing, the Supreme Court won't question Nike's use of Michael Jordan's image, and Walgreen's helps victims in flood-damaged areas. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business senior reporter Steve Daniels about the latest on Illinois' prepaid tuition saga. Plus: A new poll reveals a big lead for mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot, developer Sterling Bay wants to build a 47-story Michigan Avenue tower, Chicago law firm Mayer Brown fires a partner for inappropriate' conduct, Boeing plans to meet with regulators and pilots to detail 737 Max fixes, and a survey shows many Chicago parents lack paid leave to care for sick children—and that can impact kids' overall health. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business political reporter Greg Hinz about the latest in U of I South Loop research center funding. Plus: University of Notre Dame admits a bigger share of alums' kids enrolled at the school than Harvard and Yale, Groupon staff cutbacks, SEC loses fraud case over developer's $89 million visa fundraising campaign, Urbanspace plans to open a food hall in the Loop’s Theater District, and household worker association pens insurance deal. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist: Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business senior reporter Alby Gallun about the latest in the Chicago Spire saga. Plus: Pritzker sets strict funding conditions for a South Loop research center, Boeing-FAA scrutiny gets stepped up as the U.S. probes the Max's approval, the FDA puts a partial hold on the trials of an AbbVie cancer drug, luxury co-working firm No18 leases a penthouse in a new Wacker Drive tower and a court tosses out a Rosemont-based photo firm's $4 million win against Zillow. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist: Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about his "This house sold for less than . . .” feature on social media. Plus: Jones Lang LaSalle to buy HFF in a $2 billion deal, Foxconn says its Wisconsin factory will be operational in 2020, why Chicago’s co-working land grab could come to a halt, Chicago-based flower delivery company FTD could shutter by summer and another local cannabis company raises money amid a flurry of deal-making in the marijuana business. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist: Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business tech reporter John Pletz about breaking news out of Argonne National Laboratory. Plus: Winning City Council approval may turn out to be the easy part for Sterling Bay’s massive Lincoln Yards development project, Chicago’s Cresco Labs buys a Florida marijuana company in a $120 million deal, a look at how Airbnb has fared in Chicago since a 2017 city ordinance around short term rentals, a court fight costs census printer R.R. Donnelley precious time ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline and a look at new survey data around employer and worker opioid use. Join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist: Citadel chief Ken Griffin considered moving his company's headquarters from Chicago to New York, according to a bombshell report from Bloomberg News. Plus: A proposed massive development plan near Soldier Field is unveiled, a new 76-story skyscraper is underway in River North, a local software startup that connects small screens gets $6 million in financing, Edens Plaza owner buys vacant Carson’s space in Wilmette, and domestic beer wars reach a new level. Host Amy Guth also talks with Crain’s Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about an uptick in inquiries for insurance against workplace violence. Join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.
United will keep its headquarters at Willis Tower, Boeing global controversy continues to widen, Lincoln Yards megaproject set for City Council vote, Chicago’s first new building code in 70 years, and Verizon names Chicago as one of two cities to which it will offer 5G service. Host Amy Guth also speaks with Crain’s Chicago business reporter Brianna Kelly about a proposed expansion to Divvy’s bike share program.
Today on Crain's Daily Gist: Boeing faces a global grounding, a proposal to bring wind energy from Iowa to Chicago, Midwest business school rankings, more funding for Chicago ventures FoodBoss and HealthJoy, and an empty building on State Street sells for over $9 million. Host Amy Guth interviews Crain’s Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about what could be the biggest-ever hotel development in Fulton Market.
Today on Crains Daily Gist podcast, a look at Boeing in the wake of crash of Ethopian airlines flight 302, businesses increasingly looking at options to insure against workplace shootings, Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians on strike, more news in the West Loop development boom, Milwaukee announced as 2020 Democratic convention site, and Amita Health’s plan to expand a program putting social workers into public libraries. And, host Amy Guth speaks with Crains Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about a Chicago law firm that, according to a new lawsuit, was shorted by the Trump organization.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, a look at Uber’s reported expansion in Chicago, a potential merger between Rush and Swedish Covenant , a look at United Airlines’ new system to help passengers avoid missing connecting flights, Larry Richman stepping down early as CIBC U.S. chief and Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director Riccardo Muti’s sides with musicians in ongoing contract disputes. After that, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about what could become one of the city’s biggest hotel sales to date, and what it could mean for West Loop real estate.
Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, a look at the AON merger that ended soon after it began, a study about a disparity in how male and female scientists are funded by the NIH, as well as Sterling Bay setting up what could be one of the most expensive hotel sales ever in Chicago. And a look at questions raised by Kraft Heinz around standard and non-standard accounting metrics. Also the Forbes billionaire list is out-- and it includes a handful of Chicagoans. After that, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer about a recent piece from the Crain’s editorial board about the Chicago mayoral runoff.
Today, on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth takes a look at the latest in the Lincoln Yards development project, at Legislation being reintroduced that could change workers’ claims against companies in bankruptcy, at a new bailout project for Illinois lawmakers, and at Rush Health System’s patient data breach. Also, while fees may go up and seats may get smaller, airlines have adjusted to encourage us to spend, not save our travel miles. Later in the podcast, Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business technology reporter John Pletz about Chicago tech community. (edited)