Crain's Daily Gist

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.