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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As we kick off the new year, host David Manilow looks forward to some of the exciting new restaurant openings. We welcome Crain's reporters Ally Marotti and Jack Grieve to "The Table" to hear what'll be trending on the dining scene in 2025 and break down the impact as the local tipped minimum wage begins to be phased out. We'll also predict what's ahead on season 4 of FX's “The Bear” when it premieres in July. Plus, Marotti and Grieve share the food scene story that surprised them most over the past year — and how it's evolving today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Nothing goes better with dinner at home than movies and TV shows that make your mouth water. In this week's episode, David Manilow gives listeners his picks for five foodie films that will make you think — and drive your hunger at the same time. Our host also shares his three favorite episodes from the latest season of "The Bear." Plus, restaurant reporter Ally Marotti takes us behind the scenes of the hit FX show.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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.