Podcast appearances and mentions of Danny Ecker

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.

Segment 1: Danny Ecker, Commercial Real Estate Reporter, Crain's, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the high rate of office vacancy in the suburbs and what that means for the office real estate market in the future. Segment 2: Dr. Maureen Dunne, cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert,, ‘The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The White Sox and the Bears are seeking public funds to build new stadiums. But real estate professionals have other ideas on how taxpayer money could be invested in Chicago. Crain's Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker sifts through the alternatives, which include more funding for police, a reimagining of the Loop as a cultural hub instead of a business center and much more. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

Jon Hansen is joined by Danny Ecker, reporter covering commercial real estate for Crain’s Chicago Business, to talk about the hotel occupancy expectations that people had because of the Democratic National Convention. From staffing to room rates, Jon and Danny talk about the hotels and what expectations restaurants also had.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.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.

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.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. 

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.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.

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 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 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 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.

• Jason Meisner from the Chicago Tribune shares the latest from the courtroom in the James T. Weiss trial.  • Crain's Chicago's Danny Ecker has the details on Sterling Bay, the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund and Lincoln Yards.  • The Chicago Fire FC's Evan Whitfield joins the program to discuss upcoming programming.  • Plus, Chef Damarr Brown stops by after winning a James Beard Award earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jason Meisner from the Chicago Tribune shares the latest from the courtroom in the James T. Weiss trial.  • Crain's Chicago's Danny Ecker has the details on Sterling Bay, the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund and Lincoln Yards.  • The Chicago Fire FC's Evan Whitfield joins the program to discuss upcoming programming.  • Plus, Chef Damarr Brown stops by after winning a James Beard Award earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The tech giant's move into the glassy state office could bring thousands of jobs downtown. But what will this mean for the historical legacy of the building? Reset brings on Jonathan Solomon with the Chicago firm Preservation Futures and Crain's Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker to discuss.

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 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.

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.

In seiner aktiven Zeit als Spitzen-Stabhochspringer waren lange Läufe für Danny Ecker der Horror. Doch mittlerweile ist er begeisterter Langstreckenläufer und vor allem ein Riesenfan des EVL-HalbMarathon. Im Podcast-Gespräch mit Thomas Wagner verrät er, wie es zu diesem Sinneswandel kam und was ihm am Laufen soviel Freude bereitet. Am 12. Juni wird er zum vierten Mal beim EVL- Halbmarathon in seiner Geburtsstadt dabei sein und er hofft wie immer auf nicht ganz so heißes Wetter, denn sonst kann es selbst für ihn anstrengend werden. In Folge fünf unseres Podcast darf auch Personal- und Lauftrainerin Andrea von Horn natürlich nicht fehlen: Sie gibt wieder wertvolle Tipps für die Vorbereitung und den Lauf über die 21,1 Kilometer. Der EVL-HalbMarathon findet am 12. Juni 2022 statt. Den Podcast gibt es bis dahin jede Woche Mittwoch neu. Anmeldung und weitere Informationen zum EVL-HalbMarathon gibt es unter www.leverkusen-halbmarathon.de.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.