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The Libby McNeill & Libby plant in Blue Island, Illinois, once a bustling hub for canning local produce, has sat mostly vacant since it closed in 1968. After years of neglect under a nonprofit's ownership, the city recently took control of the 515,000-square-foot site. Now surrounded by dumped debris and in need of major repairs, the building poses serious redevelopment challenges. Still, city officials and preservationists remain cautiously optimistic about its future potential. Reset spoke with Dennis Rodkin of Crain's Chicago Business to explore the building's past, present, and what could come next. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

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.

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.

With a momentous decision to return more than 1,500 acres of land 71 miles west of Chicago to the Pottawatomi, Illinois is righting a wrong committed more than 17 decades ago. When Gov. JB Pritzker in late March signed legislation that will give Shabbona Lake State Park to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, this wasn't just acknowledging Native people once lived on the land. Reset explores what this means and why with Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's Chicago Business. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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. 

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.

Calling all Chicago history buffs: the city's newest museum is spotlighting an undertold story of Chicago's past. It's also now open in the only surviving building of the historic Jane Addams homes, Chicago's first public housing development. Architecture expert Dennis Rodkin takes us inside. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why he’s expecting a hiring slowdown, how economic uncertainty is impacting the market, the importance of keeping connections, and his big belief in work ethic. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins John to talk about the impact that tariffs might […]

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.

The Yukon building is a two-story structure built in 1898 by the Boston-based real estate investor who also put up the Rookery, the Monadnock and the Marquette in Chicago. The Yukon was always meant to be a temporary building, and yet has stood for more than 120 years. Now, the property taxes are delinquent and at least three tenants have vacated their spaces in recent months. How much longer can the Yukon last? Reset gets the full story from Dennis Rodkin, senior reporter covering residential real estate for Crain's Chicago Business. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

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.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about his recent piece in LinkedIn about the opportunities you miss out on if you are working from home, his thoughts on Friday’s labor report, and his take on DOGE’s cuts to the federal government. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins […]

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.

A small park used to be home to the first Catholic Church for African Americans west of Baltimore, served by the first openly Black priest. Reset gets the story from architecture guru Dennis Rodkin for our series What's That Building? For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Housing prices in Chicagoland continue to rise at a faster rate than in most other major U.S. metro areas. Meanwhile, home sales dropped locally in 2024. Reset digs into the numbers with Crain's Business Chicago residential real estate reporter, Reset “What's That Building?” contributor Dennis Rodkin to find out what's driving the higher housing costs and what's ahead for 2025. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

The old Scott Foresman headquarters on Lake Avenue in Glenview opened in 1966 and has been vacant since 2020. It isn't just an architectural standout but also an important cultural landmark. Reset's “What's That Building?” contributor Dennis Rodkin tells the story. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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%.

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.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how the Bears have been conducting the search for their next coach, the rise of ‘ghost jobs,’ and the companies that are requiring employees return to the office. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins John to talk about a […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com Senior industry analyst, joins John to talk about a new Bankrate survey that shows 4 in 5 tippers just want to say thank you this holiday season Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins John to talk about a number of his recent stories including JB Pritzker’s property tax bill, and Chicago-area […]

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.

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.

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.

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library 10 miles north of the Illinois-Wisconsin state line is the last full building legendary Chicago architect Helmut Jahn designed before he died in 2021. Reset learns more from our resident architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin as part of our series What's That Building? For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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.

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.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about prevalence of AI in the workplace and how AI is being used in hiring. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how companies can best navigate the workplace away from choppy post-election waters. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin, residential real […]

To find one of the most unusual miniature golf courses in the Chicago area, you arrive at a funeral home in Palatine and then go a little more than six feet under, to the basement. At Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home on Northwest Highway, the main floor is for funerals and downstairs is where the family's homemade mini golf course called Ahlgrim Acres has been for 60 years. Reset went on a field trip with our architecture sleuth and Crain's Chicago Business reporter Dennis Rodkin to check it out.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Reset wraps a summer “What's That Building?” series about Chicago's incredible music venues at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square. Sasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin explore this old library turned music school and venue and dive deep into the history of its exterior as well as what lives inside. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

For Reset's “What's That Building” series, architecture expert Dennis Rodkin and host Sasha-Ann Simons continue their summer run of visiting music venues across Chicagoland. Next up: Ravinia. We'll learn more about how the venue that used to house a casino in the early 1900s eventually became a concert goer's dream just north of the city. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The rich stone edifice of Thalia Hall is a lot to take in. Now a concert venue, this Pilsen building has a history as a gathering place for ethnic communities, and theater for movies and Shakespeare plays. Reset's Sasha-Ann Simons and architecture expert Dennis Rodkin head to the beloved music venue for the latest in our series “What's That Building.” For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.