Podcast appearances and mentions of lincoln yards

Former Mayor Lightfoot takes to the Hideout stage and find her inner Bernie Sanders. Hey, every ex-mayor has one. Okay, not Rahm. Or Daley. But still. Ben riffs. Gregory Pratt annotates Lightfoot's comments on such subjects as Gavin Newsom, Mayor Rahm, Lincoln Yards, the 2020 summer of disorder and the best way to deal with Trump. Also what did the mayor say to Greg when they ran into each other on the street. Greg is a reporter for the Tribune and the author of the City Is Up For Grabs, a book about Lightfoot's four years as mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago's Robert Prevost made history as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope. Here's a rundown of how the city's brands and residents reacted in the following days.Plus: Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the latest chapter in the Lincoln Yards project saga. And, Michael Polsky's Invenergy awards $1.7 billion as part of largest U.S. power line project, McDermott Will & Emery in merger talks with New York law firm and why Chicago street festivals are struggling.     

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.

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.

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.

Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but the new CEO insists the company is hitting long-term marks. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the Deerfield-based company with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay puts bioscience center near Lincoln Yards up for sale, Boeing union presents new proposal that would end strike to members, Gold Coast apartment building trades for $85 million and a lawsuit alleges Moderna appropriated Northwestern research for its COVID vaccine.

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.

rWotD Episode 2654: Lincoln Yards (development) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 9 August 2024 is Lincoln Yards (development).Lincoln Yards is a mixed-use development project located on the North Side of Chicago between the Lincoln Park and Bucktown neighborhoods. It consists of several towers and high-rises that will include apartments, condos, office, retail, and entertainment.Lincoln Yards will occupy more than 50 acres of land located on both sides of the North Branch of the Chicago River. It will be bounded by Webster Avenue to the north, Clybourn Avenue to the east, North Avenue to the south, and the Kennedy Expressway to the west.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:05 UTC on Friday, 9 August 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Lincoln Yards (development) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Amy.

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss where the city's sprawling megadevelopments — Lincoln Yards, Bronzeville Lakefront and The 78 — stand years after they were approved.Plus: After pouring cold water on Bears stadium deal, Pritzker sits down with Warren; Walgreens hit with lawsuit over recent stock tank; the feds' cutting-edge tech arm plants a quantum-computing flag in Illinois; Burnham Center foreclosure adds to downtown distress; and Deere backs down from diversity initiatives after online attacks.

Mayor Brandon Johnson won the first round of a fight with local Ald. Scott Waguespack over a residential project near Lincoln Yards. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the development and the city's potentially shifting custom of aldermanic prerogative.Plus: Former Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 24 months in prison, American Express buying Tock for $400 million, RXO agrees to buy Coyote Logistics for $1 billion and federal prosecutors reportedly recommend DOJ criminally charge Boeing.

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.

Cornelius McGrath looks at what is next for a stumbling development on the banks of the Chicago river, reminiscent of New York's famous Hudson Yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Siders reconsider the Lincoln Yard TIF deal. Or at least one north siders does. Ben riffs, and Monroe talks Biden in Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about supermarkets and food access in the wake of a wave of recent closures of big brand stores on the South and West sides. Plus: Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund says no to Lincoln Yards, ousted Discover CEO gets 2023 stock grants taken away, feds scoff at Outcome Health founders' attempt to flip convictions and Illinois warned over lengthy Medicaid call wait times.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how a property from 'The Fugitive' is for sale and news of a rare late summer surge in Chicago home prices. Plus: After a slow liftoff, this crucial O'Hare terminal revamp is years late; Sterling Bay sells property near Lincoln Yards to co-founder's firm; Maui wildfires disaster likely to cost State Farm hundreds of millions; and Laura Ricketts leads group buying Chicago Red Stars.

Friends of the Parks executive director Juanita Irizarry joins Ben to riff on some of the news from a week of madness. Including…MAGA making more money for Bud, the beer company they're supposedly boycotting. The city turning over public parks for private use. Paul Vallas, the lifelong Democrat, goes through another Republican phase. Corporate Chicago falls in love with Mayor Johnson. Lincoln Yards developers makes Lori Lightfoot their scapegoat. And want to do about the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Lincoln Yards developers seek bailout from Chicago teachers. Ben riffs. And professor Lance Williams talks about his latest book: King David and Boss Daley. As he explains it, Chicago's violence, segregation and hate is in the city's DNA. So don't act surprised by what's going on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

• 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 residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth on news from the local market, including how people with mortgages in Chicago are not as house-rich as they are in other big metro areas. Plus: Lightfoot issues an emergency declaration over migrant surge, Illinois marijuana sales stalled in April, Sterling Bay CEO says Lincoln Yards is in talks for new financing and Shedd Aquarium will close for NASCAR race weekend.

Matt Menna, Managing Principal of Sterling Bay, joins us to discuss Lincoln Yards; a 53-acre mixed-use community development along the North Branch of the Chicago River! Matt kicks things off by talking about the history of the Lincoln Yards site and the process of acquiring that industrial land. He explains how Sterling Bay has been able to get input from all stakeholders on such a large scale development. Matt tells us how the 606 Trail will be positively impacted by this development and highlights the tremendous benefits that Lincoln Yards will bring to Chicago. He closes with powerful words on why Sterling Bay is bullish on Chicago and will continue development in our great city! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Matt Menna, Sterling Bay Link: Devotion (Book Recommendation) Link: Lincoln Yards Info Link: Midwest RE Networking Summit ----------------- Guest Questions 02:55 Housing Provider Tip: Have multiple exit strategies to mitigate risk on your next investment! 04:48 Intro to our guest, Matt Menna! 05:46 Matt gives the history of the Lincoln Yards location! 07:31 Matt explains the process of acquiring and aggregating the parcels! 10:15 How to get all stakeholders on the same page when planning a large scale development? 17:57 How has the community reacted to the planned Lincoln Yards development? 21:12 What is the 606 Trail and why is it relevant to Lincoln Yards? 27:15 Matt explains how it's been working with the City of Chicago! 32:06 How does the Fulton Market development relate to Lincoln Yards? 35:02 Did the pandemic cause any adjustments to be made during the planning of Lincoln Yards? 39:03 What benefits will Lincoln Yards bring to Chicago? 43:05 Why is Matt bullish on Chicago? 48:02 What is Matt's competitive advantage?  48:48 One piece of advice for new investors. 49:50 What do you do for fun? 50:15 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  50:48 Local Network Recommendation? 51:52 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2023.

The mayor wants city to consider Com Edison deal in the midst of an election campaign. Ben riffs. And state Rep. & mayoral Kam Buckner weighs in on all the issues. Including…Com Ed deal, police community relations, education, school CEOs and funding the Bears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Estate Broker, Developer, and Entrepreneur Luke Blahnik joins us to discuss his neighborhood of expertise: Logan Square! Luke knows the neighborhood block by block and outlines some of the premier streets that feature phenomenal housing stock on oversized lots. Luke elaborates on the different pockets of the neighborhood including the higher priced areas around the Boulevards and other more affordable options near the edges of Logan. Redevelopment around the Bloomingdale / 606 Trail, the associated Anti-Deconversion Ordinance, and Zoning in Logan Square are hot topics discussed during the show. Luke closes by sharing some current and upcoming developments that will keep propelling Logan Square forward!  If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Luke Blahnik, Flora | Blahnik @properties Link: Flora Blahnik Instagram Link: SUCI Investor Story - Luke Blahnik Link: SUCI Ep 32 - Luke Blahnik's First Episode Link: SUCI Ep 21 - Prashanth Mahakali Link: Building Science Fight Club Instagram Link: Anthony Flora (Network Recommendation) Sponsors: State Farm and Appeal.Tax  ----------------- Guest Questions 02:37 Housing Provider Tip: Utilize new delivery services to manage your properties more efficiently! 04:29 Intro to our guest, Luke Blahnik! 05:18 Luke gives an overview on different pockets of the Logan Square neighborhood! 09:15 Why does the width of a property's lot matter?  12:00 Luke talks about the growth within the different areas of Logan Square! 15:45 Where can investors get the best bang for their buck in Logan Square? 20:30 What is the history of the 606 Trail? 22:57 What is the Anti-Deconversion Ordinance around the 606 Trail?  27:30 Where did the push for Ordinance come from? 34:55 How does the extension of the 606 Trail to Lincoln Yards impact homes close to the trail in Logan Square? 36:16 Why did choose Logan Square as his real estate focus? 39:20 Why are values in prime Logan Square higher than other neighborhoods with superior schools? 43:48 Luke talks about new developments in Logan Square! Wrap Up Questions 48:50 What is Luke's competitive advantage?  49:55 One piece of advice for new investors. 50:47 What do you do for fun? 51:38 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  52:35 Local Network Recommendation? 53:27 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.

Pulitzer Prize–winning architecture critic Blair Kamin has long informed and delighted readers with his illuminating commentary. Kamin's newest collection, Who Is the City For?, does more than gather fifty-five of his most notable Chicago Tribune columns from the past decade: it pairs his words with striking new images by photographer and architecture critic Lee Bey, Kamin's former rival at the Chicago Sun-Times. Listen to the Unfrozen interview with Kamin, and understand why “city planning is not a game of 2D checkers but of 3D chess.” Intro/Outro: “Chicago” by Benny Goodman Discussed: INVEST South/West Maurice Cox, Chicago Planning Commissioner The pandemic's effect on rapid urbanization Spread of crime from poor to rich neighborhoods The city's not “out of control,” but it is in need of reinvention Lower Manhattan's adaptive reuse of older skyscrapers does present a template Decentralization of the central business district, ex: McDonald's HQ in the Fulton Market Prospects for Lincoln Yards and The 78 – shades of Cityfront Center? The Chicago Spire pit / 400 N Lake Shore Drive replacement project DuSable Park and the Riverwalk “We have to think of the city not as a 2D checkers game but a 3D chess game.” Buffalo Bayou Park extension project, Houston O'Hare Global Terminal Chicago River Boathouses AIA design competition for the next bungalow Committee on Design “Plop” architecture 1611 W Division – look ma, no parking! Red Line South extension “There are those who say ‘who gets what' is a tired trope of architectural criticism – let me vehemently disagree.” Chicago as a participant in global economic and architectural design exchange Chicago Architecture Biennial The City that Works > The City that Plays Investment of Chinese capital in St. Regis Tower Cloud Gate Crown Fountain

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski recently expressed some concerns about Chicago, though he also said the company is still committed to the city. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the fast food giant with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay plans a big apartment building next to Lincoln Yards; navigating the rental car shortage that refuses to end; banks dealing their way into the Chicago market see deposits fall; and in terms of productivity, remote work is actually working out pretty well.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A 15-story apartment building is in the works for a site near the Lincoln Yards development on Chicago’s north side. Crain’s reports developer Sterling Bay wants to construct a 359-unit building adjacent to Lincoln Yards. It would be at 2031 N. […]

Wepa! I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian. ;) UNBOSSED is “Stories of Amazing Women in Chicago”. If you are a new listener to UNBOSSED, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti In this episode: Dr. Suzet M. McKinney is a public health expert, medical executive, thought leader, strategic thinker and nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness and response. As Principal and Director of Life Sciences for Sterling Bay, Dr.McKinney oversees relationships with the scientific, academic, corporate,tech, and governmental sectors involved in the life sciences ecosystem.She also leads the strategy to expand Sterling Bay's footprint in life sciences nationwide. She is back on UNBOSSED to talk about life sciences in Chicago and Nationwide. Key Highlights/Tools: 16 years difference in life expectancy in people 3 stops from the Blueline away (living within the medical district and outside of the medical district) Life Sciences have a number of economic benefits, including not needing a college degree for employment, therefore using life sciences for the unemployed and underemployed on the West side of Chicago There is a 30 years difference in life expectancy between people living in the southside vs downtown Job opportunities in life science that do not require a GED October 19,2021 Ally at 1229 W Concord Place, Lincoln Yards, Groundbreaking Venture Capital Investment in Life Science topped $20B in a single quarter Memorable Quotes: “When an opportunity presents itself, go for it” - Dr. Suzet McKinney Useful Links and Resources: Dr Suzet Linkedin https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/updates/all/-/asset_publisher/UIMfSLnFfMB6/content/join-state-of-the-region https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/10/19/sterling-bay-breaks-ground-on-lincoln-yards-first-building-a-massive-life-sciences-center/ Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. Follow UNBOSSED Podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cea4c49e-6c7e-4dab-833e-eb57d204c493 And all others… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

Andy Gloor, CEO of Sterling Bay, the investor and developer of Lincoln Yards, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the nation, oversaw the growth of the firm and its reputation for reimagining the workplace into live-work-play environments. Sterling Bay developments have attracted major tenants such as Google, Sara Lee, and McDonald's. Hear Andy describe his journey, the philosophy of Sterling Bay, and what it takes to be a commercial real estate entrepreneur today. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Sterling Bay, the firm behind Lincoln Yards, will reveal its plans for the North Side development to the public on Tuesday. Reset checks in with a reporter about some of the details that have already emerged, which include 800,000 square feet of buildings and a park.

In a discussion by journalists Dave Glowacz and Ben Joravsky, Dave and Ben assessed October meetings of the Chicago City Council. In the standard version, outgoing Inspector General Joe Ferguson warned council members about things to come. In the premium version: a mayoral proposal for people to opt out of the Chicago Police "gang database"; the council prolongs a TIF district near Lincoln Yards; Ald. Anthony Beale (9) tries--and fails--again to move stalled ordinances; Ald. Ray Lopez (15) emulates Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) in a parliamentary manuever; and police union Pres. John Catanzara pressures aldermen around a vaccine-related power shift. (For the full-length version, subscribe at chigov.com.) Length 9.5 minutes.

Crain's reporters Ally Marotti and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about the pandemic's impact on changing transportation habits and downtown parking garages, along with how soaring demand and a tight labor market are giving food industry workers increased bargaining power. Plus: Preckwinkle seeks a fourth term, Sterling Bay lands a $125M loan for Lincoln Yards, Exelon lays out spinoff leadership and Lou Malnati's sells to investment firm Meritage.

The day was Wednesday, April 10, 2019. One week after Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor. And Ben unloaded on the Lincoln Yards TIF deal. How much home grown marijuana is too much home grown marijuana? Monroe Anderson talked Trump, Trump and Trump, the Bernie Sanders question AND Ben unloaded on Lincoln Yards again with James Muhammad of SEIU Healthcare and Grassroots Organizer Amisha Patel.

This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with Chicago-based filmmaker and two time Academy Award nominee Steve James. Known for his classic “Hoop Dreams,” and his look  at education in America to Me,” this series focuses completely on Chicago, The last Mayor’s race, Laquan McDonald killing, Lincoln Yards, Ed Burke, all present a framework thru which […]

In part four of our five-part series on City So Real, Katie & Tim Tuton--co-owners of the Hideout--talk about TIFs, Lincoln Yards and trying to run a music club in the pandemic. And, of course, they also talk about City So Real...

Shamus Toomey, the Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to talk about some of the latest Chicago Neighborhood news. Shamus provided details on a closed high school in Ashburn being transformed into a Pete’s Fresh Market; Holiday classics are coming to a Drive-In Theater at a Lincoln Yards site in […]

The commotion caused by COVID can give leaders the space to consider making changes—like addressing gender equity, equal pay and equal opportunity. Chicago Comes Back columnists Emily Drake and Todd Connor join the podcast for a livestreamed conversation to discuss what that opportunity can look like. Plus: Mayor Lightfoot lays out her 2021 budget, Gov. Pritzker imposes indoor dining and drinking restrictions, a Lincoln Yards office building sells for $111 million and a record drop in airfare prices shows how far airlines have to climb. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.

John and D discuss Lincoln Yards connecting to the 606, a real life problematic Facebook friend and D pitches his latest tv show...Johns Gameball:https://youtu.be/TBGera6_5YY

The pandemic is changing how we work, but don’t underestimate the value of dedicated office space. Cushman & Wakefield Chief Human Resources Office Michelle Hay discusses what a return to the workplace should look like with Chicago Comes Back columnists Todd Connor and Emily Drake. Plus: Lightfoot lists demands for a new ComEd deal, a property next to Lincoln Yards is back on the market and Epic Burger has been taken over by its venture-capital backer, and why Cook County isn't on the list of the nation’s 500 healthiest communities.

With the state’s eviction ban set to expire later this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a $300 million aid package for homeowners and renters. Crain’s Dennis Rodkin discusses during a livestreamed conversation recapping this week’s biggest news in Chicago real estate. Plus: Sterling Bay plans Lincoln Yards life sciences hub, city’s TIFs rake in record $926 million, Boeing hit with a $1.25 million proposed fine and Allstate ends its COVID rebates even as rivals cut rates.

Shamus Toomey, the Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the latest Chicago Neighborhood news. Shamus provides details on the new drive-in theater going up in Lincoln Yards; the mural seen in “Blues Brothers” is missing after the looting that took place recently; and the […]

The potential cost and a possible recession are terrible news for City Hall and the statehouse, where lawmakers already are struggling to pay the bills. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the economic threat posed by a viral outbreak. Plus: McCormick Place loses a second event to virus concerns, Sterling Bay puts a Lincoln Yards office building up for sale, United waives rebooking fees and Trunk Club stores will be folded into Nordstrom. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.

President Trump announced he’ll commute the sentence of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, calling the prison term "tremendously powerful" and "ridiculous." Crain’s Forum editor Bob Secter, who covered Blago's trial at the time, joins the podcast to share context on the president’s move. Also today: A big Baxter accounting error; Amherst Holdings is buying Front Yard Residential; Chicago developer CA Ventures and WeWork will anchor a new River North building, and a study that was cited in the approval of $1.3 billion for Sterling Bay’s Lincoln Yards megaproject was written by a consultant hired by Sterling Bay. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.

A Chicago Tribune investigation out today found the city consultant that was a key player in the approval of public subsidies for the megadevelopment Lincoln Yards was actually hired and paid developer Sterling Bay.

This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with Chicago-based filmmaker and two time Academy Award nominee Steve James. Known for his classic “Hoop  Dreams,” and his look  at education in America to Me,” this series focuses completely on Chicago, The last Mayors race, LaQuon McDonald killing, Lincoln Yards, Ed Burke, all present a framework thru […]

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman is joined by the new Planning & Development Commissioner Maurice Cox to discuss his plans for Chicago, development on the south and west sides and the Lincoln Yards development deal.

In this episode, co-hosts Andrea Parker and Jim Staros talk with nine teachers who got arrested on Day 9 of the Chicago Teachers Union's recent strike. The CTU 9 were calling on mega developer Sterling Bay to return some of the $1.3 billion in taxpayer money they received to develop Lincoln Yards in order to help CPS settle the contract and end the strike. But instead of speaking to the nine teachers, Sterling Bay had them arrested for trespassing. Andrea and Jim also interview Jeanette Taylor, the new alderwoman in Chicago's 20th ward, about fighting for justice in the streets and in City Hall.

She's our favorite grassroots organizer and she is back to talk the teachers strike, Lincoln Yards and the 2020 POTUS election. She's Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative and Grassroots Illinois Action, Amisha Patel.

There's good news and bad news about residential real estate values here. Crain's Dennis Rodkin runs down the risks in the market, and gives us a look at a new book about Frank Lloyd Wright. Plus: The Museum of Science & Industry is renamed for Ken Griffin, Uber launches a new staffing business in Chicago, Sterling Bay buys property next to Lincoln Yards, and the Chicago Teachers Union's possible strike date has investors squirming. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.

Driving for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft may be your ticket to some extra money. But if you owe fines or fees to the city, you may be blocked from doing the job. WBEZ’s Elliot Ramos explains what’s happening, and who’s affected most.Plus activists argue in court that developer Sterling Bay has no right to use public money from TIFs to build their mega-development known as Lincoln Yards. Find out what the judge said yesterday.

Ben talks the latest in the Lincoln Yards deal. Will Anne Burke's new position help her indicted husband? In These Times Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks tonight's debate. Charise Williams and Don Villar of the Chicago Federation of Labor join us. Ismael Cuevas gives us his debate thoughts.

The Mincing Rascals are John Williams, Steve Bertrand and Justin Kaufmann of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. They begin by addressing the ongoing Twitter debate on gun violence between Mayor Lightfoot and Senator Ted Cruz. That segues them into the topic of the 14-year-old […]

Jacob and Scott go head to head again on a local issue in Chicago. Lincoln Yards is a major development going in the heart of the city... but the project is getting a little help from the Tax Payers

In this week's podcast we take a special look at Lincoln Yards, a $5 billion dollar mixed-use project from Sterling Bay, a Chicago-based developer who has been on a tear lately.  Based on Chicago's north side, Lincoln Yards will be part multifamily housing, part retail, part office space and part hotel. Reimagining the former Finkl Steel site into a 54 acre project with over 12 million square feet of mixed-use space, the development includes 5,000 residential units and 400-500 hotel rooms. For more on the project, including the sources for the podcast and a timeline of all Sterling Bay Projects in the pipeline, check out our blog post at BuildCentral.com For a free trial and contact information for Lincoln Yards and other Sterling Bay projects: www.constructionwire.com/Free To contact host Luke O'Brien: lobrien@buildcentral.com As always, if you loved the podcast please share, subscribe and leave a 5 star review.  It really helps us out and allows us to bring more quality content your way.

Gerardo and Brant dig into the first week of action with European leagues kicking off, MLS and Liga MX matching up in the CONCACAF Champions League, we talk Italian Beefs, Vienna Beefs, Lincoln Yards, Chicago Fire's move downtown and more.

First there was Lincoln Yards. Then The 78. Now, one mega-development to rule them all is being proposed. It’s called One Central, and it would essentially create a new neighborhood on top of train tracks that would link the South Loop to the lakefront. We’ll give you an inside look on what it is, who’s behind it, and the chances of it actually happening.Plus Gery Chico has helmed a number of major boards and a number of city entities. Now, he’s been tapped by LISC, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, to make the connections between residents in neighborhoods, City Hall, and foundations and individuals willing to help financially as LISC works to create resources and build entrepreneurial anchors in underserved communities.

Robert Mueller has spoken. What happened at Lori Lightfoot's first City Council meeting? Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson and Host of "Humanity in the Headlines" Atiba Buchanan talk Mueller, Trump and more AND it's our favorite grassroots activist Amisha Patel of Grassroots Collaborative with her mystery guest talk the latest on their Lincoln Yards lawsuit. Download Wednesday's Ben Joravsky Show!

In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss the city's defense of the Cortland/Chicago River tax-increment financing (TIF) district and the Lincoln Yards development. Length 6.8 minutes.

In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss aldermen's shock and outrage of Mayor Lightfoot's elevation of Ald. Waguespack; the new mayor vs. the "Beale-Burke axis" in a City Council shake-up; former planning dept. Commissioner David Reifman: real estate cheerleader or public servant; how developer Sterling Bay ended up with ownership of the Chicago River's banks; what prompted Friends of the Chicago River to support Lincoln Yards. Length 6.7 minutes.

In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave discuss aldermen's shock and outrage of Mayor Lightfoot's elevation of Ald. Waguespack; the new mayor vs. the "Beale-Burke axis" in a City Council shake-up; former planning dept. Commissioner David Reifman: real estate cheerleader or public servant; how developer Sterling Bay ended up with ownership of the Chicago River's banks; what prompted Friends of the Chicago River to support Lincoln Yards. Length 28.8 minutes.

Democrats want Barr out! Is Illinois getting it's "groove" back? It's the Ben Joravsky Show debut of newly elected 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez AND a great discussion on Lincoln Yards, Joe Biden and MORE with Political Strategist Laurie Glenn. Download Friday's Ben Joravsky Show!

Many believe that the gaps in America between rich and poor, black and white, progressives and conservatives are so large that we can’t even communicate with each other. U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith has been touring the country for the last 2 years using poetry to break down that belief. She’ll be in Chicago this weekend as part of Poetry Fest. And after more than 50 years, Stanley’s Fruit and Vegetable Market has closed its doors. A victim of competition from larger nearby grocery stores, many believe its demise is also tied to the Lincoln Yards development, just blocks away and recently given the green light by City Council.

This week on Da Chicago 60, we follow-up on the bike versus scooter debate, and Lincoln Yards put on hold. Then, we discuss new food coming to Midway Airport, Hamilton gets his own museum but not what you think; legalized sports betting is coming to Illinois, will Chicago teams get a cut? Nickelodeon is BACK and bringing the SLIME! When you need to clean off, go smoke some pot and rent a tool from the new Chicago Public Tool Library... no douchebags need apply. Learn more about all the craziness and hilarity that is going on last week in Chicago with your favorite hosts, Justin and Norm... anyone have a boat? We really want to be on a boat.   

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey *about more trouble for Boeing: This time, it's a report on problems at a Dreamliner factory.* Plus: Kraft Heinz names a new CEO; produce market Stanley's, next to the Lincoln Yards, abruptly shuts down; Chicago startup Shiftgig sells its staffing business to focus on technology, and 21 are charged in the Car2Go car-sharing fiasco. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

On Episode 48, we talk with Richard Becker about Julian Assange and Eugene Puryear about Sudan. New & Views: Lincoln Yards Development; Mike Pence at UN; Heartbeat anti-Abortion Bills. Editorial: The Labor Strike has Reemerged. This Week in Working Class History: 1986 U.S. bombing of Libya Listen, share, support! www.patreon.com/CrashingtheSystem www.gofundme.com/crashing-the-system-podcast twitter.com/CrashingDSystem www.facebook.com/CrashingtheSystem/

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business tech reporter John Pletz about why the Chicago area's population declined for the fourth year in a row. Plus: Sears sues former CEO Eddie Lampert, activists file a lawsuit seeking to block a $1.3 billion subsidy for Lincoln Yards, Chicago police investigate Car2go vehicle thefts, an appellate court panel sides with Westlake Hospital and reverses an earlier order to stay open and in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo looks to unload space at its downtown headquarters. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com MASSIVE CHICAGO DEVELOPMENTS GET US$2-BILLION BOOST On April 10, the Chicago City Council approved approximately US$2 billion in tax increment financing (TIF) for two mixed-use megadevelopments: Sterling Bay’s 14.5-million-sq.-ft. Lincoln Yards on 55 acres of formerly industrial space on the riverfront between Lincoln Park and Bucktown and Related Midwest’s 13-million-sq.-ft. The 78 on 62 acres of vacant land on the Chicago River’s south branch, Curbed Chicago is among news outlets to report. Sterling Bay plans to use up to US$1.3 billion to build new infrastructure, including two new bridges over the river, while Related aims to use US$700 million to relocate rail tracks, build new roads and build a new subway station. The source observes TIF financing “freezes real-estate taxes on the vacant sites at their current levels and reimburses the developers for fronting the costs of infrastructure improvements with the incremental tax revenue generated by the completed projects over the next two decades.” Image credit: Sterling Bay. To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play|SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave chew on this: Ald. Hopkins' belief that 'the right side should prevail;' the contrast of Amazon's NYC snub and a Cortland TIF denial; rules and duels that delayed the Cortland TIF vote; Ald. Hairston cites 'blight' sleight used to justify TIF; Ald. Reilly calls a developer's bluff on a TIF subsidy need; and Ald. Smith uncovers TIF financing costs. Length 29.6 minutes.

In an interview with Dave Glowacz on the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave chew on this: Ald. Hopkins' belief that 'the right side should prevail;' the contrast of Amazon's NYC snub and a Cortland TIF denial; rules and duels that delayed the Cortland TIF vote; Ald. Hairston cites 'blight' sleight used to justify TIF; Ald. Reilly calls a developer's bluff on a TIF subsidy need; and Ald. Smith uncovers TIF financing costs. Length 6.4 minutes.

6 is scared of the 7 because The 78 900 million or whatever, Lincoln Yards, a little on how TIFs work, Ed Burke quotes the bible, and President Rahm?

The Klonsky Brothers - Fred and Mike - join Ken Davis for a conversation about the incoming Lightfoot administration and the controversy that erupted over the Lincoln Yards/78 TIF vote in City Council yesterday. Both insist that the Mayor-Elect did not "cave" to pressure from Rahm Emanuel, and that she will have many opportunities to put her imprint on the projects as they get constructed over the years. They also discuss Governor Pritzker's efforts to pass a graduated, or "Fair" tax through the legislature and a perception some have expressed that, since the tax requires a Constitutional amendment, legislators who oppose the current pension provision could amend it "while they're in there." Their weekly radio program/podcast "Hitting Left With the Klonsky Brothers" airs on Lumpen Radio WLPN-FM 105.5 (and live streaming) on Fridays from 11 AM to noon. This program was recorded by CAN TV.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's senior reporter Lynne Marek about Johnson Publishing's history and where it took a turn. Plus: The City Council OKs up to $2.4 billion in public subsidies to support the Lincoln Yards and 78 megadevelopments, a judge rules Melrose Park's Westlake Hospital must stay open, a Hormel lawsuit reveals what "natural" meat really means, a study details manufacturing job openings, and two local food-makers have plans to expand. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

One week ago today, Chicago voted in former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot as the city’s new mayor. She’ll take office May 20. But so far, she’s been busy, whether that’s throwing out the first pitch on opening days for the Cubs and White Sox, meeting with Mayor Emanuel’s finance team for a better look at the city’s fiscal problems, or urging the delay of a major City Council vote on the controversial Lincoln Yards project. Morning Shift checks in with the mayor-elect about how she’s preparing to take office, and what her priorities will be when she does.

Spiring cleaning time in the White House! A look at Chicago City Council AFTER the election with The Chicago Reader's Maya Dukmasova. A Lincoln Yards update with Mr. Bike David Glowacz AND we catch up with Congressional Democratic Candidate Peter Janko. Download Tuesday's Ben Joravksy Show!

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's transition into office, including her role in today's delayed votes on public subsidies for the massive Lincoln Yards and 78 projects. Plus: Boeing cuts 737 Max production, a River North investor plans two new buildings, Cook County lags neighbors in a health data report, the Onion gets sold, and Illinois Medicaid will cover gender-reassignment surgery. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist: Host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business tech reporter John Pletz about breaking news out of Argonne National Laboratory. Plus: Winning City Council approval may turn out to be the easy part for Sterling Bay’s massive Lincoln Yards development project, Chicago’s Cresco Labs buys a Florida marijuana company in a $120 million deal, a look at how Airbnb has fared in Chicago since a 2017 city ordinance around short term rentals, a court fight costs census printer R.R. Donnelley precious time ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline and a look at new survey data around employer and worker opioid use. Join the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

A divided Chicago City Council voted to approve two of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pet projects this week — the $6 billion Lincoln Yards development project and the $95 million police and fire training facility on the West Side.Local universities are grappling with the limits of free speech on campus. Plus, the April 2 mayoral runoff is less than three weeks away.Morning Shift breaks down the biggest stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.

The plans to build a mini-city along the North Branch of the Chicago River have been winding their way through the byzantine City Council process for the last year. The $6 billion project, known as Lincoln Yards, is one that Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to lock in before he leaves office in May. But with the clock ticking, public money on the line, and a heated runoff election just weeks away, the development along the muddy riverfront is leading to a lot of political mudslinging at a pivotal moment in Chicago.

Max & Tony Talk... Jussie Smollett, Lincoln Yards, Ska Music, Players who played Baseball and Football, Zion Williamson...

Ethics are hard, the new police academy, Lincoln Yards reach the TiFfing point, and some mayoral candidate stuff.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has just two months left in office. What is he trying to get done before his last day?On Wednesday, City Council approved two high-profile items left on Mayor Emanuel’s final to-do list: the $6 billion Lincoln Yards development and the $95 million police and fire training academy in West Garfield Park.Morning Shift checks in with David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association; Heather Cherone, managing editor and City Hall reporter at the Daily Line; and WBEZ politics reporter Dan Mihalopoulos, to find out more about Emanuel’s priorities before he leaves office.Later, Chicago architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin stops by to bring us another installment of "What's That Building?" We all know the proposed site for the Barack Obama Presidential Center is in Jackson Park, but tucked next to a Walgreen’s in Hoffman Estates, you’ll find a nondescript low rise building that’s currently home to all the documents related to former president Barack Obama’s eight years in office. 

United will keep its headquarters at Willis Tower, Boeing global controversy continues to widen, Lincoln Yards megaproject set for City Council vote, Chicago’s first new building code in 70 years, and Verizon names Chicago as one of two cities to which it will offer 5G service. Host Amy Guth also speaks with Crain’s Chicago business reporter Brianna Kelly about a proposed expansion to Divvy’s bike share program.

Daily Line managing editor Heather Cherone, WBEZ reporter Linda Lutton, and Danny Ecker from Crain’s Chicago Business are the 3 journalists joining us to talk about the biggest news stories of the week in Chicago. We’ll cover the Lincoln Yards development, the mayor’s race, Gov. Pritzker’s newly-unveiled tax plan, and more.

Despite an attempt by Chairman James Cappleman to delay the decision, Chicago's City Council voted to pass the Lincoln Yards development project. John Howell welcomes Danny Ecker of Crains Business Chicago to recap the hearing.

Today, on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth takes a look at the latest in the Lincoln Yards development project, at Legislation being reintroduced that could change workers’ claims against companies in bankruptcy, at a new bailout project for Illinois lawmakers, and at Rush Health System’s patient data breach. Also, while fees may go up and seats may get smaller, airlines have adjusted to encourage us to spend, not save our travel miles. Later in the podcast, Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business technology reporter John Pletz about Chicago tech community. (edited)

Debunking--or validating--Bob Fioretti's claim that TIF saps revenue from governmental bodies; Daley, Enyia, and Fioretti's population-growth goal maybe stymied by TIF; and how ripple effects from developments like Lincoln Yards make Chicago less affordable. Length 7 minutes.

Debunking--or validating--Bob Fioretti's claim that TIF saps revenue from governmental bodies; Daley, Enyia, and Fioretti's population-growth goal maybe stymied by TIF; and how ripple effects from developments like Lincoln Yards make Chicago less affordable. Length 29.9 minutes.

Today Maya Dukmasova (@mdoukmas) clears the smoke around next week's Chicago elections for Dan Ackerman (@DarnArckerman) and Peter Ronson (@Parenthestein)! Staff writer for The Chicago Reader and co-host of The Reader's Back Room Deal podcast, there's no one better qualified to deep-DISH on the thousands of mayoral candidates vying to replace Rahm, dive into the BEEFS, Italian and otherwise, between home-town interests, and neon-green-RELISH in this little city on Lake Michigan's unique place in national politics. Join the Galaxy Brain Club to hear more from months of Overtime!: www.patreon.com/thenewsneverends Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 5:10: Official podcast of the 46th Ward, baybeeee! 9:19: What's a Chicago? 25:53: The Lincoln Yards development and TIFs 43:23: The Machine & the Feb. 26 election 1:39:52: The Obama Library and CBAs 1:45:24: Outro and plugs plugs plugs Listen to Maya's wonderful Back Room Deal podcast https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/ArticleArchives?category=67005500 BRD's doing a LIVE election night special!! https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/back-room-deal-election-night-livestream/Content?oid=68230843 Great Maya Dukmasova Chicago election round-up https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/mayoral-forum-recap-all-the-answers-none-of-the-bullshit/Content?oid=65337274 Incredible story from Maya we didn't have time for https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/13th-ward-marty-quinn-david-krupa-madigan-election/Content?oid=66868578 Please read more about Ja'mal Green https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/06/29/should-chicago-cops-have-to-carry-misconduct-insurance Go! Cubs! Go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XtDyDUjIU Rahm Emanuel booed at a Blackhawks game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giKy496iRTY Source for Richard J. Daley and Richard M. Daley at the 1968 Democratic Convention https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180319/how-the-daleys-became-a-dynasty-in-chicago-and-beyond- Source for Bill Daley's head https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bill-daley-term-limits-chicago-mayor-20181024-story.html Latest polling https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/nbc-5-telemundo-chicago-mayor-race-poll-505857991.html School closings https://interactive.wbez.org/generation-school-closings/ RJDaley "shoot to kill ... shoot to maim" https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/after-the-chicago-riots-following-the-murder-of-martin-news-footage/665646748 Ribicoff on "gestapo tactics in the streets of Chicago" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9TkjL87Rk Daley on the phone with Kennedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp00khN4M8I Daley on police riots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPjmV1BF6Io RMDaley rant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ashM23pslk& RMDaley offers to shoot reporter (from the Reader!) https://goo.gl/9MDBnQ SATE Money https://goo.gl/wauB8s SATE money clip https://goo.gl/xh6gjd Ari Emanuel, Ari Gold https://goo.gl/isSAf9 https://goo.gl/gPxMue https://goo.gl/hovmTq The real Ari going off on Josh Topolsky https://goo.gl/vBRf6u Logan Square Church of the Advent luxury apartments https://goo.gl/BsEVdX Rahm and Ari Emanuel https://goo.gl/UuU8oy King in Gage Park and Marquette Park https://goo.gl/31xDfT https://goo.gl/rzmSMd Rahm walks out of interview https://goo.gl/GhCG3L Obama on a community benefits agreement https://goo.gl/nSZ4pz https://goo.gl/eJ67Vf Katherine Krueger on the proud tradition of heckling Rahm https://goo.gl/k9qA1r Laquan McDonald shooting with sound https://goo.gl/oPrfkL Theme song credit: "Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is on the verge of an $8.5 billion expansion project. But Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin believes the process isn’t nearly as transparent as it should be. Plus journalist Kim Bellware takes us inside the daily lives of the people who make Chicago move-CTA employees.

In this episode of the Morning Shift podcast, we grapple with President Trump’s address on border security and discuss the latest on Lincoln Yards, the $5 billion-plus real estate development reshaping the North Side of Chicago. Plus, an introduction to the so-called smartphone psychiatry movement, which aims to address depression and mood disorders by tracking how people use their digital devices. Want more Morning Shift? Subscribe to our podcast and rate us. It really helps. Connect with us on Facebook and on Twitter at @WBEZMorning. And leave us a voicemail with feedback or with a comment we may play on the air at 888-915-9945.

In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave recap residents' objections to the Lincoln Yards development; how the Hideout became a focus of the Lincoln Yards challenges; and aldermanic power of TIF district approval. Also: Mr Bike's cold-weather biking tips, and city treasurer Kurt Summers' rebuke of Mayor Emanuel. Length 5.2 minutes.

In an interview by Ben Joravsky with Dave Glowacz on WCPT-AM's Ben Joravsky Show, Ben and Dave recap residents' objections to the Lincoln Yards development; how the Hideout became a focus of the Lincoln Yards challenges; and aldermanic power of TIF district approval. Also: Mr Bike's cold-weather biking tips, and city treasurer Kurt Summers' rebuke of Mayor Emanuel. Length 32.5 minutes.

Three farmers and Liz Moran Stelk from Illinois Stewardship Alliance explain why the signing of the industrial hemp bill makes sense for the state. Alderman Scott Waguespack and representatives of Friends of the North Branch Park & Nature Preserve talk about the fight to make open space in the new Lincoln Yards neighborhood.

Nathan leads a discussion about one of Chicago's most anticipated newest developments, Lincoln Yards.

“Bring us your Biggest Idea” is the mantra of Sterling Bay. Phil sits down with long time Sterling Bay General Counsel and Principal, Dean Marks, to discuss Sterling Bay’s history of big ideas, notable developments, and future massive projects. Starting with a review of the major redevelopments of buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market areas, including the Google headquarters and former Oprah Harpo Studios turned McDonalds. Then, the conversation turns to the massive project along Chicago’s North portion of the river—Lincoln Yards. Lincoln Yards is grand in both vision and scope, and projects to extend the 606 pedestrian thoroughfare, renovate the existing Metra train station at Clybourn, and create an enormous 70 acre mixed use commercial, residential, and transit focused community where people can live, work and play. This is the site of course where Sterling Bay is trying to lure the Amazon 2nd Headquarters, and building a stadium for sporting and live entertainment events. From there, Phil and Dean talk about the history of Sterling Bay, it’s growth, and it’s fun passion project called Victory Ranch.