Podcasts about Northside

Miguel Chacon, 25th Ward Aldermanic candidate and seasoned investor, joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of Pilsen and Chicago Housing Policy as a whole! Miguel shares how Pilsen has grown over the last couple decades and the challenges that the neighborhood faces today! He breaks down limitations caused by Zoning and Ordinances and explains changes that tremendously help bring housing supply and affordability to Chicago. Miguel breaks down why he's running for Alderman of the 25th ward and shares his vision to bring better schools, housing, and opportunities to the ward. He closes with his competitive advantage, ways to develop vision, and tips for novice investors! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Miguel Chacon, Compass Link: Miguel Chacon's LinkedIn Link: The Fran Spielman Show Link: Chicago Cityscape Guest Questions:  02:03 Housing Provided Tip - Remember to change utilities to your name when buying a new building! 04:27 Intro to our guest, Miguel Chacon! 06:35 The evolution of Pilsen. 17:18 Challenging ordinances for housing providers. 26:02 Zoning opportunities in Pilsen! 38:21 Why run for alderman? 44:07 Miguel's vision to improve the Pilsen community? 46:22 What's your competitive advantage? 47:07 One piece of advice for new investors. 47:52 What do you do for fun? 49:11 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  50:06 Local Network Recommendation. 50:46 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

What are the different financing products I can leverage as a Chicago investor? ============= Guest: Chris Puleo, Puleo Group Link: SUCI Build Your Team Link: Episode 130: Chicago Mortgage Lending in this Inflationary Environment with Chris Puleo Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new work designed to improve safety for drivers and people walking near a busy North side street.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new work designed to improve safety for drivers and people walking near a busy North side street.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new work designed to improve safety for drivers and people walking near a busy North side street.

When does rebuilding a house stop being construction — and start becoming art?In ArTEEtude 353, Detlef Schlich returns to Lackavaun on the north side of the Mizen Peninsula and to the years when an almost uninhabitable ruin slowly became something much more personal.A wall is broken open towards the landscape. The Fisherman's House takes shape. A handmade kitchen, Art Nouveau stairs, mermaids, whales, a grotto bathroom and even a slightly improbable “Turkish shopping centre” find their way into the architecture.Outside, a JCB and Rock Breaker reshape the land. Huge stones become steps and retaining walls. And an experiment begins: could the naturally water-resistant soil hold a lake without a plastic liner?It could.Then something unexpected happens.Insects arrive. Dragonflies dance above the water. Plants establish themselves. Frogs discover the lake and lay their spawn.What began with heavy machinery becomes a living ecosystem — a three-dimensional painting that continually repaints itself.But paradise has boundaries.And beyond them, another story is already beginning.Featuring a new track by Los Inorgánicos: “Rock Breaker → Dragonflies.”ArTEEtude is an independent, non-profit podcast.About Detlef SchlichDetlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork, Ireland.His artistic practice moves between performance, photography, painting, sound, installation, film, music, podcasting, and digital image-making. Across these fields, Schlich reflects on the human condition, the relationship between ritual and technology, and the changing role of the artist in digital culture.As a media archaeologist, he explores how media shape perception, memory, culture, politics, and artistic expression. His work often uses the figure of the digital shaman as an alter ego — a method for navigating the space between ancient ritual structures, contemporary media, and technological transformation.Research & Artistic MethodDetlef Schlich's artistic research is rooted in his essay Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effect, which investigates the relationship between ritual, artistic transformation, media, and digital culture.Download here for free:Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effecthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectBuilding on this foundation, Schlich developed Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto, an artistic method and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary art through layers of media, memory, technology, ritual, emotion, misunderstanding, and lived experience.Read here:Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto by Detlef Schlichhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/375665507_Multilayerism_A_New_Paradigm_in_Contemporary_Art_-_A_Manifesto_by_Detlef_SchlichTogether, these texts form the theoretical backbone of Schlich's ongoing work as a visual artist, media archaeologist, ritual designer, musician, and host of the Arteetude podcast.WEBSITE LINKS Music ProjectsWAW / Wild Atlantic WayWAW is the music project by Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WAWBandFrom the forthcoming WAW album The Stories of Nil YoungTwo songs from WAW's developing album project The Stories of Nil Young form part of a mythopoetic journey along the Nile, where river, memory, loss, cooperation, and hope flow into music.AfricaSmileAfricaSmile follows the Nile as an imagined journey from its sources to the Mediterranean Sea — a river of memory, movement, rhythm, and myth. The song turns the meeting of the White Nile and the Blue Nile into a fragile image of cooperation. It is not a naïve peace anthem, but a wounded musical hope: two different currents meeting, listening, and still moving forward together.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQbsh01YWUThe Nile's Bittersweet SongThe Nile's Bittersweet Song is the first official single by WAW / Wild Atlantic Way — Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.The song follows the Nile as a river of memory, beauty, loss, and contradiction: a life-giver, but also a force that can take away what it once nourished. Through the story of Kamau, it becomes a poetic reflection on childhood, fragile hope, and the emotional landscape carried by a river that is both kind and cruel.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33AWko4IkKIWAW on BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, Dirk Schlömer and Detlef Schlich felt compelled to reinterpret Silent Night to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis song emerged from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful coastal Wild Atlantic Way stretches along the west coast.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYouTubeSilent Night Reimagined – A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/exclusive-content

THE PEOPLE VS. PAUL CRUMP (1962) is the turning point for a young William Friedkin trying to claw his way out of live local television. We follow him from Chicago's North Side, listening in on corrupt cops at his uncle's tavern, to running hectic control rooms during the chaotic heyday of live television. An obsession with CITIZEN KANE and Stravinsky set off something in him — enough to send him into Cook County Jail with a camera, using extreme interrogation tactics to get his subject on film, then editing the raw 16mm negatives himself in his apartment. The result helped spare a condemned man from the electric chair, and set Friedkin on the path to a legendary career as a founding member of New Hollywood. Want the full story without the wait? CinemaShock+ members get extended, ad-free episodes that combine every part into one seamless listen — plus bonus content you won't hear anywhere else. Join at cinemashock.net/plus. CINEMA SHOCK ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Turpin | Benjamin Yates | Capiapoa | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Dick Jones | Felizmon | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | JoeyP | John sweet bussy Greaney | Jvance325 | KDurden | Kristian Blilie Berg | LogLad | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | mcdudely | Nate Izod | Princess Krishna Kali | samurai_hillbilly | Tim G | triplr1478 Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Atlanta Falcons get a statement win over the Packers 35-14. Northside falls to Woodward Academy 17-7 and I make my picks for some key College Football Games this weekend.

Mark Myers of Kiser Group joins us to share insights from over three decades of experience in senior housing investments and brokerage! Mark starts with how he got involved with senior housing and the evolution of the asset class over the last 30 years! He shares the basics of senior housing underwriting and compares the operations and returns to multifamily investing. Mark gives a detailed breakdown on expenses, risks, and regulations to be considered when investing in this asset class. He closes the show with advice on getting off the ground as a new senior housing investor or broker and provides a very bullish market outlook! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Mark Myers, Kiser Group Link: Crime and Punishment (Book Recommendation) Link: The SeniorCare Investor Link: NIC Website Link: ASHA Website Guest Questions:  02:08 Housing Provided Tip - Remember to follow the law and change locks after tenant turnovers! 04:01 Intro to our guest, Mark Myers! 12:15 The evolution of senior housing! 17:38 The state of the senior housing market. 20:00 Underwriting basics for senior housing. 32:23 Comparing multifamily to senior housing investments. 38:07 Rules and regulations to be aware of. 45:11 Identifying hot markets and how to get in the game! 50:18 Getting off the ground as a senior housing broker. 55:35 Mark's outlook on the senior housing market! 57:37 What's your competitive advantage? 58:42 One piece of advice for new investors. 59:26 What do you do for fun? 61:19 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  62:00 Local Network Recommendation. 63:13 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

ComEd has plans for a new power substation in a pedestrian area of Lincoln Park, citing growing power demand on the North Side. But members of the newly-formed Diversey Community Coalition oppose the one-acre industrial mega-project. They argue the land should be used for housing, which would keep families near local schools and drive foot traffic to local businesses. In the Loop sits down with advocates and officials to understand what's at stake and unravel questions about the legal frameworks that could see the project move forward without community involvement. GUESTS: State Rep. Ann Williams, IL.11th districtKyle Donash, member, Diversey Community CoalitionFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Milwaukee is a place of resilience and service. But a shadow of crime and violence hovers over parts of the city. You'll find evidence of all these things in the people who see the latter and embrace the former by working to make Milwaukee safer. Vaun Mayes is one of them. For years, Mayes has been an interrupter, building community trust and understanding while advocating for alternative approaches to policing and public safety. His efforts on the North Side haven't gone unnoticed and are the subject of a a new documentary from doc|UWM students: Heavy Is the Crown.The film features conversations with elected officials, law enforcement, educators and young people about the challenges and solutions to building safer neighborhoods. Director Sean Kafer and producer Mackenzie Savin played key roles in the project, and Uniquely Milwaukee host Kim Shine sat down with them — along with Mayes — to talk about the documentary ahead of its premiere at the Oriental Theatre at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 27.To learn more, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

A man will stand trial next year for rape, plus a woman enters pleas to a North Side wounding incident and using an ICT network to annoy, harass, or defraud. CCMI gets a news Science director, plus we learn about changes to importation of pets into the islands. And, the Ombudsman's office rules that the Commission Secretariat should process an FOI request reacted to the appointment of the Chief Justice.

Minneapolis Ward 5 Council Member Pearll Warren pulls up a stool with Kenny Olson and Jay Kolls to talk North Side life, City Hall chaos, and cars that drive themselves while the rest of us still need coffee. She took the seat in 2026 and now gets the fun job of explaining what the council actually does, what it pretends to do, and what still is not working on the ground.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jeffrey Marshall, MD, Chief of Cardiology at the Northside Hospital Heart Institute, joins the podcast to reflect on defining moments throughout his career and the evolution of cardiology at Northside. He also shares how his role has changed over time and offers his perspective on the growing attention surrounding artificial intelligence, including why he believes AI may be overhyped by the media.

A hidden river helped shape our city and you can find out more from Diarmuid O'Donovan who talks to PJ about his walking tour kicking off from Blackpool Community Centre tonight at 6 PM as part of Culture Night. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Shifrin of Elite Properties Chicago returns to share how he has scaled his portfolio since his last SUCI podcast appearance in 2024! David opens up by summarizing his portfolio and how he created cash flow in premier Chicago neighborhoods! He breaks down how a 1031 exchange works and gets granular with an example that led to the acquisition of a great multifamily asset in Avondale. David shares some lessons learned from a rough rehab project and talks about strategies to raise rents and property value without having to do significant renovation. He closes with his take on current investment opportunities in West Town and a bullish outlook on Chicago as a whole! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: David Shifrin, Elite Properties Chicago Link: SUCI Ep 280 - David Shifrin Link: David Shifrin's Bio Link: NBOA Chicago Link: Illini Inquirer Podcast Guest Questions:  02:00 Housing Provided Tip - Consider a sump pump system to protect your properties during heavy rain falls! 03:12 Intro to our guest, David Shifrin! 05:40 Finding cash flow in class A neighborhoods. 08:00 Breaking down 1031 exchanges. 11:41 David's recent Avondale multifamily deal! 15:22 Pros and cons of paying down mortgages. 25:14 David's top lessons learned from rapidly building a portfolio. 29:24 Opportunities to be had in West Town. 40:06 David's outlook on Chicago! 44:20 What's your competitive advantage? 44:34 One piece of advice for new investors. 45:00 What do you do for fun? 45:42 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  46:44 Local Network Recommendation?  47:27 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

What do investors need to know regarding the proposed legislation for both the Road To Housing and Move Act? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Chris Puleo, Puleo Group Link: Episode 130: Chicago Mortgage Lending in this Inflationary Environment with Chris Puleo Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

THE HOUSE THAT BUILT ME — Water, Stone and the Little RuinPodcast SummaryIn ArTEEtude 351, “The House That Built Me — Water, Stone and the Little Ruin,” visual artist Detlef Schlich continues his journey back to Lackavaun on the remote Northside of the Mizen Peninsula, where he began a radically different life in 2003.After the arrival described in episode 350, Schlich now finds himself largely alone in a damaged rural house without running water, learning how to create the basic conditions for living. With no driving licence, a scooter becomes his connection to Goleen, supplies, local knowledge and the outside world. Sand, gravel, cement, a concrete mixer and eventually belongings transported from Cologne slowly turn survival into construction.Rather than immediately tackling the main house, Schlich begins with a small ruin beside it. The building becomes both shelter and experiment: a place to learn how to mix mortar, rebuild walls, restore a chimney and transform an abandoned structure into a functioning home.Water becomes the central element of the episode. Before a borehole existed, construction water had to be carried by hand from a nearby spring and poured bucket by bucket into large rain barrels. Only later did Schlich discover that the source was locally regarded as a holy well, retrospectively giving the physical act of building an unexpected ritual dimension.The arrival of a huge drilling rig marks another transformation. Approximately seventy metres are drilled into the ground before water can finally be brought directly into the building. Material extracted from deep beneath the landscape is reused around the property, while plumbing, electricity, fire and a loft bed gradually turn the little ruin into a genuinely habitable space.Looking back more than two decades later, Schlich recognises something he could not yet articulate in 2003: he was not simply learning how to rebuild a house. The repetitive physical relationship between body, landscape, water, stone and material was beginning to shape an artistic language that would later emerge in his work with ritual, media archaeology and performance.The episode closes with the song “The House That Built Me.” performed by Los Inorganicos.A ruin has become a home.And now the real work can begin.About Detlef SchlichDetlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork, Ireland.His artistic practice moves between performance, photography, painting, sound, installation, film, music, podcasting, and digital image-making. Across these fields, Schlich reflects on the human condition, the relationship between ritual and technology, and the changing role of the artist in digital culture.As a media archaeologist, he explores how media shape perception, memory, culture, politics, and artistic expression. His work often uses the figure of the digital shaman as an alter ego — a method for navigating the space between ancient ritual structures, contemporary media, and technological transformation.Research & Artistic MethodDetlef Schlich's artistic research is rooted in his essay Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effect, which investigates the relationship between ritual, artistic transformation, media, and digital culture.Download here for free:Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effecthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectBuilding on this foundation, Schlich developed Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto, an artistic method and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary art through layers of media, memory, technology, ritual, emotion, misunderstanding, and lived experience.Read here:Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto by Detlef Schlichhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/375665507_Multilayerism_A_New_Paradigm_in_Contemporary_Art_-_A_Manifesto_by_Detlef_SchlichTogether, these texts form the theoretical backbone of Schlich's ongoing work as a visual artist, media archaeologist, ritual designer, musician, and host of the Arteetude podcast.WEBSITE LINKS Music ProjectsWAW / Wild Atlantic WayWAW is the music project by Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WAWBandFrom the forthcoming WAW album The Stories of Nil YoungTwo songs from WAW's developing album project The Stories of Nil Young form part of a mythopoetic journey along the Nile, where river, memory, loss, cooperation, and hope flow into music.AfricaSmileAfricaSmile follows the Nile as an imagined journey from its sources to the Mediterranean Sea — a river of memory, movement, rhythm, and myth. The song turns the meeting of the White Nile and the Blue Nile into a fragile image of cooperation. It is not a naïve peace anthem, but a wounded musical hope: two different currents meeting, listening, and still moving forward together.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQbsh01YWUThe Nile's Bittersweet SongThe Nile's Bittersweet Song is the first official single by WAW / Wild Atlantic Way — Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.The song follows the Nile as a river of memory, beauty, loss, and contradiction: a life-giver, but also a force that can take away what it once nourished. Through the story of Kamau, it becomes a poetic reflection on childhood, fragile hope, and the emotional landscape carried by a river that is both kind and cruel.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33AWko4IkKIWAW on BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, Dirk Schlömer and Detlef Schlich felt compelled to reinterpret Silent Night to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis song emerged from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful coastal Wild Atlantic Way stretches along the west coast.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYouTubeSilent Night Reimagined – A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/exclusive-content

Arthur Barkan of Barkan Realty joins us to share how he rapidly scaled his multifamily portfolio to 80 units! Arthur breaks down the ins and outs of investing in North Chicago, current market deal flow, and evaluating troubling tenants and potential evictions! He also shares strategies for scaling faster, tools to improve property management operations, and lessons learned from working with villages in the northern suburbs. Arthur gets granular on financing properties, capital recycling through refinances, and evaluating cash flow vs long-term net worth. He closes with his five-year vision to continue rapidly scaling his portfolio! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Arthur Barkan, Barkan Realty | Call Arthur: 224-433-4553 Link: Arthur's Instagram Link: Real Life Investing Podcast with Arthur Barkan Guest Questions:  02:43 Housing Provider Tip - Understand cost segregation implications if planning to sell a property in the near term. 03:28 Intro to our guest, Arthur Barkan! 08:40 The ins and outs of North Chicago. 17:26 Assessing a potential eviction scenario. 26:17 Deal flow in today's market. 33:12 Strategies to scale faster! 36:53 Tools to streamline property management. 44:40 Dealing with the Village of North Chicago. 51:39 5 Year Outlook on Arthur's business! 57:37 What's your competitive advantage? 57:53 One piece of advice for new investors. 58:01 What do you do for fun? 58:22 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  59:15 Local Network Recommendation?  59:23 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

**Clay Edwards Show with Creston Berch** — Jackson's favorite dose of unfiltered reality. Clay's got the itch to throw another hell-raising fundraiser (twice a year, not every other year — we're settling that debate live). Looking for people in *true* need or animal shelters, not self-inflicted hard times. Inspired by the snake rodeo model. Suggestions welcome. Week 1 college football picks: Clay went 11-0 straight up, 6-5 ATS, 7-4 over/under and is currently beating Grok. Top-10 matchups plus Mississippi State (Southern Miss might sneak in). No gambling, just engagement and bragging rights. Then the main event: those “state of emergency / death over bondage / stop the lynchings” flyers for Jackson this weekend. Clay's tired of the lie. Zero evidence of white folks hunting Black people in Mississippi. Plenty of evidence of the opposite. Tote board sits at 62 homicides, up 27% from last year. March McDowell, Northside, California Avenue — not downtown photo-ops. Nolan Wells, Tasia Fortune, Trey Reed still being used as props after families and autopsies said otherwise. Time for the adults on that side of town to tell their own people to stop creating racists and start snatching the young ones (and the hood-rat females now in the game) out of houses. Jackson dropping $10 million on a “Homeward Jackson” plan with a Houston consultant to house 300 chronically homeless. Clay's take: most of that population is addiction fallout, not a housing shortage. Rehab, accountability, and jobs first — then maybe rental help. Official PIT count is 390. Make insane asylums great again instead of another downtown grift. Also in the mix: clout-chasers posing in front of the smoldering Amazon cargo plane wreckage that killed five people on the ground in Miami. And the Clancy jury chaos — one male juror refused to rubber-stamp not guilty by reason of insanity after she killed her three kids. Clay's position: momentary lapse of sanity doesn't equal a get-out-of-prison card. Serial killers were insane too. Carmelo Anthony's newly dropped messages and photos showing racist rants and gun obsession after the murder. Plus the journalist who got scooped after she previously scooped Clay on the Nolan Wells phone and then blocked him. Straight talk. No filter. Same as always.

**Clip description:** Jackson's getting another “state of emergency / death over bondage / stop the lynchings” rally this weekend. Clay's tired of the lie. Zero evidence white folks are hunting Black people in Mississippi. Plenty of evidence the opposite is true. Homicide tote board sits at 62 for the year — up 27% from last year. Those bodies aren't dropping downtown. They're dropping on McDowell, Northside, California Avenue. Nolan Wells, Tasia Fortune, and Trey Reed are still being used as props after families and autopsies said otherwise. Time for the adults on that side of town to tell their own people to quit creating racists and start snatching the young ones — and the females now in the game — out of houses.

Rivalry week reshapes the Georgia high school football conversation as Jon and Hannah look back at Northside's 32 - 10 win over Warner Robins and Fitzgerald's 28 - 0 border war victory over Irwin County. Hear from coaches Daniel “Boone” Williams, Wesley Tankersley, and Josh Lovelady about team culture, young players, GHSA power rankings, and Mill Creek's upcoming matchup with North Gwinnett.

With the help of voices from our staff team, we want to walk you through the Prayer Wheel. This episode is designed specifically to pray through the Prayer Wheel that we have recommended in Corey's message on Northside's core value of extraordinary prayer.  About the wheel The hour has been divided into 12 five-minute "points of focus." This podcast will do all the timing for you. All you have do it listen to the description and then focus your prayer for the reminder of the 5 minute section.  Some aspects may require only a minute, whereas others will require more than a mere five minutes. If you finish a section early, simply ask God, "What more do you have to say to me about this?" You may like to have a Bible accessible to you during this time. If you are returning to use this guide and don't need instructions, you can skip to minute 2 of the podcast and jump right in.

What if the house you bought was actually a time machine?In 2003, I arrived in Lackavaun on the remote Northside of the Mizen Peninsula in West Cork.No running water.Old jeans stuffed between roof and wall to keep the wind out.Rats upstairs.Dunmanus Bay outside the door.And then I met Pat McCarthy.What initially appeared to be simply a remote and beautiful part of West Cork gradually revealed itself as a place in which several historical layers were still visible at the same time. Through the story of an old house without running water, the late arrival of rural electrification, dramatic population decline after the Great Famine, and the isolation of everyday life, the episode paints a vivid picture of a landscape that was already entering the 21st century while still carrying traces of a much older rural culture.At the centre of the episode is Patrick McCarthy, co-author of Northside of the Mizen, who personally welcomed Detlef to Lackavaun in April 2003. McCarthy becomes a symbolic link between oral storytelling, local history and a disappearing way of life. An old butter churn, a curious matchmaking story, and the Irish tradition of the Pioneer movement open wider questions about how knowledge, gestures and memories survive once their original cultural context begins to disappear.Rather than romanticising rural hardship, the episode examines the tension between poverty and authenticity, isolation and beauty, tradition and technological change. Schlich reflects on how these five years in Lackavaun shaped his later artistic engagement with ritual, material culture, shamanism, technology and media archaeology long before he had a theoretical language for it.ArTEEtude 350 is a journey into a landscape full of traces — and into the stories that continue to live when someone decides to tell them again.About Detlef SchlichDetlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork, Ireland.His artistic practice moves between performance, photography, painting, sound, installation, film, music, podcasting, and digital image-making. Across these fields, Schlich reflects on the human condition, the relationship between ritual and technology, and the changing role of the artist in digital culture.As a media archaeologist, he explores how media shape perception, memory, culture, politics, and artistic expression. His work often uses the figure of the digital shaman as an alter ego — a method for navigating the space between ancient ritual structures, contemporary media, and technological transformation.Research & Artistic MethodDetlef Schlich's artistic research is rooted in his essay Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effect, which investigates the relationship between ritual, artistic transformation, media, and digital culture.Download here for free:Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture: Cause and Effecthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectBuilding on this foundation, Schlich developed Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto, an artistic method and conceptual framework for understanding contemporary art through layers of media, memory, technology, ritual, emotion, misunderstanding, and lived experience.Read here:Multilayerism: A New Paradigm in Contemporary Art – A Manifesto by Detlef Schlichhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/375665507_Multilayerism_A_New_Paradigm_in_Contemporary_Art_-_A_Manifesto_by_Detlef_SchlichTogether, these texts form the theoretical backbone of Schlich's ongoing work as a visual artist, media archaeologist, ritual designer, musician, and host of the Arteetude podcast.WEBSITE LINKS Music ProjectsWAW / Wild Atlantic WayWAW is the music project by Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.Official YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WAWBandFrom the forthcoming WAW album The Stories of Nil YoungTwo songs from WAW's developing album project The Stories of Nil Young form part of a mythopoetic journey along the Nile, where river, memory, loss, cooperation, and hope flow into music.AfricaSmileAfricaSmile follows the Nile as an imagined journey from its sources to the Mediterranean Sea — a river of memory, movement, rhythm, and myth. The song turns the meeting of the White Nile and the Blue Nile into a fragile image of cooperation. It is not a naïve peace anthem, but a wounded musical hope: two different currents meeting, listening, and still moving forward together.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQbsh01YWUThe Nile's Bittersweet SongThe Nile's Bittersweet Song is the first official single by WAW / Wild Atlantic Way — Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.The song follows the Nile as a river of memory, beauty, loss, and contradiction: a life-giver, but also a force that can take away what it once nourished. Through the story of Kamau, it becomes a poetic reflection on childhood, fragile hope, and the emotional landscape carried by a river that is both kind and cruel.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.Watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33AWko4IkKIWAW on BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, Dirk Schlömer and Detlef Schlich felt compelled to reinterpret Silent Night to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis song emerged from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful coastal Wild Atlantic Way stretches along the west coast.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYouTubeSilent Night Reimagined – A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/exclusive-content

On this Friday night Scoreboard Show edition of "Extra Point! With Phil Jones," fans join the conversation with scores and reactions from another wild night of the 2026 Georgia high school football season.Phil breaks down Lee County's comeback win over Sequoyah, Northside's rivalry victory over Warner Robins, Berrien's dramatic 3-0 start, Grayson's first win, dominant performances from Carrollton and Buford, and several other surprises from around the state.Presented by Community Bank of Georgia #sponsored “Extra Point! With Phil Jones” is your go-to podcast for the latest news, hot topics, and insider opinions on Georgia high school sports! Tune in to the live stream every Monday at 5:00 p.m. on Facebook or Twitter.Listen to the audio-only version here or anywhere you listen to podcasts.For more great coverage of high school sports in Georgia, Florida, and across the country, visit www.itgnext.com.Follow us on socials!Instagram: @itgnext.georgiaFacebook: @itgnext.georgiaTikTok: @itgnextX (Twitter): @itgnext_georgiaYouTube: @itgnextAre you a business that wants to work with ITG Next? Email us at info@itgnext.com

Jake Rome, co-founder of Backflip, joins us to share the wild journey from institutional real estate private equity to building a vertically integrated lending platform for fix-and-flip investors! Jake breaks down the return-on-equity math that makes single-family flips so powerful, then digs into the leverage and risk decisions that separate successful investors from those who blow up their portfolios. He explains why Backflip decided to service and securitize its own loans, what red flags show up in underwriting (wholesaler markups, seller concessions), and how Chicago's Cook County foreclosure timeline uniquely impacts local lending. Jake also shares his outlook on where the fix-and-flip capital markets are headed, plus how he's using AI to run his own real estate portfolio. 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Jake Rome, Backflip Connect with Backflip: LinkedIn | Instagram | Careers Link: Ready to fund your next deal? Apply with Backflip here. Guest Questions:  02:07 – Housing Provider Tip: What to do when a tenant stops paying rent 04:04 – Intro to our guest, Jake Rome of Backflip! 06:07 – From institutional real estate private equity to startups 13:44 – How the idea for Backflip was born 19:25 – Breaking down return on equity on a fix and flip 23:27 – Understanding leverage, risk, and how much is too much 28:09 – Building Backflip: raising capital and servicing their own loans 34:13 – Underwriting red flags: wholesaler markups & seller concessions 39:17 – Where Backflip lends, and the Cook County foreclosure timeline 44:36 – Red flags for first-time construction loan borrowers 46:39 – What lenders actually look for: credit score, experience, liquidity 51:10 – Building community: closing dinners and "Burgers and Flips" 53:19 – The future of fix-and-flip lending and securitization 56:08 – Competitive advantage & advice for new investors 57:53 – How listeners can learn more about Jake and Backflip ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Barb Johnson, The longest-serving council president in city history sits down to share her unfiltered thoughts on today's City Council, the ups and downs of keeping Target Center competitive, and the behind-the-scenes work that helped bring US Bank Stadium (and its economic impact) to Minneapolis. From navigating a changing council to the deals that shaped downtown's sports and entertainment landscape, Johnson brings decades of institutional knowledge, North Side perspective, and the kind of no-nonsense insight that only comes from 20 years on the dais. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Silverman is the Owner and Chief Sharpening Officer at Northside Cutlery. He joins Jon Hansen to talk about how his side hustle of sharpening knives has turned into the business he has now. From offering custom pieces to working with local artisans, Kevin talks about what’s available at his shop and gives listeners tips […]

How can Property Sentinel help me as a Chicago building owner? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Jim McMahon, Property Sentinel Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Fr. Brian Barr's homily. August 30, 2026 - Beach CatholicWe're committed to bringing Christ into your home each weekend by providing Beach Catholic content online. To support our efforts, please consider donating to the Beach Catholic parishes through Online Giving: www.beachcatholic.com/giveIf you would like to receive text/email updates text: BEACHCATHOLIC to 84576

Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios for a full show packed with reflections on a legend. They kick off the show with a brief chat with Ron from the newsroom about losing Dolly Parton, a historic day in Northside baseball, the Southside’s magic number, and the perplexing timeline of […]

We're taking Straight Up Chicago Investor on the road for a special live episode from the NBOA Summer Soiree! We catch up with some of Chicago's most active real estate professionals to get their takes on what's happening across the market right now. Jeff Weinberg breaks down a 65-unit 1031 deal, Nate Fernandez shares his latest western suburban acquisition, and Mike Glassner and Brie Schmidt discuss the future of NBOA and how housing providers can make their voices heard. We also talk South Side building operations with Corey Oliver, property management efficiencies with CIC's Erica Miles, small multifamily investing with Noah Birk, rehabs and development with Gabe Horstick, and today's lending environment with Eric Workman. Tune in for a fast-paced episode packed with boots-on-the-ground insights from investors and housing professionals across Chicagoland! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: NBOA Summer Soiree by NBOA Chicago Guest Questions:  04:02 Jeff Weinberg breaks down a 65-Unit 1031 deal! 14:26 Nate Fernandez discusses his latest portfolio acquisition in the western suburbs. 18:15 The outlook of the NBOA with Mike Glassner! 22:47 How to make your voice heard as a housing provider with Brie Schmidt. 29:16 Keys to successful building operations on the south side with Corey Oliver. 35:13 Improving property management efficiencies with CIC's Erica Miles. 40:14 Small multifamily investing with Noah Birk! 46:55 The 101 of rehabs and development with Gabe Horstick. 54:58 Eric Workman shares where and how deals are getting funded. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Read more from VPM News:  Voters will decide whether to enshrine marriage equality in Virginia Google announces $10M to shore up water infrastructure near data centers  On the agenda: RPS maintenance audit, Powhite Parkway Extension update WATCH: RVA Considers Immigration "Trust Policy"    Other links:  Students at Northside elementary school get delayed start to school year due to mold in building (The Richmonder)  General Assembly launches effort to study tax exemptions, consumption tax for data centers (Cardinal News)  Court battle looms over future of Foxfield Races (CvilleRightNow)  Goochland planning commission votes against recommending approval of proposed shooting range (WTVR)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

If there was any one thing that motivated Hymie Weiss it was revenge. Since the murder of his friend Dean O'Banion, he'd been the de facto boss of the North Side gang that Dean had founded, mostly because none of the rest of the guys had wanted to be in charge. They were content to have Hymie make the decisions and if they weren't sure what to do, they voted on it.And their lack of initiative probably came from the fact that they seemed less interested in making money and more interested in sabotaging the operations of Capone and his allies – and, if possible, wiping them out. Hymie and his men had wounded John Torrio and chased him out of Chicago. They'd attacked Capone twice, killed Angelo Genna, and wounded and murdered dozens of enemy gunmen. But Capone retaliated next. He marked Hymie and Vincent Drucci for death -- and then he tried again. And then Weiss nearly got Capone, and back and forth it went, until the streets of Chicago ran red with blood and one of the men ended up in the grave. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pablo Gonzalez of Vendoroo joins us to discuss how AI is changing the way real estate investors and property managers operate and scale their businesses! Pablor shares insights on raising capital and building communities before diving into how AI can be implemented in real estate operations. He breaks down how Vendoroo uses AI to coordinate maintenance, understand tenant sentiment, and help property managers operate more efficiently. Pablo also discusses when it makes sense for landlords to implement these tools and shares his outlook on the future of property management as AI continues to evolve! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Pablo Gonzalez, Vendoroo Link: Pablo's LinkedIn Link: Vendoroo Property Maintenance Call Test Link: Play Bigger (Book Recommendation) Link: JWB Real Estate Capital Guest Questions:  02:22 Housing Provider Tip - Leverage AI and other tools to improve maintenance requests response time! 03:24 Intro to our guest, Pablo Gonzalez! 14:54 Strategies to raise capital. 26:45 How to build and leverage a community to grow your business. 36:20 Implementing AI to scale a business. 41:22 The value of Vendoroo!                                                45:40 Understanding tenant and client sentiment. 49:25 At what unit count does it make sense to implement Vendoroo? 53:32 The future of the property management industry. 60:40 What is your competitive advantage? 61:17 One piece of advice for new investors. 62:47 What do you do for fun? 63:20 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  63:44 Local Network Recommendation?  65:25 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Chicago sports fans were treated to an awesome spectacle at Wrigley Field with two dramatic walk-offs, a nasty fight in the bleachers that went viral and unforgettable individual performances that made you wonder what it would be like if these two teams somehow met in October. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting from the North Side with insights into managers’ decisions, Seiya Suzuki’s upcoming free agency and the pitchers the Cubs are hoping to get back for the playoffs.To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch.Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do I evaluate and fix a Chicago porch? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Frank Knight, Mr. Porch Link: Understanding the Cost and Maintenance of Chicago Porches with Mr. Porch Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

A special election in Butler County could be a bellwether for Pennsylvania Democrats ahead of the midterms in November. Host Megan Harris and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Sophia Lo are talking about the candidates and why you should probably pay at least a little attention regardless of where you live. Also, the state is taking TikTok to court, Pittsburgh's getting a wave of new local media outlets, and PRT's latest draft for the bus line “refresh” is live. Plus, we're sharing your recommendations for vintage shopping, groceries, and a hidden gem in Highland Park — and a few end-of-summer events to plan for this week! Not sure about your voter status? Check your registration and find your polling place ahead of the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3.  Notes and references from today's show: Democrats and GOP face off in special election for Butler County House seat [WESA] Vacant Cranberry-area state House seat up for grabs in special election [TribLive] Special election in Butler County tests voter mood ahead of November [Public Source] Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday sues TikTok over youth addictiveness and exposure to mature content [WHYY] AG Dave Sunday sues TikTok for ‘misrepresenting' suitability for Pennsylvania teenagers [Pennsylvania Capital-Star] The Menschen newspaper platforms Pittsburgh's unhoused people [TribLive]  This new media cooperative invites the community to join us on our journey of creation [Pittsburgh Progress] Pittsburgh, PA's art scene magazine, est. 2023 [Petrichor] Tune in tonight for Pittsburgh Regional Transit's last scheduled public information session on its bus line refresh [PRT]  Find more details about the Pittsburgh Cat Walk, Garlic Fest & Flower Fest at  pittsburgh.citycast.fm/events If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, August 18th episode: Experience Butler County uTest

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar are entrepreneurs, business builders, and candidates running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Darren, a third-generation farmer, trucker, and excavator operator from Southern Illinois, built his operations alongside his family through hard work, accountability, and grit. Aaron, who started as a solo entrepreneur on the North Side of Chicago, scaled his event management business into a national operation employing over 350 people across 40 cities. Together, they bring a hands-on understanding of what it takes to make payroll, navigate complex regulatory environments, and create lasting enterprise value.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Darren and Aaron detail their campaign stances, economic plans, and vision for governance. Drawing from their experiences as "ditch-digger CEOs," they outline their strategies for capping property taxes, cutting corporate red tape, rebuilding public safety, and bringing job creators back to the state.In this episode, Gary, Darren, and Aaron discuss:The Campaign Stance: Why business owners and job creators are uniquely equipped to fix government mismanagment  The Economic Plan: Lowering property and corporate taxes to attract business and expand the overall tax base  The Three Pillars: Rebuilding communities around affordability, public safety, and educational reform  The "Team of Rivals" Model: Surrounding leadership with best-in-class experts rather than political patronage Websites: https://baileyforillinois.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

(00:00-13:36) So much parity in the August EMOTD competition. Here we go, Redbirds, here we go. What percent of the audience has Apple TV? Boog Sciambi. Obie Trice was gonna roll him. Doug's not sure if he has Apple TV. Wars are brewing everywhere.(13:44-48:45) Ella Langley is War Damn Eagle. Bailey Zimmerman. John Rooney had some comments on his disdain for Wrigley Field. The visitors clubhouse at Wrigley leaves a little to be desired. We get Navy Caps but per Jeff Jones it doesn't sound like we're gonna get Josh Baez this weekend. Jackson has a Cubs hat take. Chairman has created a TMA Wars graphic. Call it a goblet if you'd like. Doug enjoys a good power washing. Mike Bush's retirement. Are Battlehawks games on the radio? Jackson loves french toast. Real country clubs don't have social media pages.(48:55-1:15:46) Happy Navy Caps on the Road Day to those who celebrate. Think they'll play it at Wrigley Field today? King Strode. Gonna be a pony in Wrigleyville today. Bo Deedle. Just say no to drugs. Martin says it feels like a high scoring game today. TALKS MORE SPORTS, but also, TALK LESS SPORTS!!!!!! Need to do another TMA Day at the Ballpark. TALK MORE SPORTS, BUT ONLY THE SPORTS THAT I LIKE!!!!! What's a Eutectic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Skowron of Festival Properties joins us to share top insights from his real estate journey which began back in 2010! Mark explains how he got started in real estate and pitfalls to avoid when building a wholesaling business! He shares how he got scrappy to find deals and eventually vetted and leveraged virtual assistants to scale. Mark dives into out of state investing including buying businesses in remote markets. He closes with lessons learned on out of state investing and some crazy wholesaling stories! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Mark Skowron, Festival Properties Link: Mark's LinkedIn Link: The Untethered Soul (Book Recommendation) Link: Investor Fuse Guest Questions:  02:18 Housing Provider Tip - Understand when it's actually necessary to refinish hardwood floors! 03:38 Intro to our guest, Mark Skowron! 18:27 Vetting and leveraging VAs! 23:05 Scaling a wholesaling business. 31:23 Wild wholesaling stories! 38:33 How to scale virtually in a remote market. 43:55 Mistakes made on deals in other markets. 54:51 What is your competitive advantage? 54:59 One piece of advice for new investors. 55:08 What do you do for fun? 55:22 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  55:58 Local Network Recommendation?  56:44 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Hart Turner joins us to share how he went from a career in Los Angeles to building a Chicago multifamily portfolio through house hacking and partnerships! Hart dives into how he got started investing and how house hacking allowed him to get in the game! He shares real numbers behind his deals, discusses navigating financing challenges, and reflects on costly mistakes that shaped his investing approach. Hart dives deep into his most recent acquisition in Humboldt Park and shares lessons learned on inspection issues, negotiation, and leveraging seller credits. He closes by sharing his outlook on continuing to grow a sustainable Chicago real estate portfolio while avoiding the pitfalls many new investors face! 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 Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Hart Turner, Hotspot Rentals Link: Hart's TikTok Link: Hart's Instagram Link: Real Life Investing Podcast Link: Chicago Multifamily Club Meetup Link: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Book Recommendation) Link: BPCON 2026 Guest Questions:  02:43 Housing Provider Tip - Avoid fraudulent  tenants by leveraging screen tools! 04:48 Intro to our guest, Hart Turner! 10:16 Jumping into leasing and investing. 22:10 Screening properties as a new investor! 28:44 Overcoming hurdles on a first house hack. 38:33 Partnering on a DSCR loan to acquire a second building! 49:54 4-Unit house hack with 5% down! 70:36 Hart's strategy to continue scaling. 80:06 What is your competitive advantage? 80:37 One piece of advice for new investors. 81:03 What do you do for fun? 81:15 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  82:14 Local Network Recommendation?  83:23 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

How high would you be willing to go to secure that new condo? On the North Side, some Chicagoans are going hundreds of thousands of dollars above the asking price, and even waiving inspections, all to beat the competition. In the Loop hears from a buyer and realtor who are currently navigating this turbulent housing market, alongside a reporter covering Chicago real estate.GUESTS: Abby Miller, Chicago Sun-Times reporterEllie Howie, Lake View residentGrigory Pekarsky, co-owner of Vesta Preferred RealtyFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

What is Builders risk insurance and as an investor when do I need this policy? ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Josh Steigelmann, State Farm Insurance Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Link: Build Your Team | Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Rahm Emanuel joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Michael's Original Pizzeria on Chicago's North Side for a wide-ranging conversation about his political future, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and why he's seriously considering a run for president in 2028.    The former Chicago mayor, Obama chief of staff and U.S. ambassador to Japan reflects on the biggest mistakes of both parties, argues Democrats need to win back the political center, weighs in on Israel, China and Donald Trump, and explains why he believes America is at a political turning point.    Plus: Chicago tavern-style pizza, growing up on the North Side and the childhood experience that still drives Emanuel today.