Podcasts about Northside

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.

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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.

Debbie Monterrey chats with Bakari Olatunji learns about the new Uhuru Bakery Cafe set to open on Saturday. The cafe is located at the corner of John and West Florissant.

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.

Hey everyone, welcome back! We're so excited to be kicking off season 9 of the Northside Life podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Dustin and some of the pastors at Northside as we discuss the question of what happens when Jesus doesn't show up like we expected. Our hope is that this episode encourages and equips you in your walk with God. If it does, share it with someone who needs to hear it this week. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time.

Margaret spoke about her love of fritters at Looneys chipper, and the difference between the northside and southside chippers.

Most days, Steve Kelsey is up before the sun rises for his morning walk. "I like to get a lot of steps in every day," he explained. And for those walks, in addition to his tennis shoes, Kelsey puts on a pair of work gloves, grabs his trusty reacher tool and a bucket -- so he can pick up trash along the way. He's been doing it since 2022 when he first moved to Chicago and fell in love his historic condo building, but not all the trash in the streets around it. "I decided why don't I just try to pick some of this up while I'm getting my walk in, so I just started around the block, and then I would look up the street and say, 'OK it's very windy that it's just gonna end up down here,' and so I started doing that, and then I just kinda got addicted to it, and just kept going," he recalled. Kelsey spends about two to three hours a day picking up trash and usually ends up having to empty his bucket three to four times along the way . "I do from Irving Park to Montrose and Broadway to Marine," he said. Over the years, Kelsey's become a familiar sight to people in Lakeview, including Karyn whose daughter lives along his route. "She's just is so appreciative. We all are. So thank you. And we need more of it," she said. Kelsey gets that kind of reaction from a lot of people. "90% of the time it's thanks for doing that," he explained. In fact, he heard "thanks for doing that" so often, he started an instagram page with the handle "Steve doing that." On it, he chronicles his daily walks with maps and the buckets of trash he picks up - hoping it might inspire others to lend a hand. "If everybody would just pick up one piece of litter a day and just develop a habit," he said adding that it's a good feeling to give back to the neighborhood in such a simple way. Steve Kelsey, a Difference Maker.

Most days, Steve Kelsey is up before the sun rises for his morning walk. "I like to get a lot of steps in every day," he explained. And for those walks, in addition to his tennis shoes, Kelsey puts on a pair of work gloves, grabs his trusty reacher tool and a bucket -- so he can pick up trash along the way. He's been doing it since 2022 when he first moved to Chicago and fell in love his historic condo building, but not all the trash in the streets around it. "I decided why don't I just try to pick some of this up while I'm getting my walk in, so I just started around the block, and then I would look up the street and say, 'OK it's very windy that it's just gonna end up down here,' and so I started doing that, and then I just kinda got addicted to it, and just kept going," he recalled. Kelsey spends about two to three hours a day picking up trash and usually ends up having to empty his bucket three to four times along the way . "I do from Irving Park to Montrose and Broadway to Marine," he said. Over the years, Kelsey's become a familiar sight to people in Lakeview, including Karyn whose daughter lives along his route. "She's just is so appreciative. We all are. So thank you. And we need more of it," she said. Kelsey gets that kind of reaction from a lot of people. "90% of the time it's thanks for doing that," he explained. In fact, he heard "thanks for doing that" so often, he started an instagram page with the handle "Steve doing that." On it, he chronicles his daily walks with maps and the buckets of trash he picks up - hoping it might inspire others to lend a hand. "If everybody would just pick up one piece of litter a day and just develop a habit," he said adding that it's a good feeling to give back to the neighborhood in such a simple way. Steve Kelsey, a Difference Maker.

Most days, Steve Kelsey is up before the sun rises for his morning walk. "I like to get a lot of steps in every day," he explained. And for those walks, in addition to his tennis shoes, Kelsey puts on a pair of work gloves, grabs his trusty reacher tool and a bucket -- so he can pick up trash along the way. He's been doing it since 2022 when he first moved to Chicago and fell in love his historic condo building, but not all the trash in the streets around it. "I decided why don't I just try to pick some of this up while I'm getting my walk in, so I just started around the block, and then I would look up the street and say, 'OK it's very windy that it's just gonna end up down here,' and so I started doing that, and then I just kinda got addicted to it, and just kept going," he recalled. Kelsey spends about two to three hours a day picking up trash and usually ends up having to empty his bucket three to four times along the way . "I do from Irving Park to Montrose and Broadway to Marine," he said. Over the years, Kelsey's become a familiar sight to people in Lakeview, including Karyn whose daughter lives along his route. "She's just is so appreciative. We all are. So thank you. And we need more of it," she said. Kelsey gets that kind of reaction from a lot of people. "90% of the time it's thanks for doing that," he explained. In fact, he heard "thanks for doing that" so often, he started an instagram page with the handle "Steve doing that." On it, he chronicles his daily walks with maps and the buckets of trash he picks up - hoping it might inspire others to lend a hand. "If everybody would just pick up one piece of litter a day and just develop a habit," he said adding that it's a good feeling to give back to the neighborhood in such a simple way. Steve Kelsey, a Difference Maker.

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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.

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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. 

Eric Field of Big Door Home Buyers joins us to share how he has successfully built his real estate wholesaling business! Eric jumps right in by explaining how he got into wholesaling and how he scaled his business! He provides tactical advice on marketing, wholesaling overhead expenses, and estimating rehab costs. Eric shares wholesaling horror stories and his biggest lessons learned from underwriting mistakes. He closes with an outlook on fine tuning his business to further propel growth! 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: Eric Field, Big Door Home Buyers Link: SUCI Ep 356 - Frank Montro Link: SUCI Ep 253 - Jeff Nydegger (Kendall Partners) Link: Never Split the Difference (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions:  02:05 Housing Provider Tip - Do not skip final walkthroughs and do them on closing day! 03:37 Intro to our guest, Eric Field! 12:33 Starting a wholesaling business. 22:03 Effective marketing strategies. 30:45 Overhead expenses for wholesaling. 34:13 Crazy wholesaling stories! 41:39 Eric's biggest underwriting mistakes. 51:26 Tips for estimating construction costs. 54:16 Business outlook for Big Door Home Buyers. 55:28 What is your competitive advantage? 55:45 One piece of advice for new investors. 56:10 What do you do for fun? 56:24 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  56:50 Local Network Recommendation?  56:26 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.

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. 

SUCI Co-Host Mark Ainley gives a presentation on his deals over the last 30 months at the WSBOA meetup!  Mark shares details on various deals including flips, BRRRRs, and even short-term rentals. He  explains how he sourced, financed, and stabilized these deals. He discusses biggest wins and top lessons learned. Mark closes the presentation with the biggest REI takeaways and a Q&A session that you won't want to miss! 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 Ainley, GC Realty & Development Link: Mark's Instagram Link: WSBOA Meetup Guest Questions:  06:07 Housing Provider Tip - Understand root causes of water intrusion to efficiently solve issues. 08:11 Mark's first acquisition with Lantz! 16:18 Lessons learned on Mark's Hoffman Estates deal. 19:57 Home run BRRRR deal in Schaumburg! 27:56 Mark's syndication deal. 30:36 A quick flip in Downers Grove and FHA househack in Jefferson Park! 36:14 Flip deal in Hanover Park. 37:28 Rough deal in Elgin! 41:18 Mark's recent deal in Rolling Meadows. 42:37 Locking up a Downers Grove Ranch property. 44:38 Experimenting with a Short-Term Rental project! 47:13 Mark's key takeaways! 52:08 Q&A. 59:37 Chicago fact! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Vance Boelter, who shot Minnesota lawmakers last year, will be sentenced for murder Thursday. Prosecutors are urging he serve two life sentences, which Boelter seeks to serve in a Florida prison. Alex Pretti was killed by federal immigration agents on a busy Minneapolis street six months ago. We heard more about how that block has changed since.Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are battling to become the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat. We got an analysis on their race ahead of their MPR News debate set for Monday.And the Northside of Minneapolis is hosting its first ever jazz festival! The Minnesota Music Minute was “If I Don't Have You” by Monique Blakey. The Song of the Day was “HIGHER!” by Dijon.

The trial of a bartender accused of raping a customer is set to continue in the Grand Court today; police are investigating three burglaries in North Side during the early hours of July 22nd; and the Water Authority is raising a red flag on a scam involving their company.

Can the government stop my insurance claim? ============= 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.

Welcome back to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast — For the Love of Sports!

Libby interviews one of our faithful North Side volunteers, Bethany Havey.

They were thumped by the Cubbies on the North Side of Chicago. But the main focus of the team is their series that starts tonight in Cleveland. Star Tribune Beat Writer Bobby Nightengale joined Susie to recap the weekend and look ahead to the next few weeks for Twins fans as the trade deadline looms.

Newly elected Cook County Assessor Pat Hynes joins us to share his plan for bringing fair, accurate, and predictable property assessments! Pat starts by discussing the flaws in the current property assessment system and his plan to improve and simplify the system! He shares an emotive story on why he decided to take on the county assessor role. Pat gets granular on common mistakes made on tax appeals and the methodology behind accurate valuations. He closes with insights on the Chicago Bears Stadium site selection and an extremely bullish outlook on Chicago! 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: Pat Hynes, Cook County Link: Pay Hynes - Lyons Township Page Link: The Devil in the White City (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions:  02:07 Housing Provider Tip - Review property characteristics on tax assessor's website to catch inaccurate info! 02:56 Intro to our guest, Pat Hynes! 11:06 Bringing transparency to property taxation. 17:02 An idealized property valuation approach. 21:47 Pat's motivation to take on the Cook County Assessor role. 27:08 Common mistakes made on property tax appeals. 29:19 The process for valuing condominium buildings. 30:40 Simplifying the appeal process! 39:04 Property tax incentives for providing affordable housing. 43:48 Pat's criteria for a successful term as Cook County Assessor! 45:15 Tax implications for the Chicago Bears Stadium site selection! 50:06 Data Center Taxation. 51:49 What is your competitive advantage? 52:04 One piece of advice for new investors. 52:32 What do you do for fun? 53:09 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  53:26 Local Network Recommendation?  54:34 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.

https://wibc.com/890615/tony-katz-3rd-hr-7-16-26-teen-shot-jesse-brown-vance/ Two Arrested After Teenager Shot on Indy’s North Side. Communist Jesse Brown moves to eliminate parking requirements. Vance on Rogan: "People say you cannot negotiate with the Iranians... that's fundamentally idiotic. Credit-Card Rewards Fund More Everyday Costs as Inflation Bites. Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable 'red line'. Thursday Music Moment: Couldn't Get It Right - Climax Blues Band. TV Theme Song: Eerie, IndianaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up With All Things Tony Katz! https://wibc.com/schedule/tony-katz-morning-news/ https://wibc.com/890619/tony-katz-wibc-1st-hr-7-16-26-blanche-vance-mears/ Blanche falls on the Epstein sword. JD Vance is not ready for prime time. Raves at Dave and Busters. ‘Baseless search’: Case against Broad Ripple bar owner dismissed after judge rules prosecutor actions were unconstitutional https://wibc.com/890617/tony-katz-2nd-hr-7-16-26-indiana-reserves-vance-rogan-braun/ Indiana has big reserves. Today’s Popcorn Moment: JD Vance blaming Israeli influencers for MOU failure. Today on the Marketplace: Lego cuff links. Left lose their head over Braun stopping discrimination in Indiana https://wibc.com/890615/tony-katz-3rd-hr-7-16-26-teen-shot-jesse-brown-vance/ Two Arrested After Teenager Shot on Indy’s North Side. Communist Jesse Brown moves to eliminate parking requirements. Vance on Rogan: "People say you cannot negotiate with the Iranians... that's fundamentally idiotic. Credit-Card Rewards Fund More Everyday Costs as Inflation Bites. Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable 'red line'. Thursday Music Moment: Couldn't Get It Right - Climax Blues Band. TV Theme Song: Eerie, IndianaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It started as an idea. This summer, it broke ground.NeuVue is a $16.2 million housing project that's unlike any other in Milwaukee: a six-story building on the city's North Side intended entirely for young adults in the city.“Neuvue will help pave the way for self-sufficiency for the young people who will call it home,” said Joann Harris-Comodore, founder and CEO of Neu-Life Community Development, the nonprofit behind the project. “That alone is just so invigorating and so exciting as we move forward.”In addition to 36 high-quality, affordable apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom spaces, there will be workforce opportunities in Neu-Life's Farmfork Culinary School and Cafe; Neu-Media Studios; and amenities like a gym, community rooms, a rooftop garden and underground parking. In this episode, we hear from Neu-Life's leaders about the project's potential, and from current and former youth positively impacted by the organization's mission.#####Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Marty talks about potential issues with a homeless encampment on the Northside

A judge enforced Illinois' distance rule for cannabis shops, dealing a blow to a planned South Loop dispensary. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: True Value's HQ is moving to Indiana, AI firms' office demand seen spreading to Chicago, investor looks to cash out on Trader Joe's-anchored North Side retail portfolio and Mayor Johnson reveals why City Hall abandoned its $3.2 billion bid for parking meters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SUCI Podcast Co-Host Tom Shallcross is today's special guest and breaks down a fraud story on a West Town property that he purchased! Tom dives deep into a recent purchase in West Town that involved ownership fraud when transferring title. He explains how the fraud was detected and how he navigated the process to reach a resolution. Throughout this show, Tom emphasizes the importance of being due diligence and having adequate insurance and documentation in place to protect yourself as best as possible! 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: Tom Shallcross, Co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Link: SUCI Ep 420 - Tom Shallcross Guest Questions:  01:38 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure drains are clear of debris or blockage to prevent issues during heavy rainfalls! 02:33 Intro to our guest, Tom Shallcross! 03:25 Intro to Tom's Fraud Property Story! 29:18 The process of clearing up title issues. 42:20 The stress associated with a fraud deal. 47:21 Managing partnerships when issues arise. 48:53 Chicago Fact! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

More Tenant Protections... Less Housing? Breaking Down Chicago's New RLTO ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Guest: Mike Glasser, NBOA Link: Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 regarding Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance Link: Oppose Mayor Johnson's Proposed Ordinance 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 judge dismissed Edgewater residents' lawsuit to overturn Broadway's rezoning. Crain's commercial real reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about what's next for the neighborhood. Plus: Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial Hoffman Estates data center, office building near Fulton Market trades at a major discount, Northwestern plans $275 million facility do-over in Orland Park amid cancer care race and AbbVie faces federal probe over drug trials in China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ignacio Gonzalez returns to discuss his Back of the Yards Coffee Shop development and his campaign for Chicago School Board! Ignacio jumps right in by sharing rent growth and property appreciation trends in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. He explains the struggles and lessons learned in completing the development of Dream Catcher Cafe. Ignacio talks about the impact of ICE raids in the neighborhood and the importance of contributing to community development and unity. He closes by explaining his motivation behind running for the Chicago Board of Education and shares how he would continue to positively impact the community if elected! 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: Ignacio Gonzalez of Chicago Board of Education Link: Dream Catcher Cafe Link: Beyond Legacy Homes Link: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Book Recommendation) Link: NAHREP Website Guest Questions:  01:34 Housing Provider Tip - Regularly check in with tenants to build rapport and promote communication. 02:32 Intro to our guest, Ignacio Gonzalez! 06:00 Rent growth and appreciation in Back of the Yards. 11:18 Navigating city inspections on a coffee shop development. 18:11 Lessons learned from Ignacio's coffee shop build out. 21:26 The impact of ICE raids in Back of the Yards. 24:36 Ignacio's campaign for the Chicago School Board. 40:51 What is your competitive advantage? 41:27 One piece of advice for new investors. 41:50 What do you do for fun? 42:35 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  43:07 Local Network Recommendation?  44:14 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.

Matt Katsaros of Wildwood Investments returns to break down ground-up development projects that he's taking down in Chicago! Matt jumps right in by explaining how his experience in commercial real estate brokerage and acquisitions led him to starting and scaling his development business. He dives deep into a Lincoln Park development deal and shares insights on raising capital, finding deals, and construction to successfully complete a development deal! Matt dives into the nuances of adaptive reuse projects and the process of securing tax increment financing (TIF) funds. Matt closes with tremendous tips on apartment layouts and characteristics that help maximize rents! 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: Matt Katsaros of Wildwood Investments Link: Matt's LinkedIn Link: SUCI Ep 109 (Matt's First Appearance on SUCI) Link: Real Estate For Breakfast Podcast Link: Spittin Chiclets Podcast Guest Questions:  02:00 Housing Provider Tip - Document apartment conditions prior to tenant move-ins. 04:25 Intro to our guest, Matt Katsaros! 10:37 Dissecting Matt's Lincoln Park development deal! 18:32 Tips for raising capital. 28:28 Breaking down an office-to-residential adaptive reuse deal.  37:58 The process to secure TIF funds. 44:18 Earning steady income between the disposition of developments. 46:13 Matt's outlook on his business and on Chicago. 50:27 Apartment characteristics that maximize rents! 62:33 What is your competitive advantage? 62:47 One piece of advice for new investors. 63:05 What do you do for fun? 63:35 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  64:03 Local Network Recommendation?  64:26 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.

Welcome to episode 429 of Growers Daily! We cover: poison ivy in the garden,  some specialty crops (like ginger and others) that CAN be worth it maybe, AND what level of shade cloth you need for where you are and what you're growing.  We are a Non-Profit!