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Bears speculation becomes selling point in Indiana listings

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including northwest Indiana home listings already name-dropping a possible Bears stadium. Plus: Chicago sues Airbnb, local real estate investor over illegal short-term rentals, Mike Quigley to make mayoral bid official with Saturday kickoff, Hoffmann family taking over Pittsburgh Penguins after NHL approves deal and an office building next to O’Hare hits the market ahead of loan d...

Jun 24, 2026•36 min•Ep. 1481

Longtime affordable housing developer looks to unload

Peter Holsten is selling a 17-building portfolio and the firm as he prepares for retirement. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker wants legislators to take up data centers in the fall, AbbVie to buy immunology drugmaker Apogee for close to $11 billion, Gracias’ Valor to raise $2.5 billion fund amid SpaceX backing and Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee says too-high inflation is "going the wrong way." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...

Jun 23, 2026•18 min•Ep. 1480

Breaking down Chicago's top earners

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s highest paid executives , including both CEOs of top local companies and non-CEO leaders. Plus: The first cracks are showing in Indiana’s Bears stadium plan, distressed West Loop office skyscraper sold at historic discount, real estate data firm CoStar and major brokerages accused of rent-fixing and Midway Airport starts to claw its way back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Jun 22, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1479

Slow progress on Pope Leo preservation efforts

Efforts to preserve Pope Leo XIV’s Dolton roots are slowly inching forward. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Controversial Fulton Market high-rise gets City Council sign-off, CME sues CFTC as battle over perpetual futures heats up, Blackstone unit reaches $7 million settlement in RealPage price-fixing lawsuit and Fulton Market retail hub aims to give online brands IRL exposure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Jun 19, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1478

A reversal in fortune for Chicago home listings

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the local market, including how Chicago home sellers are poised to profit while pandemic boomtowns face losses. Plus: CME Group’s Terry Duffy to step down from CEO post next year, Justice Department joins challenge to Evanston’s reparations program, Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs days after launching new EV model and federal appeals court says retrial is on the table for two of the "ComEd Four." H...

Jun 17, 2026•35 min•Ep. 1477

Chicago’s first skyscraper project since COVID

Law firm Sidley Austin will anchor a new West Loop office skyscraper. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what will be the first new high-rise office building project to kick off downtown since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Parking meter hearing delayed amid debate over Stonepeak deal, a Chicago startup chasing the quantum holy grail of a better qubit, Walker Sands acquires Atlanta-based consulting firm and one Chicago chef notches ...

Jun 16, 2026•22 min•Ep. 1476

West Suburban forced to shut down again

Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss West Suburban Medical Center's second forced closure this year and federal prosecutors dropping charges in the $300 million Loretto Hospital fraud case. Plus: Huntington Bank expands office footprint, bucking Loop downsizing trend; distressed Gold Coast hotel goes up for sale; CFTC considers blocking CME’s 24/7 oil contract bid; and how the FAA’s O’Hare flight cuts could affect your summer travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Jun 15, 2026•19 min•Ep. 1475

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