The Trump administration’s moves to curb abortion spending spell trouble for Illinois, where local lawmakers have touted efforts to preserve access. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit Illinois hard; Cboe stock exchange to extend trading to 24 hours, 5 days a week; Baxter CEO abruptly retires; and local bakeries bakeries are feeling the impact of high egg prices and shortage from bird flu virus. Hosted by Simplec...
Feb 03, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1204
Allstate is selling its group health business to Nationwide in a $1.25 billion cash deal. Crain’s insurance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the deal, and Allstate’s recent rate increase, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Google searching for tenants at revamped Thompson Center, Walgreens suspends quarterly dividend, CommonSpirit to expand DEI programs despite federal pushback and Ariel Investments launches fund focused on women's sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...
Jan 31, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1203
Home prices here just keep climbing . Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin shares key takeaways from the latest data with host Amy Guth. Plus: Insights from the Trump administration’s spending freeze and subsequent reversal from Crain’s reporter John Pletz, Advocate to close 55 clinics inside Walgreens, investors buy Wacker Drive office tower with plan for $30 million renovation and White House offers buyouts to federal employees resisting in-person work. Hosted by Simplecast, ...
Jan 29, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1202
The threat of the Trump administration’s immigration raids is looming large in Chicago’s dining scene, where immigrants comprise roughly 40% of the workforce. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. And Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve talks about the number of immigration-related arrests by ICE in Chicago. Plus: Judge temporarily halts Trump’s federal funding freeze, another leasing win for AT&T's former campus, Banchet Awards winners honor excellence in Chicago'...
Jan 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1201
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is closing four clinics due to a financial shortfall stemming from rising patient volume and growing health care costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Crypto is shedding its stigma under Trump — and Chicago firms are ready; Gap plans State Street factory store; Radio Flyer closes Woodfield Mall store, its only brick-and-mortar location; and Ken Griffin taps Related to develop new Miami HQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1200
The U.S. surgeon general advised earlier this month that alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, presenting alcoholic beverage makers with a new hurdle . Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker, Johnson, Emanuel blast Trump on DEI, immigration orders; Chicago schools to take $400M advance from revolving credit; AbbVie makes cancer and immunology pact with Neomorph; and former Groupon HQ sells for 83% less than 2018 price. Hosted by S...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1199
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the Chicago real estate brokers and landlords accused of discriminating against housing voucher holders . Plus: Stellantis commits to restarting Belvidere and rehiring 1,500 workers, Allstate files for rate hike of 14.3% for Illinois homeowners, United sees profit rebound as airlines buck winter doldrums and suburban office vacancy begins the year at record-high 32%...
Jan 22, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1198
Chicago's efforts to fight opioid overdoses show early promise . Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker says feds targeting 2,000 in Chicago for deportation as the threat of immigration raids stifles Little Village commerce, United Center owners snap up nearby lots as Near West Side mega-project takes shape, Pulaski Savings Bank closed by regulators due to "unsound" condition and proposed zoning changes could bring more density to Far No...
Jan 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1197
Who’s who in Chicago ? Crain’s editor Ann Dwyer talks with host Amy Guth about the list of local power players and how the latest rendition came together. Plus: Northwestern posts surplus and near-record fundraising, Goose Island development site hits the market, investor pays $40 million for Lakeview apartments, FDA details unsanitary conditions at facility linked to McDonald's E. coli outbreak and mask rules are back at hospitals as respiratory illnesses climb. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Jan 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1196
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the owner of Michael Jordan’s former home selling $1 million ownership shares, Mike Ditka landing a buyer for his Florida home as he moves back to Chicago and more. Plus: RTA pitches Springfield on $1.5 billion revamp to save and even enhance service; S&P downgrades Chicago's credit rating, with pushback from the mayor; Walgreens closing five stores across South, West side...
Jan 15, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1195
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the face of Illinois' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, admitted to an ethics violation for taking the CEO job at Sinai Chicago and will pay a $150,000 fine. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Startup investments still sluggish in Chicago, Publicis Groupe merges Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide to form new creative unit, NASCAR quietly lost a massive local sponsor of its Chicago race and Illinois attorney general pushes back on Wa...
Jan 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1194
Crain's cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the hemp industry after a bill aimed at regulating it died in Springfield, dealing a political blow to Gov. JB Pritzker. Plus: CTA chief Dorval Carter is stepping down, City Council vote planned to lower Chicago speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, new bill calls on U of I system to divest from fossil fuels and downtown office landlords start 2025 with new record-high vacancy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...
Jan 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1193
The state attorney general has started cracking down on medical spas marketing unapproved versions of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: CEO envisions a smaller, stronger Walgreens as store closures kick in; Jewel parent Albertsons raises profit guidance after dropping Kroger deal; Texas investor pays $148 million for Evanston apartments, a record for the burbs; and developer cashes out on Whole Foods warehouse...
Jan 10, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1192
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including downtown Mount Prospect’s homegrown crop of luxury apartment buildings , a developer looking to resell a historic Catholic school building in Bronzeville slated for demolition and more. Plus: Chicago developers near deal to buy Wacker Drive office tower at massive discount, Illinois lands $17 million grant as part of federal maternal health pilot, owner gets $114 milli...
Jan 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1191
Ulta Beauty has tapped COO Kecia Steelman to take over as chief executive . Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the next chapter for the Bolingbrook-based chain. Plus: Hemp regulation bill dies in Springfield, dealing a political blow to Gov. Pritzker; McDonald's retires some diversity goals in latest corporate DEI retreat; Illinois task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouses following deadly storm; social media startup for influencers and brands sells fo...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1190
More than a thousand new dining spots opened in Chicago last year. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to share six that are making waves around here. Plus: Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel file lawsuits after Biden blocks deal; Rivian production falls 27% on parts shortage, but deliveries tick up; East Loop office landlord hit with $62 million foreclosure lawsuit; United Airlines to offer Starlink Wi-Fi in U.S. later this year; and a warning about Chicago crime pops up in a...
Jan 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1189
Amy Guth about state of higher education in Illinois on the heels of layoffs and course restructuring at Columbia College. Plus: Bally's offers 25% stake in Chicago casino to historically underrepresented investors, census data indicates Illinois population is growing again, Endeavor Health plans $100M expansion and renovation of Elmhurst Hospital and Eater Chicago consolidates under new Midwest branch as company undergoes more layoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...
Jan 03, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1188
Going private could create a path to survival for Walgreens — but it's not without drawbacks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about what assets could be on the chopping block if a Walgreens deal with a private equity firm comes to fruition. Plus: Lawsuit alleges Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and others knowingly used Big Tobacco tactics to make addictive products; Gov. Pritzker scores $820 million green fuel investment for Illinois; Habitat secures $73 million refin...
Dec 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1187
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how Gov. Pritzker wants to speed development of mid-range housing statewide as well as looking to see if the sale of Michael Jordan’s house could mean hope for other longtime local listings. Plus: Ascension and Prime hospital deal gets green light from state, Grubhub to pay $25 million to settle FTC case over hidden fees, Chicago stocks take a victory lap and White Sox stad...
Dec 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 1186
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.1 billion city budget has finally passed, though narrowly. Crain’s Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Advocate to invest $1 billion on the South Side and rebuild Trinity hospital, Columbia College launches layoffs and course restructuring as deficit looms, Marriott acquires cabins near Starved Rock as part of 2025 outdoor recreation push and UChicago cancer center gets nearly $3 million in grants for two DEI mentoring programs. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1185
Crain's reporters Rachel Herzog and Dennis Rodkin talk with host Amy Guth about how a recent bulk sale of dozens of condos in the St. Regis is the latest turn in the decade-long saga of the property, a focal point of Chicago's skyline. Plus: Lawsuit says Kroger derailed Albertsons merger due to "buyer's remorse," Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago sold to New York hotel firm, East Coast investor spends $104 million on two suburban shopping centers and IBM's quantum operation hops aboard South Works si...
Dec 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1184
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how a Chicago meat supplier is using AI to cut down on labor costs . Plus: Vote delayed on Johnson's $17.3 billion 2025 budget over lack of support, AbbVie to acquire Wisconsin biopharma for $200 million, former Dixon comptroller who embezzled tens of millions and a Northbrook financial exec granted clemency, and Michael Jordan's house sold, at last, for $9.5 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...
Dec 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1183
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including how the number of Chicago-area homes under contract jumped in November. Plus: Albertsons sues Kroger for breach of contract in failed deal after Jewel-Mariano's parent merger blocked by judge, Chicago Department of Aviation inks big office lease near O'Hare, The Onion's bid for Alex Jones' Infowars rejected by judge and state leaders tell Bears and Sox to look elsewhere as tou...
Dec 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1182
The feds are hustling to finalize money for rebooting the Belvidere auto plant before Donald Trump's administration takes control. Crain’s manufacturing reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell itself to private equity, Sterling Bay project opposed by Ald. Scott Waguespack rejected by Zoning Committee, Shops at North Bridge lender taking over Mag Mile mall, new report shows Illinois ranks near bottom for wage gains and Michelin stars are out a...
Dec 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1181
Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the latest experiment at Butterfinger’s Franklin Park factory as the brand tries to innovate. Plus: Snack maker Hearthside settles Illinois child labor probe, Coca-Cola and Fairlife nearing move to vintage Fulton Market building, downtown Wheaton apartments sold for $101 million, feds hurry to finalize money for Belvidere auto plant reboot before Trump takes over and Mondelez is exploring a takeover of Hershey. Ho...
Dec 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1180
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has shocked the insurance industry — and prompted a reckoning. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: More tax fights loom as Brandon Johnson and City Council near budget deal, private-equity firm leaving Mag Mile for West Loop, CME to offer one-ounce gold futures as retail trade surges, and though the data shows most crime in Chicago is exaggerated, theft really is that bad. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Dec 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1179
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including about locally grown @properties Christie's being acquired by Compass and the $19 million Ken Griffin condo that’s now the latest project in JB Pritzker's real estate empire. Plus: The Fed's Austan Goolsbee on what Chicago can expect from interest rate cuts, Foxtrot's plans outside Chicago, United Airlines on Capitol Hill to talk fees and regulation and Chicago developer buys ...
Dec 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1178
Illinois has marked five years of legal recreational marijuana sales. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the lessons learned along the way. Plus: Ad agency known for Super Bowl spots expanding office and moving to Merchandise Mart, Portillo’s hires COO to help propel expansion, KeyBank nabs five people from Huntington to open commercial banking unit in Chicago and a piece of Pritzker's EV-manufacturing strategy is in peril. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...
Dec 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1177
VillageMD CEO departs Walgreens' troubled primary care partner. Crain’s healthcare reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Stellantis CEO quits early over strategy dispute, EV maker Lion wins creditor relief and halts Joliet factory, former Bear Israel Idonije pivots to 154-room Motor Row hotel plan and Chicago's largest nonprofit ranks far ahead of the rest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Dec 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1176
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including his takeaways from the latest market data , a proposal to eliminate single-family-only zoning in Evanston and more. Plus: $19 million Ken Griffin condo is just the latest project in JB Pritzker's real estate empire, Chicago’s Board of Education presses schools chief to settle teachers contract "in the coming days," private-equity dealmakers expected to hit the ground running in Januar...
Nov 27, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1175
