Jenner & Block sued the Trump administration over an executive order that would hinder a key piece of its practice. Crain’s contributing reporter Steven Strahler discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker leads trade mission to Mexico, Rivian spins out startup focused on "micromobility" EVs, developers kick off work at Loop office-to-apartments conversion and Illinois EV sales surged, fueled by incentives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...
Mar 28, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1234
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a Gold Coast long-vacant 'phantom building' sold to condo developer and Chicago home price growth more than doubled the national rate in February. Plus: Jenner & Block latest law firm to be targeted by Trump; Boeing reportedly seeks to withdraw 737 Max guilty plea deal; Walgreens settles long-running kickback lawsuit for $5M; and United hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb o...
Mar 26, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1233
Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the local health scene, including innovations from a Northwestern wearable sensor tech spinout . Plus: Stellantis offers buyouts, retirement incentives to workers in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio; Evanston hedge fund Magnetar has a huge stake in one of Wall Street's most anticipated IPOs; a big downtown office tenant that isn't cutting back on space; and Crain’s newest list ranks Chicago's largest weal...
Mar 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1232
Bargain-hunting investors could reshape the future of the heart of the city. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago transit "doomsday scenario" comes into focus as region faces up to $2.6 billion in economic losses, Fed’s Goolsbee sees transitory inflation from one-time tariffs, Trump Organization sued over alleged malfeasance at Chicago tower and Abbott gets green light for clinical trials of new heart treatment system. Hosted by Simpleca...
Mar 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1231
Chicago's boutique retail corridors are thriving . Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss what’s fueling them. Plus: Developer pitches 26-story hotel near Obama Presidential Center, Illinois sues EPA and Citibank for release of $20 billion for clean energy projects, Centrust Bank parent acquired by SmartBiz in $31.5 million deal and insurers are fleeing California but a Chicago upstart is running toward the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
Mar 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1230
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the NAR taking a hit in a new survey, a West Garfield Park builder’s vision for an ecosystem of improvement vision and more. Plus: Where consumers spent money as Chicago-area retail sales rose almost 5% last year, Blackstone facing $346 million foreclosure at River North office building, Gold Coast's distressed Ambassador Chicago hotel finds a rescuer and remote sof...
Mar 19, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1229
Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the return of one of Chicago's most famed restaurants and the latest sweet having a moment in the local food scene. Plus: NASCAR loses another major sponsor of its Chicago Street Race, Walgreens chair reportedly doubling down his stake in Sycamore deal, Salesforce Tower Chicago developers refinancing with massive loan and LaSalle Network names its next CEO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...
Mar 18, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1228
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from Chicago's health scene, including 13 hospitals around northern Illinois earning high marks in the latest list of patient safety rankings. Plus: Chan Zuckerberg, Portal, P33 add space at Fulton Labs; Cindy Pritzker, family matriarch who put her own stamp on the city, dies at 101; private security firm laying off 300 local workers; and Chicago wants city contractors to share in budget pain. Hosted by S...
Mar 17, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1227
At a recent Crain’s event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again; plans for Lakeview hotel focused on LGBTQ+ community move forward. Host...
Mar 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1226
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the market, including the latest on two Mag Mile and Rush Street retail corridors, an investor pitch for office-to-residential conversion for the Pittsfield Building and more. Plus: Johnson's labor liaison to leave City Hall, first startups chosen for Northwestern-Techstars accelerator, "private IPO" could value Chicago's Hub International at $30B, McDonald's beefs up C-suite to speed innovation...
Mar 12, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1225
Uber made a peace deal with a powerful union, threatening talks over a city rideshare ordinance. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: RFK Jr. gives food companies an ultimatum to remove artificial dyes, United Airlines moves to blunt the effects of Trump administration's DOGE initiative, Skokie hotel developer hit with $24 million foreclosure lawsuit, Chicago added as host city for Premier League's summer series and Michelle Obama starts podcast with her ...
Mar 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1224
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the Walgreen-Sycamore take-private deal and what it means for the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant. Plus: Cboe plans options product for traders wary of stocks concentration risk, United begins installing Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi in its planes, Mondelez turns to new SEC guidance to quiet call for Russia transparency, and the return of Charlie Trotter's. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...
Mar 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1223
That martini isn't just there to entice — i t's a statement from the restaurant. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses host Amy Guth. Plus: Mag Mile retail space up for sale; Gotion set to start production, ramp up hiring in Manteno; online payments company Stripe doubles Chicago footprint; and leases for nearly 800 Joann properties, 17 around Chicago, set for auction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1222
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculptu...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1221
Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath joins host Amy Guth to discuss the changing landscape of college ball, from the flood of NIL cash to the many roster moves it brings. Plus: As Trump tariffs move from threat to reality, some Chicago industries brace for the impact; private-equity firm closes in on acquisition of Walgreens; GSA moves to close some SEC regional offices, including Chicago's; and NASCAR returns to Chicago with reduced concert lineup and ticket prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
Mar 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1220
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the latest news from around the industry, including Kindred Hospitals laying off 150 workers as it shutters two facilities here and an additional $220 million in medical debt relief for Illinois residents. Plus: Bally's Chicago IPO for women and minority investors hits a stumbling block; Europe poised to OK another use for AbbVie's Rinvoq as the drugmaker also enters obesity drug market with Danish company; Prime and ...
Mar 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1219
With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions . Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners. Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office project amid loan crunch, Chicago Women in Trades files lawsuit challenging Trump's anti-DEI orders, an...
Feb 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1218
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including insights from the latest monthly round of data . Plus: Pritzker and Illinois Dems say the state is being shorted $1.9 billion by Trump administration, Johnson pushing CPS to cover disputed $175M pension payment, Durbin looks to give Ukrainians in U.S. temporary status and restaurants warn of potential $12 billion hit from Trump tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Feb 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1217
William Johnson, CEO of The Harris Poll, talks with host Amy Guth about recent survey data sentiment around health care , major federal spending cuts and other big issues. Plus: Illinois plans sale of $725 million in bonds for capital budget; big lease secured for new logistics hub at former Allstate campus in Glenview; Joann to close all remaining stores, including 33 in Illinois; and craft distilleries look to change a law from 1934 as some fear the worst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1216
West Suburban Medical Center has been stripped of its resident training credentials after complaints. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Riverfront office tower value down $337 million since 2022, Trump administration and Musk take aim at Loop's Kluczynski and Metcalfe buildings, CME is targeting retail traders with micro corn and soy contracts and United Center owners buy more lots for 1901 Project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Feb 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1215
In the five years since the onset of COVID-19, some businesses have returned to what looks like a pre-pandemic "normal" — though not all. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the pandemic's effects still weighing on Chicago in many ways. Plus: American Airlines makes a big move at O'Hare, large State Street retail property hits the market, highly vacant office building next to Old Post Office goes up for sale and Rivian reports big net loss in Q4 and issues sobering fo...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1214
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a bill in Springfield that seeks to overhaul property taxes in Illinois. Plus: Discover and Capital One shareholders approve $35 billion merger; Apple closing Northbrook Court store; survey finds Chicago businesses plan hiring and office expansions in 2025; and Foxtrot reopening store at Milwaukee and Damen avenues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...
Feb 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1213
Lurie Children's has paused gender-affirming surgeries following threats over funding. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the latest with host Amy Guth. Plus: United Airlines turnaround pays off big for CEO Kirby and other execs, Moody's downgrades Walgreens outlook to negative, AbbVie gets FDA OK on antibiotic therapy that fights resistant bacteria and Aspen Institute climate conference coming to Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com ...
Feb 18, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1212
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth unpack the saga of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s career, trial and verdict. Plus: Mayor Johnson begins housecleaning with aviation, emergency management, police accountability chiefs; Civic Federation says state should extend sales tax to services; Deere shares fall on farm slump as tariffs threaten demand; and Ravinia Festival to undergo a $75 million renovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...
Feb 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1211
Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth recap the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after his partial conviction on bribery conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud charges. Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a legislative agenda unveiled by Illinois Realtors aimed at easing the housing shortage; West Loop apartment tower sells for $94 million; Heartland Alliance Health shutters ...
Feb 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1210
After the failed merger between Jewel and Mariano’s parent companies, and on news of Aldi’s plan to sell some Winn-Dixie and Harveys locations it bought last year, Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses the state of the changing grocery industry with host Amy Guth. Plus: Judge orders Walgreens to pay nearly $1 billion in COVID test case, rent hikes loom in downtown Chicago as supply shrinks, Rod Blagojevich pardoned on corruption conviction by Trump and Chicago Sky inks exclusive deal wi...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1209
Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses recent leadership moves at Baxter International and Howard Brown Health with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker takes aim at Team Trump over immigration — and Lake Illinois, McDonald's sales improve on stronger international results, Rivian broadens sales of plug-in van once exclusive to Amazon and Lurie Children's pauses gender-affirming surgeries following Trump administration threat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...
Feb 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1208
The death of the Chicago Bears' longtime matriarch Virginia McCaskey leaves behind questions about the future of the franchise. Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Trump DOJ accuses Pritzker, Johnson and other local Dems of defying immigration crackdown; Illinois revs up more EV incentives amid uncertain fate of federal rebates; judge declines to extend "swipe fee" injunction to credit card companies; and the publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin puts its lo...
Feb 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1207
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news from the local market, including the 50 highest-priced home sales of 2024 and the neighborhoods and suburbs where home prices spiked last year. Plus: United Airlines looks to add gates at O'Hare as it revs up more growth; Citadel nears deal to shrink, move Chicago office; feds launch new probe into Northwestern over alleged antisemitism on campus; and Mayor Brandon Johnson continues push for Bears lakefront stadiu...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min•Ep. 1206
Michael Sacks has been named Crain's 2025 Executive of the Year . Reporter Mark Weinraub joins host Amy Guth to discuss how the civic leader and GCM Grosvenor CEO earned this year's honor. Plus: Allstate going all in on auto, home businesses despite challenges from natural disasters; White House border deals with Canada and Mexico avert trade war for now; plans for Old Town tower shrink to gain alderman's support; cardiac drug developer co-founded by Feinberg's genetic medicine director raises $...
Feb 04, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1205
