Illinois residents will face steep hikes in ACA health insurance premiums next year. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: New York real estate firms raising big bet on Loop offices, American Airlines isn't pulling back in Chicago, Chicago Fire FC moving HQ to Wrigley Building and Trader Joe's coming to Fulton Market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 28, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1354
Aldi is leaning into its own brand as private label sales surge. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade — its 10th under Pritzker; Bally's could open a sports bar at Midway, but without slot machines; Baker Tilly Germany weighs selling stake to private equity; and a newly built Fulton Market apartments up for sale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...
Oct 27, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1353
The Big Ten's $2 billion proposed private equity deal was dealt a major blow in Michigan. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A Google power deal could clear the way for a $1 billion carbon capture plant in Illinois, Rivian will pay $250 million to settle IPO class-action lawsuit, Aldi leans into its own brand as private labels boom and why eating a burger in Houston is less climate-friendly than in Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Oct 24, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1352
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Illinois counties are split on handling delinquent tax sales after a Supreme Court rebuke. Plus: Pritzker pushes back on head tax and Bears breaks — and urges transit action, Aqua tower apartments hit the market, Industrious opening second LaSalle Street co-working space, O'Hare sets record for summer travel and a Michael Jordan rookie card reportedly fetches $2...
Oct 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1351
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion budget revives the head tax and tests the limits of his support in the City Council. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Cboe looks to extend options hours in overnight trading push, nearly 2 million Illinoisans set to lose SNAP benefits amid congressional stalemate, BDO faces a reputational test after the First Brands bankruptcy, Medline net sales in first half reach $13.5 billion ahead of IPO and Spirit Halloween to open Ch...
Oct 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1350
Owners of the Salt Shed music venue are eyeing adjacent property for possible expansion. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks about those plans, and other changes happening along the North Branch of the Chicago River, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Molson Coors cutting 400 salaried jobs amid weak beer demand, Bally's faces lender wrath on debt plan involving Chicago casino, Illinois health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate, startup raises $7 million to dev...
Oct 20, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1349
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including newly open hot spots counting on regulars to keep them afloat and a Logan Square brewery undaunted by the craft beer industry's tough moment. Plus: Big Ten's $2 billion private equity deal dealt a major blow in Michigan, United Airlines says AI helped eliminate 4% of management jobs, developer gets $24 million construction loan for River North apartments, Verizon downsizes b...
Oct 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1348
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including a judge tossing a lawsuit filed by lakefront mansion owners in Winnetka. Plus: State Farm faces lawsuit from Illinois amid scrutiny over rate increases, state rep attempts to block Bears move to Arlington Heights, Stellantis announces it will make Jeep SUVs again in Belvidere and Chicago billionaire Justin Ishbia raises $850 million for new PE funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Oct 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1347
A Loop office tower slated for apartments won landmark approval from a city panel, but legal challenges for the project still loom. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Why vacancy isn’t dropping despite suburban office demand having just closed a big quarter; Johnson expected to revive head tax in 2026 budget plan; CTA plans 10% fare hike, joining Metra in raising rates; River North hotel seized by lender; and Cupich warns Trump's immigration r...
Oct 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1346
Illinois says it's already facing a $267 million budget shortfall . Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago auditor BDO cuts jobs under pressure from Apollo debt and client's collapse, Metra to increase fares to plug budget gap, cash-strapped CPS taps $200 million from credit line, Magnetar sold $1.9 billion in CoreWeave shares as insiders and investors started cashing in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...
Oct 13, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1345
NinjaTrader is dangling $400,000 in prizes in its latest bid to lure retail traders. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: French quantum company bringing American HQ to Chicago, Bally's pushback halts move to legalize video gambling in Chicago, Randhurst Village up for sale and Loop tower wins landmark panel OK as legal challenges loom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
Oct 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1344
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a judge's decision putting Illinois counties on thin ice with property tax sales. Plus: Thoma Bravo finalizes $5.5 billion Dayforce loan on high demand, flight delays pile up across U.S. as shutdown persists, UnitedHealthcare's pay cut to nurse anesthetists sparks federal discrimination complaint and a new Fulton Market development site hits the market. Hosted by Simpl...
Oct 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1343
Under a new city plan, downtown Chicago could more than double its population in the decades ahead. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens shuttering Old Post Office workspace, keeping Deerfield HQ; Illinois in the mix as Stellantis readies $10 billion U.S. reboot; developer pitches mid-rise building in northwest Fulton Market; and Chicago's largest accounting firms buck a national trend as layoffs sweep the industry. Hosted by Simplec...
Oct 07, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1342
Chicago's future is being built by this year's 40 Under 40 honorees. Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to talk about this year’s class of honorees shaping markets in finance, law, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, tech and the arts and sciences. Plus: Johnson vows Chicago will fight to keep $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure grants, Colorado firm nears deal for Mag Mile office tower, Fifth Third to buy Comerica in year's biggest bank deal and airlines go be...
Oct 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1341
The Trump administration halted $2 billion for Chicago transit just as the RTA reassesses the coming fiscal cliff. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the uncertain future for CTA and Metra service. Plus: Soaring downtown office vacancy still hasn't peaked, Chicago economy lags as tariffs and high interest rates bite deeper, more food delivery robots are coming to the city and Chicago hotels set summer record, though profits prove elusive. Hosted by Simplecas...
Oct 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1340
In Chicago, the housing market is staying hot while the U.S. cools, and FOMO is fueling surge in Lake Geneva luxury market. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: What the U.S. government shutdown means for Chicago's federal workers, Arlington Heights weighs Bears' stadium economic impact pitch, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says new tariffs are renewing business uncertainty and West suburban Whole Foods trades for $17 million. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Oct 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 1339
Illinois announced its own vaccination guidelines , going against the Trump administration, and formed a panel to counter Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s data collection efforts on people with autism. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: CFO optimism recovers as tariff uncertainty becomes the new normal, South Works site sold as quantum campus beckons, UChicago sells market data unit to Morningstar in $375 million deal and Spirit Airlines furloughs Chicago flight attendant...
Sep 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1338
Top Chicago chefs are breaking away from the daily restaurant grind, trading fine dining for flexibility . Reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A whistleblower accuses Loyola hospital of organ transplant fraud, private equity firm eyes move to Salesforce Tower, some Starbucks stores in Chicago are on the chopping block and Metra to test cafe cars with free snacks on select lines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
Sep 29, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1337
With approval by the City Council, Chicago Fire FC's plan for a $750 million soccer stadium passed a major milestone . Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: American loses bid to stop O'Hare gate shuffle, Pritzker forms panel to counter RFK Jr.'s autism data efforts, City Council OKs coach house legislation with restrictions and Old Post Office owner nearing deal for massive Loop office building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Sep 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1336
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Compass scooping up the 2nd-largest Chicago-area residential brokerage in its latest mega-deal and a $120 million art collection going up for auction at Sotheby’s. Plus: Pritzker tells agencies to look for 4% budget cuts, CHA reportedly picks team for 7-acre Cabrini-Green project, Museum of Science & Industry workers take step toward strike and Portillo's CEO is...
Sep 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1335
Dealmaking here is ahead of the curve despite a slower than expected ramp-up. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the local M&A landscape with host Amy Guth. Plus: Capital One cutting nearly 400 jobs in latest layoffs tied to Discover acquisition, gunmaker Glock must face Chicago's lawsuit over gun mods, Algonquin Commons shopping center sold for $100 million after revamp and Illinois joins FTC suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales. Hosted by Simplecast...
Sep 23, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1334
The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality . Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thoma Bravo buying software firm PROS for $1.4 billion in latest tech deal, Molson Coors names new CEO in push beyond beer, developer pitches 56-story residential tower for Mag Mile and Chicago dealmaking ahead of the curve despite slower than expected ramp-up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...
Sep 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1333
With Kraft Heinz's breakup official, Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what’s ahead for the newly formed companies. Plus: Chicago Fire, Related Midwest win city panel OK for South Loop soccer stadium; AutoNation acquires Fletcher Jones Mercedes and Audi dealerships in Chicago; West Monroe buys California energy consultancy amid growth push; and O'Hare, Midway rise in latest customer satisfaction rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
Sep 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1332
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the market, including a record year brewing in the upper reaches of Chicago-area housing. Plus: American squares off in court against city and United over O'Hare gates, measure legalizing video gambling in Chicago advances over Johnson's objection, health care fraud unit notches first indictment with alleged $17.3 million fake claims scheme and Illinois lays new pathway for internationally ...
Sep 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1331
A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendation s to close Chicago's budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: The 50 largest law firms in the Chicago area, Madison Industries mulls $10 billion-plus Filtration Group sale, Chicago Sports Network's founding CEO steps down in leadership transition and Medline expands AI supply chain tool with Northwestern, Providence partnership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
Sep 16, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1330
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago-area apartment market. Plus: As Trump steps up Fed attacks, Chicago finance execs weigh in; Tempus gets FDA OK for AI-driven cardiac image analysis; former Mars Wrigley exec pleads guilty to $28 million in fraud charges; and GTCR buys SimpliSafe in deal expanding its home security portfolio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...
Sep 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1329
Crain’s 2025 list of the best places to work puts the spotlight on 100 Chicago-area companies that are offering workers the benefits, perks and support they need to thrive. Crain’s assistant managing editor for special projects Ann Weiler talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth. Plus: Developers line up $96 million in financing for West Loop apartment tower, Rivian recalls more than 24,000 vehicles over highway assist software fix, Merchandise Mart lands new lease with health care consul...
Sep 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1328
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including jittery homebuyers walking away from their contracts and new data on Fritz Kaegi's property tax assessments . Plus: PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to help fund Chicago quantum computer, Potbelly to be acquired by convenience store chain in $566 million deal, Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs in case tied to Chicago toymakers and Fire South Loop soccer stadium wins alderman's ...
Sep 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1327
Illinois is considering moving ahead independently on vaccines as longstanding federal immunization expertise is dismantled. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears CEO invokes Super Bowl in latest bid to gain support for move to Arlington Heights, developers sue Loop tower owner over office-to-residential plan, Kin Insurance raises another $50 million for push into high-risk markets and Chicago medtech startup adds mHub and Endeavor Health to $10 million seed r...
Sep 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1326
The Department of Homeland Security says its Chicago immigration crackdown , which many anticipated for weeks, has begun. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago Fed chief wants inflation data before making rate call, Chicago investor sells Park Forest apartments for $23 million, ex-Mayer Brown attorneys launch Akin Gump's Chicago office and Northwestern first to integrate Tempus' AI assistant into health records system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Sep 08, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1325
