A Fulton Market apartment project landed a $102 million construction loan , among Chicago’s largest in years. Crain’s Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the companies involved and the apartment project loan landscape. Plus: Huron Consulting shrinks West Loop HQ as downtown office attrition persists, AbbVie signs $745 million deal to develop pain medicines from Chinese drugmaker, judge puts WGN parent’s merger plans on hold until final court ruling and feds crack down on Federal Savings...
Apr 20, 2026•18 min•Ep. 1444
Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what Chicago stands to lose in potential United-American merger. Plus: Illinois to get $50 million in Jewel-Osco parent’s $774 million opioid settlement, Golub recapitalizes Century Tower in $65 million deal, West Coast fintech company plans big River North office and Whole Foods to open new store in Lakeview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...
Apr 17, 2026•19 min•Ep. 1443
West Suburban Medical Center began reopening under pressure after surprise shutdown as Springfield weighs tougher rules on hospital closures. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the medical center and other local hospital headwinds. Plus: Former ComEd CEO and lobbyist granted new trials in Madigan bribery case, Thoma Bravo signs multiyear deal with Google for AI adoption, logistics firm RJW extends suburban warehouse leasing tear and city seeks to shut down Ford City M...
Apr 15, 2026•24 min•Ep. 1442
Residential conversions are gaining steam around downtown with the sale of two office buildings. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: United Airlines CEO has pitched a possible tie-up with rival American, Conagra’s new CEO faces a pricing bind with no clear fix, New York firm bets on downtown office revival with deal for distressed Loop tower and Jesse Jackson’s son picked to lead Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Apr 14, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1441
Gov. JB Pritzker joined a coalition of governors urging the operator of the power grid in Illinois and other a dozen other states to force data centers to pay up. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses the push to shield consumers from rising electricity costs with host Amy Guth. Plus: Conagra CEO Connolly is out after 60% stock slide, Abbott hit with $70 million verdict in Chicago infant-formula trial, Pritzker says DHS threat over O’Hare customs will hurt economy and housing advocates sue to un...
Apr 13, 2026•26 min•Ep. 1440
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about local commercial real estate news, including the Candy Hall of Fame coming the Mag Mile. Plus: Mayor Johnson reshuffles key safety and transportation posts amid staff churn, Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction, AbbVie suing feds over 340B provider audits and Quigley bill aims to speed up pipeline of new homes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Apr 10, 2026•27 min•Ep. 1439
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the more than 200 for-sale homes coming to Highland Park’s long-empty Solo Cup factory site. Plus: Proposed $55 million tax break for United Center’s 1901 Project hits a speed bump, Chicago startups eye long-awaited exits as IPO market warms up, Starbucks and 7-Eleven expansion planned for Chicago-based overnight oats maker and lawsuit against Evanston’s reparations pr...
Apr 08, 2026•37 min•Ep. 1438
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including some notable openings , expansion plans for Mediterranean chain Roti and this year’s local James Beard Award finalists. Plus: New DHS chief floats crackdown on sanctuary city airports, including O’Hare; Chicago options clearing hub fuels clash between Goldman, Citadel and retail brokers; investors pay $61 million for Lombard apartment complex and a hedge fund signs deal for ...
Apr 07, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1437
Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the latest health care news, including West Suburban’s sudden closure and Walgreens’ private equity owner plans to double the pharmacy chain’s profits. Plus: Downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens, Chicago’s Madison Air seeks to raise $2.23B in IPO, fund founded by Pritzkers inks private credit deal for PLZ and downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens and Court ruling could sl...
Apr 06, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1436
Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth discuss the latest on the Bears stadium saga, with the park district pushing for a $630 million Museum Campus overhaul , and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to oust the acting CHA leader . Plus: ABA backs Jenner & Block in fight with Trump administration, CFTC sues Illinois and other states over prediction markets rules, Oak Park apartments trade for $23 million and United raising bag fees as fuel prices soar. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Apr 03, 2026•29 min•Ep. 1435
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the latest on the saga of the former Michael Jordan estate and relief for Chicago-area homebuyers that comes with a caveat. Plus: Goodell presses Bears as Illinois, Indiana await stadium call; Rivian bike spinoff lands $1 billion valuation and DoorDash partnership; office landlord faces another hit in Evanston after Fulton Market setback; and Mondelez and Radio Flyer a...
Apr 01, 2026•40 min•Ep. 1434
Plans for AI data centers are raising concerns about the long-term health of the Great Lakes region's most critical natural resource . Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026, university funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition, Sofitel Chicago goes up for sale and three Chicago chefs named James Beard Award finalists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Mar 31, 2026•29 min•Ep. 1433
Cook County property taxes have grown at more than double the inflation rate since 1995. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Jenner & Block fires back at Trump administration in executive order appeal, Chicago-based benefits administrator Alight risks NYSE delisting after stock plunges below $1, Trader Joe’s advances on possible Uptown store and public-private Illinois abortion fund gives out its first $1 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Mar 30, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1432
Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest commercial real estate news, including a Streeterville mid-rise office building that could go residential as well as apartment towers hitting the market in River North , Gold Coast and Uptown . Plus: JetBlue reportedly exploring sale to United; Ariel names new president as Hobson and Rogers relinquish parts of their portfolios; CME and Bank of Montreal team up to launch tokenized cash service; and West Suburban blames billi...
Mar 27, 2026•27 min•Ep. 1431
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth about to talk the latest local housing news, including Ken Griffin’s last Chicago condo going back up for sale, a divisive push to preserve west Lakeview greystones and more. Plus: Commercial landlords avoid penalties amid Cook County’s twice-delayed property tax sale, United Airlines warns of 20% fare hike to cope with oil surge, Mars to add 600 jobs and invest $100 million in Chicago operation and a South Loop developer...
Mar 25, 2026•39 min•Ep. 1430
Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement will reduce Illinois’ clout in D.C . Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Supreme Court justices signal skepticism of post-Election Day mail ballot deadlines, including Illinois’; Fed’s Goolsbee says he could see circumstances for rate hike; Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian in robotaxi bet; and Uncommon Ground seeks new operator as longtime Wrigleyville restaurateurs plan to retire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Mar 24, 2026•27 min•Ep. 1429
Some investors see Patrick Hynes' primary win over incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi as a chance to rebuild Chicago's real estate cred . Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the election news and the new City Council-approved downtown hotel surcharge. Plus: CTA sues Trump administration over frozen Red Line extension funds; Johnson proposes $55 million tax break for Bulls, Blackhawks 1901 development; legal data firm Relativity confidentially files for IPO; and Il...
Mar 23, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1428
Justin Ishbia is set to b uy a massive South Loop rail yard for a potential White Sox stadium site. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence discuss with host Amy Guth. Plus: Amazon wants to eat Costco’s lunch in Chicago’s suburbs, United CEO games out "higher for longer" oil prices, Motorola rival ordered to pay $50 million fine for stealing trade secrets and Illinois high court finds employers could be on the hook for time worked outside normal hours Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Mar 20, 2026•33 min•Ep. 1427
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the rising age of the average homeowner in Chicago. Plus: Justin Ishbia set to buy massive South Loop rail yard for potential White Sox stadium, a roundup of the state’s high-stakes primary night, BP’s union worker lockout plan and a New York investor pays $77 million for River North apartments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...
Mar 18, 2026•43 min•Ep. 1426
Crain’s contributing reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local health care news, including Baxter's new CEO getting a cool $29.8 million pay package in 2025, eight Chicago-area hospitals that could soon exit Blue Cross's network and local surgical center rankings . Plus: FAA seeks deeper-than-expected flight cuts at O’Hare, federal railroad agency eyes HQ move to LaSalle Street, Signature Bank acquired by New York-based Esquire for $348.4 million and Morningstar inks $...
Mar 17, 2026•18 min•Ep. 1425
With a new dining spot opening under Chicago Cut and Levy’s planning a major event space makeover , Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins Amy Guth to talk the latest dining news around the riverfront. Plus: Tech giants sue Chicago over social media tax, calling it unconstitutional; airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown standoff as TSA lines grow; developer Mike Reschke plans Burnham Center office-to-hotel conversion; and Trump tariffs have cost automakers at least $35 billion sinc...
Mar 16, 2026•23 min•Ep. 1424
Downtown Chicago apartment rents k eep climbing as new supply lags. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks about the downtown rental outlook with host Amy Guth. Plus: City Council budget coalition blocks local video gambling bans, Chicago urges FAA to rethink its plans to cut summer flying at O’Hare, CME and Cboe chiefs urge crackdown on fast-growing prediction markets and airlines brace for turmoil as fuel costs surge amid war in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Mar 13, 2026•22 min•Ep. 1423
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk the latest news from the local housing market, including the latest development in the saga of Michael Jordan's former Highland Park home . Plus: As Bears eye Arlington Heights, a Soldier Field-area megaproject resurfaces; UChicago, U of I and Northwestern rally top tech schools to plant startup flag in San Francisco; West Loop apartments trade for $66 million as market headwinds persist; and Italian conglomerate buyin...
Mar 11, 2026•40 min•Ep. 1422
As the Obama Center nears its opening this summer, signs of a changing neighborhood are emerging around it. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Banks take fight over Illinois credit card swipe-fee law to appeals court; biotherapy maker CSL plans $1.5 billion expansion near Kankakee; small cities are a big part of the O’Hare expansion that alarmed the FAA; and Ford’s CEO gifts Pope Leo an Explorer — built in Chicago by one of his former studen...
Mar 10, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1421
Nursing schools are racing to stave off a looming workforce crisis . Meanwhile, the Illinois attorney general joined pushback from states and nurses against changes to federal student loans. Crain’s contributing reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest from teh health care beat. Plus: Trump defends law firm exec orders in revived Jenner appeal, Obama Presidential Center sets June opening celebration, Saks Fifth Avenue leaving the Mag Mile and Sens. Durbin and Duckworth tell FA...
Mar 10, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1420
With Chicago facing a turning point on public funds for stadiums, Chicago Fire FC broke ground on its new, privately funded South Loop stadium. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Illinois joins states suing Trump over new tariffs, developers pay $20 million for Clybourn Corridor retail center to gain air rights for high-rise, Capital One cutting over 1,100 jobs in latest layoffs related to Discover deal and World Business Chicago kicks off competition for city’s nex...
Mar 06, 2026•29 min•Ep. 1419
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth top talk news from the local market, including a new poll that found housing costs now top crime as Chicago voters’ biggest concern. Plus: American blames United’s "reckless scheduling" for O’Hare woes, CME and Cboe shares rallied to record high as volumes surge on Iran war, Oak Brook retail center sold for $44 million and Chicago Fire FC breaks ground on new South Loop stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Mar 04, 2026•41 min•Ep. 1418
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Loop’s uneven recovery creating a tale of two work lunches . Plus: Chicago on shortlist for 2028 Democratic National Convention, Trump administration drops fight over executive order targeting Jenner & Block, logistics firm RJW adds to spree of suburban warehouse leasing deals and quantum firms set up across Chicago ahead of South Works campus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...
Mar 03, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1417
Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members are pointing fingers over Chicago's latest credit downgrades . Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: FAA targets O’Hare flight growth as airline feud heats up; Blackhawks unveil ice center addition as 1901 Project nears spring start; Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago hospitals ranked among best in the world by Newsweek; and Cook County Health and City Colleges to train 1,000 health care workers with $5 mil...
Mar 02, 2026•24 min•Ep. 1416
As regional transit is preparing for its historic overhaul, it stands to potentially reinvent how people get around the area. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the public transportation overhaul with host Amy Guth. Plus: Springfield inches toward a Bears deal as Indiana governor signs stadium bill into law, Mayor Johnson and City Council trade blame as Chicago’s credit is downgraded, Schaumburg reportedly settles Motorola TIF fight over remote work and distress specialist nears deal for Cita...
Feb 27, 2026•31 min•Ep. 1415
