Episodes
Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the abrupt closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market. Plus: Bears angling for huge cut of cash-flow pie at new stadium — including concerts; Walgreens launches gene, cell therapy pharmacy business; Boeing prosecutors aim to decide on criminal charge over Max crashes by June; and Art Institute defends its ownership of artwork prosecutors say was stolen during the Holocaust.
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how affordability here is the lowest it’s been in at least 17 years. Plus: Foxtrot and Dom's facing lawsuit one day after shuttering stores, Southwest cutting more than a third of its flights at O'Hare, Skokie office complex sold to developers at a staggering discount and Chicago's largest privately held companies see another year of growth.
Published 04/24/24
Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and Brandon Dupré talk with host Amy Guth about local labor movements in the worlds of health care, academia, and arts and culture. Plus: At O'Hare, senators sound an optimistic note despite earlier turbulence; Reinsdorf offers to open wallet for new Sox stadium; ADM says CFO will resign after accounting probe; and Moody's looks positively at Illinois.
Published 04/23/24
AbbVie's Humira dam is beginning to crack. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the tide appears to be turning as CVS' pharmacy benefit manager replaces the blockbuster drug on its formulary list. Plus: City Council greenlights Johnson's plan to pump $1.25 billion into housing and development, ShipBob picks JPMorgan to lead IPO, ex-Citadel exec's trading firm expanding and moving to revamped Loop tower, and how Chicago's venture-capital and startup...
Published 04/22/24
Mary Dillon's Foot Locker turnaround plan has Wall Street tapping its feet. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former Ulta CEO’s plans so far. Plus: Sterling Bay looks to sell more properties next to Lincoln Yards, Rivian cuts more jobs with woes mounting for electric vehicle market, watchdog group reportedly asks feds to probe Trump Chicago tower loan and police oversight chief defends herself amid criticism from city’s top cop.
Published 04/19/24
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a lawsuit that aims to stop Illinois counties from selling homes over unpaid taxes. Plus: Ukrainian PM makes pitch for U.S. defense dollars on Chicago visit; struggling Walgreens lays off more workers; weed stocks have seen a lift, but it's still a roller-coaster ride; and United forecast tempers anxiety over expansion plans.
Published 04/17/24
Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for an $70 million to care for those seeking asylum who have been sent to Chicago, is advancing to the City Council. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth. Plus: World Business Chicago names new CEO, American Airlines pilots cite "significant" jump in safety issues, developer tweaks plan for Fulton Market apartment complex and digital textbook company expands HQ and heads to the Loop.
Published 04/16/24
Barnes & Noble could turn the tide for a once-thriving shopping corridor that runs between Wicker Park and Bucktown. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a possible recovery for Damen Avenue. Plus: McDonald's CEO's compensation rose 8% last year, Oberweis Dairy files for bankruptcy protection, Blackstone leads $2 billion private loan for GTCR-backed data center operator and Bally's Chicago local tax revenue grew in March.
Published 04/15/24
At City Hall, a progressive crusader has stepped into the chief of staff role. Crain’s Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cristina Pacione-Zayas, the newest member of the city’s “Core Four.” Plus: The city rejects a new revenue source in Sox and Bears stadium talks, Illinois awards another $25 million to build EV chargers, CPD tells City Council DNC security maps to be released in early July and Uber is adding taxis to its app in Chicago.
Published 04/12/24
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about recent home sales, including an upper-floor St. Regis condo that sold at almost $1.2 million lower than its 2021 price. Plus: Johnson urges calm after video of Humboldt Park police shooting released, Boeing whistleblower alleges 'shortcuts' taken on 787, Bears recruit Andrea Zopp as a legal adviser as stadium push rolls on and court allows Obama Center construction to keep moving.
Published 04/10/24
Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with Crain’s to mark the one-year anniversary of his election. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to recap the conversation that spanned the DNC and 2024 presidential election, the failed "Bring Chicago Home" ballot measure, as well as stadium subsidies for the Chicago Bears. Plus: United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review, Roz Brewer added to Black Economic Alliance board, music equipment marketplace moving HQ to the Salt...
Published 04/09/24
Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about CTA ridership, particularly about a growing cluster of riders swapping their Ventra cards for car keys as the agency struggles to get back to pre-pandemic service levels. Plus: Restaurateur's plan for Goose Island dining and entertainment complex scrapped, Durbin wants Buttigieg to broker O'Hare expansion, Blackstone to pay $10 billion for apartment company and a judge orders Motorola rival to pay $1 million-a-day fine...
Published 04/08/24
The South Works site and a Lockport refinery are being considered for a potential quantum computer factory. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about their recent reporting on the two massive industrial sites PsiQuantum is mulling for the project. Plus: Bears sit down with agency that would subsidize their lakefront stadium, federal and local law enforcement meet to assemble DNC game plan, Hines buys Clybourn Corridor retail center, Thoma Bravo targets $20...
Published 04/05/24
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a new documentary series about the city’s long history of racist housing practices. Plus: Moody's says office vacancy rate nears 20%, Chicago's 2024 James Beard finalists announced, JPMorgan takes big loss in $80 million Streeterville apartment sale, S&P data says women have lost C-suite seats in corporate America.
Published 04/03/24
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are pulling off composting after years of wishing it could be done. Plus: City adds $11 million helicopter to CPD fleet with help from DNC grant, Rivian beats production and delivery estimates, UChicago Medicine medical residents look to form union and City Council angling for power on whether to end ShotSpotter contract.
Published 04/02/24
Acquiring VillageMD, once a centerpiece of Walgreens' health care ambitions, lost the pharmacy chain nearly $6 billion. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Committee ordinance would require public data on migrant evictions, University of Illinois extends president Tim Killeen's contract, big Oak Park apartment complex hits the market and United asks pilots to take unpaid leave due to Boeing delays.
Published 04/01/24
Tabulating the state's attorney race may have seemed like it was taking a minute, but the Chicago Board of Elections says the count is still within the letter of the law. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the race and how mail-in ballots may change how we think about election night results. Plus: Discover CEO resigns weeks after starting the job, Old National Bank CFO facing child molestation charges, former staff of Signature Room to get $1.5 million in back pay, Uncle...
Published 03/29/24
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how a Winnetka site may finally get a new residential building after twelve years while a judge's ruling will keep a fallow River Forest condo site empty for longer. Plus: Moody’s downgrades Bally's rating, developer lists 327-unit apartment portfolio in northwest suburb, Advocate proposes $52 million outpatient center in Naperville and despite Walgreens'...
Published 03/27/24
Ascension is outsourcing workers at its 10 Chicago-area hospitals to a staffing firm owned by private equity. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about changes coming to the nonprofit health system. Plus: United Airlines in FAA's review penalty box, TransUnion nearly doubles Illinois job cuts, developer plans 72-unit apartment building north of Fulton Market and Easter egg price hikes are just the start as cocoa soars.
Published 03/26/24
We now know what the Chicago Bears have in mind for the Museum Campus — and how much it would cost taxpayers. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the team's stadium plans with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing's CEO to step down in overhaul triggered by its safety crisis, aviation authorities consider drastic measures to curb growth at United after incidents, Chicago Fed chief sees three rate cuts this year as inflation cools and Blommer closing Chicago chocolate factory.
Published 03/25/24
After the failure of the "Bring Chicago Home" ballot question, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to discuss the election's implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive agenda. Plus: Boeing's board plans to meet airline chiefs without its CEO, judge declines to overturn Outcome Health guilty verdicts, another judge squashes Blagojevich's future political hopes (citing Dr. Seuss in the process), United Airlines allows sharing of frequent-flyer miles...
Published 03/22/24
Of the big U.S. cities, Chicago has held onto housing affordability the best over the years. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories from the local housing market. Plus: Illinois primary election results, McDonald's plans to consolidate leadership in CEO, Boeing sees massive cash drain as 737 Max mess takes toll as FAA chief says the plane maker needs more focus on safety and quality, and MacKenzie Scott donates millions to 19 Chicago...
Published 03/20/24
Crain's Equity series editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss the growing backlash against DEI initiatives, programs created to ensure fair treatment and broader representation. Plus: Arlington Heights reportedly proposes tax settlement with Bears, Pritzker signs law setting up elected Chicago school board, traders look to Kraft and Mondelez for clues on where the Fed is headed and Union League Club plans to sell Monet painting again.
Published 03/19/24
With beer sales down, some Illinois craft breweries venture into THC-infused beverages. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: United Airlines CEO launches safety review after recent mishaps, Encyclopaedia Britannica seeking $1 billion valuation in IPO, Obama Foundation donates $4 million for city's first "fully inclusive" playground and Walgreens' cost-cutting push rolls on with closure of two distribution centers.
Published 03/18/24