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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has walked away from a $3 billion-plus plan to undo the city's parking meter deal. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Cardinal Cupich joins rare rebuke of U.S. foreign policy, Chicago-based Protein Bar acquired by the company that owns Dos Toros and Chopt, River North office building teed up for residential conversion and a report finds Illinois wage gap persists despite transparency efforts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago experts' stock market and economic predictions for the year.Plus: Bally's seeks more time for Chicago casino construction, Mag Mile tower sold in priciest office deal since 2022, Edgewater residents sue city over Broadway corridor rezoning and Time Out Market is closing its Fulton Market food hall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats.Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm and a rare Michael Jordan rookie card to be auctioned off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Crain’s reporter John Schroyer talks with host Amy Guth about where it stands on that promise.Plus: Illinois and Chicago seek court order to halt "militarized" immigration enforcement tactics, AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs, longtime Loop Alliance CEO to step down and Chicago's largest farmers market organizer bought a permanent brick-and-mortar home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michelin's expansion of its restaurant coverage areas could be testing trust in its stars. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Illinois hospitals now on the clock to report policies on dealing with law enforcement, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore to report to prison, Amazon plans Walmart-style big box store in Orland Park, Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity AI as copyright war rages on and a trial date set for Maple & Ash case as more investors try to join lawsuit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chicago closed out 2025 with a 10-year low in violent crime. But the reason why isn't simple or straightforward. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Judge narrows scope of lawsuit over Walgreens' rosy VillageMD claims, Texas ends ABA role in law school approvals as other states may follow suit, Barnes & Noble's expansion rolls on including on State Street and Michelin's expansion of its restaurant guides is testing trust in its stars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a recap of a blowout year for Chicago mansions.Plus: ComEd demands guarantees from data centers and wins, Mayor Johnson's CFO Jaworski leaves City Hall after bruising budget battle, Mondelez to launch creative review for Oreo as new marketing leader steps in and Brookfield's retail division has a new name — its old one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The city's steakhouse scene is undergoing a cultural revolution. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Sterling Bay unloads more property near Lincoln Yards; Peoples Gas seeks another rate hike for Chicago heating bills; Rush expands reach with Amazon One Medical partnership; and Midway slips as O'Hare soars, but Southwest plans a rebound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub joins host Amy Guth to review cryptocurrency moves in 2025 and likely themes in the year ahead, including bank and institutional adoption of digital currencies and growth among retail trading customers.Plus: Trump's Venezuela move sparks sharp divide among area pols, online sports betting lives on in Chicago as tax lawsuit moves ahead, Lakeview apartment tower trades for $57 million and McCormick & Schmick's closes in the Loop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to review the major aviation industry stories of 2025 and those that are likely to be big themes in the year ahead, including the O’Hare renovation project and tech improvements.Plus: Mayor Johnson blinks on budget veto and pivots to executive orders, investors tee up $455 million deal for Chicago-area apartment portfolio, Beat Kitchen sues Chicago over Riverwalk contract and Chicago hotels want to tax themselves to supercharge city tourism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth to review major health care stories of 2025 and those that could be big themes in the year ahead, including changes to Walgreens and Medline, access to research funding and care, and the evolving role of AI in health care and the role of the state.Plus: The City Council 2026 budget passed over Mayor Johnson's objections; feds say CTA security plan isn't good enough; apartment investor pays $135 million for West Loop tower; and Pritzker Traubert Foundation names new winner of $10 million Chicago Prize. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to break down elements of the 2026 Chicago budget disputed in City Hall.Plus: Friends of the Parks wants a $50 million cut of the South Works quantum revamp, Baker Tilly enters South Florida market with deal for Berkowitz Pollack Brant, MetraMarket retail space up for sale and Lake Forest MBA program to shutter in June due to declining enrollment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local market news, including the owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitching a new plan for the estate.Plus: JPMorgan Chase to open Mag Mile flagship catering to affluent clients, Illinois among states suing Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Winston & Strawn creates new transatlantic law firm with Taylor Wessing merger and report warns northern Illinois just a few years away from electricity shortage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Illinois' marketplace has extended its health insurance enrollment deadline for plans starting Jan. 1. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Chicago dealmaking primed for 2026 uptick as tariff woes ease, Kraft Heinz replaces CEO ahead of split into two public companies, law firm beefs up Wacker Drive office space, DePaul University cuts more than 100 jobs and Portillo's plans to open in the Loop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain's commercial real estate reporters Rachel Herzog and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about the themes that have defined 2025 — including economic uncertainty, office distress, stadium developments and the challenges facing the apartment market — as well as looking ahead to 2026.Plus: CME adds new crypto futures contracts in push for more retail traders, McKinsey plans thousands of job cuts in consulting industry slowdown, Byline Bank plans stock repurchase as shares hit 12-month high and a food pantry network gets $5 million from a new kind of Endeavor award. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to reflect on trends and themes in the food and beverage industry throughout 2025, including rising costs and shifts in consumer behavior, and what's in store for the year ahead.Plus: New study says Cook County property tax incentives need a refresh, Pritzker signs controversial "medical aid in dying" bill into law, Enova inks $369 million deal to transform from online lender to bank holding company and philanthropists give $11 million for Lurie Children's rare genetic disease program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss recent retail news, including Rivian’s planned dealership in Northbrook, Culver’s coming to the South Loop and Stratford Square Mall’s revamp.Plus: Judge rules Cook County's tax sale system unconstitutional, holiday spending slowdown squeezes smaller Chicago shops, American Airlines is picking up more O'Hare gates from Spirit and details emerge about the Gibson’s spot opening in Fulton Market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
At a recent Crain’s event, hospital CEOs warned of fraying health care safety nets in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about where local health care leaders say they are planning their focus in the year ahead.Plus: Feds warn CTA to boost policing or lose transit funding, Mars wins unconditional EU nod for $36B Kellanova deal, United Airlines CEO Kirby nets nearly $13M in first big stock sale and GE HealthCare touts slate of new tech plus collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Another State Street retail property sells at a big discount. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the Loop retail corridor with host Amy Guth.Plus: Blue Cross parent CEO got a hefty raise in 2024 despite 54% income drop; CME data center outage caused by human error, Cyrus One says; Morningstar to revamp analysis of mutual funds; and Smith family of Northern Trust and ITW gives record-breaking donation to Rush cancer center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A local developer is reviving and expanding an office-to-warehouses plan in Glenview that fell apart amid opposition from residents. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Mayor Johnson pours cold water on council bloc's alternative budget plan, New York investor buys Orland Park shopping center, Ulta Beauty raises outlook as demand for cosmetics remains robust and Foxtrot is reopening its old Loop location. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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