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03/28/24: What's ahead for long-dormant suburban sites

March 27, 2024 22:18 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

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' effor...

03/27/24: Hospital workers handed over to private equity

March 26, 2024 22:14 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

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.

03/26/24: Bears stadium pitch includes dramatic lakefront changes

March 25, 2024 20:44 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

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.

03/25/24: What's next for Johnson after primary setback

March 22, 2024 22:05 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

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 a...

03/21/24: Chicago maintains an edge on home affordability

March 20, 2024 21:27 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

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 Chicag...

03/20/24: Chicago resisting anti-DEI wave

March 19, 2024 22:08 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

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. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% o...

03/19/24: Brewers tap THC drinks for survival

March 18, 2024 19:48 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

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. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can ge...

03/17/24: Irish names don't have the juice in politics anymore

March 15, 2024 21:33 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the waning state of Irish political power in Chicago and Illinois. Plus: Bally's suitor says buyout wouldn't impact Chicago casino, bike trail connecting Chicago to Michigan gets another green light, McDonald's experiences widespread system outage, large South Loop apartment tower sold and betting begins at Wrigley Field sportsbook. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business digit...

03/14/24: Illinois counties push against high court on home seizures

March 13, 2024 18:47 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Eight counties in Illinois are defending property tax sales despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's unconstitutional. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the case with host Amy Guth, along with other news from the local housing market. Plus: Northwestern plans to build new softball stadium, local investors buying mostly empty River North office building, AbbVie CEO made $25.6 million in final full year as chief and the House passes Krishnamoorthi's bi...

03/13/24: The saga of a distressed suburban hospital

March 12, 2024 22:01 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

A troubled hospital in Waukegan recovered its trauma center designation after losing it more than a month ago. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the latest on Vista Medical Center East with host Amy Guth. Plus: Cook County treasurer study says no-show voters create their own property tax problem, ADM revises years of internal sales after accounting probe, Johnson outlines what he'll need to sign off on Bears' lakefront stadium plan and United CEO tells Boeing to stop ma...

03/12/24: What the Bears promise for a new lakefront stadium

March 11, 2024 22:20 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Bears have pledged over $2 billion in private money for new for a new stadium. While the outlay would be significant, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how the total project would still require government sign-off and taxpayer dollars. Plus: Illinois is working on incentive deal with Rivian, Bally's is hunting for $800 million to kick off the Chicago casino project, data-tech whiz Ocient raises nearly $50M for growth and feds open criminal probe of...

03/11/24: The legal fight over 'Bring Chicago Home' explained

March 08, 2024 23:19 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Votes on the anti-homelessness tax measure are set to be counted after the Illinois Appellate Court reversed an earlier ruling removing it from the ballot. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco recaps the contentious court battle with host Amy Guth. Plus: Grubhub moving HQ to Merchandise Mart, Tempus lab workers overwhelmingly vote for union, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association receives $21 million gift and Rivian's factory pause deals fresh blow to Georgia factory plans. Crain's Da...

03/07/24: Collusion lawsuits keep coming for brokerages

March 06, 2024 23:23 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Baird & Warner is the latest to be hit with a copycat lawsuit over commissions. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Rivian eliminating a shift at EV factory in Normal, furniture maker Steelcase leaving Merchandise Mart for Fulton Market, VillageMD laying off dozens amid Illinois clinic closures and Oscar Mayer debuts vegan hot dog with help from a Jeff Bezos-backed startup. Crain's Daily G...

03/06/24: The real happy hour starts way, way later

March 05, 2024 23:05 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Chicago's restaurants are seeing a rise in demand for late-night dining. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how operators are extending hours, devising new promotions closer to midnight. Plus: Loop retail vacancy tops 30% for the first time, Rivian laid off about 100 Illinois workers, Lurie restores electronic health records after cyberattack and the FAA says Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems audit finds 'multiple' quality lapses. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get ...

03/05/24: JPMorgan's big plans for Chase Tower

March 04, 2024 21:13 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

JPMorgan Chase is kicking off a large renovation of its home in the Loop. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how the project is poised to give a major boost to the downtown office market. Plus: Walgreens, in need of a reset, plans a strategic review of its entire operation; Supreme Court sides with Trump in Colorado ballot eligibility case; JetBlue abandons troubled $3.8 billion deal for Spirit Air; and the city proposes major spending cuts to the O'Hare t...

03/04/24: How the pros manage their own mental health

March 01, 2024 21:16 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Chicago leaders discussed mental health in the workplace at a recent Crain’s event. Health care reporter Katherine Davis, who moderated the discussion, shares highlights with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month; ADM delays its annual report as it warns on internal accounting; Mondelez able to move cash out of Russia, despite the country's tight grip; and, according to a report, Manhattan D.A. says Art Institute did not properly vet its acquisition of art...

02/29/24: Illinois tightening affordable housing rules on towns

February 28, 2024 19:44 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

It's getting harder for small towns to ignore their lack of affordable housing. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market. Plus: Bears and Sox told to team up on stadium financing pitches; American Dental Association nears HQ sale to Lurie, move to Mag Mile; developer to buy Clybourn Corridor retail, office building at 78% discount; and Tom Skilling looks back on four decades as 'Chicago's Very Own.’

02/28/24: Chicago's extended, and expensive, breakup with ShotSpotter

February 27, 2024 22:24 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

The city reached an agreement for a ShotSpotter contract extension after confusion amid a possible shutoff of the gunshot detection system. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the city’s future plans with the technology that the city has in use in 12 police districts. Plus: Chicago has one of the largest income inequality gaps in the country, FTC sues to block $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures...

02/27/24: An answer to Chicago's image problem

February 26, 2024 22:32 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

The city has a rare chance for a rebrand to regain its lost swagger on the national stage. Crain’s reporter John Pletz and host Amy Guth discuss how Chicago could reposition itself with the DNC coming to town this year. Plus: Judge sides with building owners on controversial "Bring Chicago Home" measure; despite Russia's tight grip, Mondelez able to move cash out of the country; Jamie Dimon sells $150 million in JPMorgan shares; United joins others in raising checked bag fees; and Walgreens...

02/26/24: AbbVie's first-ever regime change

February 23, 2024 21:39 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

AbbVie CEO Richard Gonzalez, who grew the company into a pharmaceutical juggernaut, is preparing to retire. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the leadership change and the drugmaker's M&A plans. Plus: Allstate looks to unload Wacker Drive office building, Northwestern grad students reach first tentative union contract deal, Mag Mile retail space sold to firms known for amassing distressed malls and Duckworth moves to protect in vitro fertilization a...

02/22/24: People are buying new homes again

February 21, 2024 19:46 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Chicago-area new home sales had their second-best year of the past 15. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses that and other news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth. Plus: World Business Chicago appoints an interim executive; Gov. Pritzker wants $500 million for quantum technology; cultivated-meat company puts plans for Glenview plant on hold; and after altercation, City Council member calls on colleague to resign leadership posts. Crain's Daily Gist...

02/21/24: The Sox stadium's $1 billion payment plan

February 20, 2024 22:44 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

White Sox owner and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is confident he can get a state subsidy for new South Loop stadium. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth. Plus: AbbVie names new CEO; Oreo maker Mondelez is strong as ever in Russia as war drags on; Capital One to buy Discover in deal valued at over $35 billion; and for hospitals, largely exposed to cyberattacks, Lurie demonstrates how bad it can get. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one...

02/20/24: Marriott forced into buying big Chicago hotel

February 16, 2024 23:10 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

The Sheraton Grand Chicago is changing hands in a $500 million deal. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses that and other news from around the market with host Amy Guth. Plus: Penny Pritzker, others subpoenaed in Harvard antisemitism probe; City Council, shunning arbitrator and police union's warnings, rejects discipline ruling again; electronics supplier Newark is closing its Chicago office; and UChicago to fight inequity in cancer care with new center. Crain's D...

2/15/24: Famed antiques shop moving out

February 14, 2024 21:24 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Architectural Artifacts is leaving for Texas after nearly four decades in Chicago. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the shift. Plus: One of Chicago's largest hotels changing hands in $500 million deal, commercial-property loans coming due in U.S. jump to $929 billion, new Chicago Fed index sees more moderate gain in January retail sales, Chicago Fed chief says inflation can be a bit higher on the path to the 2% target and workers at the Museum of Contempor...

02/14/24: White-coat union drive at a Chicago biotech firm

February 13, 2024 21:57 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Crain's labor reporter Brandon Dupré and host Amy Guth discuss what's driving the unionization push at Tempus. Plus: Chicago braces for first post-pandemic property tax assessment, Howard Brown Health CEO to depart, the new Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen CEO has Whole Foods on his resume and Old Orchard mall owner taps local developer for 400-unit apartment project. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness....

02/13/24: Little Italy's shrinking dining scene

February 12, 2024 19:57 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

On an evolving Taylor Street, once Chicago's epicenter of Italian cuisine, restaurants are struggling. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the changing neighborhood with host Amy Guth. Plus: Part of Walgreens HQ poised for residential development, Deerfield reportedly set to ban warehouses and distribution facilities, Rivian cuts prices on base R1T and R1S models, and Lion Electric to get nearly $50 million in EV incentives — much more than expected. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can ...

02/12/24: Pritzker's political future may hinge on 2024 DNC

February 09, 2024 22:33 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

For Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the DNC could be a dress rehearsal for a presidential run. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Revised Bally's site plan gets green light from City Hall, treasurer's office lowers late fees for property taxes, Lurie confirms network breached by "known criminal threat actor," US Foods wins lawsuit against Boston Market and Northwestern eyes football games at Wrigley, Guaranteed Rate and Soldier Field. Crain's Daily Gist liste...

02/08/24: The priciest homes sold in 2023

February 07, 2024 19:33 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the 50 highest-priced home sales of 2023, Illinois Realtors’ $1 million campaign against a transfer-tax increase, and Cook County’s plan to make homes healthier for owners and renters. Plus: Smaller banks face bigger risks from the depressed commercial real estate market, judge ends Byron Allen's lawsuit over McDonald's ad spending, museum hotel in River North ...

02/07/24: The Chicago Bears' real objective

February 06, 2024 22:59 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

The Bears' focus for a new stadium is not on Arlington Heights but Chicago’s lakefront. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the latest developments in the saga. Plus: DOJ launches probe into ADM over accounting practices, Kroger CFO exits during uncertainty over Albertsons merger, Rush lays off administrative staff, FAA chief vows to hold Boeing accountable for quality lapses as aerospace workers demand pay raises and Rivian teases first look at smaller and ...

02/06/24: Cannabis gets into the special sauce

February 05, 2024 21:12 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Some Chicago cannabis companies are collaborating with restaurants and mainstream food brands on new THC-infused products like wing sauce and cake mixes. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the move indicates Illinois' cannabis industry is maturing. Plus: Trump's Chicago tower loan at issue in delayed New York fraud case, warehouse vacancy inches up, Fed's Goolsbee says he wants to see more inflation progress and Illinois getting share of $500 million opioid set...

02/05/24: Seeing Boeing's move to Chicago in a new light

February 02, 2024 22:21 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

When Boeing came to Chicago in 2001, it was a win for the city. But was it good for the company? Crain’s Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about the troubled planemaker. Plus: U of I's Discovery Partners Institute chief is stepping down, AbbVie sees signs of post-Humira growth in positive 2024 outlook, 180 laid off from University of Chicago Medical Center, and cannabis rescheduling faces an uphill battle, but DEA decision expected soon. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off ...

02/01/24: New rival takes aim at troubled realtors association

January 31, 2024 19:28 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

The National Association of Realtors, embattled within and without, now has competition. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the story so far with host Amy Guth, along other news from the local housing market. Plus: Blue Cross Illinois parent to pay $3.3 billion for Cigna businesses, Walgreens lays off more workers in third round of cuts, Illinois election board keeps Trump on primary ballot, and the Chicago Bears and school districts are $100 million apart on v...

01/31/24: Major labor shake-up at Northwestern

January 30, 2024 22:33 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Medical residents and fellows at Northwestern University voted to form a union, becoming the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the recent wave of labor organizing at academic medical centers with host Amy Guth. Plus: Suburban office vacancy tops 30% for the first time, Illinois boosting access to youth mental health resources with help from Google, CA Ventures sells River North apartments for $61 million and baseball commish gives thu...

01/30/24: Doctors are burning out and quitting

January 29, 2024 22:07 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Tens of thousands of physicians reportedly left the field in 2021 and 2022 amid increasing demands for health care. Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about physicians calling it quits and how some health systems are working to better support those still in the workforce. Plus: Boeing CEO faces investor grilling after blowout crisis, Rivian brings on Apple home devices and car veteran for top product role, Discover CFO sells nearly all his company stock and apartments...

01/29/24: How new restaurants are dealing with risk

January 26, 2024 22:29 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Chicago dining spots opened in late 2023 with more risk-management strategies in place. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about that and more from the restaurants beat, including this year's James Beard Awards semifinalists. Plus: Chicago-area commercial property sales down 44% in 2023, Walgreens shareholders reject disclosing abortion pill sale risks, head of powerful union group throws support behind Sox stadium plan and Boeing's woes put the squeeze on United’s turna...

01/25/24: How much that new transfer tax plan would cost you

January 24, 2024 21:18 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In just under two months, Chicagoans will vote on the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" plan to reconfigure the real estate transfer tax to create a revenue stream for fighting homelessness. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about what the March referendum will cost if passed, plus other news from the local housing market. Plus: Walgreens explores $4 billion-plus sale of specialty pharmacy business; report points to Boeing, not Spirit Aero, for Ala...

01/24/24: Mayor's do-not-hire authority scrutinized

January 23, 2024 22:29 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

The Johnson administration's use of its do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: City reportedly has only an informal deal for NASCAR to pay more; University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition this year; feds order city to promote, pay Midway whistleblower; and United Airlines CEO exploring Max 10 alternatives after Boeing missteps. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago...

01/23/24: Affordable housing developers getting bogged down

January 22, 2024 20:24 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the hidden high costs of creating affordable housing with host Amy Guth. Plus: FAA seeks checks on another Boeing 737 model, ADM plunges after placing CFO on leave during accounting probe, Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints insurance exec to key post on World Business Chicago board and Wilson tennis racket maker seeks up to $1.8 billion in U.S. IPO. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business digital subscription b...

01/22/24: Say goodbye to the COVID-era takeout window

January 19, 2024 22:43 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Restaurants shift to wind down a pandemic survival strategy. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the adjustments with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's seeks big change to casino hotel due to "unforeseen infrastructure issues," White Sox in "serious" talks to build a stadium at The 78, Mesirow inks big HQ lease extension for slashed office footprint, Lori Lightfoot launches new Chicago nonprofit and Discover to cut 108 jobs in Illinois. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% o...

1/18/24: An owner of this condo rescued art from the Nazis

January 17, 2024 21:33 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including a condo owned by a famous Chicago architect who was also a member of the "Monuments Men." Plus: Johnson administration's use of do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight, Walgreens CEO purchased $240,000 in company shares to signal "confidence," Jimmy John's "freaky fast" subs are going abroad in 2024 and Boeing makes progress on ungrounding Max 9 jet...

01/17/24: Who's Who 2024, the names you need to know

January 16, 2024 22:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Crain's exclusive Who's Who is an authoritative guide to power in Chicago with more than 400 names to know. Crain’s Sophie Rodgers talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth. Plus: City extends 60-day notices for migrants in city shelters amid dangerous weather; ad agency slashing office space, moving to Marshall Field building; JPMorgan Chase just made more annual profit than any U.S. bank ever; and developer gets $500 million in construction financing for project on Chicago Spire sit...

1/16/24: Choose Chicago faces leadership setback — again

January 12, 2024 22:48 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

With the unexpected departure of CEO Lynn Osmond, Chicago's tourism agency Choose Chicago is back on the hunt for a new top executive two years after it struggled to hire one, and with the city’s reputation at stake. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay lists Fulton Market site next to Google, SEC's bitcoin green light makes CME Group the top hedging spot for crypto investors and debt and deficits set off alarm bells at University of Chicago. Crain'...

01/11/24: Even more tumult at the Realtors HQ

January 10, 2024 21:55 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

The president of the National Association of Realtors abruptly resigned after a blackmail threat. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other local housing news, including a condo that rents for $30,000 a month filled with music and pop culture memorabilia. Plus: Boeing CEO fights back tears and admits 'our mistake' in 737 address, trio of companies set to leave troubled Wacker Drive office tower, new device at UChicago can smash live...

01/10/24: A tax plan that would fund a big Mag Mile facelift

January 09, 2024 22:59 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Michigan Avenue property owners want to tax themselves — but also want more control of the revenue. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks about the proposed changes with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's Chicago sees continued growth, but not enough to meet city budget projections; home prices in Detroit are rising even faster than in Miami; statewide respiratory illness risk rises to high; and Boeing door bolts in focus after airlines find loose parts. Crain's Daily Gist listeners ca...

01/09/24: United tips its hand on expansion plans

January 08, 2024 22:24 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

United Airlines is stoking fresh fears about its future in Chicago. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about its plans for Denver growth, FAA inspections of some Boeing Max jets and other aviation news. Plus: BOMA, biz groups ask judge to block real estate transfer tax referendum; citing need to cut costs, Stellantis sits out the Super Bowl; Maryland firm pays $19 million for Elgin shopping center; and CVS invests in Chicago senior care company. Crain's Daily Gis...

01/08/24: Walgreens clamping down on cash-flow faucets

January 05, 2024 21:27 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Walgreens will slash its quarterly dividend by nearly half. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the pharmacy chain's latest cost-cutting measure. Plus: In cop discipline fight, arbitrator again sides with police union — and blasts City Hall along the way; hospitals face more credit rating downgrades ahead, Fitch says; historic UAW pay gains gave a lift to national wage data in December; and voters file to remove Trump from the Illinois ballot. Crain'...

01/04/24: Housing market could finally see relief in 2024

January 03, 2024 22:17 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

After a tense 18 months, the world of real estate might see some relief in the coming year. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the outlook, a West Loop condo with a “hot” history, and more news from the local market. Plus: Illinois was one of the top states to leave in 2023; Pru Plaza owner plans big renovation, gets debt relief; Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P on real estate concerns; and the worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate mak...

01/03/24: City making huge funding pivot

January 02, 2024 20:31 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Chicago plans to borrow more than $1 billion as it weans itself off TIFs. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson names picks to run housing and emergency management departments, the potential economic impact of preparing for the DNC, Wall Street's seismic shift propels Dallas past Chicago and L.A. and Rivian's quarterly deliveries miss estimates. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business dig...

12/28/23: The year ahead for key Chicago biz sectors

December 27, 2023 23:38 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to discuss 2023 in the cannabis, airline and technology sectors, and the stories to watch in 2024. Plus: New laws including a prohibition on book bans and the right to sue for “deepfake porn” take effect in 2024, a developer's plan for Sonoma-inspired resort in Galena faces legal challenge, stolen Slim Jim car recovered outside Chicago and the restaurants Chicago lost in 2023. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain...

12/27/23: What 2024 has in store for commercial real estate

December 26, 2023 20:23 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024, like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field. Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads to UChicago finance post, Mayor Johnson names three new commissioners and Marina City retail spac...