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.

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