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04/22/24: Investors aren't happy with Mary Dillon
April 19, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMary Dillon's Foot Locker turnaround plan has Wall Street tapping its feet. rain'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.
04/18/24: Property tax sales targeted in Illinois
April 17, 2024 19:02 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBCrain’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.
04/17/24: City set to tap reserves for migrant funding
April 16, 2024 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMayor 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.
04/17/23: City set to tap reserves for migrant funding
April 16, 2024 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMayor 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.
04/16/24: Shifting retail landscape on Damen
April 15, 2024 19:11 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBBarnes & 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.
04/15/24: The FYI on CPZ, Johnson's new chief of staff
April 12, 2024 20:20 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAt 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.
04/15/24: The 411 on CPZ, Johnson's new chief of staff
April 12, 2024 20:20 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAt 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.
04/11/24: A big markdown for St. Regis condo
April 10, 2024 18:55 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCrain’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.
04/10/24: Johnson reflects on his mayorship so far
April 09, 2024 21:32 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMayor 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 ...
04/09/24: Frustrated CTA riders hit the road
April 08, 2024 21:37 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBCrain’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...
04/08/24: South Works could have a future in quantum computing
April 05, 2024 22:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe 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 b...
04/04/24: Chicago's sordid history of housing segregation
April 03, 2024 20:28 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBCrain’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 property ownership racism and redlining. 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.
04/04/24: Chicago's sordid history with housing segregation
April 03, 2024 20:28 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBCrain’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 property ownership racism and redlining. 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.
04/03/24: Restaurants get smarter about waste
April 02, 2024 21:37 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBCrain'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.
04/02/24: The steep cost of the Walgreens-VillageMD deal
April 01, 2024 20:16 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBAcquiring 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.
04/01/24: Why this vote count feels like a slog
March 29, 2024 20:25 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTabulating the state's attorney race may seem like it’s 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 Julio’s abr...
04/01/24: Why this vote count felt like a slog
March 29, 2024 20:25 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTabulating 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 Ju...
03/28/24: What's ahead for long-dormant suburban sites
March 27, 2024 22:18 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBCrain’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 MBAscension 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 MBWe 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 MBAfter 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 MBOf 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 MBCrain'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 MBWith 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 MBCrain’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 MBEight 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 MBA 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 MBThe 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 MBVotes 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 MBBaird & 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 MBChicago'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 MBJPMorgan 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 MBChicago 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 MBIt'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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBAbbVie 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 MBChicago-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 MBWhite 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 MBThe 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 MBArchitectural 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 MBCrain'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 MBOn 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 MBFor 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 MBCrain’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 MBThe 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 MBSome 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 MBWhen 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 MBThe 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 MBMedical 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...