Crain's Daily Gist
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01/30/24: Doctors are burning out and quitting
January 29, 2024 22:07 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBTens 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 MBChicago 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 MBIn 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 MBThe 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 MBCrain’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 MBRestaurants 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 MBCrain’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 MBCrain'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 MBWith 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 MBThe 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 MBMichigan 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 MBUnited 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 MBWalgreens 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 MBAfter 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 MBChicago 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 MBCrain’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 MBCrain'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...
12/22/23: These were 2023's biggest headlines in politics
December 22, 2023 21:34 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBCrain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more. Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant and potential buyer in talks to acquire Zurich hotel from Hyatt. Crain'...
12/21/23: Slim pickings for house shopping
December 20, 2023 22:15 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe already low inventory of homes for sale in Chicago is only getting more sparse. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth, along with the case of a $500 sandwich at a Lakeview condo and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Aon to make $13.4 billion purchase, Magellan puts River North apartment buildings on the market, lender seizes most of Lisle office complex and census numbers show Illinois' population is still shrinking — but there...
12/20/23: Labor tensions, leadership changes marked 2023 in health news
December 19, 2023 22:49 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBCrain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth for a look back at the year in the business. Plus: Money starts to flow in transfer tax campaign, U.S. housing starts unexpectedly rise to a six-month high, FAA inks Rosemont office lease after nixed Rolling Meadows deal and judge delays sentencing in "ComEd Four" case. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code...
12/19/23: Burke trial moves to final phase
December 18, 2023 23:29 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAs the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke goes to the jury, Crain’s reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the proceedings. Plus: McDonald’s seeks tighter child labor compliance by franchisees, hotel-to-apartments conversion planned in Streeterville, Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over 2022 meltdown and part-time Columbia College faculty reach agreement. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain’s Chicago Business digital subscription by vi...
12/18/23: City kicks off police-discipline legal fight
December 15, 2023 21:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn a busy week at City Hall, the City Council rejected a controversial closed-doors discipline ruling for police and a referendum on Chicago's status as a "sanctuary city." Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thompson Center assessed at more than double 2022 sale price, Elizabeth Warren slams AbbVie for 'abusing' drug patent system, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare posts billion-dollar surplus amid expansion plans and Dick Durbin takes beef about Un...
12/14/23: A huge drop in luxury home deals
December 13, 2023 20:36 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThe upper-end housing market here is falling far behind last year’s pace. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how the local market is poised to finish the year, along with other local housing news. Plus: Pappas posts Cook County property tax bills online, Moody's cuts Walgreens to junk on health care strategy push, UChicago Medicine’s new cancer center lands $20 million gift and Google unveils Thompson Center's new look. Crain's Daily Gist ...
12/13/23: Catching up on Burke trial courtroom action
December 12, 2023 23:07 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWith the federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke underway, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about wiretap recordings, key players and delays in the case so far. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson wants his administration to come up with solutions to streamline the city's real estate development process; Discover names a new CEO; Ernst & Young is cutting U.S. jobs; and a medical device startup with UChicago roots has raised $2 million. Crain's Daily Gist listeners...
12/12/23: Where things stand with the Bears stadium
December 11, 2023 23:09 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBArlington Heights school districts are taking steps in property tax discussions with the Chicago Bears, on the heels of pushback from a lakefront advocacy group after reports surfaced that the team is scouting a location close to home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what could be on the road ahead for the team. Plus: The state's pension liability finally reaches a tenuous plateau, Mariano's parent boosts investment in senior primary care, ...
12/11/23: Advocate bosses eye more expansion
December 08, 2023 23:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAdvocate Health co-CEOs say the health system will end its first year post-merger in the black. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about her recent conversation with the two at Crain’s annual hospital CEO event. Plus: Chicago's new paid leave policy set to be delayed, Friends of the Parks opposes new Bears stadium on lot south of Soldier Field, auto supplier Methode warns of soft EV ramp-up and state health plan declares racism a public health crisis. Cra...
12/07/23: Illinois tied for last in homebuilding
December 06, 2023 21:37 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIf building lots of homes would ease U.S. housing crisis, Illinois isn’t helping. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Feds provide $95 million toward Union Station upgrades; CME to launch new spot FX trading platform as volumes drop; McDonald's speeds up expansion plans, aims for 50,000 locations by 2027; and what to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Crain's Daily Gist listene...
12/06/23: New look for one of Chicago's biggest health systems
December 05, 2023 21:50 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBTwo years after its big merger, NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health has renamed itself. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the state of the combined hospital network. Plus: Vote clears way for EV battery plant in Manteno; citing environmental concerns, Pritzker nixes Brighton Park migrant tent camp plan; River North loft office sold for big loss; and State Street landlord hit with $50 million foreclosure complaint. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can g...
12/05/23: Illinois' pot experiment, four years in
December 04, 2023 23:22 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe cannabis industry's roller-coaster ride in Illinois continues into 2024. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the ups and downs of the industry and the year ahead for marijuana in the state. Plus: Chicago Fed chief says inflation on track to decline to 2%, feds and city's inspector general eye Bally's casino deal, advisory firm puts Fulton Market office up for sublease and an EPA rule would mandate lead pipe removal in 10 years — with a likely exception fo...
12/04/23: Illinois clawing back tax breaks on startups
December 01, 2023 22:36 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAn unintended consequence of the shift to remote work could bite some startup backers. Crain’s John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the tax credit meant to encourage investment. Plus: Residents sue Evanston over Northwestern stadium approval; United, American on collision course with Johnson administration over O'Hare rebuild; Illinois boosts Amtrak in soaring year for rail travel; and McDonald's secretive new restaurant is getting set to open in Bolingbrook. Crain's Dai...
11/30/23: Chicago's home-price growth reign is over
November 29, 2023 21:22 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBChicago lost the top rank among big-city housing markets for price growth. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local market. Plus: Groupon signs deal for new Wacker Drive HQ, city again asking for offers on historic Stock Yards Bank building, co-working giant plans big expansion in Chicago suburbs and Illinois borrowers have some of the highest student debt in the country. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off...
11/29/23: Where minority-owned businesses are falling behind
November 28, 2023 22:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBA new study indicated businesses owned by members of historically underrepresented groups trail their peers revenue-wise. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how venture capital can close the gap. Plus: Illinois primary candidates brave the cold to initiate 2024 election cycle, cybersecurity breach at major title company scrambles real estate closings, law firm set to leave Wacker Drive for River North and Pritzker family office launches $190 million venture...
11/28/23: Chicago tries to stem flow of migrants in shelters
November 27, 2023 22:17 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAsylum-seekers living in city shelters are now receiving 60-day exit notices. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks about next steps for the city and state with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens' Boots division transfers $6B pension plan, paving way for future sale, AbbVie sues to protect yet another drug from generics, Des Plaines apartment complex fetches $30 million and Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen to merge.
11/27/23: Chicago a weak spot in home-price growth
November 22, 2023 23:45 - 45 minutes - 42 MBCity home prices are flat, but Chicago-area price increases are outpacing the U.S. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the numbers with host Amy Guth, as well as other local housing market news. Plus: Loop office landlord hit with $105 million foreclosure lawsuit, Deere stock falls as profit forecast disappoints, Northwest Community Healthcare opens new Schaumburg outpatient center and a look at how much X is losing from advertiser boycotts.
11/22/23: Northwestern wins its coveted new stadium
November 21, 2023 22:58 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBEvanston has approved a deal with Northwestern for rebuilding Ryan Field. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks about the process and the road ahead with host Amy Guth. Plus: Ford scales down Michigan EV battery plant plans, CNA Financial looks to shed part of Loop HQ, Motorola Solutions loads up for $2B more in stock buybacks and why O'Hare consistently gets mediocre ratings.
11/21/23: Craft breweries still being ravaged after COVID
November 20, 2023 21:26 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIllinois’ once-thriving brewing scene now teeters on the edge of a steep cliff. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how we got here — and what’s next. Plus: Pritzker chases every federal dollar with new $1 billion EPA bid, McDonald's buys back Carlyle's minority stake in China unit, a new name tops the list of Chicago's largest hospitals, and Delta and United announce direct flights to Tulum.
11/20/23: Airlines, airports expect Thanksgiving travel surge
November 17, 2023 20:33 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBCrain's aviation reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about TSA and airlines' expectations around holiday travel and United and American's plans to boost their O’Hare schedules in the new year. Plus: Asylum-seekers living in city shelters will begin to receive 60-day exit notices; after a false start, the trial of Ed Burke gets underway; Walgreens to close most stores on Thanksgiving; and a new survey indicates letting people work from home is good for revenue growth.
11/16/23: Homebuyers can expect a change in the process
November 15, 2023 19:53 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIf you're buying a home soon, look for a new document to sign — and another layer of stress. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses what's changing, plus more market news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Soldier Field and TIFs are helping to boost the Chicago Park District's budget; TransUnion will cut jobs in a cost-saving effort; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra nears ticket-sales record, but loses money; and downtown renters get a break as the apartment market cools off.
11/15/23: What to watch as safety tester UL Solutions seeks IPO
November 14, 2023 23:14 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAs UL Solutions lays out its long-awaited plans to go public, Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the IPO with host Amy Guth. Plus: The shopping mall at Block 37 is up for sale, developer Mike Reschke eyes a Wacker Drive landmark for a hotel conversion, Rivian will issue up to $15 billion of debt to help finance a Georgia factory and Evanston's City Council puts off a final decision on Northwestern's plans for a new Ryan Field.
11/14/23: Fallout from Walgreens' cost-cutting scramble
November 13, 2023 21:31 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBCrain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' second round of corporate staff reductions in recent months, as well as a new role at the CDC for former Chicago health chief Dr. Allison Arwady. Plus: Mayor Johnson picks Arwady's replacement in the city's Public Health Department, Chicago's tallest apartment building goes up for sale, the clan that owns Napleton Automotive Group buys one of the most recognizable office properties in the suburbs and Chica...
11/13/23: Greg Hinz on what's in store for Ed Burke in federal court
November 10, 2023 23:06 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBPolitical columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the corruption trial getting underway for Chicago's longest-serving City Council member, former Ald. Ed Burke. Plus: The council OKs a paid leave measure that requires employers to give full-time workers at least 10 days off; Tesla nears a deal to open a downtown service center; Walgreens replaces its chief medical officer in the latest shakeup; and lawmakers OK a plan to allow small-scale nuclear development in Illinois.
11/09/23: National Association of Realtors besieged within and without
November 08, 2023 19:37 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBCrain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including lawsuits and a new CEO for the embattled NAR, and a look inside a few local time capsule homes. Plus: Effort to raise tax on high-end property sales will go to Chicago voters, Rivian ends exclusive deal to supply Amazon vans while upping production forecast, United Airlines expects record Thanksgiving travel and Chicago has a new three-star Michelin restaurant.
11/08/23: Restaurants already tightening belts ahead of tipped wage bump
November 07, 2023 20:40 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCrain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how local restaurants are preparing for the tipped wage increase. Plus: Motorola's stock tops $300 for the first time, Mondelez will raise prices next year on some products, gun rights groups to seek Supreme Court ruling on assault weapons ban, and WeWork goes bankrupt and signs pact with creditors to cut debt.
11/07/23: Migrants' shelter problems could soon worsen
November 06, 2023 22:46 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCrain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a potential public health crisis brewing as asylum seekers winter looms for asylum seekers. Plus: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa resigns from City Council leadership roles, the city plans (again) to put O'Hare concession contracts out for bid, 1.2 million Cook County Health patients' data may be compromised and Chicago gets $336 million loan from EPA to replace lead pipes.
11/06/23: Chicago about to expand PTO requirements for employers
November 03, 2023 22:12 - 29 minutes - 27 MBCrain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about a proposal requiring all employers in Chicago to provide 10 paid days off for employees starting next year that has been set up for a final City Council vote. Plus: Howard Brown workers plan to strike for second time in less than a year, Walgreens slashing bonuses amid cost cuts, Baxter reveals outlook after dramatic restructure and Illinois Institute of Technology is opening a life-sciences lab in Fulton Market.
11/02/23: There's a catch behind Chicago's home-price hot streak
November 01, 2023 20:18 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBCrain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market including how Chicago has hit its fourth month of having the fastest-growing home prices in the U.S. Plus: 14-story Fulton Market hotel proposed; ADM, Deere and others push Yellen to act fast on green jet fuel tax policy; WeWork reportedly plans to file for bankruptcy; and a jury finds realtors and big brokerages colluded on commissions.
11/01/23: A suburban property-tax jolt
October 31, 2023 21:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBCrain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cook County residential property taxes in the northern suburbs, which are going up by 15.7%. Plus: Northwestern's stadium proposal narrowly survives first Evanston City Council vote, GE HealthCare stock up after beating investor estimates, McDonald's tops estimates on higher prices as U.S. visits dip and Field Museum receives $20 million gift for education initiatives.
10/31/23: What's in store for Chicago's biggest health provider
October 30, 2023 21:57 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBCrain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about industry news, including how Advocate’s new Illinois chief plans to navigate the company’s post-merger realities. Plus: 'Mansion tax' proposal heads for a City Council vote, Illinois a big winner in tentative agreements between UAW and the Detroit Three, warehouse development keeps outpacing demand and Northwestern faculty question university over Ryan Field rebuild financing.
10/30/23: What separates Chicago's most innovative companies from the rest
October 27, 2023 21:34 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBCrain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Crain’s 2023 list of Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies. Plus: Ford deal a "stunning victory" for union, Chicago renews shelter contract with Favorite Healthcare Staffing, California firm buys shopping centers near Midway Airport and United and Delta CEOs warn proposed legislation would doom airline loyalty programs.
10/26/23: Home sale volume hasn't been this low in a decade
October 25, 2023 18:48 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCrain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the number of home sales here reaching its lowest point since 2012. Plus: Amazon injuries more widespread than thought, UIC study says; American Airlines will dial up at O'Hare; Morningstar reportedly settles SEC complaints over commercial loan data; and MacKenzie Scott breaks donation record at another Chicago nonprofit.