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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 in...

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...

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 n...

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 Northwest...

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 mar...

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 qu...

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 sa...

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...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 bill...

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...

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 D...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 f...

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 c...

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; a...

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 millio...

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 na...

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 b...

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 e...