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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.
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Aspire Higher is here to help you find methods, motivations and inspiration to challenge those obstacles in life that prevent you from being the best version of yourself. Talking about subjects such as health, fitness, business development, lifestyle development, and nutrition, we discuss a gambit of things to make life better. Suggestions or feedback, please email us at aspirehigherfitness@outlook.com Instagram: @aspire_higher_fitness facebook page: Aspire Higher Health & Fitness; (@aspir ...
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Queer Queeries is a conversational podcast that aims to CELEBRATE Queer identity by bringing visibility to this incredible community and EDUCATE those within and outside the community about the unique experiences Queer people have in life and what has made us a fearless and fabulous group of people over the course of history. This podcast will cover the gambit of Queer experience and identity: from the process and need for a queer person to “Come Out” to Queer representation in entertainment ...
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10/28/24: In Chicago's budget crisis, where does public health fit?
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Advocates are pushing for Mayor Brandon Johnson to put millions more into Chicago's public health efforts. A $1 billion budget shortfall and fiscal cliff at CDPH complicate matters. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: CTU wants Pritzker to take another stab at the graduated income tax, serious injuries s…
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10/24/24: Lightning-quick penthouse sale for Ken Griffin
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including another Ken Griffin property sale, Hinsdale’s anti-teardown program and more. Plus: City Council approves $1.5 billion bond plan to refinance debt as budget deficit looms, Walgreens is moving on from VillageMD, Vistria…
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10/23/24: Restaurant owners fight a century-old booze ban
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One restaurant in Lincoln Square is leading the charge to end a three-block dry zone. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the push to end an ordinance that predates Prohibition. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson loses top education adviser amid the upheaval at the Chicago Board of Education, Huntington Bank is closing…
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10/22/24: Walgreens' rocky road amid new CEO's vision
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Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but the new CEO insists the company is hitting long-term marks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the Deerfield-based company with host Amy Guth.Plus: Sterling Bay puts bioscience center near Lincoln Yards up for sale, Boeing union presents new proposal that would end strike to m…
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10/21/24: U of I scraps South Loop research facility plan
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The University of Illinois is pulling the plug on its Discovery Partners Institute at The 78. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz discuss with host Amy Guth. Plus: United ignites surge in airline stocks, JB and MK Pritzker gave $5.6 million to put on DNC, feds begin airlifting Baxter medical supplies to curb shortage and Chicago-area groce…
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10/17/24: How Chicago possibly boxed itself out of housing support
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City Hall may have disqualified itself from getting millions in federal housing dollars. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth news to discuss that and other news from the market. Plus: Abbott Labs board OKs $7 billion stock buyback program, United rebounds from price-cut pressure and authorizes $1.5 billion sha…
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10/16/24: Hospitals feeling supply crunch
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Crain’s health care reporters Katherine Davis and Jon Asplund talk with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-area hospitals are coping with dwindling supply levels of IV fluid after Hurricane Helene halted production at a North Carolina Baxter plant. Plus: Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but new CEO insists it's hitting long-term marks; B…
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10/15/24: You can taste the exclusivity here
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The members-only Astor Club now touts its own Michelin-starred chef. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the reimagining of the former Maxim’s space with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing to cut workforce by 10% as strike eats into reserves, former Loretto CEO indicted on corruption and embezzlement charges, distressed Rosemont office com…
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10/14/24: Martinez's gambit to fund CPS
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Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth on Pedro Martinez, who's locked in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his strategy banking on a TIF surplus to balance the CPS budget, which has drawn skepticism from the City Council. Plus: Pritzker calls on Stellantis to get moving on Belvidere reopening, Chicago hos…
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10/10/24: A piece of Chicago history gets revamped
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a new look for a famous cottage that endured the Great Chicago Fire, Harold Washington’s childhood home going up for sale and two suburbs where the record home price just went up. Plus: Mayor Johnson asks department heads to mode…
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10/09/24: Japanese medtech expanding in Chicago
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the medical device subsidiary of a Japanese company expanding its operations here with a $20 million commitment and promise to hire 100 more workers. Plus: City Council members push back as Johnson appoints new CPS board, McDonald's alleges major beef companies fixed pri…
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10/08/24: Sheer scale of South Works quantum megaproject sets in
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Plans for the quantum campus in South Chicago reveal a site more than four times bigger than Lincoln Yards. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the site and its potential impact. Plus: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils picks to replace school board after mass resignation, Rivian seeking federal loa…
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10/07/24: A $14M phony COVID test scheme
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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the owner of a Chicago COVID testing lab’s guilty plea over a $14 million fraud scheme and the biotech startup out of Northwestern that just landed new funding. Plus: Pritzker leading trade mission to Japan, Metra considers expanding service from Union Station to O'Hare, Wa…
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10/03/24: Chicago's second-biggest home sale in 2024
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Lincoln Park mansion sale marking the second-highest price in the city so far this year. Plus: State Farm braces for losses from Hurricane Helene, Boeing weighs raising at least $10 billion selling stock, local ventu…
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10/02/24: Flipping the gentrification script
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about an anti-gentrification ordinance giving rare power to tenants over building sales. Plus: Byline Bank and Wirtz family's First Security announce merger, judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open, Alinea Group co-owner Nick Kokonas sell…
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10/01/24: Crime in Chicago is down. Why doesn't it feel that way?
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Data indicates crime rates are down. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about why it might not feel that way. Plus: Some of United's 737s had rudders at risk of jamming, safety board warns; contract pharma manufacturer putting $146 million into big expansion in Rockford; Illinois computer science programs are enrolling fa…
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09/30/24: Not everyone heeded South Beach's siren song
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Chicago’s pandemic exodus was a thing, but not as much as it first seemed. Crain’s reporter John Pletz tells host Amy Guth how IRS data shows there’s a lot more to the story. Plus: Millionaire's tax could reportedly raise $4.5 billion for property tax relief, Michael Sacks and Richard Price leave World Business Chicago board, UChicago gets anonymou…
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09/26/24: Housing stock tightening in the city
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including his four insights from the latest Chicago housing data. Plus: Real estate pros survey suggests alternative ideas to spending $1 billion of public money on stadiums; Rivian launches pre-owned vehicle sales, joining Tesla in growin…
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09/25/24: Walgreens chairman watches fortune shrink
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As Walgreens flounders, so does the fortune of its top stakeholder, Stefano Pessina. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the pharmacy giant's struggles with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing union balks at sweetened pay offer to workers, Trump vows to hit Deere with tariffs if jobs move to Mexico, landlords have reason to be optimist…
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09/24/24: South, West Side grocer tries to salvage reputation
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Three years after it took over a handful of run-down Save A Lots on the South and West sides, grocery operator Yellow Banana has opened its first renovated store. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks about the West Garfield Park opening and the branding headwinds facing the company. Plus: White House picks Monroe Capital to develop $1 billion…
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09/23/24: Dealmakers won't start buzzing here just yet
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With the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by a half percentage point, Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about the local implications of the move. Plus: Amazon closing Goose Island fulfillment center, one of the first it opened in Chicago; electronic trading firm set to leave LaSalle Street for West Loop; Boeing …
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09/19/24: An end to 12-year Michael Jordan mansion saga
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including Michael Jordan’s mansion going under contract after sitting on the shelf since 2012. Plus: United Center owners detail apartments, hotel vision for 1901 Project; Florida firm nears discount deal for distressed Loop office towe…
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09/18/24: How food halls survive with far fewer mouths to feed
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Chicago's food halls have entered a new era. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the post-pandemic business model. Plus: Michael Jordan’s mansion finally lands a buyer, Boeing freezes hiring and mulls furloughs after workers strike, property insurance rates fall for first time since 2017 and Outcome Health found…
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09/17/24: DEI tries to go under the radar
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Big financial institutions are rethinking their approach to diversity. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about the backlash against DEI initiatives and possible implications for the industry's talent pipeline. Plus: Walgreens pays $107 million over prescription billing fraud claims; EPA knocks ADM for leaking 8,000 met…
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09/16/24: After downfall, Foxtrot rebuilds in its hometown
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Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Foxtrot’s return to Chicago and Lettuce Entertain You’s expansion to the suburbs. Plus: United bets on SpaceX for faster, free Wi-Fi; Big Four accounting firm PwC laying off 1,800 employees; appeals court tosses out $564M verdict against BMO Harris; and Wacker Drive…
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09/12/24: How homeownership was used to establish 'whiteness'
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth recap news from the local market, including a UChicago professor's look at how housing shaped race in the 20th century, and a mansion built by the father of modern advertising that’s on market for the first time since the early 1990s. Plus: Michelin adds three Chicago restaura…
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09/11/24: Johnson staffers exit amid shuffle, hiring freeze
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As Mayor Brandon Johnson halts citywide hires and reorganizes his staff, the Fifth Floor's chief City Council liaison and two of her staff hand in their resignations. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: The Art Institute of Chicago receives one of its largest donations ever; TransUnion fined by SEC for whis…
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09/10/24: Who's already jumping into Chicago's quantum tech pool?
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As Illinois puts up a half-billion dollars in its bid to make Chicago a world capital for quantum computing, Crain's technology reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to look at some local players in the emerging space. Plus: South suburban towns get crushed by the weight of heavy property taxes; big South Loop apartment development up for sale; S…
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09/09/24: A property tax relief proposal from Kaegi
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is calling for a property tax bailout for low-income homeowners. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears CEO on stadium pitch, big Schaumburg shopping center trades for $93 million, Edelman adds Nikki Haley to public affairs division and feds are probing big airl…
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09/05/24: Realtors' court battle isn't over yet
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news form the local market, including the National Association of Realtors saying it will take its fight with the Department of Justice to the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: Molson Coors joins Ford, Deere and Harley in nixing DEI goals; Blue Cross parent tries to simplify…
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09/04/24: Chicago faces serious belt tightening next year
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To plug a nearly billion-dollar budget gap, Mayor Brandon Johnson may reverse his campaign pledge on property taxes. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the options on the table for the city.Plus: Foxtrot is reopening its first Chicago store this week, DNC week proved "solid" for downtown hotels, rival buying Kr…
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09/03/24: DNC was feast or famine for restaurants
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How did Chicago's dining scene fare during the Democratic National Convention? Depends who you ask. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Shareholder suit claims Walgreens leadership covered up poor pharmacy numbers, Ulta Beauty cuts sales outlook on slowing demand, Harry Caray's most famous line is the focus…
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08/29/24: Hot stretch for Chicago housing market
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about his latest takeaways from new market data. Plus: Fed minutes show Chicago and New York chiefs favored a July discount rate cut, exec affirms in merger hearing Kroger hiked milk and egg prices above inflation, another major drug distributor drops AbbVie's Humira an…
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08/28/24: Restaurants' tool to reduce sticker shock
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Neighborhood restaurant owners are trying a new approach to the wine list to win back diners burned by the rising cost of eating out. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: The IT meltdown that idled auto dealers this summer didn't leak data, software maker says; DEA delays cannabis rescheduling until after el…
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08/27/24: Illinois at center of one of Dems' linchpin strategies
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Illinois’ role in reproductive care nationwide and how personal it is for some legislators like U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth. Plus: Kroger-Albertsons deal heads to court with food prices in focus, Loop office tower could be back on track for residential conversion, Roti files …
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08/26/24: The fun part's over for Democrats
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After a successful Democratic National Convention, it's back to work this week for the party. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to talk what's next for pols around Chicago. Plus: Powell says the "time has come" for Fed to cut interest rates, O'Hare plans to sell $1 billion in bonds as terminal project moves ahead, enroll…
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08/22/24: Pritzker gets his prime-time limelight
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From Gov. J.B. Pritzker's much sought-after time in front of a national audience to Sen. Tammy Duckworth getting a few jabs in on Donald Trump and blistering messages from the Obamas, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap the major events of the DNC's first days. Also, Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodk…
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08/21/24: Rush points to health inequity during DNC
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With the Democratic convention underway, Chicago's biggest hospital aims to bring attention to health care inequality by openly asking the public a stark question near the United Center. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses that and union action on the Illinois Medical District during the convention with host Amy Guth. Plus: Johns…
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08/20/24: Johnson ally sows confusion with DNC parties
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A confidant of Mayor Brandon Johnson sparked concern among corporate donors by soliciting significant contributions to a political nonprofit planning to throw a week’s worth of DNC events. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: J.B. Pritzker's turn as DNC host vaults him to national stage, Cboe looks to return…
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08/19/24: Mars growing its domain in the snack aisle
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The candy giant Mars is moving in to buy Chicago snack maker Kellanova for an eye-popping $36 billion. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the companies’ timeline, potential roadblocks and Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane’s $81.4 million exit plan. Plus: Rivian pauses output of Amazon’s EV delivery van on parts shortage, bank …
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08/15/24: The absolute top shelf of homes on the Chicago market
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth to recap news from the local market, including the Chicago area's highest-priced home for sale — a $35 million lakefront Winnetka mansion. Plus: Mars buys Chicago snack maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal, Hobson's out as Starbucks chair as board jettisons CEO, private-…
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08/14/24: Chicago family keeps buying slices of Mackinac Island
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The family that bought Oberweis Dairy has also been grabbing pieces of Mackinac Island and is working to patch up a ferry fleet in dire straits. Crain’s Grand Rapids Business reporter Rachel Watson discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Snelling says CPD will intervene the "moment" DNC protests turn violent; Bears surveying fans on what they want from…
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08/13/24: Johnson's 'Treatment Not Trauma' health plan so far
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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis and analyst Sophie Rogers join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago’s aim for a progressive approach to its mental health crisis. Plus: Illinois now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose, Western Illinois University lays off more staff in second round of cuts, how much Amex pocketed on …
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08/12/24: Johnson has an even bigger budget hole to plug
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a budget gap that could reach nearly $1 billion. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the city’s plans with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing's new CEO touts transparency and plans to talk the factory floor, Bluhm makes $56 million bet on Mag Mile vertical mall, Walgreens sells $750 million in its upsized fi…
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08/08/24: The priciest time to go house shopping, ever
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to break down the latest Chicago real estate data. Plus: Johnson under pressure as budget gap could reach nearly $1 billion, Rivian net loss widens to $1.46 billion despite sales gains and cost cutting, Oak Park apartment complex sold to California investor and parent compan…
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08/07/24: What CVS' health play has that Walgreens' doesn't
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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why CVS is doubling down on primary care with new clinics while its competitors are backpedaling. Plus: What’s next for Pritzker after the veepstakes, Damen Green Line Station opens two weeks before the DNC, historic State Street buildings to avoid the wrecking ball and Goo…
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08/06/24: New dining spots popping up around Millennium Park
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the dining world, including two new Latin American eateries downtown and the owners of Adalina expanding in the Gold Coast. Plus: Global stock meltdown triggers "mad rush" for Treasuries, Walgreens cashes in $1.1 billion of Cencora stock, Kellanova soars a…
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08/05/24: Are fancy new stadiums worth the burden?
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Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman joins host Amy Guth to discuss the complex considerations around whether stadiums are a smart use of taxpayer money. Plus: Chicago biz leaders urge Kamala Harris to pick J.B. Pritzker as veep, JPMorgan dragged into fight over one of Chicago's oldest hotels, Loop office-to-residential conversion at risk as distre…
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08/01/24: Want to live in a Mies on Lake Shore?
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the story behind a condo for sale in one of the very first Mies van der Rohe buildings on Lake Shore Drive and the legal fight over a Sonoma-style Galena resort project. Plus: Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new CEO, Deere …
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07/31/24: Scoping out 7 new dining spots
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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss some new eateries around town worth keeping an eye on. Plus: Survey predicts M&A deal pickup in second half of 2024, J.B. Pritzker signs measure to expand abortion coverage, behavioral health provider expanding with Far South Side clinic and CTA's Red Line extension gets new f…
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