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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. Presented by Wintrust.
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05/20/24: The new restaurants you should know
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the best new spots for lunch, dinner or drinks downtown.
Plus: Chicago won't give up nearly $50 million it's owed under Bears proposal, United Airlines says FAA has lifted operational freeze in safety review, ING says airfares can only keep rising due to supply chain problems, overhaul of Lincoln Park shopping center could include 500-unit apartment tower and Mondelez faces shareholder vote on human rights in Russia. -
05/16/24: Downtown Chicago's big condo chill
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including sellers facing the reality of a downtown condo slump while other luxury markets soar.
Plus: Museum of Science & Industry finally rebrands under Ken Griffin's name, McDonald's sells $1 billion of bonds as debt set to mature, Justice Department finds Boeing breached prosecution deal over Max crashes, owner of River North apartments gets $19 million refinancing, and Foxtrot and Dom's file for bankruptcy. -
05/15/24: How Johnson has wielded power so far
One year into his mayorship, Brandon Johnson touts he's built inroads with Chicago's business community. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap his time in office up to now and look ahead at headwinds awaiting him in year two.
Plus: Kraft Heinz explores a sale of Oscar Mayer; airlines, including United, sue Transportation Department over fee-disclosure rules; big LaSalle Street tenant eyes move to Wacker Drive; and Chicago's largest public companies list sees a shake-up in rankings. -
05/14/24: The City Club's new look
With new leadership, a more diverse board and the lifting of the governor's freeze-out, the City Club of Chicago has a new lease on life. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about how the public affairs discussion group could be getting its mojo back.
Plus: Trump may owe $100 million from double-dip tax breaks on Chicago tower, Chicago Fed chief says not much evidence of inflation stalling out, Oak Brook office landlord hit with $25 million foreclosure lawsuit, T-Mobile and Verizon reportedly plan to divide up U.S. Cellular and Foxtrot assets sell for $2.2 million at auction. -
05/13/24: Heightened tensions on Chicago campuses
Congress has called on Northwestern University President Michael Schill to testify amid calls for his ouster. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the situations on Northwestern and other Chicago university campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.
Plus: FAA oversight of United Airlines to be audited by watchdog; Ascension reports cybersecurity incident, possible data breach; investors testing the market with big suburban apartment listings; and one out of every 22 Chicago residents is now a millionaire. -
05/09/24: A 'compact luxury' home experiment
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a big idea behind a little house, how low mortgage rates factor into the job market and more.
Plus: Legalizing video gambling in Chicago could come with a major hitch; claiming fraud, lender sues migrant shelter landlord; Rivian's first-quarter net loss widens to $1.45 billion; and Foxtrot assets to be sold at auction.