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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including the second-highest sale price of 2024 and multimillion-dollar Highland Park condos attracting empty-nesters from downtown.

Plus: LanzaJet lands $20 million as its green jet fuel prepares for takeoff, Lurie out of the woods after cyberattack, developers propose nearly 1,800 apartments for Fulton Market and Wilson Sporting Goods gives Caitlin Clark a signature basketball line.

From prosecutors to legal coaches for protesters, preparations are underway for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about lawyers making the rounds with protesters and plans from various agencies, including the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Plus: Legislature looks at tax breaks for quantum computing; WeWork shuttering Fulton Market location, keeping others in Chicago; Tempus, Chicago's biotech darling, files to go public; Fitch lowers the University of Chicago's financial outlook to negative; and U.S. to deploy more than $50 million to shield private hospitals from cyberattacks.

The Justice Department has taken initial steps in the formal process to reschedule marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what the move would mean for the bottom line of Chicago cannabis companies.

Plus: Johnson hints at a new tax on professional services, major construction at O'Hare won't start till next year, developer unveils renderings for $1.1 billion project near casino site and Crain's brand-new list of top architecture firms.

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.

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.

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.