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: Johnson plays both progressive leader and city host at the convention, UAW president calls out Stellantis on Belvidere plant, Kroger seeks to block FTC case against Albertsons acquisition and developers plan warehouse-to-apartment conversions in the West Loop.

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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 $500 million to investors, new entertainment concept planned at former Lawry’s space and activist investor takes stake in Portillo's.

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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 biz sues Illinois over first-of-its-kind change to credit card fees, Mag Mile retail property handed over to lender and Illinois bans legacy admissions at public universities.

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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-equity firms gear up for deals after slow start to the year and how Chicago smashed its fundraising goal for the DNC.

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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 a new stadium; Carlyle to buy Baxter's kidney-care unit for $3.8 billion; Northwestern lands naming rights deal for temporary lakefront stadium; and the DNC was supposed to fill hotels — but one week out, that hasn't happened.

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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 the sale of Itasca's Accertify and the city delays $643 million bond deal due to market volatility.

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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 first junk bond sale, Morningstar targeted in lawsuit over one of its investment tools and Ford's Chicago plant faces the future of EVs.

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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 companies of Mariano's and Jewel pressured by investor group over abortion pill sales.

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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 Goolsbee says Fed is less reactive than markets — and won't overreact.

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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 as Mars weighs deal for the snackmaker and Chicago's largest foundations see increase in 2023 assets.

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