Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the Latin School of Chicago selling a row of residential buildings it purchased in 2022.
 

Plus: Trump factor looms as Johnson questions Chicago's shot at 2028 DNC, CME bets on struggling White Sox with new jersey sponsorship deal, ADM to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting fraud probe, Deere to build Indiana distribution center in stateside production shift and Amazon is closing its Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores.

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Chicago-based United Airlines and rival American Airlines are engaged in an increasingly fierce battle at O’Hare airport. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy ended 2025 near historic low, Illinois says Coinbase sports contracts are bets and not financial instruments, pediatricians buck CDC's childhood vaccine schedule overhaul and AMA warns ICE activity at hospitals fuels fear and deters care.

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From Mexican bagels to an Italian steakhouse and a “hidden” Paris-inspired bar, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a handful of new spots around Chicago.
 

Plus: Chicago bids to host 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, CTA leader hopes to get Red Line project dispute resolved soon, local insurance startup focused on high-risk markets expands into auto and a California firm pays $31 million for Bronzeville shopping center.

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The city is considering selling sponsorships or naming rights at its airports. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the Department of Aviation’s move to gauge interest in the idea.

Plus: Empty suburban office space ended 2025 at new record high, Illinois targeted in Trump review of federal funds to Democratic states, American signals it's not backing down in O'Hare grudge match with United and a new report finds indie music venues drive $2.8 billion to Chicago's economy.

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including about a Frank Lloyd Wright house listed for sale that actually isn't on the market after all.

Plus: ComEd plans to invest over $15 billion in grid upgrades; Berkshire Hathaway weighs selling Kraft Heinz shares; a logistics company expands HQ and eyes hiring run with move to River North; and Transwestern moving Chicago office to Wacker Drive tower.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson has walked away from a $3 billion-plus plan to undo the city's parking meter deal. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Cardinal Cupich joins rare rebuke of U.S. foreign policy, Chicago-based Protein Bar acquired by the company that owns Dos Toros and Chopt, River North office building teed up for residential conversion and a report finds Illinois wage gap persists despite transparency efforts.

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Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago experts' stock market and economic predictions for the year.

Plus: Bally's seeks more time for Chicago casino construction, Mag Mile tower sold in priciest office deal since 2022, Edgewater residents sue city over Broadway corridor rezoning and Time Out Market is closing its Fulton Market food hall.

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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 Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats.

Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm and a rare Michael Jordan rookie card to be auctioned off.

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Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Crain’s reporter John Schroyer talks with host Amy Guth about where it stands on that promise.

Plus: Illinois and Chicago seek court order to halt "militarized" immigration enforcement tactics, AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs, longtime Loop Alliance CEO to step down and Chicago's largest farmers market organizer bought a permanent brick-and-mortar home.

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Michelin's expansion of its restaurant coverage areas could be testing trust in its stars. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Illinois hospitals now on the clock to report policies on dealing with law enforcement, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore to report to prison, Amazon plans Walmart-style big box store in Orland Park, Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity AI as copyright war rages on and a trial date set for Maple & Ash case as more investors try to join lawsuit.

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