Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about how the City Council can lead the response to Chicago's most urgent challenges.

Plus: Bally's plans to offer city residents stakes in Chicago casino, Byron Allen sues McDonald's over ad spending, Baxter to sell biopharma unit for $4.25 billion and a fight over Japan illustrates a bigger battle for United Airlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is putting his stamp on City Council by way of a major committee shake-up.

Plus: Sentencing dates set for the 'ComEd Four,' Biden to seek rules for airline benefits to stranded travelers, Rivian's first-quarter report to reflect lower sales due to factory downtime and what’s changing as the COVID emergency designation period comes to a close. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Portillo’s mulling risky expansion options, the Labor Department fining three McDonald’s franchisees for violating child labor laws and more.

Plus: Bally's and Tribune parent reportedly reach a deal to clear the way for casino, Baxter names CEO for planned kidney care spinoff, Chicago-based life sciences incubator raises $75 million for new cities and CTA is getting $200 million from the feds for new train cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about new houses rolling out of one South Side plant.

Plus: Tax assessor Fritz Kaegi moves to jack up Bears' Arlington Heights tax tab, Illinois near the top in U.S. in pot taxes collected, Chicago a 'bright spot' in nationwide hospital safety survey and why flights might get cheaper after a busy summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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As hospitals and other health care providers continue to struggle with rising costs and other issues, industry groups headed to Springfield to urge legislation they say could help. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses their push with host Amy Guth.

Plus: It takes $172K to feel like you make $100K in Chicago, Brandon Johnson names John Roberson as city's incoming COO, Rivian's troubles don't end at a 93% stock price wipeout and JPMorgan to acquire failed regional bank First Republic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain's contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events in the month ahead.

Plus: Illinois delegation asks Congress for $75M to pay for 2024 DNC, civilian oversight commission hires recruiting firm for new CPD chief search, big Fulton Market apartment project moves forward with $125 million loan and applicants for new weed licenses nearly triple thanks to rules overhaul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth recap local housing news, including a look at the latest data around home prices in Chicago and how 100,000 red tulips in Washington Park mark sites of redlining.

Plus: Trump hotel poised for $1 million tax refund, Foxx announced she won’t seek another term as potential successors start to emerge, Lewis University and St. Augustine College to merge, Tinley Park concert venue renamed, and Jose Cuervo owner set to buy Wacker Drive office building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti updates host Amy Guth on all things McDonald's, including executives taking a hit to the wallet, franchisees fighting against rule tightening and an ad calling out "blatant racism" at the company.

Plus: Chicago Fed report hints at looming recession here, Avli Restaurant Group expanding to Fulton Market, developer details plans for industrial park on Baxter's Deerfield HQ, and business travel is reportedly on the rebound, but in a way that signals the industry is likely to look different than before the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain's contributing columnist Orphe Divounguy chats with host Amy Guth on making markets more free, fair and competitive.

Plus: Verizon store closing adds to Mag Mile's woes; as United eyes Europe and business travel, Newark takes center stage; the hot market for industrial space; and ComEd wants a $247 million rate hike on top of the $1.5 billion hike already pending. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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