Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including highest-priced home sales' first-quarter slip and demolition underway on embattled lakefront Winnetka properties.

Plus: What lies ahead for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Chicago; Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat ahead of abortion ruling; S&P puts debt for Merchandise Mart's owner on watch for a downgrade; and despite many workers shifting to hybrid or fully remote schedules, CTA chief says crime is to blame for slow ridership rebound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about changes in the local food sector, as McDonald's makes strategic and staffing adjustments and Foxtrot sees a leadership change.

Plus: Rivian stands by EV output goal despite production slowdown, Los Angeles and St. Louis law firms expand into Chicago market, Verano CEO predicts 'inflection point' for cannabis, and Czech investor takes over as Groupon CEO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about proposed state legislation that would tighten oversight of hospital mergers. The measure comes amid concerns over higher prices as the quality of care worsens or stagnates.

Plus: Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas rally to turn out voters ahead of the mayoral runoff; the Signature Room property in the Hancock tower goes up for sale; Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker is among the billionaires subpoenaed in a Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase; and McDonald's shuts down its U.S. offices in advance of layoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Chicago is competing for another big biomedical hub. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about that and other efforts underway in the life sciences sector in and around Chicago.

Plus: A federal judge blocks an Affordable Care Act rule requiring insurers to cover preventive care; a Lake Shore Drive redesign project shows off a dramatic new look for Oak Street Beach; CVS' acquisition of Oak Street Health clears a regulatory hurdle; and a Lurie Children's Hospital survey finds most Chicago parents, and many kids, worry over mass shootings 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 news from the local market, including how home price growth here topped the national rate for the first time in years.

Plus: Star witness and government mole Fidel Marquez takes stand in 'ComEd Four' trial; Walgreens' health care segment grows after billion-dollar investments; Chicago restaurants that are now James Beard Award finalists; and Chicago parks look for outside help to put sex abuse scandal (and maybe the Bears) in the rearview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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A collection at the Art Institute has increasingly come under scrutiny as the museum has faced questions about its commitment to ethical collections. Crain's contributor Elyssa Cherney and ProPublica's Steve Mills, who reported on the Art Institute’s Alsdorf collection, talk with host Amy Guth about the story.

Plus: Outcome Health founders skip taking the stand in their federal fraud trial, city picks projects to advance LaSalle Street apartment conversions and backs plan for $47 million housing project in East Garfield Park, and bill to OK windmills in Lake Michigan gains major steam in Springfield. 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, including an exhibition at the Field Museum with artifacts from the Stone Age.

Plus: United to start air-taxi service to O'Hare in 2025; Rivian reportedly relocating some engineers to Normal plant; 2022 was a tough year for Chicago's largest money managers, but it could've been worse; and Giannoulias fears 'catastrophic' data hack, wants $200 million to fix system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about the latest installation of the “One City, 50 Wards” project, a joint series from Crain’s and the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government that explores how Chicago’s city government is designed, how it functions and how it performs.

Plus: Chicago mayoral candidates visit Crain’s editorial board, the prosecution wraps up in Outcome Health trial, Chicago breaks into top 10 of world financial centers rankings and Chan Zuckerberg lab coming to Fulton Market. 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 news from the local housing market, including a surge in more affordable senior housing developments.

Plus: Investors sue Lightfoot administration over scuttled deal next to Michael Reese site, cannabis industry trade orgs plead for SAFE Banking hearing, Elizabeth Warren wants FTC review of CVS-Oak Street Health deal, and proposed legislation aims to alleviate medical debt burden in Illinois. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago mayoral runoff race and what to expect in the final stretch ahead of election day.

Plus: The economic value of Lollapalooza to Chicago, compared to NASCAR; the Economic Club names Sean Connolly as next board chair; Rush plans West Side outpatient center; and ComEd valued the passage of 2016 energy law at $1.8 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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