Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the future of Michigan Avenue, as some stakeholders say it's time to reimagine the struggling strip beyond a shopping destination.

Plus: A retooled SAFE-T Act and a bill to boost electric vehicle incentives pass the Legislature and are headed for Gov. Pritzker's desk; Austan Goolsbee, Obama adviser and UChicago professor, is the next Chicago Fed chair; and the state and city health departments are getting millions in federal funding. 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 local housing news, including how Chicago house flipping hit a new high in the first half of 2022, a repurposed schoolhouse in Humboldt Park for sale, and the home of the "Lord of the Dance" Michael Flatley's family on the market.

Plus: Senators push Kroger-Albertsons CEOs on concerns over $25 billion merger, a Northwestern tech spinoff wins a Department of Defense contract, Jump Trading and DRW join group investing in Cboe's crypto unit, and Thanksgiving air travel falls short of 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s finance reporter Steve Daniels and host Amy Guth talk about a worrying sign of how inflation is hitting consumers.

Plus: United and American potentially clearing the way for their rivals at O’Hare, Gov. Pritzker names new pot chief, indicted alderman Ed Burke won't run for re-election and Chicago area back up to medium COVID risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about the possible rail workers union strike and its implications.

Plus: Baxter's blunder with Hillrom raises questions about its future, Deere sees fragile supply chain as challenge for tractor boom, Wirtz family plans huge residential development in Lake County and what the average Chicagoan may spend this holiday season. 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 the city’s plan to repopulate 2,000 empty lots and about a local home sale with a Hollywood connection.

Plus: White House extends student loan payment pause to June 30, McCormick Place names first Black GM, Sterigenics cleared by jury in second trial and the sale of Weiss and West Suburban hospitals to proceed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Lynn Osmond, the new president and CEO of Choose Chicago, and the city’s vision for reviving conventions and tourism.

Plus: Massive O'Hare project clears last hurdle, revenue at Chicago's largest hospitals heals after a tumultuous 2020, weed shop gets zoning approval for former Rainforest Cafe site and Northwestern law school will no longer participate in U.S. News rankings. 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 a new restaurant tool that lets diners choose their seats.

Plus: Thanksgiving travel surges to near pre-pandemic levels, ABA council votes to eliminate LSAT requirement for law schools, Rivian employees say rapid production led to injuries and safety oversights in Illinois plant, and CME and Cboe recommit to crypto after FTX disaster. 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 events in the month ahead.

Plus: State Farm on pace for record auto insurance losses, Kokonas stepping down from Tock, investment giant puts another big downtown office building up for sale and enrollment gains. 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 local housing news, including two good reasons not to worry about a big price drop in Chicago-area homes.

Plus: Workers' Rights Amendment passes, a list of the safest hospitals in Illinois, UnitedHealth to keep AbbVie’s Humira available and Chicago-based AMA pledges more action against gun violence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Crain’s reporters Steve Daniels and John Pletz talk about the state of cryptocurrency in Chicago and elsewhere after the collapse of crypto exchange giant FTX.

Plus: Union Station revamp wins regional support in the race for federal dollars; state board approves Advocate-Atrium merger; Vistria Group sells stake to Bennett Goodman’s Hunter Point, ADQ; and FTC refunds over $9.8 million in a recent Napleton Automotive discrimination case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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