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June 08 What to know ahead of Obama Center's opening
One week away from the Obama Presidential Center's June 19 opening, Crain’s reporter John Pletz previews the museumwith host Amy Guth.

Plus: O’Hare gate shuffle gives American an edge — and trims United’s lead, Foundry Park slated for $202 million in TIF money for roads and parks, Capital One cuts nearly 300 jobs in fourth round of Discover layoffs and Pritzker moves to end data-center incentives.

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28 min
June 05 Chicago's office-to-apartments wave keeps growing
Another vintage Loop office building has been teed up for residential conversion and a big South Loop apartment complex traded for $104 million. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about what's playing out in Chicago's apartments scene.

Plus: Bears vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, but several hurdles remain before a deal could be final; AI data center boom risks breakup of nation’s biggest power grid operator; Ascension completes acquisition of three Chicago-area surgery centers and former Citadel HQ trades at 76% discount from 2006 sale price.

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22 min
June 03 An 'NFL Draft' for Chicago-area homes
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including Elk Grove Village’s first new subdivision in the 21st century selling to locals first and the plan to phase out county tax-lien sales in Illinois.

Plus: Susana Mendoza launches bid for Chicago mayor, Chicago-area data center tied to CoreWeave raises $900 million in junk-bond sale, developer sells pair of warehouses on former Allstate HQ campus and World Business Chicago names six finalists in competition for city’s next big idea.

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45 min
June 02 What's next after punt on Bears deal
After the Chicago Bears tax-break plan stalled out in Springfield, the search for a stadium deal continues. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the path forward for the team.

Plus: NASCAR eyes return to downtown Chicago in 2027; California firm nears discount deal for Wacker Drive office tower; Big South Loop apartment complex trades for $104 million; and McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus.

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25 min
June 01 Bears bill collapse in Springfield
The Chicago Bears’ tax-break plan died in the final stretch of the spring legislative session, clouding the team's future in Illinois.

Plus: Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about a company making a big bet on Chicago as a biotech hub. And, West Suburban remains in current CEO’s hands amid legal fight over shuttered hospital; Springfield delays swipe fee law for second time after bankers push back; and beer sales are up at some Chicago restaurants as diners opt out of more expensive cocktails.

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21 min
May 29 Mixed success for CTA development plan
The South and West sides of Chicago are gaining more CTA-area development, but gaps still persist. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Trump Tower lands first retail tenant more than 17 years after opening, Mag Mile office tower extends run of downtown distress, FTC chair says agency is probing fertilizer industry over price hikes and a luxury steakhouse is set to open in the old Esquire Theater.

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21 min
May 27 Buyers' ferocity propels home prices here
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk the latest news from the local market, including how high demand is pushing Chicago-area home prices to record levels.

Plus: University of Chicago spinout bets $55 million on city as Midwest biotech hub, abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois, Northwest suburban apartments sell for $23 million and a Fulton Market development site next to shuttered Time Out food hall hits the market.

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39 min
May 26 These family names open doors in Chicago
Crain's assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to discuss the Chicago families that hold the most influence right now in the city.

Plus: Tech firms look to unload Loop office space; Rahm Emanuel pitches sweeping college affordability plan as 2028 buzz grows; DHS renews threat to cut customs staffing at O’Hare and other sanctuary-city airports; and UChicago launches multibillion-dollar fundraising effort.

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27 min
May 22 New chapter in Chicago's parking meter saga
Chicago’s lucrative parking meter contract could be sold to New York-based Stonepeak Partners. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago quantum players share in $2B federal outlay, South Loop apartment tower near The 78 listed for sale, Deere shares tumble with farmers facing ‘ongoing challenges’ and Schlitz beer discontinued after 175 years.

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21 min
May 20 Battle lines drawn over Pritzker's housing plan
Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including mayors taking sides on Gov. Pritzker's housing plan and a 1956 modernist home in La Grange Park for sale for the first time ever.

Plus: Blackstone Hotel sold at discount to local investor; Illinois joins suit arguing Trump loan caps threaten healthcare workforce; former Cboe CEO Ed Tilly exits top post at Wall Street brokerage; and McDonald’s won’t meet some emissions goals.

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36 min

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