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08/05/25: Calls within Northwestern to resist Trump Aug 04, 2025

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Northwestern University faculty members are urging the school's president not to strike a deal with the Trump administration. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts Chicago police and firefighter pensions, tractor makers warn tariffs will raise machinery prices for farmers worldwide,
Mag Mile's retail rebound slowly begins and AMA decries CDC's move to cut experts out of panels that develop vaccine policy.

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08/01/25: Chicago restaurants under pressure Aug 01, 2025

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The city’s restaurant industry is showing signs of stress. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s many migraines.

Plus: Chicago stands to win — and lose — in the rail industry’s first coast-to-coast merger, AbbVie raises guidance as key drugs and pipeline deals boost growth, Illinois co-leads states’ lawsuit against Trump administration’s transgender care crackdown and M&M’s owner is helping a premium chocolatier crack the U.S. market, starting in Chicago.

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07/31/25: What's fueling Chicago's record-breaking home sales Jul 30, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including home prices hitting record highs all over the map here in part because of a tight inventory and a lack of new homes, of which Chicago is dead last among major U.S. metros.

Plus: Johnson revives head tax talk as City Hall stares down $1 billion shortfall, Mondelez reiterates guidance as earnings beat estimates, electronic trading firm eyes new West Loop office after foiled lease talks and United Airlines flight attendants reject higher-paying contract.

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07/30/25: This fresh food vendor is taking off Jul 29, 2025

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Farmer's Fridge is keeping its foot on the gas after doubling its locations in recent years. Crain’s reporting intern Laura Turbay discusses the Chicago startup's plans for expansion with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Two Chicago hospitals rank among nation's 20 best in annual report, GTCR buying marketing software firm FMG Suite in private-equity deal, Penny Pritzker warns Trump cuts threaten U.S. in global tech race, watching a Cubs game on Comcast is about to get pricier.

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07/29/25: Political, financial headwinds for new Planned Parenthood of Illinois chief Jul 28, 2025

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois has named a new CEO as financial pressure on the nonprofit provider keeps building. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago wins dismissal of Trump suit over sanctuary city policy, jury sides with CME in $2.1 billion class action by former pit traders, former Loop W hotel goes up for sale and O'Hare closing in on passenger traffic record after years of recovery.

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07/25/25: Chicago lands a marquee summer event Jul 25, 2025

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Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game in 2027, marking a return of the Mid-Summer Classic to the North Side after a 37-year absence. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago is preparing for an event comparable to a major convention.

Plus: Mayor Johnson rules out property tax hike in 2026 budget; NASCAR wants to revive the Chicagoland Speedway; Sterigenics reaches $34 million settlement on more Willowbrook emissions claims; and Michael McClain, longtime Madigan adviser, sentenced to 2 years in prison on 'ComEd Four' charges

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07/24/25: Realtors join Chicago transit funding fight Jul 23, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss news from the local housing market, including including realtors going on the offensive over a plan to rescue the CTA with real estate taxes.

Plus: Chicago CFO says property tax hike likely in 2026 budget package, Northern Trust denies holding merger talks with Bank of New York Mellon, NASCAR names new city for 2026 street race and AI boom drives power costs to new record on biggest U.S. grid.

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07/23/25: Sterling Bay shifts tactics amid Lincoln Yards headaches Jul 22, 2025

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest with Sterling Bay as the developer nears a deal to buy Boeing's West Loop office tower and looks to sell property next to the site for its embattled Lincoln Yards megaproject.

Plus: Former ComEd CEO sentenced to two years in prison for Madigan bribery scheme, Streeterville hotel sold to local investor at discount, Chicago firm picks up riverfront office building on the cheap and plans $50 million revamp, and CDW cuts more workers in fourth round of layoffs over two years.

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07/22/25: Uncertain future of NASCAR in Chicago Jul 21, 2025

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NASCAR isn’t coming back to Chicago in 2026, but it's keeping the door open for 2027. Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Justice Department appeals Jenner & Block's win in fight with Trump, Sterling Bay nears deal to buy Boeing's West Loop office tower, Rivian seating supplier will set up facility in Normal and Cresco Labs to sell off California facilities amid cannabis industry struggles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07/18/25: Chicago likely to be key player in AI world Jul 18, 2025

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Chicago is poised to win in the age of AI. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to explain.

Plus: As new tariffs loom, United shrugs while Abbott braces for a hit; LanzaJet expects to start running world’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant soon; Rivian picks Atlanta for East Coast HQ as $6 billion Georgia plant nears; and Rush and UChicago Medicine both pause gender-affirming therapies for minors.

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