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12/04/23: Illinois clawing back tax breaks on startups Dec 01, 2023

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An unintended consequence of the shift to remote work could bite some startup backers. Crain’s John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the tax credit meant to encourage investment.
Plus: Residents sue Evanston over Northwestern stadium approval; United, American on collision course with Johnson administration over O'Hare rebuild; Illinois boosts Amtrak in soaring year for rail travel; and McDonald's secretive new restaurant is getting set to open in Bolingbrook.
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11/30/23: Chicago's home-price growth reign is over Nov 29, 2023

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Chicago lost the top rank among big-city housing markets for price growth. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local market.

Plus: Groupon signs deal for new Wacker Drive HQ, city again asking for offers on historic Stock Yards Bank building, co-working giant plans big expansion in Chicago suburbs and Illinois borrowers have some of the highest student debt in the country.
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11/29/23: Where minority-owned businesses are falling behind Nov 28, 2023

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A new study indicated businesses owned by members of historically underrepresented groups trail their peers revenue-wise. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how venture capital can close the gap. Plus: Illinois primary candidates brave the cold to initiate 2024 election cycle, cybersecurity breach at major title company scrambles real estate closings, law firm set to leave Wacker Drive for River North and Pritzker family office launches $190 million venture capital fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/28/23: Chicago tries to stem flow of migrants in shelters Nov 27, 2023

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Asylum-seekers living in city shelters are now receiving 60-day exit notices. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks about next steps for the city and state with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens' Boots division transfers $6B pension plan, paving way for future sale, AbbVie sues to protect yet another drug from generics, Des Plaines apartment complex fetches $30 million and Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen to merge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/27/23: Chicago a weak spot in home-price growth Nov 22, 2023

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City home prices are flat, but Chicago-area price increases are outpacing the U.S. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the numbers with host Amy Guth, as well as other local housing market news. Plus: Loop office landlord hit with $105 million foreclosure lawsuit, Deere stock falls as profit forecast disappoints, Northwest Community Healthcare opens new Schaumburg outpatient center and a look at how much X is losing from advertiser boycotts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/22/23: Northwestern wins its coveted new stadium Nov 21, 2023

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Evanston has approved a deal with Northwestern for rebuilding Ryan Field. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks about the process and the road ahead with host Amy Guth. Plus: Ford scales down Michigan EV battery plant plans, CNA Financial looks to shed part of Loop HQ, Motorola Solutions loads up for $2B more in stock buybacks and why O'Hare consistently gets mediocre ratings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/21/23: Craft breweries still being ravaged after COVID Nov 20, 2023

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Illinois’ once-thriving brewing scene now teeters on the edge of a steep cliff. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how we got here — and what’s next. Plus: Pritzker chases every federal dollar with new $1 billion EPA bid, McDonald's buys back Carlyle's minority stake in China unit, a new name tops the list of Chicago's largest hospitals, and Delta and United announce direct flights to Tulum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/20/23: Airlines, airports expect Thanksgiving travel surge Nov 17, 2023

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Crain's aviation reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about TSA and airlines' expectations around holiday travel and United and American's plans to boost their O’Hare schedules in the new year. Plus: Asylum-seekers living in city shelters will begin to receive 60-day exit notices; after a false start, the trial of Ed Burke gets underway; Walgreens to close most stores on Thanksgiving; and a new survey indicates letting people work from home is good for revenue growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/16/23: Homebuyers can expect a change in the process Nov 15, 2023

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If you're buying a home soon, look for a new document to sign — and another layer of stress. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses what's changing, plus more market news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Soldier Field and TIFs are helping to boost the Chicago Park District's budget; TransUnion will cut jobs in a cost-saving effort; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra nears ticket-sales record, but loses money; and downtown renters get a break as the apartment market cools off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11/15/23: What to watch as safety tester UL Solutions seeks IPO Nov 14, 2023

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As UL Solutions lays out its long-awaited plans to go public, Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the IPO with host Amy Guth. Plus: The shopping mall at Block 37 is up for sale, developer Mike Reschke eyes a Wacker Drive landmark for a hotel conversion, Rivian will issue up to $15 billion of debt to help finance a Georgia factory and Evanston's City Council puts off a final decision on Northwestern's plans for a new Ryan Field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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