Former Ulta CEO turned executive chair Mary Dillon will become the new CEO of Foot Locker starting next month. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what could be in store for the shopping mall-based brand under Dillion’s leadership. Plus: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates declines mayoral run but calls for new leadership at City Hall; Americans’ pay floor for accepting a new job rises to $73,000, though the number reveals a gender split; Ford cutting 3,000 jobs globally, top execs tell employees; and McDonald’s adds Marriott, J&J, Salesforce execs to board.

Crain’s contributor Lisa Bertagnoli talks with host Amy Guth Crain's list of Notable Leaders in Community Development and about how the leaders who made the list work in a variety of roles and organizations, serving various populations throughout the city. Plus: Chicago Monuments Project panel says Columbus statues should stay in storage; Indiana reportedly eyed for GM and LG battery plant; Obama Foundation fundraising takes a dip; and calling disruptions to the air travel industry unacceptable, Buttigieg urges airlines to buy meals for delayed passengers.

Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column for Crain's, talks with host Amy Guth about must-see arts and culture events in the month ahead, including the Kyiv City Ballet’s upcoming Chicago performances. Plus: Streaming TV viewing passed cable last month in industry first, Big Ten strikes $7 billion-plus media deal, O'Hare upgrade is going to cost more than planned, federal judge rules Starbucks must rehire fired activists, and layoffs are in the works at half of companies according to a new PwC survey.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market including how demand for ultra high-end housing is still strong around Chicago as two local homes sold for $10 million and up just in the last week. Plus: Fed says banks that jump into crypto must do legal homework, American Airlines bets on new supersonic era with order of 20 Boom jets, Dollop debuts its version of an upscale convenience store and Rivian rushed to help buyers with EV tax credit before expiration.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former CEO of Pizzeria Uno and Due selling the two original buildings in River North back to the company, as well as the history of the company and its franchises. Plus: Walgreens wanders into the culture wars, Citadel Securities trading revenue hits record $4.2 billion, Mag Mile takes one step forward and two steps back, and elite colleges—including UChicago, Notre Dame and Northwestern—lose bid to end suit alleging admissions collusion.

Faced with skyrocketing costs for raw materials, some companies have started downsizing their packaging. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about how "shrinkflation" has consumers paying the same for less at the grocery store. Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk drops to medium amid fewer cases and hospitalizations, though health officials still strongly recommend wearing a mask in public indoor settings; United adding 300 jobs at O'Hare; The Joint Commission to add health equity standards to accreditations; and Chicago's only Black-owned bank is returning to Chatham.

The rise of working from home prompted many companies to reevaluate their workspace needs. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago landlords are pushing back, and now voicing further concern about the impact of a possible recession. Plus: Bally's officially files application for River West casino but new details are scarce, nearly 500 workers at Howard Brown Health vote to join union, O'Hare prepares to bid out lucrative concessions contracts, and new lawsuit alleges Northwestern Memorial gave sensitive patient data to Facebook's parent.

With three new grants in hand, the long-delayed National Public Housing Museum is finally ready to start construction in the Near West Side. Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and more as they recap the week in housing news. Plus: Inflation runs cooler than forecast, easing pressure on Fed, U.S. e-commerce prices fall for first time in over 2 years, Sam Zell-backed SPAC to return cash to investors, and distressed River North hotel loan heads to auction.

Data reveals that Illinois saw the fifth highest number of gun deaths in the U.S. in 2021. Efforts by New York and L.A. have helped curb gun violence. Crain’s researcher Sophie Rogers joins host Amy Guth to talk about strategies the city and state can learn from those other major metro areas. Plus: Inside the deals between City Hall and organizers of NASCAR and Lollapalooza, Cushman & Wakefield reportedly relinquishes Trump records to New York AG, Groupon lays off 500 workers and Lightfoot announces $422 million renewable energy deal.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how the city has added a twist to its approach to further promote development in under-resourced areas. Plus: Senate passes Democrats’ landmark tax, climate, drugs bill; all eyes on Chicago as it launches the nation's biggest guaranteed-income programs; WeWork offices now just as full as they were before the pandemic; and Eli Lilly says Indiana abortion law will force hiring out-of-state.

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Johnson Publishing’s historic Ebony and Jet magazine photo archive heading to the Smithsonian, with a portion staying in Chicago. Plus: U.S. declares monkeypox a public health emergency to access funds; July weed sales up, but growth is slowing; Buona Beef and Original Rainbow Cone expanding outside Chicago area with franchises; and Equifax may face class-action lawsuit after credit-score glitch.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news of the week, including five architectural classics on the market around the Chicago area from Bronzeville to Libertyville. Plus: Carvana wins temporary injunction against Illinois and can resume business in the state for now, McDonald's shuffles leadership team, Caterpillar says China sales slow and U.S. household debt surpasses $16 trillion on higher mortgages.

Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the new TV series "The Bear," based on a chef who returns to Chicago to run his family’s Italian Beef joint. How authentic is it? Manilow explains what the local restaurant community is saying about the series and offers recommendations for the best Italian beef sandwiches around town. Plus: Gov. Pritzker declares monkeypox a public health emergency, Rivian argues the Senate climate bill is stacked in archrivals' favor, U of I gets grant to start First Amendment law clinic and State Farm hits Illinois auto customers with price hike—again.

Google plans to buy the Thompson Center in a deal that would bring new life to the downtown office building. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about how the deal happened and what it could mean for the Loop. Plus: City seals multiyear Lollapalooza deal; Boeing and former CEO sued by investment companies over losses associated with Max debacle; Gov. Pritzker signs order to establish opioid crisis settlement office; and rising food prices in food deserts are a one-two punch for some of Chicago's poorest residents.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how, as many of their customers moved to suburbia, some high-end Chicago restaurants have followed. Plus: Senators Durbin and Duckworth pressure Walgreens on birth control policy, Northwestern data model says opioid crisis will only become far worse everywhere, Cboe partners with Snowflake to move corporate data to cloud and NASCAR race will tie up Grant Park—all of it—for two weeks.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how May was the first time on record for year-over-year double-digit price growth in the city. Plus: Google to buy Thompson Center; FDA recalls Baxter medication software; shoppers spend without splurging, clouding U.S. recession call; and U.S. is having its hottest summer ever based on one energy metric.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about Greek restaurants in and around Chicago—tried-and-true favorites and newcomers alike. Plus: Lightfoot's plan for a Soldier Field makeover, big empty Mag Mile retail building for sale, Chicago weed SPAC calls it quits and Beam Suntory sells Russian venture.

Crain’s reporter Jack Grieve talks with host Amy Guth about how hotels are looking to rebound in business travel with new and sometimes unusual offers. Plus: City health commissioner says Chicago an 'epicenter' of the monkeypox outbreak, CEO change at grill maker Weber, American cancels 1,175 flights in July and August, and Illinois finally awards pot shop licenses.

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about a shortage of nurses and how some hospitals are hoping to expand the pool of applicants and redistribute some of the workload in health care. Plus: 200 TVs recovered in latest Chicago-area organized crime bust, Amazon buying Advocate Aurora partner for $3.49 billion, a list of Chicago's largest banks from Crain’s Data Center, and supply chain woes add to airlines’ flight issues.

Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the week in real estate news, including how the billionaire tangled in a contentious lakefront land swap in Winnetka paid $16 million for the mansion next to his $23.9 million property. Plus: NASCAR is coming to Chicago streets, conversion snafus in First Midwest merger lead to irate customers, Target to open warehouses in Chicago and Elmhurst, and #BoycottWalgreens trends on Twitter—again.

Crain's contributor David Manilow continues to talk with host Amy Guth about annoyances while dining out, and he shares highlights of his recent conversation with longtime restaurant worker with a lot of say on the topic. Plus: Gov. Pritzker moves to tighten gun-ownership rules, feds probe Amazon warehouse near Chicago for potential workplace hazards, Carvana suspended again in Illinois, and Chicago gets only one nod on the list of best restaurants in the world

Crain’s reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about a civil lawsuit filed against the Chicago Cubs that alleges the $550 million Wrigley Field renovation made the stadium less accessible for fans with disabilities. Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk returns to high level, taxpayers will cover Potbelly's $10 million PPP loan, Old Navy deals another blow to State Street, and bread prices soar as inflation saps demand for basics.

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 coming up in the month ahead. Plus: The share of flight delays caused by airlines—not weather or air traffic control—has surged to the highest level on record as carriers struggle in the post-Covid rebound; a study finds the cost of living in urban areas is driven by transportation expenses more than zoning practices; retail sales top forecasts; and a major data breach hits another Chicago company.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Rosemont-based VHT Studios, the nation’s biggest real estate listing photo agency and arguably an inventor of the very concept, has recently sold. Plus: Inflation soars to 40-year high, Chicago-based Morningstar cuts hundreds of jobs in China, South Loop Mariano's sells for $52 million, and Chicago ranks second on best cities in the world list.

Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about annoyances while dining out. Plus: Allstate buys back stock at torrid pace as calls for COVID rebates intensify, Wall Street expresses concern over Bally's casino, a $140 million record price for a suburban Chicago apartment complex, and Rivian plans hundreds of job cuts following a surge in staffing.

Crain's reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about a hack at Aon impacting nearly 146,000 North American customers and legal action the company now faces on the matter. Plus: Cook County off high-risk list for COVID, but CDPH warns case rates aren't guaranteed to drop; Abbott Labs reportedly reopens Michigan formula plant; Google giving funds to Latino-led startups in Chicago; and Palmer House owner dealt foreclosure judgment.

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth and shares highlights from his recent conversation with developer Mike Reschke of The Prime Group. Plus: Parents organizing march in Washington after Highland Park shooting, calling for universal background checks and a federal ban on semi-automatic rifles; Citadel’s Ken Griffin gives $130 million in parting gifts to local organizations; even as HQs exit Chicago, Crain's out-of-town employers list is growing; and Illinois didn't lose as many residents during the pandemic as you might think.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about a West Loop real estate developer who also leads a suburban church; he believes both gigs are about building communities. Plus: Highland Park mass shooting suspect charged with murder and held in jail without bond, United blames FAA control system for snarling U.S. aviation, Amazon agrees to take stake in Grubhub and Mayor Lightfoot explores a big changes to Soldier Field.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about upcoming summer food festivals, including the reimagined Taste of Chicago and more. Plus: UChicago says it has an algorithm to predict crime before it happens, Rush, Advocate pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, Beau Wrigley at center of litigation over failed Chicago weed deal, and could a $1 billion biomedical research center come to Chicago?

In 2017, Ken Griffin paid more than $58.5 million for a penthouse in the Gold Coast—the most paid for a home in the Chicago area. What happens to it now that he's leaving town? Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and more in this week’s conversation about the local housing market. Plus: Venture investors are in triage mode as possible recession looms, CVS and Rite Aid ration emergency contraceptives as demand surges, Airbnb makes party ban permanent and MBA programs that offer the best return on investment now.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about local produce, and he shares highlights from his conversation with Bob Benenson, publisher of Local Food Forum. Plus: Trump's SCOTUS picks 'misled' Congress, Durbin says; Walgreens abandons Boots sale amid volatile debt market; Amtrak train bound for Chicago strikes dump truck, killing at least three; and Abbott Labs' baby formula woes spell opportunity for rivals.

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Kellogg’s recent announcement of splitting the company into three divisions, the largest of which will be headquartered in Chicago. Plus: Chicago’s COVID risk returns to high, McDonald's names new CFO, United pilots to vote on 2-year deal with 15% raise and Ulta pledges to help workers travel for abortions.

Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about Citadel founder and billionaire Ken Griffin, who announced he’s leaving Chicago for Miami and taking the company with him. Plus: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Pritzker calls special legislative session; Yelp closing office in Chicago to move to 'fully remote workforce'; FDA takes aim at vaping and nicotine; and McDonald's plans big changes to franchise system.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including the saga of the private-equity billionaire whose lakefront land swap with the Winnetka Park District sparked the ire of many residents. Plus: Plan to sell River North site opens schism among Episcopalians, Obamas move audio deal to Amazon after Spotify friction, senior Black execs exit Amazon, and a chaotic City Council meeting puts the brakes on speed camera ticket vote.

Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares some favorite places to get breakfast around town and highlights from his interview with Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez of La Catedral. Plus: Kellogg to split into 3 companies with Chicago an HQ, downtown apartment rents hit record high, Abbott opening big Willis Tower office and airline industry predicts profit in 2023.

Crain's reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about how Asian carp are getting a rebrand as a marketing tactic to help divert them from the water to restaurants and dinner tables. Plus: Shapack proposes over 2,200 apartments near planned casino site, DuSable Museum gets a new name and new look, Blue Cross association moving HQ to Aon Center, and Chicago has a new Black-owned bank in the works, aimed at fighting lending bias.

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 coming up in the month ahead. Plus: FDA clears Moderna and Pfizer COVID shots for youngest children, World Cup 2026 host cities include most major U.S. metros—except Chicago, Boeing delivers U.S. missile interceptor after years of delays and TV and film production in Chicago hits a new record.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how 2022 could be a record-setting year for high-end home sales. Plus: Caterpillar's HQ move points in the wrong direction for Chicago, Chicago expands outpatient mental health services, ICC to consider ComEd's $31 million offer to settle bribery-refund issue and Illinois to give residents $4,000 back for buying an electric car.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti and contributor David Manilow join host Amy Guth to talk about the James Beard Awards. Plus: Caterpillar HQ move sets off shock waves, Amazon has spent billions of dollars quietly buying land across the U.S., Boeing's giant underwater ‘Orca’ drone for Navy running years late, three Chicago children’s hospitals among the best in the U.S., and what experts know about monkeypox in Chicago.

Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about challenges impacting Black and Brown lawyers working at law firms and efforts underway to create change. Plus: Senators reach tentative deal on new gun-safety legislation, no change to recommendations as COVID numbers rise and high risk remains, biggest retail lease since 2015 boosts Mag Mile, and Chicago ranks sixth for life sciences growth.

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the state of conventions in Chicago after being devastated in earlier stages of the pandemic. Plus: CDC to end COVID test requirement for flying to U.S., Citadel to boost office presence in Manhattan, McDonald's is cutting healthy food to speed up wait times and inflation quickens to 40-year high.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a look inside a few unique condos and a home built from shipping containers. Plus: COVID-19 leaves its mark on O'Hare, Mellody Hobson part of group buying Denver Broncos, ex-Citadel analyst gets prison in COVID scam for startup hedge fund and another big retailer is leaving State Street.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about Chicago farmers markets and shares highlights from his conversations with Esmirna Garcia, board president of Pilsen Community Market, and Mandy Moody, executive director of Green City Market. Plus: Feds say Fifth Third opened more unauthorized accounts than previously admitted, Foxtrot hires former Taco Bell exec, apartment developers cashing out of ‘Hipster Highway’ projects and the reason why airline tickets are so expensive right now.

As Roe v. Wade is expected to be overturned, Illinois would become an island in the Midwest for abortion services. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth and shares her recent interview with Jennifer Welch, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois about what could be ahead. Plus: New initiative might help Chicago address freight bottlenecks, activist investor Carl Icahn to drop fight over pregnant pig treatment at Mariano's parent company, Walmart to hire 1,000 workers at new Joliet warehouse and study indicates Cook County a top destination for those escaping climate change.

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the state’s marijuana licensing backlog that’s only now clearing the court system despite being expected two years ago. Plus: O'Hare overhaul moving forward but delayed to 2030, Boeing CEO explains why the company is leaving Chicago, Loyola gets $100 million gift for diversity and Amazon accused of obstructing congressional probe of deadly tornado in downstate Edwardsville.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices have hit their 11th month of double-digit increases, even with weakness in the city. Plus: Citadel’s Ken Griffin gives $5 million to help Miami prepare for disasters, fire at Rivian plant downstate under investigation, Old Post Office owner buys another suburban apartment building, and report indicates internal combustion engine sales peaked and soon the fleet will, too.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about tipping etiquette in restaurants for dining in and takeout, and he explains how payment technology raises new questions around gratuity. Plus: COVID surge may not deter employees or leaders from return to in-person work, UChicago Medicine study indicates hundreds may have survived if COVID vaccination rates were high across the whole city, Norwegian Airlines to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets and most student loan borrowers made no payment during freeze.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent unionization efforts from Starbucks workers and gives an update on the latest from McDonald’s shareholder meeting. Plus: Chicago enters high-risk COVID category, lawsuit accuses Wintrust of racial discrimination in home lending, judge ends legal delay in awarding Illinois pot shop licenses and airport officials expect nearly 50% more passengers than a year ago as vacation season kicks off.