Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including new data that gives insight on home prices and inventory, suburban mansions selling quickly and more. Plus: Chicago lifting mask and vax rules, Motorola Solutions looks to shed nearly a third of downtown HQ, Lake Forest-based auto-parts supplier Tenneco going private in $1.6 billion sale and the owner of the former John Hancock Center looks to fill vacant corporate office space with doctors and clinics.

Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes The Big Ticket column each week, talks with host Amy Guth about must-see arts and culture events in Chicago, including performances at the Lyric Opera, the Adler Planetarium’s reopening, a notable quartet’s final Chicago performance and more. Plus: Backlash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributions, Mag Mile mall worth a lot less than before, Gibsons nearing deal for Fulton Market location and survey reveals plenty of worries for small business as recovery restarts.

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how hospitals, wary of losing more workers amid the omicron surge, take a pass on requiring COVID booster shots despite evidence showing protection against the virus drops sharply for those without the extra shot. Plus: AT&T may face charges in Springfield corruption probe, Boeing banks on less disruptive plan to clean up aviation, Abbott recalls baby formulas made at Michigan plant and Illinois court dismisses Pritzker appeal of mask mandate block.

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 homebuilders are riding the housing boom to a new high, insights from a conversation with city housing commissioner Marisa Novara, Prairie home preservation and more. Plus: Two-week waiting period could extend Chicago masking requirements, local hotels still lagging national recovery due to reliance on business and convention travel, Grubhub expanding deliveries with help from 7-Eleven and Cameo plans to go big in Japan.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago restaurant world, this week heading to Bronzeville to explore a new entrepreneurial winery opening this spring, and he makes recommendations for must-try dining in the neighborhood. Plus: 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson convicted, SPAC mergers are falling apart at a rapid pace, crypto options startup lands $3 million in seed funding and customers could soon start buying Big Macs in the metaverse.

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about how the climate for the downtown office market is punctuated both by hefty wins and losses as some companies make big office moves while some commercial landlords continue to struggle. Plus: Lightfoot says city preparing pitch to keep Bears in Chicago, Neil Bluhm’s latest donation will add inpatient capacity at namesake Northwestern heart center, Boeing won't rush 787 delivery return, and Chicago docs say lifting indoor mask and vaccine mandates is ‘reasonable,’ but urge individuals to get vaccinated.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about news from the restaurant industry, including a sommelier’s fourth restaurant set to open and how the owner of a local chain is looking to sell. Plus: Homebuilders ride housing boom to a new high, sustainable jet-fuel plant is coming to Illinois, City of Chicago and Illinois AG call for far higher ComEd bribery ratepayer rebate and Senate passes landmark #MeToo bill that would ban enforcement of arbitration of workplace sexual harassment or assault claims.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Chicago housing groups have won a slice of a big national foreclosure settlement, high-end homes that sold without ever hitting the market, and a local sale off of Zillow Gone Wild. Plus: Lightfoot unveils museum campus group with Soldier Field's future uncertain, Northwestern technology spinout lands $10 million, Hines buying Goose Island office property for $47 million, and Gov. Pritzker to ease state mask requirement, though not yet for schools.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about his restaurant recommendations in the northwest suburbs, including Osteria Trulli, Izakaya Sankyu, Boston Fish Market, Kurumaya, Prairie Grass Cafe and more. Plus: Panel rules partner in 78 megadevelopment stiffed investors, FAA proposes shielding Boeing employees overseeing safety, Cars.com buying data and logistics tech firm and what the Frontier-Spirit merger means for O'Hare and Midway.

Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why companies come to Chicago to boost innovation, as groups including Tyson Foods, Caterpillar, the Department of Defense and many others, have all opened hubs in recent years. Plus: Lightfoot says the requirement to show proof of vaccination could end within weeks if COVID metrics keep dropping, three $8 million-plus homes just found buyers without hitting the market, trading firm DRW bulks up on West Loop office space and Illinois appeals temporary order blocking school masking requirement.

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago Blackhawks leadership on the heels of a disastrous conference with team owner Rocky Wirtz. Plus: Pritzker to put extra $500 million into Illinois pension funds, ​​most Illinois counties will get a slice of the state's $760 million share of a nationwide opioid settlement, United Airlines explores sale of minority stake in MileagePlus and Chicago launches a food innovation conference.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including a home recently sold that’s built on a downtown rooftop. Plus: Griffin and other Illinoisans help GOP super PACs out-earn Dems in 2021, biggest apartment sale ever in Chicago suburbs delivers big payoff for investor, HelloFresh-owned meal kit company expands in Lake Zurich and Verano buys into the New York marijuana market.

In this weekly chat with David Manilow about fine dining on location and for carryout, he talks with host Amy Guth about a dry January follow-up theme: Don’t drink more, drink better. He’ll discuss the collectible spirits market and share highlights from his recent conversation with Adam Kamin of Off Premise Chicago. Plus: 'Stealth omicron' subvariant detected in Illinois; hospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffers; United Center to open in-arena FanDuel sportsbook; and McDonald's investors say ex-CEO Easterbrook must return more pay.

Crain's government reporter and host of the A.D. Q&A podcast A.D. Quig analyzed billionaire Ken Griffin’s political donations around the country. She talks with host Amy Guth about how his funding signals he’s becoming a bigger player on the national stage, and what that could mean for the Illinois gubernatorial race. Plus: Related Midwest tapped for big West Side industrial project, Walgreens kicks off Boots sale, Loop Capital dives into money management biz in deal with BMO and Boeing bets big on air taxis.

Better Government Association contributing reporter Dan Vock talks with host Amy Guth about how Illinois prisons are struggling to contain COVID and how the pandemic exacerbated the system’s long-standing issues in medical and mental health care. Plus: Boeing hints at next new jet as it weighs tough engine decisions, labor and commodity costs hit McDonald's bottom line, Notre Dame's endowment skyrockets and a new study indicates Lollapalooza had a $305 million economic impact on the city.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top news from the local housing market including how in the booming housing biz, thousands of new agents have flocked to the industry. Plus: Pritzker, Preckwinkle, Lightfoot team up to offer federal funds; Mars Wrigley closing Chicago chocolate plant; Slated for early closure last fall, Dresden nuke now could run 30 more years; and McDonald's asks SEC to omit racial audit from annual proxy.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the local dining scene and service industry each week; this week, they discuss dining with young children, and he shares highlights from his interview with D.C. Crenshaw, co-founder of Little Diners Crew, about how exposure to different foods could build cultural bridges for young people. Plus: O'Hare rebounds, but recovery lags other airfields; Fulton Market developer adds to its buying spree; Northern Trust exits the pro golf sponsorship biz; and Black patients more often described negatively by doctors, study says.

Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes Crain’s new arts and culture column, The Big Ticket, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss events in the month ahead. Plus: UChicago researchers say CBD could block COVID infections, McDonald's loses bid to get discrimination lawsuit tossed, Hong Kong lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max and the rise of “bleisure” travel means a revenue boost for airlines.

Alex Nitkin, The Daily Line's editor and city hall reporter, talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago Index, a survey about issues facing the city such as perceptions of crime, elected leaders, COVID and more. The results point to notably little optimism among city residents who were polled. Plus: UChicago doc says employers should remain cautious on reopening plans, Allstate buys Wacker Drive office building for possible new HQ, JPMorgan Chase raises Jamie Dimon's pay to $34.5 million for 2021 and data indicates Chicago is one the country's most vulnerable housing markets.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how the sale of million-dollar-plus homes in the Chicago area surged by 19% last year, the second year in a row with a big surge. Plus: City health commissioner is "cautiously optimistic” though omicron surge is not over, Ford expects $8.2 billion Q4 gain from Rivian investment, Frontier Airlines returns to Midway, big firms have pledged to erase carbon emissions leaving shareholders to guess at the bottom-line impact of their plans.

David Manilow joins host Amy Guth for their weekly conversation about trends in the food and beverage industry. This week, they talk about what’s new in the suddenly hot nonalcoholic beverage category and share highlights from a conversation with Christopher Lackner of the alcohol-free Jeng beverage company. Plus: Airlines warn 5G rollout could cause 'catastrophic disruptions,' Ulta and Walgreens shorten hours due to omicron surge, Pritzker pours $90 million into campaign war chest and effort to vaccinate young children stalls.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about news from the food beat, including oversupply issues as omicron causes diners to cancel dinner reservations and a Walmart deal for a local company that helps grocery shoppers navigate dietary restrictions. Plus: Judge denies Allstate's bid to kill agents' lawsuit, Deerfield clean-tech startup gets $50M from Microsoft, Vivid Seats signs lease at Marshall Field building and startup funding soars to $7 billion in 2021.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how the 2022 market is off to a hot start, a real estate reality tv star with Chicago roots and a message about Black homeownership, and the city’s first sale south of Roosevelt Road over $4 million. Plus: Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID, Walgreens CEO says they're exploring options for Boots, Listen Ventures raises $92 million across two new funds and what you need to know now about the CPS-CTU deal.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about COVID-era restaurant industry adaptations and shares highlights from his recent conversation with purpose-driven chef Erick Williams of Hyde Park’s Virtue and new Mustard Seed Kitchen. Plus: GOP statewide ticket coming together with support from billionaire Ken Griffin, Citadel Securities gets $1.15 billion investment, Foxtrot raises $100 million and Shedd Aquarium getting a major makeover.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about two suburban activists who found racist language in their property deeds, how they had it removed and how others can do the same. Plus: COVID test makers struggle to cope with whiplash from omicron, Abbott unveils consumer biowearables at CES, Blackstone invests $3 billion in clean energy and PR giant Edelman pledges to drop clients that don't meet new social and climate standards.

The family of a man who came to Illinois after he was freed from slavery in the 1860s is keeping his legacy alive with his barbecue sauce recipe. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about that company and other small businesses. Plus: So-called 'mild' omicron hitting kids hard, doctors say; omicron means more food outages at grocery stores; Wayfair to anchor Wilmette shopping center under new owner and Duncan signals new interest in race against Lightfoot.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a look back on 2021 home sales, records broken at the upper end of the market, condos in a former nun’s college, the longtime home of reputed mobster Joey "The Clown” Lombardo going under contract, and more. Plus: CPS classes canceled after teachers vote to go remote, corporations resume political contributions after Jan. 6 pause, Deere leapfrogs rivals with plan for autonomous tractor in 2022 and Illinois pot sales doubled last year.

David Manilow is back for his weekly chat with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares highlights from his conversation with attorney David Silver about what to consider when opening mid- to high-end restaurants and how a few Chicago spots worked behind the scenes to open their doors. Plus: State officials urge vaccination and masking as cases and hospitalization rates climb, Old Post Office developer lands huge loan, U.S. sees record number of job-quitters in November and moving data indicates more residents left Illinois than most other states.

Private-equity firm Bain Capital has reportedly approached Walgreens Boots Alliance about buying its U.K. drugstore chain. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the potential deal and the future of the Deerfield-based company. Plus: ComEd turning former CME trading pit into power facility, Governor Pritzker and the Hospital Association urge non-emergency treatment delays to avoid overwhelming health care systems in anticipation of post-holiday COVID-surge, Wacker Drive tower valued at $1 billion in deal and Green Thumb buys Minnesota medical cannabis retailer.

Crain's reporters Dennis Rodkin and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about how the downtown housing markets performed in 2021 and look ahead to what we can expect in the next year. Plus: U.S. jobless claims drop, Boston Consulting nears deal to anchor new Fulton Market building, Hill-Rom faces antitrust lawsuit and the Boeing 737 Max will once again be allowed to fly in Indonesia, more than 2 years after one of two fatal crashes that led to worldwide grounding of the plane.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how restaurant operators are approaching the new surge in COVID cases and new eateries set to open. Plus: Champagne in short supply ahead of New Year's, Cook County to match Chicago with indoor vaccine requirement, Des Plaines apartments sell in second-biggest suburban deal of 2021, and United Airlines and other carriers cancel Christmas weekend flights due to omicron-linked personnel shortages.

Crain's reporter Steven Strahler talks with host Amy Guth about what economists predict for 2022 and why the outlook for Chicago isn't as rosy as the rest of the country. Plus: Rivian is opening a Near West Side service center; the Ace Hotel in Fulton Market is changing hands; the FAA wants changes to some Boeing jets to keep engine debris from endangering passengers; and how Chicago's sewers are helping predict COVID outbreaks.

Residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing news, including a condo revival pushing the overall market to new heights, an immersive art project documenting systemic racism in Chicago homeownership and a big rule change for condo sellers prompted by a Florida building collapse. Plus: Chicago has new COVID rules; UPS is buying $1.5 billion worth of Boeing freighters amid an air cargo boom; McDonald's sells its AI startup to Mastercard; and Allstate jacks up Illinois homeowners rates for the third year.

"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow, back with host Amy Guth for his weekly chat on all things food, recommends where to warm up with the best cups of coffee, including Metropolis, Metric, Bridgeport Coffee Shop, Hexe, Gaslight, Ipsento and others, as well as out-of-state imports like Bad Owl, Colectivo and Philz. He’ll also share highlights from his recent conversation with Justin Doggett from Kyoto Black Coffee. Plus: Amazon is planning to add 450 jobs downtown; omicron becomes the dominant COVID strain with 73% of cases in America; Amtrak cranks up speeds on trains to St. Louis and Springfield; and BMO Harris' parent ends 2021 with the priciest U.S. bank deal of the year.

Alby Gallun, who wrote about jobs for this month’s Crain’s Forum, talked with host Amy Guth about his search for an answer to the question: What will it take to boost employment on Chicago’s South and West sides? Plus: Vaccine data gaps point to millions more in U.S. who lack shots, Chicago-area hospital capacity squeezed, Rahm Emanuel confirmed as Japan ambassador and Illinois' hot marijuana market chills out.

Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Ally Marotti join host Amy Guth to discuss the future of the Thompson Center and the court case over severance given to McDonald’s ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook. Plus: Latest COVID spike sends restaurateurs reaching for the 'closed' signs again, Airbus beats Boeing with $10 billion order, Cars.com names new president and Citadel and other financial firms allow remote work again.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week from the local housing market, including a look inside a home once owned by a Titanic survivor, condo-flipper drama and more $2 million dollar condos coming to the West Loop. Plus: Three new retailers are coming to State Street, Illinois to sell Thompson Center, co-working provider for lab space heading to Lincoln Park, data science program coming to City Colleges with help from U of C, and city public health commissioner says Chicago booster rate better than U.S. average but still work to be done.

David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about can’t-miss restaurants in Humboldt Park, including classic Puerto Rican fare from Papa's Cache Sabroso, Nellie’s and Cafe Colao, along with other spots in the neighborhood such as Italian at Segnatore, wine bar Rootstock, bakery and soda fountain Spinning J’s, and The California Clipper. Plus: Walgreens to take cash deposits from Chime customers, Pritzker says he has no plans to run for president, Illinois clean-tech projects in the running for $100 million from feds, Deere plans to hire up to 300 in Fulton Market and five nonprofits get $2.5 million to advance work in under-resourced communities.

Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Cassie Walker Burke joins host Amy Guth to talk about the national staffing shortage and what Chicago schools are doing to mitigate its damage. Plus: Deadly Amazon warehouse collapse puts spotlight on company phone ban and safety protocols, Vivid Seats buys sports betting startup, more $2 million condos coming to the West Loop and court ruling a blow to restaurants' COVID claims.

Crain's reporters John Pletz and Steve Daniels talk with host Amy Guth about shifts in leadership at leading air carriers and the latest in a lawsuit that pits CME Group against thousands of longtime members of Chicago's futures exchanges. Plus: Consumer prices climb at the fastest annual rate in nearly 40 years; billionaire Ken Griffin's hedge fund Citadel hires the head of President Biden's Secret Service detail; Indian regulators are investigating a Boeing 737 Max mid-air emergency; and the controversial General Iron property on the North Side is for sale again with a new broker.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including details about the city’s biggest-ever affordable housing package, construction that’s set to resume at a South Loop tower that started pre-pandemic and more. Plus: Illinois’ first omicron case confirmed in Chicago; British Airways sues O'Hare, alleging negligence grounded flights; Chicago's tourism agency comes up empty in CEO search; and Walmart heir Lukas Walton joins fund to eradicate waste.

This week, David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the local food and beverage world, shares his picks for high-end bottle shops for finding the perfect dose of liquid cheer for host gifts and home celebrations, and talks with local experts about how the pandemic changed drinking in Chicago. Plus: Panel hatches ideas for Mag Mile's comeback, American Airlines names new CEO, Chicago food delivery startup acquired by ghost kitchen operator and City Hall unveils its biggest-ever affordable housing package.

Crain’s columnist and Illinois Policy Institute economist Orphe Divounguy explains to host Amy Guth that to curb Chicago’s homicide and violent-crime rates, the city must invest meaningfully in the South and West sides. Plus: Omicron's rapid spread shreds air travel recovery, Biden eyes tighter rules for shell-company real estate purchases, Loop hotel selling for $36 million and the unraveling of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Crain's reporters Katherine Davis and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about diversity in the tech sector and how the geographic spread of Chicago’s tech hubs could play a role in the next phase of the local life sciences market. Plus: America's largest cities have 40% fewer jobs than in 2016, Boeing 737 Max approved for service in China after nearly three-year grounding, no injunction on NorthShore Health System vaccine mandate and United Airlines to move operations staff to Arlington Heights.

In this special bonus episode, Crain's government reporter A.D. Quig, who also hosts the A.D. Q&A podcast, talks with host Amy Guth about her recent interview with Rep. Adam Kinzinger and shares highlights from their conversation. Plus: United nudges lawmakers on greener fuel, Schiff Hardin merging with D.C. law firm, Byron Allen's advertising-discrimination suit against McDonald’s dismissed by judge and the fast food giant struggles to fix its massive methane problem.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including news about short-term rentals in New Buffalo, how the sluggish office market could mean new residential life for vintage buildings, and more. Plus: Groupon names new CEO, Local labs step up testing for omicron variant, new Rush CEO uncovers potential financial misappropriation and study finds Chicago tech's diversity problem starts in college.

"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about West Loop lunch options, including Time Out Market food hall, Green Street Smoked Meats, Beatrix, Bonchi and others, and shares highlights from his conversation with J.P. Graziano Grocery's Jim Graziano. Plus: Cyber Monday sales miss estimates due to short supplies and weak deals; a developer plans up to 3.2 million square feet of warehouse space on Allstate's suburban HQ site; Exelon's CEO sells stock and nets more than $4 million; and Chicago-based Gatorade signs its first college athlete endorser under new NCAA rules.

Social issues fueled tensions in many sectors during the pandemic, and Chicago's theater community was no exception. What can audiences and members of the creative community expect in the comeback season? Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about this month's Crain's Forum. Plus: Allstate has a deal to sell its Northbrook headquarters campus; Rivian warns customers of SUV delivery delays; and the World Health Organization calls the omicron COVID strain a variant of concern, prompting new travel restrictions and causing airlines scramble to navigate the quickly shifting travel outlook.