Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a new restaurant tool that lets diners choose their seats. Plus: Thanksgiving travel surges to near pre-pandemic levels, ABA council votes to eliminate LSAT requirement for law schools, Rivian employees say rapid production led to injuries and safety oversights in Illinois plant, and CME and Cboe recommit to crypto after FTX disaster.

Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts events in the month ahead. Plus: State Farm on pace for record auto insurance losses, Kokonas stepping down from Tock, investment giant puts another big downtown office building up for sale and enrollment gains.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including two good reasons not to worry about a big price drop in Chicago-area homes. Plus: Workers' Rights Amendment passes, a list of the safest hospitals in Illinois, UnitedHealth to keep AbbVie’s Humira available and Chicago-based AMA pledges more action against gun violence.

Crain’s reporters Steve Daniels and John Pletz talk about the state of cryptocurrency in Chicago and elsewhere after the collapse of crypto exchange giant FTX. Plus: Union Station revamp wins regional support in the race for federal dollars; state board approves Advocate-Atrium merger; Vistria Group sells stake to Bennett Goodman’s Hunter Point, ADQ; and FTC refunds over $9.8 million in a recent Napleton Automotive discrimination case.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with editor Ann Dwyer about assessments in Cook County and how homeowners are picking up a greater share of the property tax burden this year. Plus: City will correct a wrong done half a century ago by renaming historical house, ER visits by youth with suicidal ideation spiked in fall of 2019, according to a new local study; a Sweetgreen putting its first-ever drive-thru in Schaumburg; and hospitals with the most ‘ethical’ billing, according to Leapfrog.

Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth for his post-election analysis of the recent Illinois gubernatorial and down-ballot races. Plus: In the Chicago mayoral race, an internal memo reveals Lightfoot campaign's attack plan for opponents; United accelerates 5% pilot pay hike after contract rejection; EV maker Lion Electric reports record deliveries as Joliet plant ramps up; and Wells Fargo's first-ever new Chicago branch set for luxury River North tower.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices around the Chicago area didn’t budge last week for the first time in more than two years and a look at a play for preservation in Hinsdale. Plus: Tuesday's election brings wins for Illinois Dems, Moody's upgrades city debt, Northbrook shopping center sells for $61 million, and NIH grant will further a Chicago company’s tumor treatment platform.

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about LaSalle Street and the city’s hopes for its next chapter. Plus: City Council passes Lightfoot's $16.4 billion 2023 budget, Arlington Heights trustees unanimously OK Bears roadmap, Blackstone Hotel goes back up for sale and Vegas weed company picks Waukegan over Chicago for its pot shop.

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s new class of hospital CEOs taking over at a trying time and the headwinds against them. Plus: A big week on the national and local political stage could give big answers to big questions; Walgreens' VillageMD to acquire rival in $9 billion deal; Novartis laying off 275 in Libertyville; and Argonne and Fermilab to get over $300 million from feds.

Despite often politicized narratives, the real answer about whether or not Chicago is safe depends largely on where you are in the city. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot, who reported for Crain’s Forum about how safety in Chicago is not evenly distributed and why, talks with host Amy Guth about what the data reveals. Plus: Thanks to early voting and vote-by-mail, 1 million ballots have been cast so far in Illinois; Allstate in talks to return HQ to Chicago from suburbs; Lurie Children's Hospital gets $25 million donation; and Mondelez pauses Twitter advertising.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including some interesting gems on the market right now—like an Oak Park bungalow once owned by a famous mobster. Plus: Tock launches online wine shop; AGs sue to stop Albertsons shareholder payout ahead of Kroger merger; foreclosure suit hits LaSalle Street landlord; and Walgreens, Walmart and CVS reach tentative $12 billion opioid agreement.

Recent numbers on Peoples Gas suggest the price tag on their massive pipe project will balloon—again—and will take longer than scheduled—again. Crain's utilities reporter Steve Daniels and host Amy Guth discuss. Plus: Tenneco revives plan to move HQ to Michigan, U.S. air-passenger traffic tops pre-pandemic levels of 2019, Advocate Aurora sued over patient data leak, 'Game of Thrones' author gives Northwestern’s journalism school a $5 million gift.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about how rising interest rates impact commercial properties and landlords. Plus: A look at early voter turnout, Illinois’ bioscience sector grows on key metrics, U.S. Steel sees demand drop as Ukraine war rages on and Stellantis offers buyouts to salaried workforce members over age 55.

Dan McGrath, who writes the Business of Sports column for Crain's, talks with host Amy Guth about his take on the Bears this season and what a potential move to Arlington Heights could mean both on the field and for Chicago as a sports town. Plus: Your ComEd bill's going up even more; Caterpillar’s 15-year tax saga ends with a $740 million IRS settlement; officials warn of a COVID surge and encourage booster shots; and Raoul, other AGs and lawmakers, scrutinize Kroger-Albertsons deal.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing, including how price growth may be decelerating rapidly in several of the bubbliest U.S. cities, but not so much in Chicago. Plus: Walgreens changing how it measures pharmacists' performance, a new 58-mile bike trail will connect Chicago to Michigan, foreclosed Lincolnwood mall goes up for sale and logistics firm moving HQ to Wacker Drive amid hiring spree.

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks about news from the aviation industry, including the bigger ideas behind O’Hare’s new Delta lounge and United CEO Scott Kirby’s recent comments blaming the FAA for travel delays. Plus: You're paying a lot more for weed in Illinois, Byron Trott's BDT offers to take Weber private a year after IPO, health experts around Chicago say we're likely to see a resurgence of influenza this fall and winter, and Chicago Girl Scouts gifted $4.2 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about big moves in the grocery business and what that might look like in Chicago. Plus: Chicago lands first Fitch bond rating upgrade in 12 years, Pritzker adds $2 million to the pot for Illinois Democrats, historic Gold Coast hotel Ambassador Chicago is for sale and a look at Crain’s list of Chicago's Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

Crain's contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, knows when to score scarce tickets. And for holiday light displays, that time is now. He and host Amy Guth preview the entertainment and arts events you'll want to add to your calendar in the month ahead. Plus: A data breach at Advocate Aurora hits 3 million patients, parking app SpotHero teams up with Lyft, AbbVie buys a U.K. biotech startup and Tavern on Rush is closing sooner than expected.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how after a busy couple of years in a high-speed real estate market, things have slowed down considerably around parts of Chicago. Plus: Takeaways from the second (and final) Illinois gubernatorial debate, Allstate campus redevelopment getting underway, United has a plan to address a big problem in the aviation industry and feds probe Walgreens and other pharmacy chains over post-Roe prescriptions refusals.

The CDPH's 2023 budget is set to shrink in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about why that matters, even long after the COVID-19 public health crisis is over. Plus: Illinois drops mask requirement in health care settings, Harley-Davidson rethinks its HQ as CEO rejects a return to the office, Analyst sees cannabis-industry M&A action taking a pause and a look at where Chicago airports are sending the most passengers this holiday season.

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the proposed Chicago casino’s impact on its surrounding neighborhood of River West. Plus: Aldermen scoff at approving nearly $1 billion for Red Line extension, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare taps new CEO, Netflix reveals ad plan price along with Nielsen partnership, and cities rebounding fastest are benefiting from tourism, not biz travel.

In just three months, AbbVie’s leading product, Humira, will face biosimilar competition in the U.S. for the first time. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about what the future might look like for the drugmaker. Plus: Mariano's parent to buy Jewel-Osco owner, AT&T cuts deal in Madigan case as former exec charged, downtown office vacancy inches back up to record high, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his challenger Darren Bailey individually met with Crain's editorial board to discuss their respective visions for the state.

Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing market news, including a couple who argue the Winnetka Park District should seize a billionaire neighbor's multimillion-dollar lakefront parcel. Plus: Biden proposes changes to how gig workers are classified, Walgreens shores up health care push with acquisition and exec shuffle, Banana Republic to leave the Magnificent Mile and record-breaking deals atop this year's list of Largest Commercial Building Sales.

Crain’s reporter Corli Jay joins host Amy Guth to talk about a recent Amtrak trip from Michigan to Chicago on which passengers experienced severe delays and were left without power, heat and bathroom access. Plus: O'Hare and Midway websites hit by Russian cyberattack, City Colleges of Chicago staff have planned date for strike, New Yorkers pay $36 million for Mariano's store, and UChicago spinout wants to change how we think about gut bacteria.

About a month out from the general election, Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about how some key races are shaping up. Plus: Chicago's improved finances reflected in bond investor sentiment, Rivian recalls 13,000 vehicles to fix structural defect, first Boeing 737 Max flies into China in almost 4 years, and U of C professor shares Nobel prize in economics

Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what changes to McDonald’s board could mean for the company, along with expansion plans for Dom’s Kitchen & Market. Plus: Pritzker and Bailey spar on crime and economy at first gubernatorial debate, three board members leave weed company Green Thumb, a Japanese restaurant and a Tuscan steakhouse slated to open in the St. Regis hotel, and The Second City set to open a NYC location.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss local housing market news, including a group bringing details of Chicago's racist housing history to light. Plus: Planned Parenthood is launching a mobile abortion clinic along Illinois' borders; Rivian shares climb after the electric vehicle maker ramps up production and reaffirms its annual goal; Grubhub partners with Gopuff for grocery and alcohol delivery; and Chicago is named the best big city in the U.S. for sixth year in a row.

As former President Trump fights a lawsuit alleging he inflated the value of many of his properties, Crain's commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about exactly what that means for Trump's Chicago hotel. Plus: Mayor Lightfoot hints at a plan to target lenient judges; drugmaker Xeris is expanding and moving its headquarters to Fulton Market; CIBC makes a Chicago executive the head of its U.S. division; and many top MBA programs report a decline in applications.

Chicago hospitals have committed to equitable care initiatives, but rising costs and tightening budgets potentially threaten that progress. Health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Crain's latest Forum. Plus: Chicago Public Schools no longer nation’s third-largest district, startup targeting food allergies raises more funding, Lightfoot expands parental leave for city workers and United Airlines to exit JFK airport this month after dispute over expansion.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes making the city's outdoor dining program permanent. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to talk about how some restaurant operators are thinking about the move, and about other food industry news. Plus: Lightfoot backs off a planned property tax hike next year, Lurie Children's Hospital plans a $56 million Schaumburg outpost, why O'Hare is the world's most-connected airport and Crain's brings back our list of Chicago's biggest women-owned businesses.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing market news, including the highest price anyone has paid for a Chicago-area home this year. Plus: Nearly 800 downtown apartments hit the market, passengers could be on the hook for $700 million in American-JetBlue combo, developer that brought Discover to the South Side looks to cash out and 10 cannabis companies owe the IRS a half-billion dollars.

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about local beverage news—including a new winery opening in the city and a Chicago craft beer incubator program expanding to a big space in Milwaukee. Plus: United flight attendants picket at O'Hare, GoHealth takes $50 million investment, airlines would have to disclose fees under new U.S. proposal, and a Carvana executive faces criminal charges in Illinois.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the Invest South/West initiative and where it stands nearly three years in. Plus: Report says Chicago water contains 'shocking' levels of lead, Foxtrot lays off 3.5% of staff, a look at where Illinois schools stand in U.S. News college rankings, and 1871 to launch cannabis program.

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 for the month ahead. Plus: U of I unveils final plans for its Discovery Partners campus in the South Loop, Chicago and Cook County back to low COVID risk, UChicago and Northwestern business schools on the rise in new Bloomberg rankings, and Boeing to pay $200 million to settle SEC probe over 737 Max.

Starting in 2023, cash bail is going away in Illinois. The measure to eliminate it has been in the books since early 2021, which has allowed time for planning, but also time for the lines between reality and political rhetoric to become blurred in the public narrative. Capitol News Illinois bureau chief Jerry Nowicki discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's Chicago casino plan draws fresh fire; city looks to spark Loop housing wave with TIF money and other incentives; Byron Allen's McDonald's lawsuit survives latest dismissal effort, set for May trial; and among the biggest North American airports, only one is loathed more by travelers than O’Hare in the latest J.D. Power survey.

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently expressed some concerns about Chicago, though he also said the company is still committed to the city. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks about the fast food giant with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay plans a big apartment building next to Lincoln Yards; navigating the rental car shortage that refuses to end; banks dealing their way into the Chicago market see deposits fall; and in terms of productivity, remote work is actually working out pretty well.

Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the marijuana industry, including a local company that beat long odds in a pot-shop license lottery and a court challenge. Plus: Cities faced with influx of migrants could soon see federal aid, FDA issues recall for another Baxter device, Northwestern creating an academic center to honor its former president, and business-class flights on some of the longest routes can now be double the price from pre-pandemic days.

Crain's contributor Trina Mannino talks with host Amy Guth about how some parents are concerned that CPS will come up short in delivering what their kids need to succeed, especially in terms of pandemic recovery. Plus: FAA hits airlines on delays after United chief’s comments, study says Chicago-area housing market highly vulnerable to a recession, SEC accuses Chicago firm of misleading investors who bought $1.5 million in crypto and next year’s planned NASCAR race worrying Chicago's museums.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news of the week, including how the upper end of the housing market has broken yet another record—and it's only September. Plus: Second City has a new No. 1; in a state board reversal, Advocate Aurora and Atrium get more time on merger; PharmaCann buys The Clinic for an undisclosed amount; and Chicago's newest tourist attraction: slime.

With more than a dozen Chicago aldermen announcing that they’ll step down or won’t seek another term, Crain’s government reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about what’s up with the exodus in City Council. Plus: Amtrak cancels some long-haul trains on threat of freight strike as Metra warns rail strike would likely halt some service; Atlas Arteria buys $2 billion Chicago Skyway stake from Canada pension; study shows nearly 60 assaults on nurses per day in the U.S.; and companies step up fall travel, shrugging off economic uncertainty.

The McPlant was McDonald’s bid to tap into the fake meat market, where rivals like Burger King have had some success with items like the Impossible Whopper. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the world’s largest hamburger chain ended a U.S. test run in late July, with no indication it will roll out the plant protein burger nationally. Plus: As immigrants arrive in buses from Texas, local health providers say many of those arriving need both immediate care and ongoing attention; Yardbird opening first Chicago location soon in River North; Supersonic jet dealt a blow; and Cresco Labs completes sale-leaseback deal in Pennsylvania to free up $45 million in capital.

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the vision the Chicago Bears unveiled for a possible move to Arlington Heights. Plus: The death of Queen Elizabeth II recalls Chicago ties, Rivian deal with Mercedes opens door to broader partnership, IRS raid on Caterpillar has been settled and Britannica considers $1 billion IPO.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the busy housing week for some central Chicago sports figures and other real estate news. Plus: United Airlines threatens to end JFK service without more flights, Ald. Howard Brookins leaving City Council, Apollo-backed ADT sells stake to State Farm for $1.2 billion and Chicago wins central role in federal climate change investment.

On the heels of the announcement of Tavern on Rush winding down business, change is afoot around Rush Street. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about some of those upcoming changes as well as the area’s history. Plus: Boots, owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, plans online market for cosmetics brands in upcoming digital overhaul; Southeast Side alderman announces she won't seek re-election; Ascension Health's Illinois CEO is leaving; and Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. warehouses.

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how some hospitals are pitching medical credit cards to patients facing costly treatments— a move that may protect hospital finances but can also leave patients with hefty, high-interest debt. Plus: O’Hare sells $1.8 billion of debt in year’s largest airport deal; U.S. employers add 315,000 jobs as more workers join labor force; Ford, GM, Rivian issue safety recalls affecting nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles; and passengers with a flight delay or cancelation can now check a new online dashboard to see if airlines are offering meals or hotels.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home values are cooling off and sellers are cutting their asking prices in many major U.S. cities—but not in Chicago. Plus: Citadel Securities opens Tokyo office for U.S. Treasury investors, Cook County leases a big chunk of Loop space as it renovates its own offices, receiver takes over condos in a big Northwest Side housing complex and Chicago unicorn company ExteNet moving HQ to Texas.

Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about how the latest biometric privacy settlements with tech giants could be just the beginning in Illinois, a state with some of the strictest of such laws in the U.S. Plus: Lightfoot names members of new police oversight panel, longtime alderman Tom Tunney retiring from City Council, Motorola unable to stop rival Hytera's lawsuit and Lettuce Entertain You plans members-only club.

Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Kevin Warren, who became commissioner of the Big Ten Conference just two and a half years ago. Warren has navigated a lot in that time, but his biggest challenges could still lie ahead. Plus: Allstate's No. 2 exec exits as the insurer tries to claw back to profitability, Discover is hiring lots of tech talent downtown, John Buck puts River North apartments up for sale and DoorDash touts its economic impact with a major new campaign.