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Back to Search04/25/25: Durbin's retirement ripples through Illinois
Episode 1250
Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain’s political columnist Gre…
1 year, 5 months ago
04/24/25: Property tax tangle carries big implications in Illinois
Episode 1249
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including counties suing Il…
1 year, 5 months ago
04/23/25: Downtown developer dips a toe in restaurant biz
Episode 1248
A Loop office tower developer is planning a restaurant on Randolph. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Bears…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/22/25: Opening salvos in Jenner's clash with Trump
Episode 1247
Jenner & Block is fighting the Trump administration's bid to shut down the firm's lawsuit, calling the executive order against it "patently unconstit…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/18/25: Ulta's place in the new world of beauty
Episode 1246
How people buy cosmetics is changing. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-based Ulta is trying to keep up…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/17/25: What's holding together Kirkland's Trump deal?
Episode 1245
Chicago’s largest law firm has no formal agreement backing the deal it reached with the Trump administration. Crain’s reporter Mark Weinraub and host…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/16/25: Activity picking up at O'Hare
Episode 1244
O’Hare International Airport ranked among the busiest U.S. airports last year, despite still lagging pre-pandemic traffic levels. Crain’s reporter Pa…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/15/25: Good times keep rolling for warehouse owners
Episode 1243
Low space demand is no problem for Chicago-area warehouse owners. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Denny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss why.
P…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/11/25: Trump tariffs' effect on small biz
Episode 1242
The head of Chase Business Banking says U.S. economic strength is outweighing President Donald Trump's tariffs, at least for now. Crain’s finance rep…
1 year, 6 months ago
04/10/25: Tariff uncertainty could shake up Chicago’s housing market
Episode 1241
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories including the potential impact of tariffs on the Ch…
1 year, 6 months ago