Bears don't rule out Illinois as developers float stadium ideas

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss two suburbs who want a seat at the table if the Bears’ new stadium lands in Arlington Heights.Plus: Just months after taking the job, Chicago’s chief financial officer has resigned; Valor Investments cashes in on Elon Musk relationship; Chicago’s apartment rent surge begins to cool; and a new tuberculosis breakthrough from Northwestern University could make diagnosis faster and easier in remote parts of the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to review the week in residential real estate, including news on the long-delayed Cabrini-Green redevelopment.Plus: United CEO Scott Kirby calls out a troubling shortage of air traffic controllers at O’Hare; CME moves ahead on physical uranium contracts; Vivid Seats stock plunges; and Burnham prize winners envision State Street’s future beyond retail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain’s New York Business reporter Jack Grieve joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a comparison between the governing styles of two big-city mayors — New York’s Zohran Mamdani and Chicago’s Brandon Johnson.Plus: Pritzker is calling on Washington to step its regulations on AI, McDonald’s chooses Uber over DoorDash in a heated race for the delivery market, Parkway Bank makes its push for middle-market business, and community health centers double down on Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the Bears' stadium options and the role the fall veto session will play in negotiations.Plus: Chicago Fed Chair Austan Goolsbee warns AI buildouts are overheating the economy; craft brewers and retailers file suit to block the Illinois Hemp Act; United Airlines takes a major step forward in the nation’s capital; and Portillo’s is pumping the brakes on its national expansion strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Jeanne Sparrow to share why more families are choosing restaurants to host memorials.Plus: A new Hail Mary is in the air to keep the Bears in the city of Chicago, Wells Fargo is scaling back their brick and mortar banks, the CVS breakup bows to pressure from pharmacy groups, and Mayor Johnson restarts his push for corporate taxes to balance Chicago’s budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six square blocks are going up for landmarking in West Lakeview despite some homeowners' claims it will tie up their hands. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss.Plus: Pritzker and Stratton victories put Illinois policy proposals on national stage, Kraft Heinz is divesting its coffee business, Vantive prepares to go all-in on home dialysis, and stocks jump for alcohol companies as investors bet on midterm tariff rollbacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to explain why commercial real estate investors are betting on shopping centers.Plus: Chicago’s mayoral candidates are lining up to block their opponents from the February ballot, feds throw a variable into Abbott Labs nutrition business spinoff, a new study shows the University of Illinois’ endowment is missing out on major money and Home Run Inn adds pan pizza to the freezer case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The largest data center project ever proposed in Illinois is in jeopardy over a $1 offer. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow with the back story.Plus: The Chicago City Council deals Mayor Johnson another budget blow; AbbVie eyes a move into obesity treatments; Chicago-based Vistria’s capital returns are surging; and McDonald’s McRib is back, but faces legal questions about its ingredients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Jeanne Sparrow untangle the competing efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in the city.Plus: Rivian beats estimates as the R2 SUV becomes its top-selling vehicle; Mondelez boosts healthy options with a plan to acquire Undercover Snacks; Highland Park survivors join in Supreme Court fight over assault weapons; and for South Side moms, the nearest delivery room keeps getting farther away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow explain how Chicago’s home prices are rising at twice the rate of inflation.Plus: Even Chicago’s interim police superintendent is in the dark on the city’s next gunshot detection system; Pritzker pushes for data center rules, but a deal in Springfield remains elusive; Whole Foods is expanding its Chicago footprint; and GE HealthCare posts strong Q3 results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.