11/09/22: Making LaSalle Street a living space

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11/09/22: Making LaSalle Street a living space

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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.

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07/13/21: Gold Coast tower worries: The tragedy in Surfside, Fla., has residents of a Chicago tower anxious about the state of their own 57-story condo building. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses developments at 111 E. Chestnut with host Amy Guth. Plus: The troubled Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund has new leadership; Aon founder Pat Ryan has a second act that comes with some caveats; the maker of Weber grills plans an IPO; and the food trucks that survived the pandemic are still waiting for the rebound that restaurants are already enjoying. by Crain's Daily Gist
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06/09/21: What’s the future for hotels post-pandemic?: A Gold Coast hotel for sale stands to provide clues about what investors think hotels are worth as the pandemic wanes. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Airline leaders plead to restart trans-Atlantic flights, Cook County changes its vaccination strategy to address hesitancy, insurance startup Kin raises $69 million with an investment from a PGA pro and 10 community leaders get $50K grants from the Field and Macarthur Foundations to make a difference in underserved areas. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/26/21: Why Joe Mansueto is betting big on Chicago: The billionaire founder of Morningstar is pouring large sums of his wealth into charitable efforts and high-profile business ventures in Chicago, making a sizeable impact on the city's landscape. Reporter Danny Ecker speaks with Joe Mansueto on a special episode of Crain's Daily Gist with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago Public Schools will require masks this fall, Amazon-backed Rivian confirms plan for a second assembly plant, new apartment tower near Millennium Park hits the market, and another big Amazon distribution center is coming to Waukegan. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/08/21: The three suburbs with almost no homes left for sale: In three Chicago suburbs, the fast-paced real estate market means the inventory of homes for sale is so slim, it's nearly nonexistent. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week’s real estate news. Plus: The city's aviation chief says O’Hare is due for a major rebound, Grubhub has plans for robotic food delivery on college campuses, Willis Tower insurer sues the city and local sewer district over flood damage from May 2020 storms, and why Big Food companies need strong second-quarter numbers. by Crain's Daily Gist
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08/11/21: Lawsuit challenges Illinois’ school mask mandate: A lawsuit filed on behalf of a downstate parent claims Gov. J.B. Pritzker overstepped his authority in implementing a school mask mandate. Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap the latest news in state and local politics. Plus: Latest Crain’s-Harris poll finds a majority of Chicago execs believe vaccines should be mandatory for office workers, Cook County Health proposes a 15% budget increase as Medicaid plan enrollment grows, a Chicago ‘Internet of Things’ startup raises $65 million and a marijuana cultivation center is coming to the south suburbs. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/06/21: United is betting business travel will return. Will it? by Crain's Daily Gist
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10/04/21: The cars are coming back downtown: Crain’s reporters Ally Marotti and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about the pandemic’s impact on changing transportation habits and downtown parking garages, along with how soaring demand and a tight labor market are giving food industry workers increased bargaining power. Plus: Preckwinkle seeks a fourth term, Sterling Bay lands a $125M loan for Lincoln Yards, Exelon lays out spinoff leadership and Lou Malnati's sells to investment firm Meritage. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/12/21: What's hot in commercial real estate right now: Leases are in demand for third-party logistics firms in Chicago. Crain's commercial real estate reporters Danny Ecker and Alby Gallun join host Amy Guth to talk about the state of office and industrial space. Plus: CTA ridership is recovering fast, but trains and buses are still only half as full as before the pandemic; Michelin-starred Mag Mile restaurant Spiaggia is closing permanently; Illinois gets a second bond upgrade; and Target backs off a Water Tower Place outpost. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/28/21: What’s inside Chicago’s tentative police union contract: Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has reached an agreement with the Chicago Police Department’s largest union on a new contract that includes pay raises and accountability reforms. Reporter A.D. Quig joins host Amy Guth to discuss. Plus: Moody's upgrades outlook on Chicago debt, Northwestern and Rush top list of best Illinois hospitals in latest ranking from U.S. News, Blackstone is taking stake in GTCR, DePaul becomes the latest university to require COVID vaccines for faculty and staff, and Chicago holding company Madison Industries buys Big Ass Fans. by Crain's Daily Gist
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04/10/24: Johnson reflects on his mayorship so far: Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with Crain’s to mark the one-year anniversary of his election. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to recap the conversation that spanned the DNC and 2024 presidential election, the failed "Bring Chicago Home" ballot measure, as well as stadium subsidies for the Chicago Bears. Plus: United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review, Roz Brewer added to Black Economic Alliance board, music equipment marketplace moving HQ to the Salt Shed and Boeing's 777 'gliders' signal more cash woes. by Crain's Daily Gist
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04/09/24: Frustrated CTA riders hit the road: Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about CTA ridership, particularly about a growing cluster of riders swapping their Ventra cards for car keys as the agency struggles to get back to pre-pandemic service levels. Plus: Restaurateur's plan for Goose Island dining and entertainment complex scrapped, Durbin wants Buttigieg to broker O'Hare expansion, Blackstone to pay $10 billion for apartment company and a judge orders Motorola rival to pay $1 million-a-day fine and suspend sales. by Crain's Daily Gist
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04/08/24: South Works could have a future in quantum computing: The South Works site and a Lockport refinery are being considered for a potential quantum computer factory. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about their recent reporting on the two massive industrial sites PsiQuantum is mulling for the project. Plus: Bears sit down with agency that would subsidize their lakefront stadium, federal and local law enforcement meet to assemble DNC game plan, Hines buys Clybourn Corridor retail center, Thoma Bravo targets $20 billion for next buyout fund and Chicago is the third-best U.S. city for food and drinks, according to Food & Wine magazine by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/21/22: The next chapter of the Winnetka beachfront saga: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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11/30/23: Chicago's home price growth reign is over: Chicago lost the top rank among big-city housing markets for price growth. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local market. Plus: Groupon signs deal for new Wacker Drive HQ, city again asking for offers on historic Stock Yards Bank building, co-working giant plans big expansion in Chicago suburbs and Illinois borrowers have some of the highest student debt in the country. by Crain's Daily Gist
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10/12/23: Mortgage-rate angst hangs over housing market: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including an index that suggests mortgage rates are worrying homebuyers more than prices. Plus: Mayor Johnson proposes $16.6 billion Chicago budget without major tax hikes; Walgreens names health care vet as next CEO; NASCAR, city still negotiating second street race deal; and newly open Guinness brewery in Fulton Market up for sale by Crain's Daily Gist
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04/08/24: South Works could have a future in quantum computing: The South Works site and a Lockport refinery are being considered for a potential quantum computer factory. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about their recent reporting on the two massive industrial sites PsiQuantum is mulling for the project. Plus: Bears sit down with agency that would subsidize their lakefront stadium, federal and local law enforcement meet to assemble DNC game plan, Hines buys Clybourn Corridor retail center, Thoma Bravo targets $20 billion for next buyout fund and Chicago is the third-best U.S. city for food and drinks, according to Food & Wine magazine by Crain's Daily Gist
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08/31/23: The return of rent control?: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including how towns could opt out of Illinois' rent control ban under a proposed law. Plus: Discover's a potential acquisition target for first time in many years, bill pushed by Carvana for home car delivery becomes law in Illinois, Schaumburg office complex owner hit with $83 million foreclosure lawsuit, and Walgreens and CVS to make $45 Narcan available nationwide. by Crain's Daily Gist
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11/23/22: Fixing Chicago's image problem: Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about Lynn Osmond, the new president and CEO of Choose Chicago, and the city’s vision for reviving conventions and tourism. Plus: Massive O'Hare project clears last hurdle, revenue at Chicago's largest hospitals heals after a tumultuous 2020, weed shop gets zoning approval for former Rainforest Cafe site and Northwestern law school will no longer participate in U.S. News rankings. by Crain's Daily Gist
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12/27/23: What 2024 has in store for commercial real estate: Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024, like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field. Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads to UChicago finance post, Mayor Johnson names three new commissioners and Marina City retail space sold for $30 million. by Crain's Daily Gist
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02/08/24: The priciest homes sold in 2023: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market including the 50 highest-priced home sales of 2023, Illinois Realtors’ $1 million campaign against transfer-tax increase and Cook County’s plan to make homes healthier for owners and renters. Plus: Smaller banks face bigger risks from the depressed commercial real estate market, judge ends Byron Allen's lawsuit over McDonald's ad spending, museum hotel in River North hits the market and Winnetka passes lakefront ordinance despite threat of lawsuits. by Crain's Daily Gist
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06/08/23: Chicago's vast racial home-value chasm: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Chicago has one of the widest racial gaps in appraised home values among big U.S. cities. Plus: NASCAR to shut down Lake Shore Drive for nearly a week, Vienna Beef plans to turn former Bucktown factory into HQ and restaurant, environmental activists vow to continue fight over Southeast Side metal shredder and Amtrak seeks funding to boost one of its major Chicago routes. by Crain's Daily Gist
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07/06/23: New push to revitalize Englewood: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s recent effort to spur homeownership by targeting Englewood rehabs. Plus: Chicago pension debt rises to $35 billion as mayor hunts for fix, longtime Fulton Market building owner looks to cash out of landmarked building, United may cut Newark flights in effort to stem delays and Cook County continues to lose Black residents, along with other big cities. by Crain's Daily Gist
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05/11/23: Chicago lags in key housing market stat: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth on news from the local market, including how people with mortgages in Chicago are not as house-rich as they are in other big metro areas. Plus: Lightfoot issues an emergency declaration over migrant surge, Illinois marijuana sales stalled in April, Sterling Bay CEO says Lincoln Yards is in talks for new financing and Shedd Aquarium will close for NASCAR race weekend. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/05/23: Reading Chicago real estate's future: Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look ahead to the 2023 market. Plus: White House says Southwest 'failed' customers during travel meltdown; Rivian misses 25,000 production target, but not by much; apartments in Lincoln Park and Bolingbrook sell in $192 million deal; and Illinois tees up new rules for pot-shop licenses. by Crain's Daily Gist
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08/18/22: The priciest of pricy homes are selling: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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02/09/23: The upper crust of Chicago home sales: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the housing market, including a look at the 50 highest-priced home sales last year in Chicago and some clues that local home prices may have found their happy place. Plus: Execs pitch 10-year income tax hike to cover pensions, CVS agrees to buy Oak Street Health in $10.6 billion deal, West Loop office landlord hit with foreclosure lawsuit and demographic details revealed for Cook County guaranteed income program. by Crain's Daily Gist
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06/16/22: Pricey homes get even hotter: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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11/03/22: Want to buy a mob boss' old pad?: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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10/13/22: A not-so-modest proposal in Winnetka: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/13/22: Real estate took zero time to get hot in 2022: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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02/17/22: Homebuilders feel the housing surge: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/26/23: The 'phantom building' of the Gold Coast: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a Gold Coast building that has been empty since the 1990s, and a look at modern luxury cabins made in a Waukegan factory. Plus: Chicago Fed says Midwest economy shows signs of tough times ahead, U.S. sues Google over ad market in escalation of anti-trust fight, city touts 'social bonds' sale as success and Carvana settles long-running dispute with Illinois. by Crain's Daily Gist
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11/09/23: National Association of Realtors besieged within and without: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including lawsuits and a new CEO for the embattled NAR, and a look inside a few local time capsule homes. Plus: Effort to raise tax on high-end property sales will go to Chicago voters, Rivian ends exclusive deal to supply Amazon vans while upping production forecast, United Airlines expects record Thanksgiving travel and Chicago has a new three-star Michelin restaurant. by Crain's Daily Gist
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Destruction of Cabrini-Green Made Development of Bally's Casino Possible: The proposed Bally's Casino is blocks from the demolished public housing development. by City Cast Chicago
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06/23/22: How a billionaire and Winnetka residents came to blows: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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11/28/22: Chicago wants its empty lots filled: Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the city’s plan to repopulate 2,000 empty lots and about a local home sale with a Hollywood connection. Plus: White House extends student loan payment pause to June 30, McCormick Place names first Black GM, Sterigenics cleared by jury in second trial and the sale of Weiss and West Suburban hospitals to proceed. by Crain's Daily Gist
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05/01/23: Previewing May's must-see events: 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 in the month ahead. Plus: Illinois delegation asks Congress for $75M to pay for 2024 DNC, civilian oversight commission hires recruiting firm for new CPD chief search, big Fulton Market apartment project moves forward with $125 million loan and applicants for new weed licenses nearly triple thanks to rules overhaul. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/11/24: Even more tumult at the Realtors HQ: The president of the National Association of Realtors abruptly resigned after a blackmail threat. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other local housing news, including a condo that rents for $30,000 a month filled with music and pop culture memorabilia. Plus: Boeing CEO fights back tears and admits 'our mistake' in 737 address, trio of companies set to leave troubled Wacker Drive office tower, new device at UChicago can smash liver tumors with bubbles caused by sonic pulses and Rush plans new $27 million medical office in Lakeview. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/04/24: Housing market could finally exhale in 2024: After a tense 18 months, the world of real estate might see some relief in the coming year. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the outlook, a West Loop condo with a “hot” history, and more news from the local market. Plus: Illinois was one of the top states to leave in 2023; Pru Plaza owner plans big renovation, gets debt relief; Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P on real estate concerns; and the worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/04/23: Slow recovery for downtown restaurants: Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the downtown lunch biz has changed throughout the pandemic and how local operators are approaching the (historically slow) months ahead. Plus: Exelon to stay based in Chicago; developers pitch $1.2 billion of LaSalle Street residential conversions; Weiss and West Suburban hospitals' new owners complete real estate purchase; and from Zach LaVine to Marcus Stroman, a look at the 25 highest-paid athletes in Chicago. by Crain's Daily Gist
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01/25/23: Apartment rents may calm down: Crain's real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about why 2023 could feel "back to normal" for Chicago renters. Plus: Local warehouse vacancy rate falls to record low, Chicago developer poised to buy Baxter campus, Rush and CVS working to get hospital-level care in Minute Clinics and study finds remote work saves global commuters 72 minutes a day. by Crain's Daily Gist
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09/12/22: Breaking down the Bears' Arlington plans: 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. by Crain's Daily Gist
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