The embattled Chicago Transit Authority is taking another hit from Springfield, this time from a bill that would dramatically change the face of mass transit around the city and who controls it. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the issue with host Amy Guth.

Plus: A deal to restore peace at Northwestern is sparking more friction, mostly empty former Salesforce office property hits the market, owner of homeless shelter near Mag Mile files for bankruptcy amid foreclosure suit, and Rivian will add over 500 jobs in Normal to make its new SUV.

Small Midwestern cities dominated the latest list of hot home markets, with Rockford at the top. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains the phenomenon to host Amy Guth.

Plus: The impact of rescheduling marijuana, Walgreens stock lashed, Loop office tower owner hit with $276 million foreclosure lawsuit and Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, call for President Schill's ouster at Northwestern.

Another gunshot detection company is looking for a way in with the city. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco and host Amy Guth discuss ShotSpotter’s uncertain fate in Chicago.

Plus: Peeling back the sticker price on Bears stadium reveals even more costs, Foxtrot and Dom’s suppliers face fallout from abrupt closures, three Chicago-area bridges among the most vulnerable in the U.S. and American dropping some global flights on Boeing 787 delays.

The Chicago Bears are angling for a large cut of revenue from events under their new stadium plan. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence talk with host Amy Guth about the team’s proposed vision for its reimagined lakefront home.

Plus: Lawmakers propose unifying CTA, Metra and Pace; Mayor Johnson eyes legalizing video gaming in Chicago; Boeing credit outlook gets gloomier as Fitch also turns negative; and slow work authorizations frustrate new asylum-seekers and industry leaders alike.

Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the abrupt closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market.

Plus: Bears angling for huge cut of cash-flow pie at new stadium — including concerts; Walgreens launches gene, cell therapy pharmacy business; Boeing prosecutors aim to decide on criminal charge over Max crashes by June; and Art Institute defends its ownership of artwork prosecutors say was stolen during the Holocaust.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how affordability here is the lowest it’s been in at least 17 years.

Plus: Foxtrot and Dom's facing lawsuit one day after shuttering stores, Southwest cutting more than a third of its flights at O'Hare, Skokie office complex sold to developers at a staggering discount and Chicago's largest privately held companies see another year of growth.

Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and Brandon Dupré talk with host Amy Guth about local labor movements in the worlds of health care, academia, and arts and culture.

Plus: At O'Hare, senators sound an optimistic note despite earlier turbulence; Reinsdorf offers to open wallet for new Sox stadium; ADM says CFO will resign after accounting probe; and Moody's looks positively at Illinois.

AbbVie's Humira dam is beginning to crack. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the tide appears to be turning as CVS' pharmacy benefit manager replaces the blockbuster drug on its formulary list.

Plus: City Council greenlights Johnson's plan to pump $1.25 billion into housing and development, ShipBob picks JPMorgan to lead IPO, ex-Citadel exec's trading firm expanding and moving to revamped Loop tower, and how Chicago's venture-capital and startup scene stacks up globally.

Mary Dillon's Foot Locker turnaround plan has Wall Street tapping its feet. rain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former Ulta CEO’s plans so far.

Plus: Sterling Bay looks to sell more properties next to Lincoln Yards, Rivian cuts more jobs with woes mounting for electric vehicle market, watchdog group reportedly asks feds to probe Trump Chicago tower loan and police oversight chief defends herself amid criticism from city’s top cop.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a lawsuit that aims to stop Illinois counties from selling homes over unpaid taxes.

Plus: Ukrainian PM makes pitch for U.S. defense dollars on Chicago visit; struggling Walgreens lays off more workers; weed stocks have seen a lift, but it's still a roller-coaster ride; and United forecast tempers anxiety over expansion plans.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for an $70 million to care for those seeking asylum who have been sent to Chicago, is advancing to the City Council. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.

Plus: World Business Chicago names new CEO, American Airlines pilots cite "significant" jump in safety issues, developer tweaks plan for Fulton Market apartment complex and digital textbook company expands HQ and heads to the Loop.