The City Council unanimously rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the unprecedented action and the work ahead to balance the city’s budget.

Plus: Loop landlords pitch taxing themselves to boost ailing downtown, more hospitalizations and infections reported in E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served by McDonald’s, Chicago Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming and Illinois begins canceling medical debt for residents.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth, including the National Association of Realtors’ new standards for conduct after last year's sexual harassment scandal.

Plus: Grubhub sold at steep discount from its peak during the pandemic, UI Health nurses begin open-ended strike, Art Institute of Chicago taps Eric Lefkofsky as board chair and just one Chicagoan made a list of the 100 most powerful people in business.

The Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese hospital site for a new stadium. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: A West Loop office developer defies ugly market with new debt, Pitchfork Music Festival’s Chicago exit, the city’s largest accounting firms see decreasing headcounts among major players and why Chicago's in the race to be a leader in eco-friendly jet fuel.

With open enrollment underway, Illinois' insurance agency is in the midst of establishing a state-based health insurance exchange it says could help fill coverage gaps and lower plan costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Vizient bulks up at Old Post Office while Uber shrinks, Portillo's appears to be heeding its activist investor's advice, AbbVie tumbles after new schizophrenia drug fails trials, Baxter cuts guidance on hurricane-related plant shutdown and a mixed-income apartment tower trades for $55 million in Lincoln Park.

Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi reassesses the Loop, completing the city assessment cycle. Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: A majority of City Council wants to vote down $300 million property tax hike, the Fed cuts interest rates for 2nd-straight meeting to support economy, LaSalle Street redevelopment set for $98 million TIF subsidy and Lincoln Square residents vote to end century-old booze ban.

Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to analyze election results and what they likely mean for Chicago and Illinois.

Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses local housing market news, Walgreens agrees to pay $100 million to settle drug overcharging claims, Discover brings on new legal chief amid Capital One merger review, NielsenIQ considers an IPO at a valuation close to $10 billion and cannabis stocks wilt after Florida legalization fails.

A lawsuit from the banking industry argues an Illinois credit card swipe fee law interferes with a federal law granting banks leeway on the charges they issue. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses the case with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Choose Chicago eyes extra downtown hotel charge to boost budget, Tempus buying genetics lab company for $600 million, organizers say out-of-towners flocked to Lolla and boosted Chicago's gains this year and court documents claim Motorola was hacked by Chinese military.

Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how Chicago hardware retailer True Value went bankrupt.

Plus: Brandon Johnson says he was in the dark on CPS board pick's comments because of a vetting "gap," riverfront office tower owner hit with one of the city’s biggest foreclosure suits ever, Shore Capital in talks over $8.6 billion pet-care deal, child care has gotten more affordable in Chicago and United eyes record year as traders pile back into airline stocks.

With the mayor's $17.3 billion budget unveiled, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth break down its contents and challenges he will face getting it through the City Council.

Plus: Google reveals plans for revamped Thompson Center atrium, Chicago school board president resigns at Johnson's request, Cubs and feds settle Wrigley Field accessibility lawsuit and a sign development site prices may be tipping downward in Fulton Market.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to read the tea leaves in the latest batch of Chicago housing market data.

Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $17.3 billion budget with $300 million property tax hike, city panel OKs signage changes for Mag Mile and State Street, new study finds Peoples Gas pipeline program to cost another $12.8 billion and AbbVie lifts profit outlook as anti-inflammatory drugs Rinvoq and Skyrizi beat estimates

Crain's media reporter Pawan Naidu joins host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago Sports Network’s deal with streaming service Fubo.

Plus: Walgreens lays off 250 workers in latest round of cuts; Boeing raises $21 billion in capital to repair balance sheet; Stephanie Izard and Boka are planning a Northern California restaurant; community activists aren't sold on quantum park's promises just yet; and Pepsi closes South Side plant without warning, leaving at least 79 workers without jobs.