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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news form the local housing market, including about how some buyers and sellers are <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/anti-gentrification-ordinance-hitting-snags-market" target="_blank">hitting snags</a> under Chicago's new anti-gentrification ordinance.Plus: A massive, 20-year deal with Meta throws a lifeline to an Illinois nuclear power plant, Thoma Bravo raises $34.4 billion for technology investments, Trump’s attorney general steps up fight with American Bar Association and a local investor bets on new Ryan Field with Evanston hotel deal.

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06/05/25: Anti-gentrification measure creates stumbling blocks

Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto revealed his vision for a <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/sports/chicago-fire-owner-unveils-plan-stadium-78" target="_blank">$650 million soccer stadium</a> in the South Loop. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the latest plans at The 78.Plus: Lawmakers OK new perks for manufacturers that stick with Illinois, Rivian eyes new debt deal as expected vehicle deliveries slump, distressed State Street building hits market at steep discount and Ascension nears $3.9 billion deal for outpatient centers, including three around Chicago.

06/04/25: A downtown stadium project forges ahead

What’s next for Chicago transit agencies after a <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/transit-bailout-springfield-falls-apart" target="_blank">proposed bailout fell apart</a> in Springfield? Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2 billion budget; feds recommend 12.5 years of prison time for Michael Madigan, United Airlines is bulking up again at O'Hare; and Blues affiliate launches basic health plan for part-time and seasonal workers.

06/03/25: Public transit overhaul derailed

Half of C-suite executives say tariff and artificial inteligence anxieties are <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/business-execs-cite-tariffs-ai-and-data-rules-top-concerns" target="_blank">driving major business decisions</a>. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Ulta tops estimates as beauty demand bucks consumer pullback, GTCR slams FTC in court as it fights to save $627 million deal, Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr. and Art Institute president returns following in-flight misconduct probe.

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