Morning 10

Thursday, October 10, 2024

If someone forwarded this to you, sign up for our newsletters and email alerts here.

1. Loyola University's expansion plans raise concerns

Longtime business owners in Rogers Park are grappling with Loyola's acquisition of several commercial properties in the area, raising concerns about displacement.

Subscribe today to explore top features like 40 Under 40 & Best Places to Work.

2. CPS chief wants mayor to raid TIF coffers to solve school budget crisis

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez told Crain's he's presenting a plan to the City Council to sweep nearly $1 billion from the city's TIF districts to solve the district's budget crisis.

3. Preckwinkle presents 'good news' balanced budget with no new taxes or fees

While managing to close a projected gap, Cook County is putting more into its growing health care program and dabbling in AI to handle property tax assessments.

4. City Council defers vote on $1.5 billion refinancing

Some council members wish to further amend the ordinance meant to help close back-to-back shortfalls.

5. Architects design next-gen two-flats, row houses and bungalows

The designs, unveiled by the Chicago Architecture Center, update some classic Chicago housing types to suit modern lifestyles.

6. The Dining Table podcast: The family behind Gibsons restaurant empire

Host David Manilow talks business survival secrets with the Lombardo family, as well as their expansion to Fulton Market and how Gibsons helped feed the Bulls' NBA dynasty.

7. Feds award UIC $1.5M for maternal health innovations

The latest award comes at a time when infant and maternal health care, along with a lack of equitable care in Chicago, has become a growing concern among Illinois public health officials.

8. A piece of Chicago history gets revamped: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market.

9. Don't miss insights on shifting consumer tastes at our latest Future of Food event

Secure your spot now to network with entrepreneurs and executives across the spectrum of Chicago's food sector and learn from expert panelists about the trends shaping the business. Register by Nov. 5.

10. Now you can rent a historic log cabin — the only lodging within Indiana Dunes

The Cypress House was dismantled and moved after the 1933 World's Fair to Beverly Shores, one of five of the fair’s homes moved as a marketing gimmick.