A potential seismic event for O'Hare

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impacts of a United-American merger on Chicago and covers various business developments in the area.

Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what Chicago stands to lose in potential United-American merger. Plus: Illinois to get $50 million in Jewel-Osco parent’s $774 million opioid settlement, Golub recapitalizes Century Tower in $65 million deal, West Coast fintech company plans big River North office and Whole Foods to open new store in Lakeview.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Guth

Guest: John Pletz

Topics covered

• O'Hare
• United-American merger
• opioid settlement
• fintech
• real estate

Keywords

• O'Hare
• United-American merger
• opioid settlement
• fintech
• Century Tower
• Whole Foods
• Jewel-Osco

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United-American, Jewel-Osco, Century Tower, Whole Foods

Places: Chicago, Lakeview, River North

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