Chicago's grocery store surge

About this episode

Rachel Herzog discusses grocery chain expansion in Chicago and related business developments.

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about two brands' plans for new Mag Mile spots and what’s driving the latest wave of grocery chain expansion in Chicago. Plus: Pritzker pushes speed on Bears tax package but predicts changes ahead; Morningstar eyes Google’s Thompson Center revamp for potential new HQ, Claire’s is moving its HQ to distressed Rosemont office building and an executive in $15 million Loretto Hospital embezzlement case pleads not guilty and released on bond.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Guth

Guest: Rachel Herzog

Topics covered

• grocery store expansion
• commercial real estate
• Chicago business
• Bears tax package
• corporate relocations
• embezzlement case

Keywords

• grocery stores
• Chicago
• commercial real estate
• Bears tax package
• Morningstar
• Claire’s
• Loretto Hospital
• expansion plans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pritzker, Morningstar, Claire’s, Loretto Hospital

Places: Chicago, Mag Mile, Rosemont

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