02/05/25: The new point man of Chicago biz

Michael Sacks has been named Crain's 2025 Executive of the Year. Reporter Mark Weinraub joins host Amy Guth to discuss how the civic leader and GCM Grosvenor CEO earned this year's honor. Plus: Allstate going all in on auto, home businesses despite challenges from natural disasters; White House border deals with Canada and Mexico avert trade war for now; plans for Old Town tower shrink to gain alderman's support; cardiac drug developer co-founded by Feinberg's genetic medicine director raises $300 million; and Air Wisconsin laying off 200 O'Hare staff.

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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.