04/21/21: Why Chicago startups are raking in the cash

A record amount of venture capital funding flowed to Chicago startups in the first quarter, and acquisitions are soaring as markets surge. Reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss. Plus: New office leases announced in West and East Loop, Blue Cross bosses pocket pay hikes, the strength of the Chicago-area warehouse market continues even as Amazon pulls back, and civil rights leaders push a compromise over elected school board.

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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.