08/20/24: Johnson ally sows confusion with DNC parties

A confidant of Mayor Brandon Johnson sparked concern among corporate donors by soliciting significant contributions to a political nonprofit planning to throw a week’s worth of DNC events. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: J.B. Pritzker's turn as DNC host vaults him to national stage, Cboe looks to return $500 million to investors, new entertainment concept planned at former Lawry’s space and activist investor takes stake in Portillo's.

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