Right now’s Crain’s: Biz rips Pritzker’s funds | Chinatown suffers as COVID cuts tourism

Here’s why these downtown apartment deals may not last
The housing market in the city center is starting to stabilize after a difficult 2020 for landlords. “The bleeding has stopped,” says a consultant.

State Farm Increases Illinois Auto Prices
They’ll still be lower than they were before the pandemic, but an average 4.2 percent increase will take effect next month.

Rahm Emanuel, Nicholas Burns as top picks for the Chinese envoy
The Biden administration is looking for someone with deep political ties or diplomatic experience for the crucial post.

Citadel is a “bigger target” for Griffin’s return to Washington
With Capitol Hill awakening to the power of the Chicago Hedge Fund, the company could have a lot to lose if the government seriously overhauls the rules that sustain the US stock market.

Chinatown is suffering from COVID restricting tourism
“Many of these restaurants may be closed for good in the next six months if the pandemic persists,” says the executive director of the local chamber of commerce.

Ariel is making efforts to boost minority business
“Project Black will create a new class of Black and Latinx entrepreneurs,” the investment firm said this morning. “The initiative will seek to position these companies as leading suppliers to Fortune 500 companies.”

The software company Copado raises $ 96 million
The fast growing Spanish transplant providing tools for developers in companies using Saleforce’s cloud software adds to the success of this company.

Miller Genuine Draft makes “real” the keyword in its rebranding
The beer of the 90s has become a small player in the American market after decades of declining popularity.

In 1871, Tech Incubator will absorb Catapult
As COVID pounds real estate, the cooperating business model is fraught with challenges.

Streeterville Hotel lenders seem to be tapping into
Guggenheim Investments has put its loan for sale on a 352-room property near Mag Mile as COVID-19 continues to devastate the hospitality sector.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Reveals Three New Secret Purchases
And the investment manager also increased his investment in a company headquartered here.

“It’s beautiful wherever you look.”
An apartment on the 33rd floor was renovated, with a view of the lake, the city and the park. It will soon be selling for just under $ 1.9 million.