# John Pletz

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Letter: Give the VA a chance

"I TRUST the VA. I encourage you to give them a try," John Pletz of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

Breaking down Chicago's top earners

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s highest paid executives, including both CEOs of top local companies and non-CEO leaders. Plus: The first cracks are showing in Indiana’s Bears stadium plan, distressed West Loop office skyscraper sold at historic discount, real e…

O'Hare reclaims its spot in airport rankings

O’Hare airport's passenger numbers rebounded last year, but its rivals also made gains. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Feds subpoena Chicago law firms in Trump’s fight with ABA, Shore Capital unloads veterinary real estate portfolio for $268 million, AbbVi…

Refunds won't end companies' tariff headaches

Illinois companies are reporting an $857 million tariff windfall, but tariff and supply chain issues persist. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Congress eyes boosting quantum funds as global race heats up, Portillo’s is cutting HQ staff by 18%, Pritzker presses Welch …

Stellantis boosts its Belvidere reset

Crain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Stellantis’ plans to restart the idled Belvidere plant and Madison Air’s $5.4 billion acquisition. Plus: Federal rail funding clears path for Justin Ishbia’s big South Loop plans, Bally’s issues "going concern" warning to investors, an old…

The O'Hare express train dream lives again

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about a proposed rail line to move travelers between downtown and O’Hare in 15 minutes. Plus: Chicago-based United Airlines adds 10 destinations to Europe and Asia; Supreme Court sides with Trump for now on his mail ballot curbs; Bronzeville dev…

Immigration crackdown didn't just hit Chicago's Latino businesses

Research from UIC shows federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County businesses $1.26 billion last year. Crain's reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the numbers.Plus: Bally’s blinks on a $4 million threat in its Chicago gambling fight, consumer watchdogs force settlement…

An $85 million bet on in-house AI

A Chicago tech company has raised $85 million in venture capital as it rides the wave of interest in generative AI. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk about why Chicago is primed for more of this sector’s investment.Plus: The last-minute push to squeeze more ou…

Sales jolt for sluggish Illinois cannabis market

Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss what’s driving a surge in Illinois pot sales.Plus: Jewel-Osco’s parent seeks more than $9 billion over its busted Kroger deal, Divvy’s Chicago expansion hits a speed bump, Jones Lang LaSalle makes a big talent grab from its t…

American fights to hold ground against United at O'Hare

American Airlines is stepping up its battle with United to win back business travelers at O’Hare. Crain's airlines reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to to discuss.Plus: A new University of Chicago poll sizes up Chicago’s mayoral candidates, the U.S. Supreme Court won’t step in on a high…