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Crain's Daily Gist
by Crain's Chicago Business
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.
Episodes
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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...
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Rush-Endeavor merger will have hurdles to clear
Crain’s healthcare reporter joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk through the details and obstacles facing Rush and Endeavor's planned merger. Plus: United Airlines and Air Canada look to add ten transborder routes, including Chicago to Montreal; Onni Group is pivoting from apartments back to office...
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Diesel prices squeeze Chicago economy’s obscure corners
Crain’s contributor Judith Crown joins host Jeanne Sparrow to shed light on how pricey diesel impacts businesses beyondagriculture and trucking. Plus: Rush to merger with Endeavor Health, Google can’t revive downtown on its own, a look into the Hoffmann family's business empire, and Pritzker says...
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Big revamp coming for Block 37
Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the $30 million sale of Block 37. Plus: The surprising Chicago businesses getting hit by pricey diesel fuel, a new West Loop condo tower with a $10 million penthouse, more than 500 Chicago-area nursing...
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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…
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The paradox of trying to control AI
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss AI regulation and whether we possess the ability to tame it. Plus: Legendary Bears coach and Chicago icon Mike Ditka has died, Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise, former GoHealth execs pivot to selling Medicare plans...
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How we picked this year's 40 Under 40
Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Plus: Tempus AI is expanding its role in the development of a personalized cancer vaccine, Deere shares tumble as feds widen scrutiny of the farm equipment industry, Walgreens owner...
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Chicago hospitals keep closing maternity wards
Crain’s healthcare reporter joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the state of maternity care across the Chicago area. Plus: Kraft-Heinz takes a rare gamble with one of its most iconic brands, Google will fund billions in Illinois nuclear power upgrades, the city of Chicago is poised to pay $260...
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Breaking down the Chicago parking meter deal
Crain’s contributor Conor Durkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a deep dive on the financial outcomes of Chicago’s new parking meter deal. Plus: A federal judge sides with Kalshi on regulation of prediction markets, Amazon buys a vertical warehouse next to Goose Island, GE HealthCare bets $945...
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Illinois has talent. Does it have the capital to keep it?
In this special episode of The Daily Gist, produced by Crain’s Content Studio, Crain’s Group President Jim Kirk sits down with University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen to discuss what he has learned during the nearly 12 years leading one of the nation’s largest public university…
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Housing supply squeeze gets even tighter
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local housing market, including another steep decline in Chicago-area inventory. Plus: Elected officials rally against rate hikes from Peoples Gas, AbbVie hires a Big Pharma lobbying vet,...
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The shaky state of U.S. democracy
Crain's contributor Judith Crown joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about where U.S. democracy stands, the focus of the most recent Crain’s Forum. Plus: Chicago’s City Council opens a new chapter in the infamous parking meter saga, AI pricing comes to McDonald’s, pushback on Illinois’…
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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...
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The effort to fix Illinois' big biotech problem
Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss how Illinois is fighting keep the biotechs born here from leaving the state. Plus: Organized labor backs Amtrak’s plan for a new maintenance facility in Bridgeport, Pritzker wants data center legislation in the veto...
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Eyeing neighbor cities' housing playbooks
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local market, including the innovative ways other Midwestern cities are driving new home construction. Plus: A Florida business group takes a billboard swipe at Pritzker, federal credit unions…
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Defunct Chicago firm at center of fight over life insurance bets
A Chicago academic's business of projecting life expectancy is under scrutiny amid a court battle between rival firms that make bets on life insurance policies. Crain’s contributor Steven Strahler joins host Jeanne Sparrow to untangle the legal saga. Plus: The Illinois EPA’s new Climate Action…
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Chicago's dueling renters ordinances, explained
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s rental protection ordinance is at the center of a legislative fight at City Hall. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the ordinance and its counterproposal. Plus: Chicago Fed chair Austan Goolsbee says the road to 2%...
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Are insurers wary of a more tornado-prone Illinois?
With a torrid pace of storms this summer, Illinois is approaching the highest number of tornadoes recorded in one year by any state. Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s Mark Weinraub about how these storms may impact insurance rates. Plus: Amtrak’s plan near Rate Field sparks South Side fury,...
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What a $30,000 rent nets you these days
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the housing market, including a $30,000-a-month apartment in Chicago’s newest lakefront tower. Plus: Chicago parking meter owners make the city a new offer, Google’s Thompson Center debut has been...
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A new player enters Chicago's restaurants scene
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Jeanne Sparrow about the newest restaurants in town, and whether mergers can save Chicago's craft brewing industry. Plus: ComEd’s crackdown thins the data center pipeline, U.S. Supreme Court rejects the White House’s mail ballot curbs for...
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New Sox stadium hinges on fate of the old one
Justin Ishbia's vision for The Railyards and a White Sox stadium is forcing an early reckoning over what to do with the team's current home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses what has become a thorny question in the Chicago stadium saga with host Jeanne Sparrow. Plus:...
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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...
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Chicago condo market hits a hot streak
Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin about the strange math of Chicago’s condo market, and the latest development in litigation over Winnetka’s bluff-protection ordinance. Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker announces a new PAC, a judge may halt Illinois’ "medical aid in dying" law, a...
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Bridgeport opposition looms over Sox stadium plan
As Justin Ishbia begins laying his cards down for a proposed White Sox stadium, host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence about community pushback in Bridgeport that could complicate the plan. Plus: Barilla scoops up fast-growing mac-and-cheese startup Goodles, a…
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A closer look at Chicago's new transit leadership
In this discussion with host Jeanne Sparrow, Crain’s contributor Richard Day grades Chicago’s new transit board. Plus: Illinois’ senators step into the conflict between FAA and air traffic control, work resumes on the $1.1 billion project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, Prime…
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Home of ‘gambling king of the stockyards’ faces uncertain fate
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including a mansion built by Mrs. O’Leary’s son that’s headed to demolition court. Plus: Downtown apartment projects score big construction loans as lending eases, S&P upgrades…
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More bets on a Mag Mile resurgence
North Michigan Avenue's recovery is gaining momentum with a drop in vacancy and infusions of capital. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss. Plus: State Farm sued by L.A. County for delays and denials to fire victims, UChicago and U of I land $75...
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Gibsons set for long-awaited Fulton Market debut
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss the latest dining openings around Chicago. Plus: South Loop high-rise sold for $166M, Chicago’s second-biggest apartments deal this year, Aon buys mid-market insurance specialist in $17 billion deal, Rivian shares slide after CFO...
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Illinois' AI regulation puzzle
Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman and host Amy Guth discuss the push within Illinois to place guardrails around AI. Plus: A new study questions Chicago’s TIF payoff though developers say growth wouldn’t happen without it, Goodell signals Arlington Heights is still alive in Bears stadium race,...
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Chicago home prices haven’t surged this much since 2021
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices have made their biggest jump in over five years. Plus: Johnson finds $85 million budget fix and unloads on City Council, Walter’s TWG hits back at...
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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...
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Homeowners brace for another tax hit
Cook County homeowners are still paying the price for the commercial real estate slump. Crain’s Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Data center giant set to buy Hawthorne Race Course; Trump tries to strip ABA's authority as law school accreditor; Intuit TurboTax opening store at the...
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C-suite moves at Chicago health giants
Chicago healthcare players GE HealthCare and Baxter International found new finance chiefs at a turning point for both companies. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the C-suite moves and other health business news. Plus: Morgan & Morgan signs onto Loop office...
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Dealmaking slows down even further
Deals remain scarce for Chicago’s biggest private equity and venture capital firms. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Former Willis Tower owner testifies real estate empire now worth negative $80 million amid financial woes, Amazon to expand drone delivery...
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Another way to get Chicago’s hardest restaurant reservations
Chicago’s hottest restaurant tables have a new pay-to-play option. Crain’s contributing food and wine writer Ari Bendersky talks with host Amy Guth about the new platform for hard-to-get reservations. Plus: JPMorgan Chase opens Mag Mile flagship as wealth management competition heats up…
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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…
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What's behind Chicago's falling death rate
Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about healthcare news, including recent successes Chicago has seen in lowering opioid overdoses. Plus: Johnson says Chicago will make full advance pension payment, Chicago Auto Show veteran named new McCormick Place GM, Durbin still...
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The hottest spots in Chicago's already hot housing market
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including where Chicago-area home prices are rising fastest. Plus: Johnson calls for a moratorium on new data centers in Chicago, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy L.A. Lakers from…
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Another big bet on Mag Mile's recovery
The owner of the Shops at North Bridge plans a $40 million revamp for the vertical mall. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the shopping center, and other Mag Mile news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears eye second Hammond site as Indiana push advances, why Bally’s is...
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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...
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McDonald's value problem is bigger than just prices
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss McDonald’s struggle with its value strategy. Plus: Landmark Loop office building takes step toward data center conversion; Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families; Outcome Health founders’…
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No one is building homes slower than Illinois in mainland U.S
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including Illinois' rank near the bottom on building new housing. Plus: Portillo’s taps Olive Garden exec as CFO in leadership reboot, Kraft Heinz turnaround progress leaves...
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Another downtown icon joins apartments wave
The owner of NBC Tower plans to convert part of the building to hundreds of apartments. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Johnson loses budget director days after CFO exit, Illinois joins 24 other states in suit challenging Trump’s latest...
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Latest sign of Mag Mile's value reset
A Chicago investor got a discount for Palmolive Building retail space in a deal that illustrates the Mag Mile's fallen property values. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the trade, and other commercial real estate news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Alexi Giannoulias kicks off mayoral run with...
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Chicago restaurants skip the salad
Amid the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, Chicago restaurant operators are switching suppliers and remixing menus. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Illinois Tech to lay off 160 as enrollment and financial struggles force restructure; push to…
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Running the numbers on Chicago's housing dearth
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including what the latest round of data says about the market. Plus: Grant Thornton to acquire CBIZ for $5 billion, Chicago’s acting CFO exits ahead of Johnson’s next budget showdown, CME…
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Alexi Giannoulias' shadow campaign for mayor
Big campaign money for Alexi Giannoulias is reshaping the Chicago mayoral race before he’s even entered it. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: U of I launches search for next president at one of Illinois’ most important engines, CME’s debut of 24/7 gold...
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Safety-net hospitals reach breaking point
Chicago safety-net hospitals are searching for a lifeline as their funding crisis deepens. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Roseland Hospital's request for state aid and Weiss Memorial’s extension against possible closure. Plus: Trump administration reveals...
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Next up in the Charlie Trotter’s rotation
The Alinea Group is launching a limited-time restaurant in one of Chicago’s most storied fine-dining addresses: the former home of the famed Charlie Trotter’s. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy inches up as companies shed...
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You had to play the lotto to get in early on these new homes
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including locals putting dibs on new houses in an Elk Grove Village lottery and more. Plus: MHub is planning a massive West Side campus bigger than The 78; Northwestern’s…
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