Crain's Daily Gist

With Sterling Bay surrendering a section of Lincoln Yards, what will happen next? Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses the latest on the megaproject with host Amy Guth. Plus: Why Johnson's industrial zoning plans are giving the business community heartburn, Walgreens tops profit estimates as it heads toward private ownership, Capital One-Discover deal waved ahead by antitr...

Giordano's new CEO is eyeing an expansion and a digital overhaul. Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupre talks with host Amy Guth about the pizza chief’s company vision and about Michelin-starred Moody Tongue’s new tasting menu. Plus: United Airlines makes a play for O'Hare's road warriors, Microsoft pulls back on data centers from Chicago to Jakarta, Illinoisans on Forbes' latest billionaires list and ne...

Despite the first quarter often being the slowest time for Chicago's dining scene, Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about seven Chicago restaurants that have opened since January. Plus: Market value down billions for Chicago’s largest public companies after Trump administration tariff announcement; workers say unsanitary practices persist at Abbott formula factory whose shutd...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including a report that shows how home prices here have changed in 25 years . Plus: Report finds Illinois home insurance premiums jump 50% in three years; Fitch downgrades Bally's, citing 'execution risk' at Chicago casino; Rahm Emanuel returns to investment banking; and Linden Capital c...

Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about details of the tentative contract agreement between Chicago Public School and the Chicago Teachers Union. Plus: Discover ups CEO's pay as it looks to close Capital One deal, Lakeview property up for sale as senior housing to rentals conversion, SEC drops crypto trading case against Don Wilson’s firm and Northwestern details p...

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how lunch business is faring for downtown restaurants. Plus: Sterling Bay surrendering part of Lincoln Yards to lender, United's first Starlink-equipped plane will take flight in May, Downers Grove landlord inks new lease and fights to save part of complex from distress and a 'significant' donation will fund upgrade for Lurie...

Jenner & Block sued the Trump administration over an executive order that would hinder a key piece of its practice. Crain’s contributing reporter Steven Strahler discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker leads trade mission to Mexico, Rivian spins out startup focused on "micromobility" EVs, developers kick off work at Loop office-to-apartments conversion and Illinois EV sales surged, fueled by...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a Gold Coast long-vacant 'phantom building' sold to condo developer and Chicago home price growth more than doubled the national rate in February.  Plus: Jenner & Block latest law firm to be targeted by Trump; Boeing reportedly seeks to withdraw 737 Max guilty plea deal; Walgreens set...

Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the local health scene, including innovations from a Northwestern wearable sensor tech spinout . Plus: Stellantis offers buyouts, retirement incentives to workers in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio; Evanston hedge fund Magnetar has a huge stake in one of Wall Street's most anticipated IPOs;  a big downtown...

Bargain-hunting investors could reshape the future of the heart of the city. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago transit "doomsday scenario" comes into focus as region faces up to $2.6 billion in economic losses, Fed’s Goolsbee sees transitory inflation from one-time tariffs, Trump Organization sued over alleged malfeasance at Chicago tow...

Chicago's boutique retail corridors are thriving . Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss what’s fueling them. Plus: Developer pitches 26-story hotel near Obama Presidential Center, Illinois sues EPA and Citibank for release of $20 billion for clean energy projects, Centrust Bank parent acquired by SmartBiz in $31.5 million deal and insurers are fleeing California but a Chi...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the NAR taking a hit in a new survey, a West Garfield Park builder’s vision for an ecosystem of improvement vision and more. Plus: Where consumers spent money as Chicago-area retail sales rose almost 5% last year, Blackstone facing $346 million foreclosure at River No...

Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the return of one of Chicago's most famed restaurants and the latest sweet having a moment in the local food scene. Plus: NASCAR loses another major sponsor of its Chicago Street Race, Walgreens chair reportedly doubling down his stake in Sycamore deal, Salesforce Tower Chicago developers refinancing with massive l...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from Chicago's health scene, including 13 hospitals around northern Illinois earning high marks in the latest list of patient safety rankings. Plus: Chan Zuckerberg, Portal, P33 add space at Fulton Labs; Cindy Pritzker, family matriarch who put her own stamp on the city, dies at 101; private security firm l...

At a recent Crain’s event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Co...

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the market, including the latest on two Mag Mile and Rush Street retail corridors, an investor pitch for office-to-residential conversion for the Pittsfield Building and more. Plus: Johnson's labor liaison to leave City Hall, first startups chosen for Northwestern-Techstars accelerator, "private I...

Uber made a peace deal with a powerful union, threatening talks over a city rideshare ordinance. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: RFK Jr. gives food companies an ultimatum to remove artificial dyes, United Airlines moves to blunt the effects of Trump administration's DOGE initiative, Skokie hotel developer hit with $24 million foreclosure lawsuit, Chica...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the Walgreen-Sycamore take-private deal and what it means for the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant. Plus: Cboe plans options product for traders wary of stocks concentration risk, United begins installing Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi in its planes, Mondelez turns to new SEC guidance to quiet call for Russia transparency, and the return of Charlie...

That martini isn't just there to entice — i t's a statement from the restaurant. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses host Amy Guth. Plus: Mag Mile retail space up for sale; Gotion set to start production, ramp up hiring in Manteno; online payments company Stripe doubles Chicago footprint; and leases for nearly 800 Joann properties, 17 around Chicago, set for auction. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to...

Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath joins host Amy Guth to discuss the changing landscape of college ball, from the flood of NIL cash to the many roster moves it brings. Plus: As Trump tariffs move from threat to reality, some Chicago industries brace for the impact; private-equity firm closes in on acquisition of Walgreens; GSA moves to close some SEC regional offices, including Chicago's; and NASCAR...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the latest news from around the industry, including Kindred Hospitals laying off 150 workers as it shutters two facilities here and an additional $220 million in medical debt relief for Illinois residents. Plus: Bally's Chicago IPO for women and minority investors hits a stumbling block; Europe poised to OK another use...

With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions . Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners. Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office pro...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including insights from the latest monthly round of data . Plus: Pritzker and Illinois Dems say the state is being shorted $1.9 billion by Trump administration, Johnson pushing CPS to cover disputed $175M pension payment, Durbin looks to give Ukrainians in U.S. temporary status...

William Johnson, CEO of The Harris Poll, talks with host Amy Guth about recent survey data sentiment around health care , major federal spending cuts and other big issues. Plus: Illinois plans sale of $725 million in bonds for capital budget; big lease secured for new logistics hub at former Allstate campus in Glenview; Joann to close all remaining stores, including 33 in Illinois; and craft disti...