Crain's Daily Gist

With open enrollment underway, Illinois' insurance agency is in the midst of establishing a state-based health insurance exchange it says could help fill coverage gaps and lower plan costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Vizient bulks up at Old Post Office while Uber shrinks, Portillo's appears to be heeding its activist investor's advice, AbbVie t...

Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi reassesses the Loop, completing the city assessment cycle. Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A majority of City Council wants to vote down $300 million property tax hike, the Fed cuts interest rates for 2nd-straight meeting to support economy, LaSalle Street redevelopment set for $98 million TIF subsidy and Lincoln Square residents vote to end century...

Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to analyze election results and what they likely mean for Chicago and Illinois. Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses local housing market news, Walgreens agrees to pay $100 million to settle drug overcharging claims, Discover brings on new legal chief amid Capital One merger review, NielsenIQ considers an I...

A lawsuit from the banking industry argues an Illinois credit card swipe fee law interferes with a federal law granting banks leeway on the charges they issue. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses the case with host Amy Guth. Plus: Choose Chicago eyes extra downtown hotel charge to boost budget, Tempus buying genetics lab company for $600 million, organizers say out-of-towners flocked...

Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how Chicago hardware retailer True Value went bankrupt . Plus: Brandon Johnson says he was in the dark on CPS board pick's comments because of a vetting "gap," riverfront office tower owner hit with one of the city’s biggest foreclosure suits ever, Shore Capital in talks over $8.6 billion pet-care deal, child care has gotten more...

With the mayor's $17.3 billion budget unveiled , Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth break down its contents and challenges he will face getting it through the City Council. Plus: Google reveals plans for revamped Thompson Center atrium, Chicago school board president resigns at Johnson's request, Cubs and feds settle Wrigley Field accessibility lawsuit and a sign developme...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to read the tea leaves in the latest batch of Chicago housing market data . Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $17.3 billion budget with $300 million property tax hike, city panel OKs signage changes for Mag Mile and State Street, new study finds Peoples Gas pipeline program to cost another $12.8 billion and AbbVie lifts...

Crain's media reporter Pawan Naidu joins host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago Sports Network’s deal with streaming service Fubo. Plus: Walgreens lays off 250 workers in latest round of cuts; Boeing raises $21 billion in capital to repair balance sheet; Stephanie Izard and Boka are planning a Northern California restaurant; community activists aren't sold on quantum park's promises just yet; and Pepsi...

Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about McDonald’s race to contain fallout from the recent E. coli outbreak. Plus: New CPS board president won't say if board will fire CEO, massive Wacker Drive tenant isn't cutting back on office space, Ascension and Prime delay review for $375M hospital sale and New York antitrust probe could slow down Capital One-Discover deal....

Advocates are pushing for Mayor Brandon Johnson to put millions more into Chicago's public health effort s. A $1 billion budget shortfall and fiscal cliff at CDPH complicate matters. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: CTU wants Pritzker to take another stab at the graduated income tax, serious injuries show dangers at Rivian's factory, True Value weigh...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including another Ken Griffin property sale , Hinsdale’s anti-teardown program and more. Plus: City Council approves $1.5 billion bond plan to refinance debt as budget deficit looms, Walgreens is moving on from VillageMD, Vistria Group to convert California apartment complex in...

One restaurant in Lincoln Square is leading the charge to end a three-block dry zone . Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the push to end an ordinance that predates Prohibition. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson loses top education adviser amid the upheaval at the Chicago Board of Education, Huntington Bank is closing six of its Chicago-area branches, Canada’s Manul...

Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but the new CEO insists the company is hitting long-term marks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks about the Deerfield-based company with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay puts bioscience center near Lincoln Yards up for sale, Boeing union presents new proposal that would end strike to members, Gold Coast apartment building trades for...

The University of Illinois is pulling the plug on its Discovery Partners Institute at The 78. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz discuss with host Amy Guth. Plus: United ignites surge in airline stocks, JB and MK Pritzker gave $5.6 million to put on DNC, feds begin airlifting Baxter medical supplies to curb shortage and Chicago-area grocery stores now have DMV kiosks. Hosted by Simplecas...

City Hall may have disqualified itself from getting millions in federal housing dollars. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth news to discuss that and other news from the market. Plus: Abbott Labs board OKs $7 billion stock buyback program, United rebounds from price-cut pressure and authorizes $1.5 billion share buyback, Boeing judge seeks more information be...

Crain’s health care reporters Katherine Davis and Jon Asplund talk with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-area hospitals are coping with dwindling supply levels of IV fluid after Hurricane Helene halted production at a North Carolina Baxter plant. Plus: Walgreens is closing stores and bleeding cash, but new CEO insists it's hitting long-term marks; Blue Cross antitrust lawsuit reaches $2.8B tentativ...

The members-only Astor Club now touts its own Michelin-starred chef . Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the reimagining of the former Maxim’s space with host Amy Guth. Plus: Boeing to cut workforce by 10% as strike eats into reserves, former Loretto CEO indicted on corruption and embezzlement charges, distressed Rosemont office complex hits the market and Chicago Fed chief praise...

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth on Pedro Martinez, who's locked in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his strategy banking on a TIF surplus to balance the CPS budget, which has drawn skepticism from the City Council. Plus: Pritzker calls on Stellantis to get moving on Belvidere reopening, Chicago hospitals cope with dwindling supply of IV fluid, JLL...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a new look for a famous cottage that endured the Great Chicago Fire, Harold Washington’s childhood home going up for sale and two suburbs where the record home price just went up. Plus: Mayor Johnson asks department heads to model layoff scenarios in bid to close the city’s budg...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the medical device subsidiary of a Japanese company expanding its operations here with a $20 million commitment and promise to hire 100 more workers. Plus: City Council members push back as Johnson appoints new CPS board, McDonald's alleges major beef companies fixed prices in new lawsuit, Shore Capital raises $1.9 bill...

Plans for the quantum campus in South Chicago reveal a site more than four times bigger than Lincoln Yards. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the site and its potential impact. Plus: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils picks to replace school board after mass resignation, Rivian seeking federal loan to restart Georgia EV plant project, Stellantis...

Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the owner of a Chicago COVID testing lab’s guilty plea over a $14 million fraud scheme and the biotech startup out of Northwestern that just landed new funding . Plus: Pritzker leading trade mission to Japan, Metra considers expanding service from Union Station to O'Hare, Walgreens to launch student loan 401(k) match progr...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Lincoln Park mansion sale marking the second-highest price in the city so far this year. Plus: State Farm braces for losses from Hurricane Helene, Boeing weighs raising at least $10 billion selling stock, local venture pays $93 million for Fulton Market apartments a...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about an anti-gentrification ordinance giving rare power to tenants over building sales. Plus: Byline Bank and Wirtz family's First Security announce merger, judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open, Alinea Group co-owner Nick Kokonas sells ownership stake and United Airlines approaches 2...

Data indicates crime rates are down . Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot talks with host Amy Guth about why it might not feel that way. Plus: Some of United's 737s had rudders at risk of jamming, safety board warns; contract pharma manufacturer putting $146 million into big expansion in Rockford; Illinois computer science programs are enrolling far more women; and Amtrak's Chicago to Miami route...