Crain's Daily Gist

One year into his mayorship, Brandon Johnson touts he's built inroads with Chicago's business community. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap his time in office up to now and look ahead at headwinds awaiting him in year two. Plus: Kraft Heinz explores a sale of Oscar Mayer; airlines, including United, sue Transportation Department over fee-disclosure rules; big LaSalle...

With new leadership, a more diverse board and the lifting of the governor's freeze-out, the City Club of Chicago has a new lease on life. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about how the public affairs discussion group could be getting its mojo back. Plus: Trump may owe $100 million from double-dip tax breaks on Chicago tower, Chicago Fed chief says not much evidence of...

Congress has called on Northwestern University President Michael Schill to testify amid calls for his ouster . Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the situations on Northwestern and other Chicago university campuses over the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: FAA oversight of United Airlines to be audited by watchdog; Ascension reports cybersecurity incident, possible data...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a big idea behind a little house , how low mortgage rates factor into the job market and more. Plus: Legalizing video gambling in Chicago could come with a major hitch; claiming fraud, lender sues migrant shelter landlord; Rivian's first-quarter net loss widens to $1....

The state of Illinois is closing in on what it believes could be the biggest technology project in state history: a $20 billion quantum-computing campus. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Congress calls on Northwestern University president to testify; UChicago Medicine residents overwhelmingly vote to form union; Boeing faces a new FAA probe — this time of Dreamliner...

Following layoffs and compensation cuts, Moody's downgraded Duly Health & Care for "deteriorating" performance. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the private-equity-backed physicians group's financial outlook. Plus: Airlines and City Hall reach agreement on O'Hare revamp, Illinois awards 35 new pot-shop licenses, offices near O'Hare with little vacancy hit...

The embattled Chicago Transit Authority is taking another hit from Springfield, this time from a bill that would dramatically change the face of mass transit around the city and who controls it. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses the issue with host Amy Guth. Plus: A deal to restore peace at Northwestern is sparking more friction, mostly empty former Salesforce office property hits th...

Small Midwestern cities dominated the latest list of hot home markets , with Rockford at the top. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin explains the phenomenon to host Amy Guth. Plus: The impact of rescheduling marijuana, Walgreens stock lashed, Loop office tower owner hit with $276 million foreclosure lawsuit and Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, call for Presi...

Another gunshot detection company is looking for a way in with the city. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco and host Amy Guth discuss ShotSpotter’s uncertain fate in Chicago. Plus: Peeling back the sticker price on Bears stadium reveals even more costs, Foxtrot and Dom’s suppliers face fallout from abrupt closures, three Chicago-area bridges among the most vulnerable in the U.S. and America...

The Chicago Bears are angling for a large cut of revenue from events under their new stadium plan. Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and Justin Laurence talk with host Amy Guth about the team’s proposed vision for its reimagined lakefront home. Plus: Lawmakers propose unifying CTA, Metra and Pace; Mayor Johnson eyes legalizing video gaming in Chicago; Boeing credit outlook gets gloomier as Fitch also...

Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the abrupt closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market. Plus: Bears angling for huge cut of cash-flow pie at new stadium — including concerts; Walgreens launches gene, cell therapy pharmacy business; Boeing prosecutors aim to decide on criminal charge over Max crashes by June; and Art Institute defends its ownership of artwork p...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how affordability here is the lowest it’s been in at least 17 years. Plus: Foxtrot and Dom's facing lawsuit one day after shuttering stores, Southwest cutting more than a third of its flights at O'Hare, Skokie office complex sold to developers at a staggering discount an...

Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and Brandon Dupré talk with host Amy Guth about local labor movements in the worlds of health care, academia, and arts and culture. Plus: At O'Hare, senators sound an optimistic note despite earlier turbulence; Reinsdorf offers to open wallet for new Sox stadium; ADM says CFO will resign after accounting probe; and Moody's looks positively at Illinois. Hosted by S...

AbbVie's Humira dam is beginning to crack . Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about how the tide appears to be turning as CVS' pharmacy benefit manager replaces the blockbuster drug on its formulary list. Plus: City Council greenlights Johnson's plan to pump $1.25 billion into housing and development, ShipBob picks JPMorgan to lead IPO, ex-Citadel exec's trading...

Mary Dillon's Foot Locker turnaround plan has Wall Street tapping its feet . rain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the former Ulta CEO’s plans so far. Plus: Sterling Bay looks to sell more properties next to Lincoln Yards, Rivian cuts more jobs with woes mounting for electric vehicle market, watchdog group reportedly asks feds to probe Trump Chicago tower loan and poli...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a lawsuit that aims to stop Illinois counties from selling homes over unpaid taxes. Plus: Ukrainian PM makes pitch for U.S. defense dollars on Chicago visit; struggling Walgreens lays off more workers; weed stocks have seen a lift, but it's still a roller-coaster ride...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for an $70 million to care for those seeking asylum who have been sent to Chicago, is advancing to the City Council . Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the latest with host Amy Guth. Plus: World Business Chicago names new CEO, American Airlines pilots cite "significant" jump in safety issues, developer tweaks plan for Fulton Market apartment comple...

Barnes & Noble could turn the tide for a once-thriving shopping corridor that runs between Wicker Park and Bucktown. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a possible recovery for Damen Avenue. Plus: McDonald's CEO's compensation rose 8% last year, Oberweis Dairy files for bankruptcy protection, Blackstone leads $2 billion private loan for GTCR-backed data center opera...

At City Hall, a progressive crusader has stepped into the chief of staff role . Crain’s Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cristina Pacione-Zayas, the newest member of the city’s “Core Four.” Plus: The city rejects a new revenue source in Sox and Bears stadium talks, Illinois awards another $25 million to build EV chargers, CPD tells City Council DNC security maps to be released in ear...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about recent home sales, including an upper-floor St. Regis condo that sold at almost $1.2 million lower than its 2021 price. Plus: Johnson urges calm after video of Humboldt Park police shooting released, Boeing whistleblower alleges 'shortcuts' taken on 787, Bears recruit Andrea Zopp as a legal adviser as stadium pus...

Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with Crain’s to mark the one-year anniversary of his election. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to recap the conversation that spanned the DNC and 2024 presidential election, the failed "Bring Chicago Home" ballot measure, as well as stadium subsidies for the Chicago Bears. Plus: United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review, Roz Br...

Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about CTA ridership, particularly about a growing cluster of riders swapping their Ventra cards for car keys as the agency struggles to get back to pre-pandemic service levels. Plus: Restaurateur's plan for Goose Island dining and entertainment complex scrapped, Durbin wants Buttigieg to broker O'Hare expansion, Blackstone to pay $...

The South Works site and a Lockport refinery are being considered for a potential quantum computer factory . Crain’s reporters Danny Ecker and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about their recent reporting on the two massive industrial sites PsiQuantum is mulling for the project. Plus: Bears sit down with agency that would subsidize their lakefront stadium, federal and local law enforcement meet...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a new documentary series about the city's long history of property ownership racism and redlining. Plus: Moody's says office vacancy rate nears 20%, Chicago's 2024 James Beard finalists announced, JPMorgan takes big loss in $80 million Streeterville apartment sale, S&P data s...

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are pulling off composting after years of wishing it could be done. Plus: City adds $11 million helicopter to CPD fleet with help from DNC grant, Rivian beats production and delivery estimates, UChicago Medicine medical residents look to form union and City Council angling for power on whether to en...