Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to discuss 2023 in the cannabis, airline and technology sectors, and the stories to watch in 2024. Plus: New laws including a prohibition on book bans and the right to sue for “deepfake porn” take effect in 2024, a developer's plan for Sonoma-inspired resort in Galena faces legal challenge, stolen Slim Jim car recovered outside Chicago and the r...

Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024 , like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field. Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads t...

Crain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more. Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from...

The already low inventory of homes for sale in Chicago is only getting more sparse. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth, along with the case of a $500 sandwich at a Lakeview condo and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Aon to make $13.4 billion purchase, Magellan puts River North apartment buildings on the market, lender seizes most of L...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth for a look back at the year in the business. Plus: Money starts to flow in transfer tax campaign, U.S. housing starts unexpectedly rise to a six-month high, FAA inks Rosemont office lease after nixed Rolling Meadows deal and judge delays sentencing in "ComEd Four" case. Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Cra...

As the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke goes to the jury, Crain’s reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the proceedings. Plus: McDonald’s seeks tighter child labor compliance by franchisees, hotel-to-apartments conversion planned in Streeterville, Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over 2022 meltdown and part-time Columbia College faculty reach agreement. Crain's Daily...

In a busy week at City Hall, the City Council rejected a controversial closed-doors discipline ruling for police and a referendum on Chicago's status as a " sanctuary city ." Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thompson Center assessed at more than double 2022 sale price, Elizabeth Warren slams AbbVie for 'abusing' drug patent system, Northwestern Memorial...

The upper-end housing market here is falling far behind last year’s pace . Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how the local market is poised to finish the year, along with other local housing news. Plus: Pappas posts Cook County property tax bills online, Moody's cuts Walgreens to junk on health care strategy push, UChicago Medicine’s new cancer c...

With the federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke underway, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about wiretap recordings, key players and delays in the case so far. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson wants his administration to come up with solutions to streamline the city's real estate development process; Discover names a new CEO; Ernst & Young is cutting U.S. jobs; and a...

Arlington Heights school districts are taking steps in property tax discussions with the Chicago Bears, on the heels of pushback from a lakefront advocacy group after reports surfaced that the team is scouting a location close to home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what could be on the road ahead for the team. Plus: The state's pension liability...

Advocate Health co-CEOs say the health system will end its first year post-merger in the black . Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about her recent conversation with the two at Crain’s annual hospital CEO event. Plus: Chicago's new paid leave policy set to be delayed, Friends of the Parks opposes new Bears stadium on lot south of Soldier Field, auto supplier Met...

If building lots of homes would ease U.S. housing crisis, Illinois isn’t helping . Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Feds provide $95 million toward Union Station upgrades; CME to launch new spot FX trading platform as volumes drop; McDonald's speeds up expansion plans, aims for 50,000 loca...

Two years after its big merger, NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health has renamed itself. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the state of the combined hospital network. Plus: Vote clears way for EV battery plant in Manteno; citing environmental concerns, Pritzker nixes Brighton Park migrant tent camp plan; River North loft office sold for big loss; and State...

The cannabis industry's roller-coaster ride in Illinois continues into 2024. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the ups and downs of the industry and the year ahead for marijuana in the state. Plus: Chicago Fed chief says inflation on track to decline to 2%, feds and city's inspector general eye Bally's casino deal, advisory firm puts Fulton Market office up for su...

An unintended consequence of the shift to remote work could bite some startup backers . Crain’s John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the tax credit meant to encourage investment. Plus: Residents sue Evanston over Northwestern stadium approval; United, American on collision course with Johnson administration over O'Hare rebuild; Illinois boosts Amtrak in soaring year for rail tra...

Chicago lost the top rank among big-city housing markets for price growth. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss that and other news from the local market. Plus: Groupon signs deal for new Wacker Drive HQ, city again asking for offers on historic Stock Yards Bank building, co-working giant plans big expansion in Chicago suburbs and Illinois borrowers have...

A new study indicated businesses owned by members of historically underrepresented groups trail their peers revenue-wise. Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about how venture capital can close the gap. Plus: Illinois primary candidates brave the cold to initiate 2024 election cycle, cybersecurity breach at major title company scrambles real estate closings, law firm se...

Asylum-seekers living in city shelters are now receiving 60-day exit notices. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks about next steps for the city and state with host Amy Guth. Plus: Walgreens' Boots division transfers $6B pension plan, paving way for future sale, AbbVie sues to protect yet another drug from generics, Des Plaines apartment complex fetches $30 million and Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen...

City home prices are flat, but Chicago-area price increases are outpacing the U.S. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the numbers with host Amy Guth, as well as other local housing market news. Plus: Loop office landlord hit with $105 million foreclosure lawsuit, Deere stock falls as profit forecast disappoints, Northwest Community Healthcare opens new Schaumburg outp...

Evanston has approved a deal with Northwestern for rebuilding Ryan Field. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks about the process and the road ahead with host Amy Guth. Plus: Ford scales down Michigan EV battery plant plans, CNA Financial looks to shed part of Loop HQ, Motorola Solutions loads up for $2B more in stock buybacks and why O'Hare consistently gets mediocre ratings. Hosted by S...

Illinois’ once-thriving brewing scene now teeters on the edge of a steep cliff. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss how we got here — and what’s next. Plus: Pritzker chases every federal dollar with new $1 billion EPA bid, McDonald's buys back Carlyle's minority stake in China unit, a new name tops the list of Chicago's largest hospitals, and Delta and United a...

Crain's aviation reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about TSA and airlines' expectations around holiday travel and United and American's plans to boost their O’Hare schedules in the new year. Plus: Asylum-seekers living in city shelters will begin to receive 60-day exit notices; after a false start, the trial of Ed Burke gets underway; Walgreens to close most stores on Thanksgiving; and...

If you're buying a home soon, look for a new document to sign — and another layer of stress. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses what's changing, plus more market news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Soldier Field and TIFs are helping to boost the Chicago Park District's budget; TransUnion will cut jobs in a cost-saving effort; the Chicago Symphony Orchestra nears ticket-sa...

As UL Solutions lays out its long-awaited plans to go public, Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the IPO with host Amy Guth. Plus: The shopping mall at Block 37 is up for sale, developer Mike Reschke eyes a Wacker Drive landmark for a hotel conversion, Rivian will issue up to $15 billion of debt to help finance a Georgia factory and Evanston's City Council puts off a final decision on Northwest...

Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' second round of corporate staff reductions in recent months, as well as a new role at the CDC for former Chicago health chief Dr. Allison Arwady. Plus: Mayor Johnson picks Arwady's replacement in the city's Public Health Department, Chicago's tallest apartment building goes up for sale, the clan that owns Naplet...