Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago’s home price growth is top among major U.S. cities for the third month in a row and prices here are growing at twice the speed of the nation's. Plus: Landlord putting $50 million into Wacker Drive and Loop offices; Trump found liable for fraud in New York attorney general's case, and the former presid...

Crain’s retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about CEO Mary Dillon’s leap from Ulta to Foot Locker. Plus: Chicago Fed chair says U.S. economy can avoid a recession, but risks remain; Instant Pot and Pyrex maker draws interest from Citadel and Centre Lane; Coyote cuts jobs, names new CEO; and veteran tech entrepreneur Chris Gladwin succeeds Penny Pritzker as P33 chair. Hosted by Si...

Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks with host Amy Guth about the questions surrounding a Bronzeville church that’s up for sale after neighbors and preservationists lobbied to landmark it. Plus: Snelling sails to CPD chief confirmation hearing with committee approval, SEC says Citadel Securities broke short-sale labeling rules, Walgreens sued by ex-CEO for $200 million over "smart doors" contract and...

Longtime insurance industry reporter Steve Daniels talks with host Amy Guth about how some Illinois policyholders are seeing property insurance rate hikes that rival those in more disaster-prone states. Plus: Hundreds of Chicago-area GM and Stellantis parts workers join UAW strike, McDonald's is raising fees for some franchisees for the first time in about 30 years, United is latest to discover du...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news around the market, including the National Association of Realtors staff calling for an ouster of its CEO and other execs. Plus: Lender seizing Palmer House retail space, Illinois police pension fund plans to start investing in loans and private credit, lab-grown meat plant coming to redeveloped former Allsta...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the future of Walgreens' health care push after the abrupt departure of Roz Brewer as CEO. Plus: UAW to unveil next wave of striking plants Friday, CEO is out at Cboe Global Markets, Illinois ranks in the top 10 for clean-vehicle jobs and warrant issued to seize an allegedly stolen drawing at the Art Institute. Hosted by S...

Michael Martinez, who reports for Crain's sister publication Automotive News, talks with Gist host Amy Guth about how the UAW strike could impact dealerships and manufacturing plants. Plus: An Evanston economic impact study touts the benefits of Northwestern University rebuilding Ryan Field; Lettuce Entertain You expands its consulting business; U.S. Soccer is moving its HQ out of Chicago; and a r...

After United Auto Workers walk off the job, Crain's Daily Gist host Amy Guth has a look at the historic strike against the Big 3 Detroit automakers. Plus: Discover explores a sale of its student loan business; a City Hall veteran is picked to run the Planning Department, at least for now; a measure to eliminate Chicago's tipped wage takes a step forward; and Crain’s reporters Corli Jay and Ally Ma...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including yet another Lake Geneva mansion sold in the mega-millions. Plus: Mayor Johnson's budget forecast estimates a $538 million shortfall in 2024, United CEO says higher compensation for delays would make flying less safe, investors punish Northern Trust for soaring deposit rates, White So...

Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about how the city plans to address the migrant crisis in Chicago. Plus: Northwestern and U of C move up in rankings of startup founders, Sterling Bay plans 29-story Fulton Market apartment building, survey finds arts sector's equity efforts haven't been enough and federal funding kick-starts Red Line extension. Hosted by Simplecas...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago biotech companies and health systems involved with President Joe Biden’s "cancer moonshot" project. Plus: Bally's temporary casino in River North opens, UAW's Stellantis chief "optimistic" about rebooting Belvidere plant, Twinkies maker Hostess in deal to sell itself to Smucker and Bears revive Chicago stadium...

Crain’s retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Kroger’s plan to sell the Mariano's name and some of its Illinois stores in a $1.9 billion deal. Plus: Illinois finally lands a big EV battery plant, CTU chief confirms she has a kid in private school, marijuana industry could be one step closer to green light to use banks and Bally's reportedly to pay around $20 million to lease...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including an update on the cyberattack that scrambled northwest Indiana real estate listing sites, a look inside one of Chicago’s original penthouse condos and more. Plus: Illinois delays copay requirement for noncitizens, Green Thumb Industries authorizes share buyback and Tea...

Crain’s reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the local impact of the Hollywood strikes. Plus: With 40% service cuts looming, a new plan would remake the CTA and Metra; MSU credit union buying a second Chicago-area bank; Riverfront REI store hits the market; and a lawsuit accuses State Farm of sharing claimants' personal health records with data firm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer departs, leaving two open executive positions at the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the company’s moment of transition, as well as an AbbVie's blockbuster drug finding itself on President Biden's drug price-negotiation list and Howard Brown Health reinstating laid off workers after a labor board i...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including how towns could opt out of Illinois' rent control ban under a proposed law. Plus: Discover's a potential acquisition target for first time in many years, bill pushed by Carvana for home car delivery becomes law in Illinois, Schaumburg office complex owner hit with $83 million f...

Crain's contributor Dan McGrath talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the Bears and White Sox. Plus: Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson ask feds to fast-track work authorizations for people seeking asylum, AbbVie drug among those Biden targets for Medicare price cuts, Zebra Technologies to slash 700 jobs, an investor sues Wirtz company over short-form merger and Danny Wirtz assumes his late fa...

Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer, who writes the weekly Big Ticket column, talks with host Amy Guth about can’t-miss arts and culture events for the month ahead, including the return of "Hamilton," the Chicago Underground Film Festival and more. Plus: Where Illinois' jobs engine is sputtering; Allstate cuts agent pay again, creatively; WeWork taps Kirkland & Ellis in effort to stave off bankruptcy...

Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago White Sox potentially leaving their home at Guaranteed Rate Field and how the news adds to the Bears intrigue in Springfield. Plus: Johnson offers hope for keeping Bears in Chicago, jury convicts ex-Madigan aide, Illinois closes in on $2 billion EV battery plant and study from UChicago economists says corporate emissi...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago home prices have fallen for the ninth month in a row while metro prices keep rising and other local housing market news. Plus: White Sox jettison Ken Williams and Rick Hahn in a major leadership shakeup, CVS Health layoffs will affect nearly 300 Illinois workers, big grocery union opposes Aldi's plan...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Dr. Alison Arwady’s exit as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health and the path forward for the agency. Plus: White Sox ponder move from South Side home, S&P joins Moody's in cutting U.S. banks amid "tough" climate, Spanish billionaire pays $232 million for West Loop apartment tower and Illinois Center own...

Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about supermarkets and food access in the wake of a wave of recent closures of big brand stores on the South and West sides. Plus: Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund says no to Lincoln Yards, ousted Discover CEO gets 2023 stock grants taken away, feds scoff at Outcome Health founders' attempt to flip convictions and Illinois warned over lengthy...

Crain's reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the ongoing scandal at Northwestern University, which now spans multiple lawsuits and reaches beyond the school’s football program. Plus: Downtown hotels avert work stoppage with three-year labor deal, Deere raises profit outlook with farmer demand still strong, Citadel acquires Yellow debt owned by Apollo and other lenders, and a new r...

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how a property from 'The Fugitive' is for sale and news of a rare late summer surge in Chicago home prices. Plus: After a slow liftoff, this crucial O'Hare terminal revamp is years late; Sterling Bay sells property near Lincoln Yards to co-founder's firm; Maui wildfir...

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about big consumer brands as they try to innovate and defend their turf amid wavering customer loyalty. Plus: Johnson's top cop pick open to revamp of how police respond to mental health emergencies; CEO out at Discover Financial; big banks like JPMorgan Chase could reportedly face downgrades, Fitch analyst warns; and a new lawsuit against Nor...