Crain's Daily Gist

As regional transit is preparing for its historic overhaul, it stands to potentially reinvent how people get around the area. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the public transportation overhaul with host Amy Guth. Plus: Springfield inches toward a Bears deal as Indiana governor signs stadium bill into law, Mayor Johnson and City Council trade blame as Chicago’s credit is downgraded, Schaumbur...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including how Chicago home prices flattened out as sales plunged in January. Plus: After weeks of tension, Pritzker strikes more upbeat tone on Bears tax talks; AbbVie investing $380 million on two new plants in North Chicago, adding 300 workers; Rivian doubles down on Illinois fo...

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the playbooks of the CEOs behind Ulta Beauty and Kraft Heinz . Plus: Uber is acquiring parking app SpotHero, Trump funding cuts and threats to Illinois reach $61.5 billion and counting, Abbott lines up one of the year's biggest bond sales at $20 billion and government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026. Hosted by Sim...

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest in apartments and retail news, including 300 new apartments coming to Lakeview and a pickleball company buying a West Loop ice rink . Plus: After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois; Wells Fargo cuts jobs, closes Rosemont office following $4.2 billion sale of rail business; data-center develo...

Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the ongoing Bears stadium saga . Plus: Walgreens cuts hundreds of jobs after private equity buyout , Fulton Market high-rise plan moves ahead despite zoning objection, CME Group moves closer to 24/7 crypto derivatives trading and Northwestern Medicine takes AI accelerator program to Europe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how housing affordability is improving in many big cities — but not Chicago . Plus: The state’s EV push meets market reality, Hyatt exposed to Epstein scandal despite Tom Pritzker’s exit, Illinois erases $1.1 billion in medical debt for residents and Ikea to open third store...

Crain’s Steven Strahler joins host Amy Guth to reflect on the local and global impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson after his passing. Plus: Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Baxter and federal funding cut impacts in health care sector, Tom Pritzker quits exec chairman role at Hyatt, citing Epstein ties, Mayor Johnson vetoes intoxicating hemp ban, law firm Loeb & Loeb eyes...

Under the Trump administration, the Department of Housing & Urban Development has hardened the policies behind a program meant to shelter the city’s unhoused population. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago to sell $1 billion in debt from unpaid fees despite uncertain buyers; investors trade sports, Oscars and the price of gold as prediction markets take off...

After three decades building Chicago's miniature skyline, a Chicago model-maker is closing up shop . Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market. Plus: New Kraft Heinz CEO pauses split to first improve results, apartment tower near Millennium Park trades for $126 million, Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank let...

Amid an ongoing airline battle, American plans to upgrade its O'Hare lounge in the fight for premium flyers. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Citing fewer jobs and fewer people, Moody's sees Illinois slipping; owners of large Mag Mile retail building get $75 million refinancing; bankrupt First Brands cutting nearly 400 jobs in McHenry; and River North hotel owner hit...

A Fulton Market proposal has the potential to reshape downtown development . Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Judge blocks Trump move to freeze $10 billion in aid to blue-state families, American Airlines CEO faces union no-confidence vote amid O'Hare battle with United, River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit and the...

Vinyl-focused listening bars are having a moment in Chicago. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Pritzker puts a price tag on federal cuts looming over Illinois budget, Shore Capital raises $400M for second industrial fund amid rapid growth, U of I buying Wacker Drive office building for Discovery Partners Institute, Northwestern study shows heart attack r...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a look at Chicago's 50 highest-priced home sales of 2025 . Plus: Plan for 28-story apartment tower adds to growing number of high-rises in Lincoln Park, Chicago-area retail sales rose amid tariff threats, Ariel closes $250 million fund for women’s sports investments and...

Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order directing police to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents . Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Gov. Pritzker draws a line on pensions ahead of tight budget, Chicago's Metropolitan Capital shut down in first U.S. bank failure of 2026, Old Post Office owner buys massive Loop office building and the city...

Safety-net hospitals are grappling with a future without a critical lifeline as some hospitals in rural parts of the state confront possible service cuts and closures. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the latest with host Amy Guth. Plus: Mayor Johnson directs CPD to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents, a local hospitality firm buys a distressed hotel next to the Mag Mile, Monroe...

Retail vacancy in the Loop has dropped for the second year in a row. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Illinois job market loses momentum after year-end slide, billionaire Wacker Drive landlord explores sale in test of Chicago office market, immigration decline slows Illinois population growth to a trickle and United Center becomes first majo...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the Latin School of Chicago selling a row of residential buildings it purchased in 2022.   Plus: Trump factor looms as Johnson questions Chicago's shot at 2028 DNC, CME bets on struggling White Sox with new jersey sponsorship deal, ADM to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting...

Chicago-based United Airlines and rival American Airlines are engaged in an increasingly fierce battle at O’Hare airport . Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy ended 2025 near historic low, Illinois says Coinbase sports contracts are bets and not financial instruments, pediatricians buck CDC's childhood vaccine schedule overhaul and AMA war...

From Mexican bagels to an Italian steakhouse and a “hidden” Paris-inspired bar, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a handful of new spots around Chicago.   Plus: Chicago bids to host 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, CTA leader hopes to get Red Line project dispute resolved soon, local insurance startup focused on high-risk markets expands into au...

The city is considering selling sponsorships or naming rights at its airports. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the Department of Aviation’s move to gauge interest in the idea. Plus: Empty suburban office space ended 2025 at new record high, Illinois targeted in Trump review of federal funds to Democratic states, American signals it's not backing down in O'Hare grudge mat...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including about a Frank Lloyd Wright house listed for sale that actually isn't on the market after all. Plus: ComEd plans to invest over $15 billion in grid upgrades; Berkshire Hathaway weighs selling Kraft Heinz shares; a logistics company expands HQ and eyes hiring run with move to River Nor...

Mayor Brandon Johnson has walked away from a $3 billion-plus plan to undo the city's parking meter deal . Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Cardinal Cupich joins rare rebuke of U.S. foreign policy, Chicago-based Protein Bar acquired by the company that owns Dos Toros and Chopt, River North office building teed up for residential conversion and a report f...

Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago experts' stock market and economic predictions for the year. Plus: Bally's seeks more time for Chicago casino construction, Mag Mile tower sold in priciest office deal since 2022, Edgewater residents sue city over Broadway corridor rezoning and Time Out Market is closing its Fulton Market food hall. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats. Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to sta...

Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Crain’s reporter John Schroyer talks with host Amy Guth about where it stands on that promise . Plus: Illinois and Chicago seek court order to halt "militarized" immigration enforcement tactics, AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs, longtime Loop Alliance CEO to step down and Chicago's largest farmers market organizer bought a...