Crain's Daily Gist

The Trump administration halted $2 billion for Chicago transit just as the RTA reassesses the coming fiscal cliff. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the uncertain future for CTA and Metra service. Plus: Soaring downtown office vacancy still hasn't peaked, Chicago economy lags as tariffs and high interest rates bite deeper, more food delivery robots are coming...

In Chicago, the housing market is staying hot while the U.S. cools, and FOMO is fueling surge in Lake Geneva luxury market. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: What the U.S. government shutdown means for Chicago's federal workers, Arlington Heights weighs Bears' stadium economic impact pitch, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says new tariffs are renewin...

Illinois announced its own vaccination guidelines , going against the Trump administration, and formed a panel to counter Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s data collection efforts on people with autism. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: CFO optimism recovers as tariff uncertainty becomes the new normal, South Works site sold as quantum campus beckons, UChicago sells market...

Top Chicago chefs are breaking away from the daily restaurant grind, trading fine dining for flexibility . Reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A whistleblower accuses Loyola hospital of organ transplant fraud, private equity firm eyes move to Salesforce Tower, some Starbucks stores in Chicago are on the chopping block and Metra to test cafe cars with free snacks on select lin...

With approval by the City Council, Chicago Fire FC's plan for a $750 million soccer stadium passed a major milestone . Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: American loses bid to stop O'Hare gate shuffle, Pritzker forms panel to counter RFK Jr.'s autism data efforts, City Council OKs coach house legislation with restrictions and Old Post Office own...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Compass scooping up the 2nd-largest Chicago-area residential brokerage in its latest mega-deal and a $120 million art collection going up for auction at Sotheby’s. Plus: Pritzker tells agencies to look for 4% budget cuts, CHA reportedly picks team for 7-acre Cabrini-G...

Dealmaking here is ahead of the curve despite a slower than expected ramp-up. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the local M&A landscape with host Amy Guth. Plus: Capital One cutting nearly 400 jobs in latest layoffs tied to Discover acquisition, gunmaker Glock must face Chicago's lawsuit over gun mods, Algonquin Commons shopping center sold for $100 million after revamp and Illino...

The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality . Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thoma Bravo buying software firm PROS for $1.4 billion in latest tech deal, Molson Coors names new CEO in push beyond beer, developer pitches 56-story residential tower for Mag Mile and Chicago dealmaking ahead of the curve despite slower than ex...

With Kraft Heinz's breakup official, Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what’s ahead for the newly formed companies. Plus: Chicago Fire, Related Midwest win city panel OK for South Loop soccer stadium; AutoNation acquires Fletcher Jones Mercedes and Audi dealerships in Chicago; West Monroe buys California energy consultancy amid growth push; and O'Hare,...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the market, including a record year brewing in the upper reaches of Chicago-area housing. Plus: American squares off in court against city and United over O'Hare gates, measure legalizing video gambling in Chicago advances over Johnson's objection, health care fraud unit notches first indictm...

A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendation s to close Chicago's budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: The 50 largest law firms in the Chicago area, Madison Industries mulls $10 billion-plus Filtration Group sale, Chicago Sports Network's founding CEO steps down in leadership transition and Medline expands AI supply chain tool with...

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago-area apartment market. Plus: As Trump steps up Fed attacks, Chicago finance execs weigh in; Tempus gets FDA OK for AI-driven cardiac image analysis; former Mars Wrigley exec pleads guilty to $28 million in fraud charges; and GTCR buys SimpliSafe in deal expanding its home security portfolio. Hosted by...

Crain’s 2025 list of the best places to work puts the spotlight on 100 Chicago-area companies that are offering workers the benefits, perks and support they need to thrive. Crain’s assistant managing editor for special projects Ann Weiler talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth. Plus: Developers line up $96 million in financing for West Loop apartment tower, Rivian recalls more than 24,000...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including  jittery homebuyers walking away from their contracts and new data on Fritz Kaegi's property tax assessments . Plus: PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to help fund Chicago quantum computer, Potbelly to be acquired by convenience store chain in $566 million deal, Supreme Court to weig...

Illinois is considering moving ahead independently on vaccines as longstanding federal immunization expertise is dismantled. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears CEO invokes Super Bowl in latest bid to gain support for move to Arlington Heights, developers sue Loop tower owner over office-to-residential plan, Kin Insurance raises another $50 million for push in...

The Department of Homeland Security says its Chicago immigration crackdown , which many anticipated for weeks, has begun. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago Fed chief wants inflation data before making rate call, Chicago investor sells Park Forest apartments for $23 million, ex-Mayer Brown attorneys launch Akin Gump's Chicago office and Northwestern first to in...

Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about Northwestern University President Michael Schill’s resignation amid blowback from the Trump administration. Plus: Citadel's former Loop office tower HQ goes up for sale, Madison Dearborn buys NFP wealth businesses back from Aon for $2.7 billion, Chicago e-commerce platforms combine to create $3.5 billion firm and the Vatican p...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including a suburb ranked as the safest and wealthiest town in the U.S. for the second year in a row and the rehab of an East Garfield Park mansion aiming to spotlight to city’s West Side. Plus: Pritzker says Texas Guard is prepping for Chicago posting as Trump vows feder...

With its purchase and breakup of Walgreens Boots Alliance finalized, Sycamore Partners has installed a new CEO . Crain's contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the now-private retail pharmacy giant. Plus: Kraft Heinz to split into two separate public companies, judge rules Trump's L.A. troop deployment violated federal law, Johnson signs order to brace for potential i...

The University of Chicago is laying off staff and making budget cuts , while growing legal costs are weighing on Northwestern . Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the latest struggles for Chicago's prestige universities. Plus: With takeover complete, Walgreens' private equity owner installs Staples execs in top jobs, Capital One laying off 215 at former Discove...

A federal shakeup of SNAP will mean more stress on food distribution around Illinois. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: UIC medical school under congressional scrutiny in antisemitism probe, Trump team is weighing options to extend influence to Fed banks, U.S. attorney's Chicago office launches health care fraud unit and developer buys Gold Coast site for $39 mil...

Developers redrawing plans for the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site have shared more details on the project. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Thoma Bravo strikes $2 billion software deal as private equity rebounds, DOJ demands all Illinois voter data by Labor Day, local investors buy distressed River North office building and...

CME Group is pushing the boundaries of retail trading with its FanDuel venture . Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Trump calls Chicago a "killing field" as report says Pentagon drew up National Guard plan, double-digit rate hikes in store for Illinois ACA plans next year, FTC says GTCR's Surmodics buy would harm medical device market and Chicago business sc...

Rosebud Restaurant Group is staging a renaissance . Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the group's revival and a possible second act for Greektown . Plus: Trump signals Chicago's next up for D.C.-style National Guard deployment, developers reveal new Foundry Park details at former Lincoln Yards site, Northwestern and fired coach Pat Fitzgerald reach settlement, CME pushes...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including the sales of Ernest Hemingway's newlywed apartment in the Gold Coast and a South Shore home with ties to the Manhattan Project. Plus: NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, Vernon Hills apartment complex fetches $100 million, priciest suburban sale o...