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Crain"s Daily Gist

Crain"s Chicago Business

Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.

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00:43:35

10/16/25: Winnetka bluff protection challenge dismissed

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/15

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk local housing news, including a judge tossing a lawsuit filed by lakefront mansion owners in Winnetka.Plus: State Farm faces lawsuit from Illinois amid scrutiny over rate increases, state rep attempts to block Bears move to Arlington Heights, Stellantis announces it will make Jeep SUVs again in Belvidere and Chicago billionaire Justin Ishbia raises $850 million for new PE funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:25:43

10/15/25: Loop office-to-apartments plan faces legal...

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2025/10/14

A Loop office tower slated for apartments won landmark approval from a city panel, but legal challenges for the project still loom. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Why vacancy isn’t dropping despite suburban office demand having just closed a big quarter; Johnson expected to revive head tax in 2026 budget plan; CTA plans 10% fare hike, joining Metra in raising rates; River North hotel seized by lender; and Cupich warns Trump's immigration raids

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00:22:24

10/14/25: Illinois budget forecast darkens

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2025/10/13

Illinois says it's already facing a $267 million budget shortfall. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Chicago auditor BDO cuts jobs under pressure from Apollo debt and client's collapse, Metra to increase fares to plug budget gap, cash-strapped CPS taps $200 million from credit line, Magnetar sold $1.9 billion in CoreWeave shares as insiders and investors started cashing in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection

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00:22:35

10/10/25: So you think you can trade

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2025/10/10

NinjaTrader is dangling $400,000 in prizes in its latest bid to lure retail traders. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: French quantum company bringing American HQ to Chicago, Bally's pushback halts move to legalize video gambling in Chicago, Randhurst Village up for sale and Loop tower wins landmark panel OK as legal challenges loom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:32:52

10/09/25: Illinois counties' tax sale case gets even...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/08

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a judge's decision putting Illinois counties on thin ice with property tax sales.Plus: Thoma Bravo finalizes $5.5 billion Dayforce loan on high demand, flight delays pile up across U.S. as shutdown persists, UnitedHealthcare's pay cut to nurse anesthetists sparks federal discrimination complaint and a new Fulton Market development site hits the market. Hosted by

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00:22:41

10/08/25: Plan for downtown transformation unveiled

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2025/10/07

Under a new city plan, downtown Chicago could more than double its population in the decades ahead. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Walgreens shuttering Old Post Office workspace, keeping Deerfield HQ; Illinois in the mix as Stellantis readies $10 billion U.S. reboot; developer pitches mid-rise building in northwest Fulton Market; and Chicago's largest accounting firms buck a national trend as layoffs sweep the industry. Hosted by Simplecast,

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00:24:39

10/07/25: Breaking down Crain's latest 40 Under 40 class

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2025/10/07

Chicago's future is being built by this year's 40 Under 40 honorees. Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Amy Guth to talk about this year’s class of honorees shaping markets in finance, law, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, tech and the arts and sciences.Plus: Johnson vows Chicago will fight to keep $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure grants, Colorado firm nears deal for Mag Mile office tower, Fifth Third to buy Comerica in year's biggest bank deal and airlines go beyond

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00:23:01

10/03/25: Funding uncertainty looms for Chicago transit

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2025/10/03

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 to the city and Chicago hotels set summer record, though profits prove elusive. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:49:38

10/02/25: Chicago housing market bucks national slowdown

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2025/10/01

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 renewing business uncertainty and West suburban Whole Foods trades for $17 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:23:44

10/01/25: Illinois defies Trump health care moves

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2025/09/30

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 data unit to Morningstar in $375 million deal and Spirit Airlines furloughs Chicago flight attendants

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00:20:12

09/30/25: Michelin-starred chefs carve new paths

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2025/09/29

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 lines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and

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00:23:26

09/26/25: Fire's South Loop stadium clears council...

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2025/09/26

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 owner nearing deal for massive Loop office building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:45:20

09/25/25: More Chicago brokerages join Compass' empire

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2025/09/24

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-Green project, Museum of Science & Industry workers take step toward strike and Portillo's CEO is out

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00:18:30

09/24/25: Chicago dealmakers outpacing the U.S.

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2025/09/23

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 Illinois joins FTC suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:20:44

09/23/25: Chicago's moment in the culinary spotlight

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2025/09/22

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 expected ramp-up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our

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00:24:47

09/19/25: A split alone won't fix Kraft Heinz's problems

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2025/09/19

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, Midway rise in latest customer satisfaction rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:44:35

09/18/25: Buying frenzy for Chicago's top-end homes

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2025/09/17

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 indictment with alleged $17.3 million fake claims scheme and Illinois lays new pathway for internationally

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00:15:49

09/17/25: Chicago budget fixes on the table

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2025/09/16

A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendations 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 Northwestern, Providence partnership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for

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00:26:04

09/16/25: Downtown apartment owners test waters as...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/09/15

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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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00:23:22

09/12/25: A spotlight on the 100 best Chicago workplaces

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2025/09/12

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 vehicles over highway assist software fix, Merchandise Mart lands new lease with health care consultancy

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