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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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00:28:01

09/04/25: Illinois dominates list of safe, wealthy towns

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/09/03

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 federal action, Ulta raises sales outlook in signal of consumer strength, Advocate becomes latest health

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00:20:47

09/03/25: Walgreens enters private equity fold

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2025/09/02

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 immigration crackdown, downtown apartment rents continue to climb with little being built and Grubhub

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00:23:32

08/29/25: Financial pressure builds at UChicago,...

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2025/08/29

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 Discover headquarters in Riverwoods, Naperville apartments trade for $136 million in highest-priced suburban sale

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00:24:50

08/28/25: Major changes coming for Illinois' food system

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2025/08/27

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 million.

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00:25:07

08/27/25: More Foundry Park details emerge

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2025/08/26

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 Waterton lists big South Loop apartment complex.

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00:28:13

08/26/25: CME blurs the trading-gambling line

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2025/08/25

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 schools lean into AI as job market evolves.

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00:28:24

08/22/25: Storied Chicago restaurant biz enters new era

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2025/08/22

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 the boundaries of retail trading with FanDuel bet and Navy Pier seeks ideas to revamp eastern end.

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00:44:15

08/20/25: Literary landmark gets a new owner

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2025/08/20

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 of 2025; lender seizing distressed hotel in Loop tower set for conversion; and nurses sue Endeavor Health

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00:25:11

08/20/25: O'Hare's next big upgrade

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2025/08/19

Work is underway on the new $730 million concourse at O’Hare, the first of three major projects remaining that are part of a major upgrade and expansion of the airport’s terminals. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz discusses the project with host Amy Guth.Plus: Sterling Bay puts its only finished Lincoln Yards building up for sale, CPS seeks $1 billion of short-term debt as cash gone, Pritzker Private Capital raises $3.4 billion for latest fund and historic church turned event venue on West

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00:23:36

08/19/25: Johnson's zoning board overhaul meets...

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2025/08/18

Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to push out the current zoning board chair has sparked independence concerns from City Council. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Work begins on $730 million O'Hare concourse, Pritzker signs toxic-tort bill that biz groups fear will open door to more lawsuits, Chicago developer buys River North loft office building and Bally's falls far short of $250 million casino stock sale target.

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00:23:15

08/15/25: Pot roller coaster goes back up on Trump's...

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2025/08/15

President Donald Trump has hinted at reviving the pot industry’s rescheduling hopes. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the potential impact on local big players in the cannabis industry.Plus: South Loop residents weigh in on Chicago Fire stadium plan, Northwestern Memorial plans $96.5 million project to expand and bridge ICUs, Deere plunges as struggling farmers delay machinery rebound and unions rally at Jesse Brown after report shows VA hospitals' worsening staff

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00:30:59

08/14/15: Want to own a World's Fair ticket booth?

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2025/08/13

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including a Frank Lloyd Wright home in the architect's Oak Park epicenter that’s for sale and how Chicago State hopes to make a college town out of 95th Street.Plus: Gotion to start making EV batteries in Manteno next month, CIBC names new U.S. head amid exec shakeup, AbbVie plans $195 million expansion of North Chicago plant in U.S. production push and lawsuit alleges Lettuce

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00:18:58

08/13/24: A growing retail sector on the Mag Mile

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2025/08/12

Two experiential venues are coming to the Mag Mile. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss a growing trend on North Michigan Avenue.Plus: Johnson, firefighters reach tentative deal after four-year standoff; Trump trades barbs with Pritzker hinting at a D.C.-style police takeover in Chicago; nearly 6,500 providers reject $2.8 billion Blue Cross antitrust deal; and Northwestern and UChicago both named in price inflation conspiracy lawsuit.

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00:31:21

08/12/25: Ripple effect of DOGE cuts around Chicago

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2025/08/11

Federal job and spending cuts around Chicago are expected to lead to a cooler economy, while some still on the job are bracing for more uncertainty. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the effects of federal workforce reductions and how the cuts land across race and gender.Plus: Pritzker won't rule out a presidential run; Bears make changes to board and push Arlington Heights stadium, but Springfield remains an obstacle; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit

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00:24:42

08/08/25: Budget alarms at City Hall

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2025/08/08

Mayor Brandon Johnson said city and state finances are at a "point of no return" and imposed hiring limits as his finance team considers a list of politically risky tax moves to plug a $1 billion budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: PepsiCo division leases space at logistics hub on former Allstate campus, Weiss Memorial Hospital closes after getting cut from Medicare and Medicaid, US Foods urges Performance Food to engage in merger talks and

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00:41:39

08/07/25: Downtown condo market can't shake price slump

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2025/08/06

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including the bad week downtown Chicago's condo market just had.Plus: Brandon Johnson says city and state finances are at a "point of no return;" RTA warns fare hikes are coming, one way or another; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit rebound; the Merchandise Mart hits the market as owner Vornado eyes N.Y.-only portfolio; and retailer Claire's files bankruptcy for

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00:22:24

08/06/25: Mag Mile shows signs of retail recovery

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2025/08/05

A rebound is underway for retail on North Michigan Avenue, but slowly and not everywhere. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: S&P warns Chicago that pension cost-hike to pressure budget, Buffett's Berkshire hit with $3.8 billion Kraft Heinz charge, law firm ArentFox Schiff slashing Willis Tower footprint with lease extension and Rivian sues Ohio over direct-sales ban that exempts EV rival Tesla.

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00:19:27

08/05/25: Calls within Northwestern to resist Trump

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2025/08/04

Northwestern University faculty members are urging the school's president not to strike a deal with the Trump administration. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts Chicago police and firefighter pensions, tractor makers warn tariffs will raise machinery prices for farmers worldwide,Mag Mile's retail rebound slowly begins and AMA decries CDC's move to cut experts out of panels that develop vaccine policy.

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00:21:47

08/01/25: Chicago restaurants under pressure

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2025/08/01

The city’s restaurant industry is showing signs of stress. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s many migraines.Plus: Chicago stands to win — and lose — in the rail industry’s first coast-to-coast merger, AbbVie raises guidance as key drugs and pipeline deals boost growth, Illinois co-leads states’ lawsuit against Trump administration’s transgender care crackdown and M&M’s owner is helping a premium chocolatier crack the U.S. market, starting in

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00:38:49

07/31/25: What's fueling Chicago's record-breaking...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/07/30

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including home prices hitting record highs all over the map here in part because of a tight inventory and a lack of new homes, of which Chicago is dead last among major U.S. metros.Plus: Johnson revives head tax talk as City Hall stares down $1 billion shortfall, Mondelez reiterates guidance as earnings beat estimates, electronic trading firm eyes new West Loop office

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