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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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00:23:27

11/14/25: A 'gut punch' to intoxicating hemp biz

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/14

Tucked inside the massive bill to end the government shutdown, a ban on hemp-derived THC products. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Schroyer discusses the fallout from the ban with host Amy Guth.Plus: Johnson unveils amended budget to a skeptical City Council, AbbVie reportedly exits $1.5 billion longevity drug deal with Calico, big Chicago systems win out as three hospitals slide to F grades in Leapfrog report and Michelin just stripped Alinea of its three-star status. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:34:35

11/13/25: Record year for Chicago's high-end homes

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/12

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including luxury home sales breaking an annual record with weeks still to go in 2025.Plus: Walgreens lists massive Old Post Office space for sublease, BDO claims it was impossible to detect alleged fraud at First Brands, owner of former Rainforest Cafe building facing foreclosure suit and Chicago lands another quantum computer maker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:19:59

11/12/25: Apartments market rides rising rent

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/11

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest deals around Chicago's rental market and supply's impact on rents.Plus: Walgreens cuts pay for store workers after $10 billion buyout, Zurich moving downtown office to Willis Tower, Volkswagen defies dealership protests with plan to begin Illinois warranty fees and FAA curbs private jet use at O'Hare amid air capacity crunch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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00:20:33

11/11/25: Anxiety about immigration raids takes its toll

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/10

Advocates say anxiety around ICE raids is taking toll on Chicago's mental health resources. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Private-label giant TreeHouse Foods acquired in $2.9 billion deal, Illinois awaits word on $1 billion in Big Beautiful Bill cash for rural hospitals, Sterling Bay's Lincoln Park life sciences building selling for medical office conversion and PNC opening 25 new Chicago locations as part of $2 billion branch expansion. Hosted by

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00:24:03

11/7/25: Chicago chain taps into protein craze

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/07

Chicago fast-casual chain Protein Bar is cashing in in on America's protein obsession. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the chain’s growth strategy and diner demands.Plus: Allstate profit more than triples in the third quarter, World Business Chicago reboots economic development strategy, Johnson defends budget plan despite warning of credit downgrade and electrical equipment maker lays off 185 in shift from Illinois to Indiana. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:43:45

11/6/25: 17,000 Cook County homebuyers share tax...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/05

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including Cook County tax bill delays causing homebuyer headaches.Plus: The suite of health care bills passed by Illinois lawmakers, AAR inks big office lease at Merchandise Mart, GoHealth plans to cut nearly 500 more jobs and former Mayor Daley creates merchant bank with son and longtime associate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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00:24:14

11/5/25: Cboe resets its sights for growth

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/04

Cboe is restructuring to capitalize on surging U.S. options trading and has tapped an industry veteran to lead its new retail trading segment. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: City Council calls special meeting to grill Ernst & Young over budget audit, quantum park developers seek IEPA sign-off to begin work, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee more worried by inflation than job market and Manny's Deli steps in to support SNAP recipients amid federal shutdown. Hosted by

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00:27:31

11/4/25: Chicago's uneven development landscape

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/11/03

Neighborhood development throughout the city continues to be lopsided. Crain's assistant managing editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to talk about the most recent Forum’s focus on equitable development.Plus: Chicago school board approves controversial $175 million pension payment to the city, AbbVie raises outlook on strong sales of mainstay drugs, New York firm picks up Niles shopping center for $40 million and Cameo sues OpenAI over trademarked name. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:23:34

10/31/25: Late rally saves Chicago transit

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/31

A bailout package for Chicago transit passed in Springfield as the Bears' stadium funding efforts were again shut out. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: 1871 is on the move to Edelman's downtown HQ, Senate OKs energy bill that includes billions for battery storage and nixes nuke ban, Heartland Bank expands in Illinois and Missouri with $170 million CNB buy, and Baxter lowers guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for

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00:38:43

10/30/25: Chicago's home price bull run slows down

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/29

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including Chicago's narrowing lead over U.S. home price growth.Plus: Fed cuts rates quarter point, sets end to balance-sheet runoff, GE HealthCare takes $100 million hit from tariffs, Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook as CEO warns of worst consumer sentiment in decades and Mondelez also trims outlook, and a developer gets $94 million construction loan for the first phase of its

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00:23:08

10/29/25: Shutdown fight drives big ACA premiums jump

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/28

Illinois residents will face steep hikes in ACA health insurance premiums next year. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: New York real estate firms raising big bet on Loop offices, American Airlines isn't pulling back in Chicago, Chicago Fire FC moving HQ to Wrigley Building and Trader Joe's coming to Fulton Market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:19:33

10/28/25: Aldi banks on private label rebrand

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/27

Aldi is leaning into its own brand as private label sales surge. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade — its 10th under Pritzker; Bally's could open a sports bar at Midway, but without slot machines; Baker Tilly Germany weighs selling stake to private equity; and a newly built Fulton Market apartments up for sale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use

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00:25:39

10/24/25: Big Ten's private equity play disrupted

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/24

The Big Ten's $2 billion proposed private equity deal was dealt a major blow in Michigan. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: A Google power deal could clear the way for a $1 billion carbon capture plant in Illinois, Rivian will pay $250 million to settle IPO class-action lawsuit, Aldi leans into its own brand as private labels boom and why eating a burger in Houston is less climate-friendly than in Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:38:40

10/23/25: Chicago-area counties diverge on tax sales

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/22

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Illinois counties are split on handling delinquent tax sales after a Supreme Court rebuke.Plus: Pritzker pushes back on head tax and Bears breaks — and urges transit action, Aqua tower apartments hit the market, Industrious opening second LaSalle Street co-working space, O'Hare sets record for summer travel and a Michael Jordan rookie card reportedly fetches $2.7

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00:29:56

10/22/25: The battle over Chicago’s budget

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/21

Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion budget revives the head tax and tests the limits of his support in the City Council. Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Cboe looks to extend options hours in overnight trading push, nearly 2 million Illinoisans set to lose SNAP benefits amid congressional stalemate, BDO faces a reputational test after the First Brands bankruptcy, Medline net sales in first half reach $13.5 billion ahead of IPO and Spirit Halloween to open

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00:23:00

10/21/25: What's next for the Salt Shed

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/20

Owners of the Salt Shed music venue are eyeing adjacent property for possible expansion. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks about those plans, and other changes happening along the North Branch of the Chicago River, with host Amy Guth.Plus: Molson Coors cutting 400 salaried jobs amid weak beer demand, Bally's faces lender wrath on debt plan involving Chicago casino, Illinois health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate, startup raises $7 million to develop

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00:30:36

10/17/25: New restaurants focus on neighborhood regulars

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2025/10/17

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including newly open hot spots counting on regulars to keep them afloat and a Logan Square brewery undaunted by the craft beer industry's tough moment.Plus: Big Ten's $2 billion private equity deal dealt a major blow in Michigan, United Airlines says AI helped eliminate 4% of management jobs, developer gets $24 million construction loan for River North apartments, Verizon downsizes but

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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...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

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

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

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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