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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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00:22:48

Chicago's grocery store surge

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/24

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about two brands' plans for new Mag Mile spots and what’s driving the latest wave of grocery chain expansion in Chicago.Plus: Pritzker pushes speed on Bears tax package but predicts changes ahead; Morningstar eyes Google’s Thompson Center revamp for potential new HQ, Claire’s is moving its HQ to distressed Rosemont office building and an executive in $15 million Loretto Hospital embezzlement case pleads not guilty and

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00:30:00

'Zombie mortgages' awaken around Chicago

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/22

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest from the local housing market, including how the mortgage crisis of the early 2000s is coming back to haunt Chicago-area homeowners.Plus: Illinois lawmakers push Bears stadium plan tied to tax overhaul, American gains O’Hare gates as United loses ground, West Suburban property owner sues to take control of troubled hospital and River North offices put up for sale after $35 million redevelopment plan

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00:17:38

Chicago's 100 biggest private companies

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/21

This year's list of Chicago’s largest private companies has a newcomer near the top. Crain’s researcher David Nusbaum discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: New details on Ishbia-Amtrak land deal as Sox future takes shape, Loop office tower owner hit with $223 million foreclosure lawsuit, Baird raises $450 million amid sluggish private equity environment and Trump pans United-American merger while pushing for a Spirit buyer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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00:18:17

Momentum building for downtown apartments

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/20

A Fulton Market apartment project landed a $102 million construction loan, among Chicago’s largest in years. Crain’s Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the companies involved and the apartment project loan landscape. Plus: Huron Consulting shrinks West Loop HQ as downtown office attrition persists, AbbVie signs $745 million deal to develop pain medicines from Chinese drugmaker, judge puts WGN parent’s merger plans on hold until final court ruling and feds crack down on Federal Savings

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00:18:29

A potential seismic event for O'Hare

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/17

Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about what Chicago stands to lose in potential United-American merger.Plus: Illinois to get $50 million in Jewel-Osco parent’s $774 million opioid settlement, Golub recapitalizes Century Tower in $65 million deal, West Coast fintech company plans big River North office and Whole Foods to open new store in Lakeview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data

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00:24:01

After surprise hospital shutdown, a sudden reopening

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/15

West Suburban Medical Center began reopening under pressure after surprise shutdown as Springfield weighs tougher rules on hospital closures. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the medical center and other local hospital headwinds.Plus: Former ComEd CEO and lobbyist granted new trials in Madigan bribery case, Thoma Bravo signs multiyear deal with Google for AI adoption, logistics firm RJW extends suburban warehouse leasing tear and city seeks to shut down Ford City Mall

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00:21:14

Office-to-apartments deals build momentum

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/14

Residential conversions are gaining steam around downtown with the sale of two office buildings. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: United Airlines CEO has pitched a possible tie-up with rival American, Conagra’s new CEO faces a pricing bind with no clear fix, New York firm bets on downtown office revival with deal for distressed Loop tower and Jesse Jackson’s son picked to lead Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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00:26:07

Pritzker wants data centers to cover their power tab

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/13

Gov. JB Pritzker joined a coalition of governors urging the operator of the power grid in Illinois and other a dozen other states to force data centers to pay up. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses the push to shield consumers from rising electricity costs with host Amy Guth. Plus: Conagra CEO Connolly is out after 60% stock slide, Abbott hit with $70 million verdict in Chicago infant-formula trial, Pritzker says DHS threat over O’Hare customs will hurt economy and housing advocates sue to undo

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00:27:02

The biggest Mag Mile lease since 2015

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/10

Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about local commercial real estate news, including the Candy Hall of Fame coming the Mag Mile.Plus: Mayor Johnson reshuffles key safety and transportation posts amid staff churn, Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction, AbbVie suing feds over 340B provider audits and Quigley bill aims to speed up pipeline of new homes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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00:36:39

Highland Park's biggest batch of new homes in decades

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/08

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the more than 200 for-sale homes coming to Highland Park’s long-empty Solo Cup factory site.Plus: Proposed $55 million tax break for United Center’s 1901 Project hits a speed bump, Chicago startups eye long-awaited exits as IPO market warms up, Starbucks and 7-Eleven expansion planned for Chicago-based overnight oats maker and lawsuit against Evanston’s reparations

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00:20:23

Michelin-starred chefs want to open a neighborhood bar

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/07

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the latest from Chicago's dining scene, including some notable openings, expansion plans for Mediterranean chain Roti and this year’s local James Beard Award finalists. Plus: New DHS chief floats crackdown on sanctuary city airports, including O’Hare; Chicago options clearing hub fuels clash between Goldman, Citadel and retail brokers; investors pay $61 million for Lombard apartment complex and a hedge fund signs deal for new

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00:25:20

What brought down West Suburban Medical Center

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/06

Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the latest health care news, including West Suburban’s sudden closure and Walgreens’ private equity owner plans to double the pharmacy chain’s profits. Plus: Downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens, Chicago’s Madison Air seeks to raise $2.23B in IPO, fund founded by Pritzkers inks private credit deal for PLZ and downtown office vacancy sets another record while top space tightens and Court ruling could slash

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00:29:09

Johnson's struggle with CHA leadership

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/03

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth discuss the latest on the Bears stadium saga, with the park district pushing for a $630 million Museum Campus overhaul, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to oust the acting CHA leader.Plus: ABA backs Jenner & Block in fight with Trump administration, CFTC sues Illinois and other states over prediction markets rules, Oak Park apartments trade for $23 million and United raising bag fees as fuel prices soar. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:39:53

For Michael Jordan estate owner, setback after setback

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/04/01

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the latest on the saga of the former Michael Jordan estate and relief for Chicago-area homebuyers that comes with a caveat.Plus: Goodell presses Bears as Illinois, Indiana await stadium call; Rivian bike spinoff lands $1 billion valuation and DoorDash partnership; office landlord faces another hit in Evanston after Fulton Market setback; and Mondelez and Radio Flyer

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00:28:47

AI's massive water usage raising alarms

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/31

Plans for AI data centers are raising concerns about the long-term health of the Great Lakes region's most critical natural resource. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026, university funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition, Sofitel Chicago goes up for sale and three Chicago chefs named James Beard Award finalists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:20:56

Cook County property tax hikes outpace inflation

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/30

Cook County property taxes have grown at more than double the inflation rate since 1995. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Jenner & Block fires back at Trump administration in executive order appeal, Chicago-based benefits administrator Alight risks NYSE delisting after stock plunges below $1, Trader Joe’s advances on possible Uptown store and public-private Illinois abortion fund gives out its first $1 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:26:55

Apartment landlords push to sell despite headwinds

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/27

Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest commercial real estate news, including a Streeterville mid-rise office building that could go residential as well as apartment towers hitting the market in River North, Gold Coast and Uptown.Plus: JetBlue reportedly exploring sale to United; Ariel names new president as Hobson and Rogers relinquish parts of their portfolios; CME and Bank of Montreal team up to launch tokenized cash service; and West Suburban blames billing

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00:39:29

Ken Griffin isn't done selling Chicago portfolio yet

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/25

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth about to talk the latest local housing news, including Ken Griffin’s last Chicago condo going back up for sale, a divisive push to preserve west Lakeview greystones and more.Plus: Commercial landlords avoid penalties amid Cook County’s twice-delayed property tax sale, United Airlines warns of 20% fare hike to cope with oil surge, Mars to add 600 jobs and invest $100 million in Chicago operation and a South Loop developer

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00:26:53

For Illinois, a huge congressional turnover

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/24

Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement will reduce Illinois’ clout in D.C. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Supreme Court justices signal skepticism of post-Election Day mail ballot deadlines, including Illinois’; Fed’s Goolsbee says he could see circumstances for rate hike; Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian in robotaxi bet; and Uncommon Ground seeks new operator as longtime Wrigleyville restaurateurs plan to retire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:24:54

Landlords show cautious optimism after Hynes'...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/03/23

Some investors see Patrick Hynes' primary win over incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi as a chance to rebuild Chicago's real estate cred. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the election news and the new City Council-approved downtown hotel surcharge. Plus: CTA sues Trump administration over frozen Red Line extension funds; Johnson proposes $55 million tax break for Bulls, Blackhawks 1901 development; legal data firm Relativity confidentially files for IPO; and

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