Crain"s Daily Gist

00:21:08

Breaking down the Chicago parking meter deal

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/10/05

Crain’s contributor Conor Durkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a deep dive on the financial outcomes of Chicago’s new parking meter deal.Plus: A federal judge sides with Kalshi on regulation of prediction markets, Amazon buys a vertical warehouse next to Goose Island, GE HealthCare bets $945 million on Sofie Biosciences, and the Bears stadium talks with Illinois take a turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data

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00:24:17

Illinois has talent. Does it have the capital to keep...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/10/02

In this special episode of The Daily Gist, produced by Crain’s Content Studio, Crain’s Group President Jim Kirk sits down with University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen to discuss what he has learned during the nearly 12 years leading one of the nation’s largest public university systems — and what Illinois needs to do next to remain competitive.Plus, host Jeanne Sparrow covers these stories:NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Bears and Pritzker meet behind closed doors; labor ready to

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00:49:08

Housing supply squeeze gets even tighter

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/30

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local housing market, including another steep decline in Chicago-area inventory.Plus: Elected officials rally against rate hikes from Peoples Gas, AbbVie hires a Big Pharma lobbying vet, Morningstar joins Google at the Thompson Center and Michael Jordan’s "Last Dance" jersey sells for a record price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection

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00:23:42

The shaky state of U.S. democracy

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/29

Crain's contributor Judith Crown joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about where U.S. democracy stands, the focus of the most recent Crain’s Forum.Plus: Chicago’s City Council opens a new chapter in the infamous parking meter saga, AI pricing comes to McDonald’s, pushback on Illinois’ tax breaks for Hollywood, and the Loop tower Sidley Austin is leaving heads to market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

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00:20:13

An $85 million bet on in-house AI

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/28

A Chicago tech company has raised $85 million in venture capital as it rides the wave of interest in generative AI. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk about why Chicago is primed for more of this sector’s investment.Plus: The last-minute push to squeeze more out of Stonepeak’s parking meter deal, AbbVie pursues AI-led drug discoveries, a Bay Area cyber-security firm expands to Fulton Market, and Northern Trust joins ETF conversion boom. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:20:40

The effort to fix Illinois' big biotech problem

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/25

Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss how Illinois is fighting keep the biotechs born here from leaving the state.Plus: Organized labor backs Amtrak’s plan for a new maintenance facility in Bridgeport, Pritzker wants data center legislation in the veto session, more declines in CPS enrollment and another vote delayed in Chicago’s parking meter sale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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00:51:38

Eyeing neighbor cities' housing playbooks

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/23

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local market, including the innovative ways other Midwestern cities are driving new home construction.Plus: A Florida business group takes a billboard swipe at Pritzker, federal credit unions are now exempt from Illinois’ swipe fee law, Astellas looks to sell its Northbrook headquarters, and Attorney General Kwame Raoul claims victory for non-citizens receiving social services. Hosted by

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00:22:44

Defunct Chicago firm at center of fight over life...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/22

A Chicago academic's business of projecting life expectancy is under scrutiny amid a court battle between rival firms that make bets on life insurance policies. Crain’s contributor Steven Strahler joins host Jeanne Sparrow to untangle the legal saga.Plus: The Illinois EPA’s new Climate Action Plan still falls short on zero emissions, Crystal Lake’s Aptar loses its Russian plant, offices in the Marshall Field building hit the market and Illinois grew the science for a breakthrough cancer drug, but

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00:18:21

Chicago's dueling renters ordinances, explained

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/21

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s rental protection ordinance is at the center of a legislative fight at City Hall. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the ordinance and its counterproposal.Plus: Chicago Fed chair Austan Goolsbee says the road to 2% inflation may not be painless, Canada brings its tariff worries to Chicago, Nike is making a move on the Mag Mile, and Gov. Pritzker opens up about his use of GLP-1s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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00:21:31

Are insurers wary of a more tornado-prone Illinois?

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/18

With a torrid pace of storms this summer, Illinois is approaching the highest number of tornadoes recorded in one year by any state. Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s Mark Weinraub about how these storms may impact insurance rates.Plus: Amtrak’s plan near Rate Field sparks South Side fury, developer bets $113 million on on Mag Mile office-to-apartment conversion, public opinion continues to sour on data centers and Eric Lefkofsky's daughter is the test case for the new science of making a hit

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00:45:15

What a $30,000 rent nets you these days

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/16

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the housing market, including a $30,000-a-month apartment in Chicago’s newest lakefront tower.Plus: Chicago parking meter owners make the city a new offer, Google’s Thompson Center debut has been delayed, last-second deal may reopen Resilience Healthcare hospitals and designers imagine a greener Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection

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00:24:58

A new player enters Chicago's restaurants scene

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/15

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Jeanne Sparrow about the newest restaurants in town, and whether mergers can save Chicago's craft brewing industry.Plus: ComEd’s crackdown thins the data center pipeline, U.S. Supreme Court rejects the White House’s mail ballot curbs for the midterms, Enova pulls the plug on its Grasshopper acquisition and Evanston claims one of the largest-ever suburban apartment deals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for

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00:26:35

New Sox stadium hinges on fate of the old one

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/14

Justin Ishbia's vision for The Railyards and a White Sox stadium is forcing an early reckoning over what to do with the team's current home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses what has become a thorny question in the Chicago stadium saga with host Jeanne Sparrow.Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson officially launches his re-election bid, GE HealthCare considers a billion-dollar acquisition, a former Chicago trader is headed to federal prison, and Kirkland & Ellis dominates

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00:20:39

Immigration crackdown didn't just hit Chicago's...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/11

Research from UIC shows federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County businesses $1.26 billion last year. Crain's reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the numbers.Plus: Bally’s blinks on a $4 million threat in its Chicago gambling fight, consumer watchdogs force settlement reducing Nicor rate hike, the newly formed transportation board has named its chairman, and Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow medical aid in dying. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:44:24

Chicago condo market hits a hot streak

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/09

Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin about the strange math of Chicago’s condo market, and the latest development in litigation over Winnetka’s bluff-protection ordinance.Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker announces a new PAC, a judge may halt Illinois’ "medical aid in dying" law, a study quantifies the toll of federal immigration enforcement on Cook County, and Ariel Investments changes up leadership for its private equity unit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:25:21

Bridgeport opposition looms over Sox stadium plan

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/08

As Justin Ishbia begins laying his cards down for a proposed White Sox stadium, host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence about community pushback in Bridgeport that could complicate the plan.Plus: Barilla scoops up fast-growing mac-and-cheese startup Goodles, a West Coast tech firm eyes a new office on Wacker Drive and Illinois’ new law to cap drug prices hits roadblock in federal court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information

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00:24:01

A closer look at Chicago's new transit leadership

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/04

In this discussion with host Jeanne Sparrow, Crain’s contributor Richard Day grades Chicago’s new transit board.Plus: Illinois’ senators step into the conflict between FAA and air traffic control, work resumes on the $1.1 billion project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, Prime Healthcare faces a potential nurses' strike, and Illinois tourism is booming. 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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00:42:42

Home of ‘gambling king of the stockyards’ faces...

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/02

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including a mansion built by Mrs. O’Leary’s son that’s headed to demolition court.Plus: Downtown apartment projects score big construction loans as lending eases, S&P upgrades Illinois’ credit rating, a nonprofit buys Fulton Market loft office for new HQ and Mayor Johnson’s starring role in World Business Chicago videos draws ethics hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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00:21:58

More bets on a Mag Mile resurgence

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/09/01

North Michigan Avenue's recovery is gaining momentum with a drop in vacancy and infusions of capital. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss.Plus: State Farm sued by L.A. County for delays and denials to fire victims, UChicago and U of I land $75 million in federal funding for quantum research, Kalshi goes after the big traders on CME and Cboe’s home turf and Deere launches AI assistant named JD to guide farmers’ choices. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:18:52

Gibsons set for long-awaited Fulton Market debut

Crain"s Daily Gist ·

2026/08/31

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss the latest dining openings around Chicago. Plus: South Loop high-rise sold for $166M, Chicago’s second-biggest apartments deal this year, Aon buys mid-market insurance specialist in $17 billion deal, Rivian shares slide after CFO announces surprise departure, ex-Loretto CFO back in Chicago to face fraud charges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

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