Crain's Daily Gist

By 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.... more

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July 17, 2026 Big sign-off for The 78, Fire stadium TIF deal
A $425 million TIF deal for The 78 mega-development and Chicago Fire FC stadium infrastructure got key committee approval. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago eyes layoffs as Johnson and alders spar over potential $89 million budget shortfall, United will use bigger planes at O’Hare to cope with FAA flight caps, Vintage East Loop office tower sold for conversion to apartments and Amazon nears deal for vertical warehouse next to Goose Island.

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July 15, 2026 Chicago's luxury home market settles down to merely 'hot'
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest local housing news, including how Chicago’s high-end home sales are hot at mid-year but nothing like 2025.

Plus: AI bumps power cost 60% as Chicago’s grid fails to hit supply goal, Chicago’s tallest rental tower lands $332 million refinancing, Midway’s private-aviation facilities are getting a $100 million-plus makeover and the James Beard Awards team is seeking its next host city after more than a decade in Chicago.

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July 14, 2026 Neighbors build their own safety nets around Chicago
Chicago-area mutual aid groups have stepped in to fill gaps left by institutions. Crain's assistant managing editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the focus of this month’s Crain's Elevate series.

Plus: Council committee punts parking meter vote as buyout fight takes another twist, Indiana gives $3.4 million in incentives for True Value HQ, Allstate taps new CFO from CoStar amid management shakeup and CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year.

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July 13, 2026 Another year of Illinois ACA price hikes
Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss Illinois ACA insurers' proposed double-digit rate hikes for 2027, along with a labor dispute between unionized UI Health’ clinicians and the hospital.

Plus: West Loop TIF funds to back infrastructure around Chicago Fire FC stadium, Johnson moves to reclaim control of rogue CHA board, River North rental tower trades for $119 million amid apartment deal surge and FAA extends flight limits at O’Hare.

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24min
July 10, 2026 New hurdle for cannabis shops in Illinois
A judge enforced Illinois' distance rule for cannabis shops, dealing a blow to a planned South Loop dispensary. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: True Value’s HQ is moving to Indiana, AI firms’ office demand seen spreading to Chicago, investor looks to cash out on Trader Joe’s-anchored North Side retail portfolio and Mayor Johnson reveals why City Hall abandoned its $3.2 billion bid for parking meters.

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July 08, 2026 Big price reset for downtown condos
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including the latest hit for the downtown condo market and Chicago-area homes that are selling fast.

Plus: Downtown office vacancy dips for first time since 2022, Shore Capital buys employee benefits firm in healthcare push, Mayor Johnson picks Rush exec as next public health chief and airlines hit with soaring fuel bills amid Mideast conflict.

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38min
July 07, 2026 Lawyers drop out of fight over closed hospitals
Resilience Healthcare's lawyers have dropped out amid a settlement dispute with the failed health system and Prime Healthcare maintenance workers averted a strike after ratifying contracts. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund discusses the latest hospital news with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks, Hub International seeks $3 billion in IPO, Lincoln Park apartment high-rise sold for $125 million and with federal funding back, Planned Parenthood of Illinois preps for its next battle.

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July 06, 2026 Setback for North Side rezoning opponents
A judge dismissed Edgewater residents' lawsuit to overturn Broadway's rezoning. Crain’s commercial real reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about what’s next for the neighborhood.

Plus: Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial Hoffman Estates data center, office building near Fulton Market trades at a major discount, Northwestern plans $275 million facility do-over in Orland Park amid cancer care race and AbbVie faces federal probe over drug trials in China.

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24min
July 02, 2026 Eight new restaurants to try this summer
From Roman pizza to New York bagels, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss some of the fresh faces in Chicago's dining scene.

Plus: Larry Snelling is retiring as Chicago’s top cop, lawsuit threatening $184 million Loop office conversion gains traction, Rivian boosts delivery outlook as EV sales top estimates and strip mall near Foundry Park development site trades for $18 million.

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23min
July 01, 2026 Chicago's home price hot streak reaches 3 months
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including how the Chicago housing market still defies national downswings as prices hit another high.

Plus: West Suburban hospital sends 500 layoff notices as rescue talks roll on, Mariano’s parent Kroger to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion in Midwest push, Stripe signs massive Chicago office lease expansion and Lightfoot claims Bally’s work doesn’t violate revolving door rules.

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