Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the ongoing Bears stadium saga.

Plus: Walgreens cuts hundreds of jobs after private equity buyout, Fulton Market high-rise plan moves ahead despite zoning objection, CME Group moves closer to 24/7 crypto derivatives trading and Northwestern Medicine takes AI accelerator program to Europe.

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how housing affordability is improving in many big cities — but not Chicago.

Plus: The state’s EV push meets market reality, Hyatt exposed to Epstein scandal despite Tom Pritzker’s exit, Illinois erases $1.1 billion in medical debt for residents and Ikea to open third store in Chicago area.

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Crain’s Steven Strahler joins host Amy Guth to reflect on the local and global impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson after his passing.

Plus: Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Baxter and federal funding cut impacts in health care sector, Tom Pritzker quits exec chairman role at Hyatt, citing Epstein ties, Mayor Johnson vetoes intoxicating hemp ban, law firm Loeb & Loeb eyes expansion and move to Loop tower and Illinois swipe fee ruling marks rare win for retailers — but fight is far from over.

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Under the Trump administration, the Department of Housing & Urban Development has hardened the policies behind a program meant to shelter the city’s unhoused population. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago to sell $1 billion in debt from unpaid fees despite uncertain buyers; investors trade sports, Oscars and the price of gold as prediction markets take off; Rivian warns losses will persist ahead of next-generation EV debut and Springfield reignites fight over who pays for Illinois' data center boom.

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After three decades building Chicago's miniature skyline, a Chicago model-maker is closing up shop. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other news from the local housing market.

Plus: New Kraft Heinz CEO pauses split to first improve results, apartment tower near Millennium Park trades for $126 million, Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank let disgraced mayor steal $1.9 million and Amazon drone delivery coming to south suburbs.

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Amid an ongoing airline battle, American plans to upgrade its O'Hare lounge in the fight for premium flyers. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Citing fewer jobs and fewer people, Moody's sees Illinois slipping; owners of large Mag Mile retail building get $75 million refinancing; bankrupt First Brands cutting nearly 400 jobs in McHenry; and River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit.

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A Fulton Market proposal has the potential to reshape downtown development. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Judge blocks Trump move to freeze $10 billion in aid to blue-state families, American Airlines CEO faces union no-confidence vote amid O'Hare battle with United, River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit and the city to award what it calls the biggest U.S. airport concessions deal ever.

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Vinyl-focused listening bars are having a moment in Chicago. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Pritzker puts a price tag on federal cuts looming over Illinois budget, Shore Capital raises $400M for second industrial fund amid rapid growth, U of I buying Wacker Drive office building for Discovery Partners Institute, Northwestern study shows heart attack risk starts accelerating at age 35 for men and United moves to buy 2 O'Hare gates from Spirit.

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including a look at Chicago's 50 highest-priced home sales of 2025.

Plus: Plan for 28-story apartment tower adds to growing number of high-rises in Lincoln Park, Chicago-area retail sales rose amid tariff threats, Ariel closes $250 million fund for women’s sports investments and Trump's National Guard deployments costing $93 million a month.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order directing police to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Gov. Pritzker draws a line on pensions ahead of tight budget, Chicago's Metropolitan Capital shut down in first U.S. bank failure of 2026, Old Post Office owner buys massive Loop office building and the city kicks off plans for 95th Street redevelopment project.

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