Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the $30 million sale of Block 37.

Plus: The surprising Chicago businesses getting hit by pricey diesel fuel, a new West Loop condo tower with a $10 million penthouse, more than 500 Chicago-area nursing home workers could be on picket lines Friday, and the booming pickleball business hits tough times.

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Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss what’s driving a surge in Illinois pot sales.

Plus: Jewel-Osco’s parent seeks more than $9 billion over its busted Kroger deal, Divvy’s Chicago expansion hits a speed bump, Jones Lang LaSalle makes a big talent grab from its top rival, and the AHA files suit to block the second iteration of a drug drug rebate program.

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Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss AI regulation and whether we possess the ability to tame it.

Plus: Legendary Bears coach and Chicago icon Mike Ditka has died, Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise, former GoHealth execs pivot to selling Medicare plans and Illinois tax revenue from gambling jumps 19%.

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Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.

Plus: Tempus AI is expanding its role in the development of a personalized cancer vaccine, Deere shares tumble as feds widen scrutiny of the farm equipment industry, Walgreens owner sells Boots and Justin Ishbia makes a move to control more real estate around the planned site of The Railyards.

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Crain’s healthcare reporter joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the state of maternity care across the Chicago area.

Plus: Kraft-Heinz takes a rare gamble with one of its most iconic brands, Google will fund billions in Illinois nuclear power upgrades, the city of Chicago is poised to pay $260 million to settle massive police misconduct case, and an AI-powered real estate brokerage is setting up shop with a celebrity name attached.

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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.

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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 block Mayor Johnson’s data center moratorium; HCSC exits Medicare Advantage counties; and a Texas jazz club owner bets on Chicago.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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