Crain's Daily Gist

Two experiential venues are coming to the Mag Mile. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss a growing trend on North Michigan Avenue.

Plus: Johnson, firefighters reach tentative deal after four-year standoff; Trump trades barbs with Pritzker hinting at a D.C.-style police takeover in Chicago; nearly 6,500 providers reject $2.8 billion Blue Cross antitrust deal; and Northwestern and UChicago both named in price inflation conspiracy lawsuit.

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Federal job and spending cuts around Chicago are expected to lead to a cooler economy, while some still on the job are bracing for more uncertainty. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the effects of federal workforce reductions and how the cuts land across race and gender.

Plus: Pritzker won't rule out a presidential run; Bears make changes to board and push Arlington Heights stadium, but Springfield remains an obstacle; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit rebound; and a torrent of bogus papers threatens to drown legit science, Northwestern researchers warn.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson said city and state finances are at a "point of no return" and imposed hiring limits as his finance team considers a list of politically risky tax moves to plug a $1 billion budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: PepsiCo division leases space at logistics hub on former Allstate campus, Weiss Memorial Hospital closes after getting cut from Medicare and Medicaid, US Foods urges Performance Food to engage in merger talks and Portillo's hits speed bump in Texas expansion.

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including the bad week downtown Chicago's condo market just had.

Plus: Brandon Johnson says city and state finances are at a "point of no return;" RTA warns fare hikes are coming, one way or another; ADM expects biofuel mandate to spark profit rebound; the Merchandise Mart hits the market as owner Vornado eyes N.Y.-only portfolio; and retailer Claire's files bankruptcy for U.S. operations.

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A rebound is underway for retail on North Michigan Avenue, but slowly and not everywhere. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: S&P warns Chicago that pension cost-hike to pressure budget, Buffett's Berkshire hit with $3.8 billion Kraft Heinz charge, law firm ArentFox Schiff slashing Willis Tower footprint with lease extension and Rivian sues Ohio over direct-sales ban that exempts EV rival Tesla.

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Northwestern University faculty members are urging the school's president not to strike a deal with the Trump administration. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts Chicago police and firefighter pensions, tractor makers warn tariffs will raise machinery prices for farmers worldwide,
Mag Mile's retail rebound slowly begins and AMA decries CDC's move to cut experts out of panels that develop vaccine policy.

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The city’s restaurant industry is showing signs of stress. Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West talks with host Amy Guth about the sector’s many migraines.

Plus: Chicago stands to win — and lose — in the rail industry’s first coast-to-coast merger, AbbVie raises guidance as key drugs and pipeline deals boost growth, Illinois co-leads states’ lawsuit against Trump administration’s transgender care crackdown and M&M’s owner is helping a premium chocolatier crack the U.S. market, starting in Chicago.

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including home prices hitting record highs all over the map here in part because of a tight inventory and a lack of new homes, of which Chicago is dead last among major U.S. metros.

Plus: Johnson revives head tax talk as City Hall stares down $1 billion shortfall, Mondelez reiterates guidance as earnings beat estimates, electronic trading firm eyes new West Loop office after foiled lease talks and United Airlines flight attendants reject higher-paying contract.

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Farmer's Fridge is keeping its foot on the gas after doubling its locations in recent years. Crain’s reporting intern Laura Turbay discusses the Chicago startup's plans for expansion with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Two Chicago hospitals rank among nation's 20 best in annual report, GTCR buying marketing software firm FMG Suite in private-equity deal, Penny Pritzker warns Trump cuts threaten U.S. in global tech race, watching a Cubs game on Comcast is about to get pricier.

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois has named a new CEO as financial pressure on the nonprofit provider keeps building. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago wins dismissal of Trump suit over sanctuary city policy, jury sides with CME in $2.1 billion class action by former pit traders, former Loop W hotel goes up for sale and O'Hare closing in on passenger traffic record after years of recovery.

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