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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Number 1: C-suite moves at Chicago health giants
Chicago healthcare players GE HealthCare and Baxter International found new finance chiefs at a turning point for both companies. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the C-suite moves and other health business news. Plus: Morgan & Morgan signs onto Loop office tower poised for revamp, Pritzker names new transit board members, judge orders Outcome Health execs to pay at least $271 million and Chicago firms tied to Mark Walter probe could face legal woes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 21, 202623min
Number 2: Dealmaking slows down even further
Deals remain scarce for Chicago’s biggest private equity and venture capital firms. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Former Willis Tower owner testifies real estate empire now worth negative $80 million amid financial woes, Amazon to expand drone delivery to the Chicago area, Chicago Quantum Exchange CEO stepping down and developer buys Lakeview apartments for $61.5 million with plans to expand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 19, 202618min
Number 3: Chicago condo market hits a hot streak
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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
September 09, 202645min
Number 4: A closer look at Chicago's new transit leadership
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 advertising.
September 04, 202625min
Number 5: The O'Hare express train dream lives again
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about a proposed rail line to move travelers between downtown and O’Hare in 15 minutes. Plus: Chicago-based United Airlines adds 10 destinations to Europe and Asia; Supreme Court sides with Trump for now on his mail ballot curbs; Bronzeville development site pitched for Pete’s Fresh Market and hundreds of apartments; and Deere workers reject contract extension, setting up 2027 labor showdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 25, 202624min