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Crain’s Daily Gist

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.

Latest Episodes:

Blame game over Chicago's credit downgrade Mar 02, 2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members are pointing fingers over Chicago's latest credit downgrades. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: FAA targets O’Hare flight growth as airline feud heats up; Blackhawks unveil ice center addition as 1901 Project nears spring start; Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago hospitals ranked among best in the world by Newsweek; and Cook County Health and City Colleges to train 1,000 health care workers with $5 million from Pritzker Traubert Foundation.

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Chicago's coming transit revamp Feb 27, 2026

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As regional transit is preparing for its historic overhaul, it stands to potentially reinvent how people get around the area. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses the public transportation overhaul with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Springfield inches toward a Bears deal as Indiana governor signs stadium bill into law, Mayor Johnson and City Council trade blame as Chicago’s credit is downgraded, Schaumburg reportedly settles Motorola TIF fight over remote work and distress specialist nears deal for Citadel’s former Loop HQ.

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Chicago-area home sales dip to new lows Feb 25, 2026

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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 how Chicago home prices flattened out as sales plunged in January.
Plus: After weeks of tension, Pritzker strikes more upbeat tone on Bears tax talks; AbbVie investing $380 million on two new plants in North Chicago, adding 300 workers; Rivian doubles down on Illinois for mass-market R2; and Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says tariff ruling could help cool inflation.

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Two Chicago giants hit the reset button Feb 24, 2026

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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the playbooks of the CEOs behind Ulta Beauty and Kraft Heinz.
Plus: Uber is acquiring parking app SpotHero, Trump funding cuts and threats to Illinois reach $61.5 billion and counting, Abbott lines up one of the year's biggest bond sales at $20 billion and government still dominates as largest employer in Chicago for 2026.

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Lakeview getting more rental stock Feb 23, 2026

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to talk the latest in apartments and retail news, including 300 new apartments coming to Lakeview and a pickleball company buying a West Loop ice rink.
Plus: After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois; Wells Fargo cuts jobs, closes Rosemont office following $4.2 billion sale of rail business; data-center development could stall under new Illinois move; and potential strike at BP refinery is a test of labor leverage in a changing economy.

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The Bears stadium saga's new chapter Feb 20, 2026

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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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Chicago's home affordability shrinks Feb 18, 2026

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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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The life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Feb 18, 2026

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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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02/13/26: Dramatic reversal in care for Chicago's homeless population Feb 13, 2026

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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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02/12/26: Chicago's model citizen calls it quits Feb 11, 2026

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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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