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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:

02/11/26: American brings O'Hare feud to the lounge Feb 10, 2026

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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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02/10/26: High-rise plan could open Fulton Market to skyscrapers Feb 09, 2026

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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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02/06/26: Chicago's vinyl bar wave Feb 06, 2026

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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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02/05/26: The priciest home sales of 2025 Feb 04, 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 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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02/04/26: Johnson's move to investigate alleged ICE abuse Feb 03, 2026

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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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02/03/26: What's at stake for Illinois safety-net hospitals Feb 02, 2026

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Safety-net hospitals are grappling with a future without a critical lifeline as some hospitals in rural parts of the state confront possible service cuts and closures. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the latest with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Mayor Johnson directs CPD to investigate alleged crimes by federal agents, a local hospitality firm buys a distressed hotel next to the Mag Mile, Monroe Street Partners sells American Roadway after less than two years and a developer buys Trinity International campus for $20 million to create a youth sports complex.

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01/30/26: Signs of retail recovery in the Loop Jan 30, 2026

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Retail vacancy in the Loop has dropped for the second year in a row. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Illinois job market loses momentum after year-end slide, billionaire Wacker Drive landlord explores sale in test of Chicago office market, immigration decline slows Illinois population growth to a trickle and United Center becomes first major U.S. arena to sell THC drinks.

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01/29/26: Latin School bails on historic homes Jan 29, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including the Latin School of Chicago selling a row of residential buildings it purchased in 2022.

Plus: Trump factor looms as Johnson questions Chicago's shot at 2028 DNC, CME bets on struggling White Sox with new jersey sponsorship deal, ADM to pay $40 million to settle SEC accounting fraud probe, Deere to build Indiana distribution center in stateside production shift and Amazon is closing its Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores.

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01/28/26: United, American lock horns at O'Hare Jan 28, 2026

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Chicago-based United Airlines and rival American Airlines are engaged in an increasingly fierce battle at O’Hare airport. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago-area warehouse vacancy ended 2025 near historic low, Illinois says Coinbase sports contracts are bets and not financial instruments, pediatricians buck CDC's childhood vaccine schedule overhaul and AMA warns ICE activity at hospitals fuels fear and deters care.

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01/27/26: Keep an eye on these new restaurants Jan 26, 2026

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From Mexican bagels to an Italian steakhouse and a “hidden” Paris-inspired bar, Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about a handful of new spots around Chicago.

Plus: Chicago bids to host 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, CTA leader hopes to get Red Line project dispute resolved soon, local insurance startup focused on high-risk markets expands into auto and a California firm pays $31 million for Bronzeville shopping center.

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