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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:

01/23/26: Chicago's airport sponsorship experiment Jan 23, 2026

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The city is considering selling sponsorships or naming rights at its airports. Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the Department of Aviation’s move to gauge interest in the idea.

Plus: Empty suburban office space ended 2025 at new record high, Illinois targeted in Trump review of federal funds to Democratic states, American signals it's not backing down in O'Hare grudge match with United and a new report finds indie music venues drive $2.8 billion to Chicago's economy.

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01/22/26: Illegitimate listing pops up for Frank Lloyd Wright house Jan 21, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including about a Frank Lloyd Wright house listed for sale that actually isn't on the market after all.

Plus: ComEd plans to invest over $15 billion in grid upgrades; Berkshire Hathaway weighs selling Kraft Heinz shares; a logistics company expands HQ and eyes hiring run with move to River North; and Transwestern moving Chicago office to Wacker Drive tower.

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01/21/26: Johnson shelves costly parking meter buyback Jan 20, 2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson has walked away from a $3 billion-plus plan to undo the city's parking meter deal. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Cardinal Cupich joins rare rebuke of U.S. foreign policy, Chicago-based Protein Bar acquired by the company that owns Dos Toros and Chopt, River North office building teed up for residential conversion and a report finds Illinois wage gap persists despite transparency efforts.

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01/16/26: Financial pros split on 2026 forecasts Jan 16, 2026

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Crain's finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago experts' stock market and economic predictions for the year.

Plus: Bally's seeks more time for Chicago casino construction, Mag Mile tower sold in priciest office deal since 2022, Edgewater residents sue city over Broadway corridor rezoning and Time Out Market is closing its Fulton Market food hall.

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01/15/26: Hope, and risk, for housing market recovery in 2026 Jan 14, 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 a Realtors group economist expecting better affordability in 2026 — but not without some caveats.

Plus: Stock market experts in Chicago predict boom or bust for 2026, Pritzker keeps door open to Bears as Indiana stadium threat heats up, Morningstar investment chief leaves to start new firm and a rare Michael Jordan rookie card to be auctioned off.

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01/14/26: Illinois' cannabis equity pledge falls flat Jan 13, 2026

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Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Crain’s reporter John Schroyer talks with host Amy Guth about where it stands on that promise.

Plus: Illinois and Chicago seek court order to halt "militarized" immigration enforcement tactics, AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs, longtime Loop Alliance CEO to step down and Chicago's largest farmers market organizer bought a permanent brick-and-mortar home.

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01/13/26: Michelin's growing footprint brings risk for restaurants Jan 12, 2026

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Michelin's expansion of its restaurant coverage areas could be testing trust in its stars. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Illinois hospitals now on the clock to report policies on dealing with law enforcement, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore to report to prison, Amazon plans Walmart-style big box store in Orland Park, Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity AI as copyright war rages on and a trial date set for Maple & Ash case as more investors try to join lawsuit.

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01/09/26: What's causing Chicago's crime decline? Jan 09, 2026

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Chicago closed out 2025 with a 10-year low in violent crime. But the reason why isn't simple or straightforward. Crain’s contributor Steve Hendershot discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Judge narrows scope of lawsuit over Walgreens' rosy VillageMD claims, Texas ends ABA role in law school approvals as other states may follow suit, Barnes & Noble's expansion rolls on including on State Street and Michelin's expansion of its restaurant guides is testing trust in its stars.

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01/08/26: Banner year for high-end homes Jan 07, 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 a recap of a blowout year for Chicago mansions.

Plus: ComEd demands guarantees from data centers and wins, Mayor Johnson's CFO Jaworski leaves City Hall after bruising budget battle, Mondelez to launch creative review for Oreo as new marketing leader steps in and Brookfield's retail division has a new name — its old one.

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01/07/26: Chicago steakhouses shatter the classic mold Jan 06, 2026

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The city's steakhouse scene is undergoing a cultural revolution. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Sterling Bay unloads more property near Lincoln Yards; Peoples Gas seeks another rate hike for Chicago heating bills; Rush expands reach with Amazon One Medical partnership; and Midway slips as O'Hare soars, but Southwest plans a rebound.

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