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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:

12/09/25: What steep discount on State Street retail property signals Dec 08, 2025

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Another State Street retail property sells at a big discount. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the Loop retail corridor with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Blue Cross parent CEO got a hefty raise in 2024 despite 54% income drop; CME data center outage caused by human error, Cyrus One says; Morningstar to revamp analysis of mutual funds; and Smith family of Northern Trust and ITW gives record-breaking donation to Rush cancer center.

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12/05/25: Another shot for controversial Glenview plan Dec 05, 2025

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A local developer is reviving and expanding an office-to-warehouses plan in Glenview that fell apart amid opposition from residents. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Mayor Johnson pours cold water on council bloc's alternative budget plan, New York investor buys Orland Park shopping center, Ulta Beauty raises outlook as demand for cosmetics remains robust and Foxtrot is reopening its old Loop location.

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12/04/25: No relief for Chicago homebuyers Dec 03, 2025

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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 the region's shrinking home affordability at every tier.

Plus: Breakaway aldermen offer counter-budget that kills head tax, developer seeks $47 million tax break for Loop office-to-residential project, Streeterville high-rise sale marks priciest local apartment deal since 2023 and Medline to weigh marketing $5 billion IPO.

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12/03/25: Outage uncovers shortcomings in CME system Dec 02, 2025

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CME Group's recent Aurora data center outage exposed a flaw in the exchange operator’s disaster recovery plan. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: City asks airlines to rethink terminal construction plans as O'Hare traffic rises, Goldman Sachs to pay $2 billion for ETF issuer Innovator Capital, NU's ex-football coach Pat Fitzgerald hired by Michigan State and a new report says Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10 billion.

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12/02/25: A blow to Chicago's craft brewing scene Dec 01, 2025

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The Siebel Institute, the country’s oldest brewing school, is leaving Chicago for Montreal. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about why that matters for Chicago and the local craft beer industry.

Plus: CME outage puts PE-owned Aurora data center under scrutiny, Northwestern joins Columbia in reaching deal with Trump team, Deere's disappointing outlook shows farm recovery is elusive and state cannabis taxes slipping as prices continue to fall.

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11/27/25: Tale of two housing markets Nov 26, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the dual markets in the Chicago area, with one soaring as the other stays flat.

Plus: CTU to turn over financial audits to congressional committee, Medicare negotiates discounts on two AbbVie drugs, Thoma Bravo's Realpage settles DOJ rental collusion case and Abbott to replace glucose monitors after deaths possibly linked to false readings.

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11/26/25: Wine country business trips by chopper Nov 25, 2025

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Wining and dining has taken on new meaning as Chicago execs are now helicoptering clients to Michigan wine country. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Argonne joins the AI arms race with allies Nvidia and Oracle, Amazon plans $15 billion data center buildout in northwest Indiana, USG shrinks downtown office footprint with lease renewal and Cameo wins restraining order against OpenAI in trademark lawsuit.

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11/25/25: Breaking down Chicago’s movers and shakers Nov 24, 2025

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Crain’s Who's Who list highlights people driving decisions, setting agendas and leading change across the Chicago area. Data editor Lyss Welding talks with host Amy Guth about the guide to the most influential figures shaping the region.

Plus: CTU faces federal scrutiny over missing financial audits, a West Loop office tenant set to buy building from its landlord, One East Delaware sells in one of the year's priciest apartment deals and nursing schools sound alarm as feds restrict student loan access.

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11/21/25: O'Hare's long rebound hits milestone Nov 21, 2025

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O'Hare air traffic has finally topped pre-pandemic levels and appears on track to break a record this year. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: One of downtown's biggest distressed loans goes up for sale, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he's uneasy about "front loading" rate cuts, GE HealthCare to buy Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash and feds accuse Chicago crypto firm and its CEO of laundering $10 million.

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11/20/25: 18 years, $10.5M in price cuts for Barrington mansion Nov 19, 2025

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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 Barrington mansion unsold and unoccupied for 18 years.

Plus: Local firm pays $44 million for Deerfield shopping center, United pulls $248 million junk muni deals for Houston airport, Northwestern names new Kellogg center after largest-ever donation to biz school and allegations of secret diamond deals push Gold Coast jeweler's parent into bankruptcy.

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