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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:

New Sox stadium hinges on fate of the old one Sep 14, 2026

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Justin Ishbia's vision for The Railyards and a White Sox stadium is forcing an early reckoning over what to do with the team's current home. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses what has become a thorny question in the Chicago stadium saga with host Jeanne Sparrow.
Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson officially launches his re-election bid, GE HealthCare considers a billion-dollar acquisition, a former Chicago trader is headed to federal prison, and Kirkland & Ellis dominates Crain’s list of the largest Chicago law firms.

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Immigration crackdown didn't just hit Chicago's Latino businesses Sep 11, 2026

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Research from UIC shows federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County businesses $1.26 billion last year. Crain's reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the numbers.
Plus: Bally’s blinks on a $4 million threat in its Chicago gambling fight, consumer watchdogs force settlement reducing Nicor rate hike, the newly formed transportation board has named its chairman, and Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow medical aid in dying.

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Chicago condo market hits a hot streak Sep 09, 2026

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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.

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Bridgeport opposition looms over Sox stadium plan Sep 08, 2026

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As Justin Ishbia begins laying his cards down for a proposed White Sox stadium, host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence about community pushback in Bridgeport that could complicate the plan.
Plus: Barilla scoops up fast-growing mac-and-cheese startup Goodles, a West Coast tech firm eyes a new office on Wacker Drive and Illinois’ new law to cap drug prices hits roadblock in federal court.

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A closer look at Chicago's new transit leadership Sep 04, 2026

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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.

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Home of ‘gambling king of the stockyards’ faces uncertain fate Sep 02, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including a mansion built by Mrs. O’Leary’s son that’s headed to demolition court.
Plus: Downtown apartment projects score big construction loans as lending eases, S&P upgrades Illinois’ credit rating, a nonprofit buys Fulton Market loft office for new HQ and Mayor Johnson’s starring role in World Business Chicago videos draws ethics hearing.

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More bets on a Mag Mile resurgence Sep 01, 2026

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North Michigan Avenue's recovery is gaining momentum with a drop in vacancy and infusions of capital. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss.
Plus: State Farm sued by L.A. County for delays and denials to fire victims, UChicago and U of I land $75 million in federal funding for quantum research, Kalshi goes after the big traders on CME and Cboe’s home turf and Deere launches AI assistant named JD to guide farmers’ choices.

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Gibsons set for long-awaited Fulton Market debut Aug 31, 2026

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Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss the latest dining openings around Chicago.
Plus: South Loop high-rise sold for $166M, Chicago’s second-biggest apartments deal this year, Aon buys mid-market insurance specialist in $17 billion deal, Rivian shares slide after CFO announces surprise departure, ex-Loretto CFO back in Chicago to face fraud charges.

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Illinois' AI regulation puzzle Aug 28, 2026

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Crain’s contributor Margaret Littman and host Amy Guth discuss the push within Illinois to place guardrails around AI.
Plus: A new study questions Chicago’s TIF payoff though developers say growth wouldn’t happen without it, Goodell signals Arlington Heights is still alive in Bears stadium race, United CEO says O’Hare’s two-airline era will end and Chicago will be better off, and a judge opens the door for healthcare providers to fight AbbVie’s federal drug discount lawsuit.

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Chicago home prices haven’t surged this much since 2021 Aug 26, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices have made their biggest jump in over five years.
Plus: Johnson finds $85 million budget fix and unloads on City Council, Walter’s TWG hits back at fraud claims and says it has no victims, Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7 billion in social media case and Foxtrot lands retail space at former Ann Sather site near Belmont CTA.

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