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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:

09/26/25: Fire's South Loop stadium clears council hurdle Sep 26, 2025

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With approval by the City Council, Chicago Fire FC's plan for a $750 million soccer stadium passed a major milestone. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: American loses bid to stop O'Hare gate shuffle, Pritzker forms panel to counter RFK Jr.'s autism data efforts, City Council OKs coach house legislation with restrictions and Old Post Office owner nearing deal for massive Loop office building.

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09/25/25: More Chicago brokerages join Compass' empire Sep 24, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including Compass scooping up the 2nd-largest Chicago-area residential brokerage in its latest mega-deal and a $120 million art collection going up for auction at Sotheby’s.

Plus: Pritzker tells agencies to look for 4% budget cuts, CHA reportedly picks team for 7-acre Cabrini-Green project, Museum of Science & Industry workers take step toward strike and Portillo's CEO is out effective immediately.

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09/24/25: Chicago dealmakers outpacing the U.S. Sep 23, 2025

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Dealmaking here is ahead of the curve despite a slower than expected ramp-up. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub talks about the local M&A landscape with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Capital One cutting nearly 400 jobs in latest layoffs tied to Discover acquisition, gunmaker Glock must face Chicago's lawsuit over gun mods, Algonquin Commons shopping center sold for $100 million after revamp and Illinois joins FTC suit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales.

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09/23/25: Chicago's moment in the culinary spotlight Sep 22, 2025

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The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality. Crain’s restaurants reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Thoma Bravo buying software firm PROS for $1.4 billion in latest tech deal, Molson Coors names new CEO in push beyond beer, developer pitches 56-story residential tower for Mag Mile and Chicago dealmaking ahead of the curve despite slower than expected ramp-up.

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09/19/25: A split alone won't fix Kraft Heinz's problems Sep 19, 2025

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With Kraft Heinz's breakup official, Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about what’s ahead for the newly formed companies.

Plus: Chicago Fire, Related Midwest win city panel OK for South Loop soccer stadium; AutoNation acquires Fletcher Jones Mercedes and Audi dealerships in Chicago; West Monroe buys California energy consultancy amid growth push; and O'Hare, Midway rise in latest customer satisfaction rankings.

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09/18/25: Buying frenzy for Chicago's top-end homes Sep 17, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest news from the market, including a record year brewing in the upper reaches of Chicago-area housing.

Plus: American squares off in court against city and United over O'Hare gates, measure legalizing video gambling in Chicago advances over Johnson's objection, health care fraud unit notches first indictment with alleged $17.3 million fake claims scheme and Illinois lays new pathway for internationally trained doctors to earn licenses here.

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09/17/25: Chicago budget fixes on the table Sep 16, 2025

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A city task force has floated $2 billion in recommendations to close Chicago's budget gap. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: The 50 largest law firms in the Chicago area, Madison Industries mulls $10 billion-plus Filtration Group sale, Chicago Sports Network's founding CEO steps down in leadership transition and Medline expands AI supply chain tool with Northwestern, Providence partnership.

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09/16/25: Downtown apartment owners test waters as rents climb Sep 15, 2025

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago-area apartment market.

Plus: As Trump steps up Fed attacks, Chicago finance execs weigh in; Tempus gets FDA OK for AI-driven cardiac image analysis; former Mars Wrigley exec pleads guilty to $28 million in fraud charges; and GTCR buys SimpliSafe in deal expanding its home security portfolio.

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09/12/25: A spotlight on the 100 best Chicago workplaces Sep 12, 2025

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Crain’s 2025 list of the best places to work puts the spotlight on 100 Chicago-area companies that are offering workers the benefits, perks and support they need to thrive. Crain’s assistant managing editor for special projects Ann Weiler talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Developers line up $96 million in financing for West Loop apartment tower, Rivian recalls more than 24,000 vehicles over highway assist software fix, Merchandise Mart lands new lease with health care consultancy and Cboe leans into crypto in latest bid to woo retail traders.

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09/11/25: Chicago homebuyers getting cold feet Sep 10, 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 jittery homebuyers walking away from their contracts and new data on Fritz Kaegi's property tax assessments.

Plus: PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to help fund Chicago quantum computer, Potbelly to be acquired by convenience store chain in $566 million deal, Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs in case tied to Chicago toymakers and Fire South Loop soccer stadium wins alderman's blessing — if Sox stay away.

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