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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:

09/10/25: Illinois' place in muddy vaccine landscape Sep 09, 2025

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Illinois is considering moving ahead independently on vaccines as longstanding federal immunization expertise is dismantled. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Bears CEO invokes Super Bowl in latest bid to gain support for move to Arlington Heights, developers sue Loop tower owner over office-to-residential plan, Kin Insurance raises another $50 million for push into high-risk markets and Chicago medtech startup adds mHub and Endeavor Health to $10 million seed round.

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09/09/25: Feds signal Chicago immigration blitz Sep 08, 2025

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The Department of Homeland Security says its Chicago immigration crackdown, which many anticipated for weeks, has begun. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Chicago Fed chief wants inflation data before making rate call, Chicago investor sells Park Forest apartments for $23 million, ex-Mayer Brown attorneys launch Akin Gump's Chicago office and Northwestern first to integrate Tempus' AI assistant into health records system.

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09/05/25: Schill's resignation adds to Northwestern tumult Sep 05, 2025

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Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about Northwestern University President Michael Schill’s resignation amid blowback from the Trump administration.

Plus: Citadel's former Loop office tower HQ goes up for sale, Madison Dearborn buys NFP wealth businesses back from Aon for $2.7 billion, Chicago e-commerce platforms combine to create $3.5 billion firm and the Vatican picks two Chicagoans to open the first restaurant at the Pope's summer estate.

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09/04/25: Illinois dominates list of safe, wealthy towns Sep 03, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including a suburb ranked as the safest and wealthiest town in the U.S. for the second year in a row and the rehab of an East Garfield Park mansion aiming to spotlight to city’s West Side.

Plus: Pritzker says Texas Guard is prepping for Chicago posting as Trump vows federal action, Ulta raises sales outlook in signal of consumer strength, Advocate becomes latest health system to halt gender-affirming care for minors and McDonald's CEO says American brands' reputations have "dimmed."

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09/03/25: Walgreens enters private equity fold Sep 02, 2025

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With its purchase and breakup of Walgreens Boots Alliance finalized, Sycamore Partners has installed a new CEO. Crain's contributor Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about the future of the now-private retail pharmacy giant.

Plus: Kraft Heinz to split into two separate public companies, judge rules Trump's L.A. troop deployment violated federal law, Johnson signs order to brace for potential immigration crackdown, downtown apartment rents continue to climb with little being built and Grubhub settles false advertising class action for $7 million.

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08/29/25: Financial pressure builds at UChicago, Northwestern Aug 29, 2025

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The University of Chicago is laying off staff and making budget cuts, while growing legal costs are weighing on Northwestern. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré talks with host Amy Guth about the latest struggles for Chicago's prestige universities.

Plus: With takeover complete, Walgreens' private equity owner installs Staples execs in top jobs, Capital One laying off 215 at former Discover headquarters in Riverwoods, Naperville apartments trade for $136 million in highest-priced suburban sale of 2025 and Chicago Amtrak routes see fastest ridership growth in the nation.

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08/28/25: Major changes coming for Illinois' food system Aug 27, 2025

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A federal shakeup of SNAP will mean more stress on food distribution around Illinois. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: UIC medical school under congressional scrutiny in antisemitism probe, Trump team is weighing options to extend influence to Fed banks, U.S. attorney's Chicago office launches health care fraud unit and developer buys Gold Coast site for $39 million.

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08/27/25: More Foundry Park details emerge Aug 26, 2025

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Developers redrawing plans for the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site have shared more details on the project. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Thoma Bravo strikes $2 billion software deal as private equity rebounds, DOJ demands all Illinois voter data by Labor Day, local investors buy distressed River North office building and Waterton lists big South Loop apartment complex.

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08/26/25: CME blurs the trading-gambling line Aug 25, 2025

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CME Group is pushing the boundaries of retail trading with its FanDuel venture. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Trump calls Chicago a "killing field" as report says Pentagon drew up National Guard plan, double-digit rate hikes in store for Illinois ACA plans next year, FTC says GTCR's Surmodics buy would harm medical device market and Chicago business schools lean into AI as job market evolves.

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08/22/25: Storied Chicago restaurant biz enters new era Aug 22, 2025

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Rosebud Restaurant Group is staging a renaissance. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the group's revival and a possible second act for Greektown.

Plus: Trump signals Chicago's next up for D.C.-style National Guard deployment, developers reveal new Foundry Park details at former Lincoln Yards site, Northwestern and fired coach Pat Fitzgerald reach settlement, CME pushes the boundaries of retail trading with FanDuel bet and Navy Pier seeks ideas to revamp eastern end.

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