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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:

06/12/25: The North Shore's top home sale of 2025 Jun 11, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including recent activity at the upper end of the market.

Plus: Northwestern announces cuts, cost-saving measures as federal funding freeze hits home; American Bar Association defends role reviewing judges against Trump AG's freeze-out; AMA opposes RFK Jr.'s dismantling of vaccine panel, seeks Senate investigation; and CareerBuilder & Monster plans nearly 400 layoffs.

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06/11/25: Illinois colleges feel the funding squeeze Jun 10, 2025

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The state's public universities face a crisis as funding fails to keep up with rising costs. Crain’s contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about cutbacks at schools around Illinois.

Plus: CoinFlip's billion-dollar ambition is another sign the crypto biz is growing up, Bally's settles suit by white men over Chicago casino stake, more job cuts planned at former Ascension hospitals and Brandon Johnson's COO joins the Obama Foundation.

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06/10/25: Could Kraft start getting lean? Jun 09, 2025

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Kraft Heinz is reviewing its options as Berkshire Hathaway exits the board. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Illinois’ $55.2 billion budget "incomplete," Civic Federation president says; North Aurora warehouse sale shows industrial property strength; Chicago’s new highest-paid CEO; and downtown rents jump as supply pipeline dries up.

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06/06/25: Diners are eating like a recession is coming Jun 06, 2025

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From skipping cocktails to splitting meals, recession indicators hit Chicago restaurants. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the combination of lower foot traffic and reeled-in spending is causing restaurant operators to tweak their strategies.

Plus: Reinsdorf lines up White Sox sale to another Chicago billionaire, McDonald's keeps "core" inclusion programs despite DEI backlash, Northwestern trumpets AI tool that could open up a glaring health care bottleneck and Green Mill building in Uptown is for sale.

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06/05/25: Anti-gentrification measure creates stumbling blocks Jun 04, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news from the local housing market, including about how some buyers and sellers are hitting snags under Chicago's new anti-gentrification ordinance.

Plus: A massive, 20-year deal with Meta throws a lifeline to an Illinois nuclear power plant, Thoma Bravo raises $34.4 billion for technology investments, Trump’s attorney general steps up fight with American Bar Association and a local investor bets on new Ryan Field with Evanston hotel deal.

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06/04/25: A downtown stadium project forges ahead Jun 03, 2025

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Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto revealed his vision for a $650 million soccer stadium in the South Loop. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the latest plans at The 78.

Plus: Lawmakers OK new perks for manufacturers that stick with Illinois, Rivian eyes new debt deal as expected vehicle deliveries slump, distressed State Street building hits market at steep discount and Ascension nears $3.9 billion deal for outpatient centers, including three around Chicago.

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06/03/25: Public transit overhaul derailed Jun 02, 2025

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What’s next for Chicago transit agencies after a proposed bailout fell apart in Springfield? Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2 billion budget; feds recommend 12.5 years of prison time for Michael Madigan, United Airlines is bulking up again at O'Hare; and Blues affiliate launches basic health plan for part-time and seasonal workers.

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05/30/25: Execs acting on tariff, AI fears May 30, 2025

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Half of C-suite executives say tariff and artificial inteligence anxieties are driving major business decisions. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Ulta tops estimates as beauty demand bucks consumer pullback, GTCR slams FTC in court as it fights to save $627 million deal, Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr. and Art Institute president returns following in-flight misconduct probe.

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05/29/25: Chicago home price growth triples the U.S. rate May 28, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin chats with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including how Chicago home prices are still rising — and faster than almost anywhere else.

Plus: Fitch downgrades Chicago's financial outlook to "negative," Cboe executive steps down weeks after Craig Donohue gets top job, New York firm nears deal to buy Wacker Drive skyscraper, Economic Club picks its next board chair and University of Chicago lands more than $18 million for new institute.

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05/28/25: Who's slated to become Chicago's biggest public company? May 27, 2025

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Crain's latest list may be the final appearance of what has long been the largest public company in the Chicago area. Reporter Jack Grieve talks about this year’s rankings with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Jenner & Block wins ruling blocking Trump’s executive order, court upholds dismissal of AbbVie-Allergan merger suit, Trump Tower to pay $4.8 million to settle Chicago River pollution lawsuit and Beyoncé helps drive Chicago hotel bookings above Messi’s record.

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