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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:

05/07/25: Assessing tariff damage for Chicago companies May 06, 2025

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The local impact from the Trump administration's tariffs is at $1 billion, and that's just counting five local companies so far. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: ADM sees profits at low end of guidance on trade uncertainty; first, United said it wouldn't fly to Newark anymore, then the reason why became clear; Golf Mill shopping center put up for sale amid plans for $440 million overhaul; and Art Institute president takes leave amid in-flight misconduct probe.

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05/06/25: Chicago's best restaurants for business dinners and happy hours May 05, 2025

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Crain's list of the best restaurants offers recs for client dinners, lunch, post-workday drinks with colleagues and even a breakfast meeting option. Reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss about this year’s list and the restaurant group betting big on the Loop with new spots anchored to hotels.

Plus: Gov. Pritzker shuts door on state funding for revised One Central megaproject, a business-backed group raises $10 million in bid to reshape City Hall, Rivian ups its Illinois investment with supplier park and a hotel group warns of travel hit as Trump administration policies chill tourism.

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05/02/25: Even restaurant staff trainers are setting up in Fulton Market May 02, 2025

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A hospitality staffing company is bringing a training hub to Fulton Market. Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the new operation and the latest from Chicago's dining scene.

Plus: Casino construction paused after mob-linked hauler flagged, Microsoft drops law firm that cut Trump deal and turns to Chicago's Jenner & Block, Chicago banks double down on one of the hottest parts of the biz and Stephanie Izard opening burger spots in Aurora and Joliet casino food courts.

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05/01/25: Cities with highest property taxes clustered in Illinois Apr 30, 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 four Illinois metros appearing at the top of a new list of the highest-taxed cities in the U.S.

Plus: Johnson joins lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump's federal government overhaul; a developer looks to force a vote on $1 billion residential project near planned Bally's casino; Wacker Drive office tower hits the market, setting up a nasty blow for seller; and McDonald's still sees risks to operating in Russia.

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04/30/25: Renewed scrutiny on Northwestern president Apr 29, 2025

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Northwestern University President Michael Schill was called to Congress for questioning — again. Crain’s higher education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Judge probes whether Trump retaliated against Jenner & Block, what American Airlines says about its battle with United at O'Hare, Advocate doctors to drop Blue Cross Illinois HMO plan and United Airlines just unveiled its exclusive Polaris lounge makeover.

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04/29/25: The best new wine and dine locales for 2025 Apr 28, 2025

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Restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth break down Crain’s latest list of Chicago’s new private dining spaces.

Plus: Baxter spinout plants HQ in Deerfield, moving into former Caterpillar office; Mondelez has a lot of work to do if it wants to hit 2025 recycling goal; Sterling Bay seeking buyer for Loop office building as loan deadline looms; and in a legal fight over disputed artwork, judge rules against Art Institute.

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04/25/25: Durbin's retirement ripples through Illinois Apr 25, 2025

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Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Despite strong start to 2025, banks cast wary eye as tariff threats loom, American Bar Association cuts 300 jobs after Justice Department pulls grant funding, Oak Brook investor seizing shuttered Northbrook Crowne Plaza hotel and Bears confront their Soldier Field landlord as they scope out Arlington Park move.

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04/24/25: Property tax tangle carries big implications in Illinois Apr 23, 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 counties suing Illinois over delinquent tax sales the Supreme Court calls unconstitutional.

Plus: Durbin not seeking re-election, Chicago developer set to buy riverfront office building from Sam Zell estate, Capital One profit climbs 10% as credit-card spending increases, Exelon CEO says clean energy no longer tops agenda for utilities, and with growing list of Trump suits, Illinois AG seeks $15 million budget bump.

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04/23/25: Downtown developer dips a toe in restaurant biz Apr 22, 2025

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A Loop office tower developer is planning a restaurant on Randolph. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Bears' Arlington Heights stadium push hits "significant milestone," Baker Tilly merging with Moss Adams to create sixth-biggest U.S. accounting firm, developer pitches 30-story apartment tower for Fulton Market site and Thoma Bravo buys Boeing digital businesses for $10.6 billion.

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04/22/25: Opening salvos in Jenner's clash with Trump Apr 21, 2025

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Jenner & Block is fighting the Trump administration's bid to shut down the firm's lawsuit, calling the executive order against it "patently unconstitutional." Crain’s law reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Fed's Goolsbee warns against curbing central bank independence; Abbott to add 200 Illinois jobs, expand U.S. manufacturing as tariffs loom; Linden shoots past target with $5.4 billion health care buyout fund; revamped Fulton Market property portfolio up for sale; and Rainbow Cone set to open on "Street of Treats" near Millennium Park.

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