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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:

03/14/25: Illinois universities stay put on diversity efforts despite Trump Mar 14, 2025

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At a recent Crain’s event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth.

Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again; plans for Lakeview hotel focused on LGBTQ+ community move forward.

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03/13/25: New life for a Loop landmark? Mar 12, 2025

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the market, including the latest on two Mag Mile and Rush Street retail corridors, an investor pitch for office-to-residential conversion for the Pittsfield Building and more.

Plus: Johnson's labor liaison to leave City Hall, first startups chosen for Northwestern-Techstars accelerator, "private IPO" could value Chicago's Hub International at $30B, McDonald's beefs up C-suite to speed innovation and an iconic Chicago hot dog spot is expanding with a California location.

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03/12/25: Uber turns the tables on City Council Mar 11, 2025

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Uber made a peace deal with a powerful union, threatening talks over a city rideshare ordinance. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: RFK Jr. gives food companies an ultimatum to remove artificial dyes, United Airlines moves to blunt the effects of Trump administration's DOGE initiative, Skokie hotel developer hit with $24 million foreclosure lawsuit, Chicago added as host city for Premier League's summer series and Michelle Obama starts podcast with her brother.

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03/11/25: The path ahead for a privately owned Walgreens Mar 10, 2025

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the Walgreen-Sycamore take-private deal and what it means for the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant.

Plus: Cboe plans options product for traders wary of stocks concentration risk, United begins installing Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi in its planes, Mondelez turns to new SEC guidance to quiet call for Russia transparency, and the return of Charlie Trotter's.

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03/07/25: The most revealing item on the menu Mar 07, 2025

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That martini isn't just there to entice — it's a statement from the restaurant. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti discusses host Amy Guth.

Plus: Mag Mile retail space up for sale; Gotion set to start production, ramp up hiring in Manteno; online payments company Stripe doubles Chicago footprint; and leases for nearly 800 Joann properties, 17 around Chicago, set for auction.

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03/06/25: Michigan City's beach town plan progresses Mar 05, 2025

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue.

Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal, and Elgin-based Middleby is spinning off its food processing business.

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03/05/25: The money behind March Madness Mar 04, 2025

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Crain’s contributor Dan McGrath joins host Amy Guth to discuss the changing landscape of college ball, from the flood of NIL cash to the many roster moves it brings.

Plus: As Trump tariffs move from threat to reality, some Chicago industries brace for the impact; private-equity firm closes in on acquisition of Walgreens; GSA moves to close some SEC regional offices, including Chicago's; and NASCAR returns to Chicago with reduced concert lineup and ticket prices.

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03/04/25: The latest round of hospital layoffs Mar 03, 2025

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Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to talk about the latest news from around the industry, including Kindred Hospitals laying off 150 workers as it shutters two facilities here and an additional $220 million in medical debt relief for Illinois residents.

Plus: Bally's Chicago IPO for women and minority investors hits a stumbling block; Europe poised to OK another use for AbbVie's Rinvoq as the drugmaker also enters obesity drug market with Danish company; Prime and Ascension close sale, establishing new major local hospital system; and lawmakers grill Chicago transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding cliff.

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02/28/25: The fine dining paradox many restaurants want to dodge Feb 28, 2025

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With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners.

Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office project amid loan crunch, Chicago Women in Trades files lawsuit challenging Trump's anti-DEI orders, and Mag Mile Harry Potter-themed store sets opening date.

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02/27/25: New inventory won't dispel Chicago's home price crunch Feb 26, 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 insights from the latest monthly round of data.

Plus: Pritzker and Illinois Dems say the state is being shorted $1.9 billion by Trump administration, Johnson pushing CPS to cover disputed $175M pension payment, Durbin looks to give Ukrainians in U.S. temporary status and restaurants warn of potential $12 billion hit from Trump tariffs.

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