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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:

03/26/24: Bears stadium pitch includes dramatic lakefront changes Mar 25, 2024

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We now know what the Chicago Bears have in mind for the Museum Campus — and how much it would cost taxpayers. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses the team's stadium plans with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Boeing's CEO to step down in overhaul triggered by its safety crisis, aviation authorities consider drastic measures to curb growth at United after incidents, Chicago Fed chief sees three rate cuts this year as inflation cools and Blommer closing Chicago chocolate factory.

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03/25/24: What's next for Johnson after primary setback Mar 22, 2024

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After the failure of the "Bring Chicago Home" ballot question, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to discuss the election's implications for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive agenda.

Plus: Boeing's board plans to meet airline chiefs without its CEO, judge declines to overturn Outcome Health guilty verdicts, another judge squashes Blagojevich's future political hopes (citing Dr. Seuss in the process), United Airlines allows sharing of frequent-flyer miles and Illinois cannabis sales will get a boost this year.

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03/21/24: Chicago maintains an edge on home affordability Mar 20, 2024

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Of the big U.S. cities, Chicago has held onto housing affordability the best over the years. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about top stories from the local housing market.

Plus: Illinois primary election results, McDonald's plans to consolidate leadership in CEO, Boeing sees massive cash drain as 737 Max mess takes toll as FAA chief says the plane maker needs more focus on safety and quality, and MacKenzie Scott donates millions to 19 Chicago nonprofits.

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03/20/24: Chicago resisting anti-DEI wave Mar 19, 2024

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Crain's Equity series editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss the growing backlash against DEI initiatives, programs created to ensure fair treatment and broader representation.

Plus: Arlington Heights reportedly proposes tax settlement with Bears, Pritzker signs law setting up elected Chicago school board, traders look to Kraft and Mondelez for clues on where the Fed is headed and Union League Club plans to sell Monet painting again.

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03/19/24: Brewers tap THC drinks for survival Mar 18, 2024

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With beer sales down, some Illinois craft breweries venture into THC-infused beverages. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: United Airlines CEO launches safety review after recent mishaps, Encyclopaedia Britannica seeking $1 billion valuation in IPO, Obama Foundation donates $4 million for city's first "fully inclusive" playground and Walgreens' cost-cutting push rolls on with closure of two distribution centers.

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03/17/24: Irish names don't have the juice in politics anymore Mar 15, 2024

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Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the waning state of Irish political power in Chicago and Illinois.

Plus: Bally's suitor says buyout wouldn't impact Chicago casino, bike trail connecting Chicago to Michigan gets another green light, McDonald's experiences widespread system outage, large South Loop apartment tower sold and betting begins at Wrigley Field sportsbook.

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03/14/24: Illinois counties push against high court on home seizures Mar 13, 2024

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Eight counties in Illinois are defending property tax sales despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's unconstitutional. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses the case with host Amy Guth, along with other news from the local housing market.

Plus: Northwestern plans to build new softball stadium, local investors buying mostly empty River North office building, AbbVie CEO made $25.6 million in final full year as chief and the House passes Krishnamoorthi's bill aiming to box out TikTok.

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03/13/24: The saga of a distressed suburban hospital Mar 12, 2024

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A troubled hospital in Waukegan recovered its trauma center designation after losing it more than a month ago. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses the latest on Vista Medical Center East with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Cook County treasurer study says no-show voters create their own property tax problem, ADM revises years of internal sales after accounting probe, Johnson outlines what he'll need to sign off on Bears' lakefront stadium plan and United CEO tells Boeing to stop making its long-delayed Max 10s.

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03/12/24: What the Bears promise for a new lakefront stadium Mar 11, 2024

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The Bears have pledged over $2 billion in private money for new for a new stadium. While the outlay would be significant, Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about how the total project would still require government sign-off and taxpayer dollars.

Plus: Illinois is working on incentive deal with Rivian, Bally's is hunting for $800 million to kick off the Chicago casino project, data-tech whiz Ocient raises nearly $50M for growth and feds open criminal probe of Alaska Air’s Boeing 737 Max midair blowout.

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03/11/24: The legal fight over 'Bring Chicago Home' explained Mar 08, 2024

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Votes on the anti-homelessness tax measure are set to be counted after the Illinois Appellate Court reversed an earlier ruling removing it from the ballot. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco recaps the contentious court battle with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Grubhub moving HQ to Merchandise Mart, Tempus lab workers overwhelmingly vote for union, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association receives $21 million gift and Rivian's factory pause deals fresh blow to Georgia factory plans.

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