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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:

01/11/24: Even more tumult at the Realtors HQ Jan 10, 2024

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The president of the National Association of Realtors abruptly resigned after a blackmail threat. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other local housing news, including a condo that rents for $30,000 a month filled with music and pop culture memorabilia.

Plus: Boeing CEO fights back tears and admits 'our mistake' in 737 address, trio of companies set to leave troubled Wacker Drive office tower, new device at UChicago can smash liver tumors with bubbles caused by sonic pulses and Rush plans new $27 million medical office in Lakeview.

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01/10/24: A tax plan that would fund a big Mag Mile facelift Jan 09, 2024

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Michigan Avenue property owners want to tax themselves — but also want more control of the revenue. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks about the proposed changes with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Bally's Chicago sees continued growth, but not enough to meet city budget projections; home prices in Detroit are rising even faster than in Miami; statewide respiratory illness risk rises to high; and Boeing door bolts in focus after airlines find loose parts.
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01/09/24: United tips its hand on expansion plans Jan 08, 2024

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United Airlines is stoking fresh fears about its future in Chicago. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about its plans for Denver growth, FAA inspections of some Boeing Max jets and other aviation news.

Plus: BOMA, biz groups ask judge to block real estate transfer tax referendum; citing need to cut costs, Stellantis sits out the Super Bowl; Maryland firm pays $19 million for Elgin shopping center; and CVS invests in Chicago senior care company.

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01/08/24: Walgreens clamping down on cash-flow faucets Jan 05, 2024

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Walgreens will slash its quarterly dividend by nearly half. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the pharmacy chain's latest cost-cutting measure.

Plus: In cop discipline fight, arbitrator again sides with police union — and blasts City Hall along the way; hospitals face more credit rating downgrades ahead, Fitch says; historic UAW pay gains gave a lift to national wage data in December; and voters file to remove Trump from the Illinois ballot.

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01/04/24: Housing market could finally see relief in 2024 Jan 03, 2024

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After a tense 18 months, the world of real estate might see some relief in the coming year. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the outlook, a West Loop condo with a “hot” history, and more news from the local market.

Plus: Illinois was one of the top states to leave in 2023; Pru Plaza owner plans big renovation, gets debt relief; Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P on real estate concerns; and the worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers.

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01/03/24: City making huge funding pivot Jan 02, 2024

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Chicago plans to borrow more than $1 billion as it weans itself off TIFs. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson names picks to run housing and emergency management departments, the potential economic impact of preparing for the DNC, Wall Street's seismic shift propels Dallas past Chicago and L.A. and Rivian's quarterly deliveries miss estimates.
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12/28/23: The year ahead for key Chicago biz sectors Dec 27, 2023

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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to discuss 2023 in the cannabis, airline and technology sectors, and the stories to watch in 2024.

Plus: New laws including a prohibition on book bans and the right to sue for “deepfake porn” take effect in 2024, a developer's plan for Sonoma-inspired resort in Galena faces legal challenge, stolen Slim Jim car recovered outside Chicago and the restaurants Chicago lost in 2023.

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12/27/23: What 2024 has in store for commercial real estate Dec 26, 2023

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Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024, like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field.

Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads to UChicago finance post, Mayor Johnson names three new commissioners and Marina City retail space sold for $30 million.

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12/22/23: These were 2023's biggest headlines in politics Dec 22, 2023

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Crain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more.

Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant and potential buyer in talks to acquire Zurich hotel from Hyatt.

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12/21/23: Slim pickings for house shopping Dec 20, 2023

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The already low inventory of homes for sale in Chicago is only getting more sparse. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth, along with the case of a $500 sandwich at a Lakeview condo and other news from the local housing market.

Plus: Aon to make $13.4 billion purchase, Magellan puts River North apartment buildings on the market, lender seizes most of Lisle office complex and census numbers show Illinois' population is still shrinking — but there's a shred of good news.

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