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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:

Walgreens private equity takeover ripples through Chicago May 11, 2026

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Crain’s reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about local healthcare news, including how South Side Walgreens closures are fueling fears of more drugstore deserts.
Plus: DNC scouting party tours Chicago this week; law firm Hall Prangle jumps the Chicago River to a new office; Elmhurst apartments are sold to an Ohio pension fund for $85 million; and Skokie tech park buildings go up for sale as demand cools for life sciences space.

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Bears aren't alone in Springfield stadium jockeying May 08, 2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson took the fight to keep the Bears in the city to Springfield just as talks for a Chicago Stars stadiumstart to heat up. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: Lincoln Yards TIF deal terminated as Foundry Park infrastructure questions loom, some CEOs warn consumers are "running out of money" and cutting back, U.S. appeals court sends back Illinois swipe fee law after federal regulators intervene and South Side Walgreens closures fuel fears of more pharmacy deserts.

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Chicago housing market's constricting supply May 06, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local market, including how spring homebuyers have one-third the choices they had before the pandemic.
Plus: Kraft Heinz sees early payoff from $600 million brand bet, Medinah Temple owner mulls landmark’s post-casino future, Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee warns AI hype could fuel inflation and Ever manager accused of embezzling over $1 million files countersuit against the Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Keep the business talks going at these restaurants May 05, 2026

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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the best business dining spots for deal-making, catching up and wooing clients.
Plus: Office tower near Google’s Thompson Center poised to sell at steep discount, American Airlines’ pilots chief praises "bold vision" of United CEO’s merger pitch, Springfield gets some breathing room on state budget and California reportedly seeks penalties against State Farm over wildfire claims.

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Investors raise bet on downtown office recovery May 04, 2026

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest office deals around downtown, including a distressed loan for a West Monroe Street office tower that sold at steep discount, a West Coast tech firm eyeing a big expansion and more.
Plus: Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 billion opioid settlement begins, with Illinois in line to get nearly $150 million; BMO turns to AI and quantum computing to predict earthquakes; Gold Coast retail space leased to celebrity brand Skims up for sale; and Chicago’s top contractors see growth as big projects offset market headwinds.

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Employers' many healthcare headaches May 01, 2026

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Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest healthcare news, including a look at the state’s rising health costs are spiking and how employers are chipping away at swelling healthcare tabs.
Plus: State report says ICE misconduct in Chicago enabled by Trump officials, West Coast tech firm eyes big Chicago office expansion, Bank of America CEO eyes Chicago growth as commercial loans rise 15% and United announces FAA-mandated flight cuts at O’Hare.

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Chicago home market's display of strength Apr 29, 2026

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices rising at five times the speed of the nation’s.
Plus: IBM to hire 750 at Chicago’s quantum campus, Mondelez chief sees consumer confidence weakening on Iran war, Illinois proposes bill to pay striking workers and McKinsey moving Chicago office to Salesforce Tower.

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Chicago restaurants living second lives Apr 28, 2026

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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago restaurants that are launching second acts in the city and four local bars ranked among North America’s best.
Plus: St. Regis Chicago hotel owners land a big new loan, appellate court upholds Madigan’s conviction on corruption charges, Chicago Skyway’s Australian owner fields takeover bid and mid-market investment bank Lincoln International files for IPO.

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Massive overhaul for Mag Mile fixture Apr 27, 2026

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The owner of Water Tower Place is launching a $170 million makeover of the Mag Mile mall. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses with host Amy Guth.
Plus: United CEO lays out the case for the American deal that never was, ABA settles lawsuit claiming minority scholarship fund was discriminatory, U.S. taps Kirkland & Ellis for advice on Spirit Airlines rescue and AbbVie’s move to revitalize Botox demand stymied by FDA questions.

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Chicago's grocery store surge Apr 24, 2026

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks with host Amy Guth about two brands' plans for new Mag Mile spots and what’s driving the latest wave of grocery chain expansion in Chicago.
Plus: Pritzker pushes speed on Bears tax package but predicts changes ahead; Morningstar eyes Google’s Thompson Center revamp for potential new HQ, Claire’s is moving its HQ to distressed Rosemont office building and an executive in $15 million Loretto Hospital embezzlement case pleads not guilty and released on bond.

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