Crain's Daily Gist

1d ago

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local market news, including the owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitching a new plan for the estate. Plus: JPMorgan Chase to open Mag Mile flagship catering to affluent clients, Illinois among states suing Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Winston & Strawn creates new transatlantic law firm with Taylor Wessing merger and report warns northern Illinois just a few years away from electricity shortage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2d ago

Illinois' marketplace has extended its health insurance enrollment deadline for plans starting Jan. 1. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago dealmaking primed for 2026 uptick as tariff woes ease, Kraft Heinz replaces CEO ahead of split into two public companies, law firm beefs up Wacker Drive office space, DePaul University cuts more than 100 jobs and Portillo's plans to open in the Loop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3d ago

Crain's commercial real estate reporters Rachel Herzog and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about the themes that have defined 2025 — including economic uncertainty, office distress, stadium developments and the challenges facing the apartment market — as well as looking ahead to 2026. Plus: CME adds new crypto futures contracts in push for more retail traders, McKinsey plans thousands of job cuts in consulting industry slowdown, Byline Bank plans stock repurchase as shares hit 12-month high and a food pantry network gets $5 million from a new kind of Endeavor award. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6d ago

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to reflect on trends and themes in the food and beverage industry throughout 2025, including rising costs and shifts in consumer behavior, and what's in store for the year ahead. Plus: New study says Cook County property tax incentives need a refresh, Pritzker signs controversial " medical aid in dying " bill into law, Enova inks $369 million deal to transform from online lender to bank holding company and philanthropists give $11 million for Lurie Children's rare genetic disease program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss recent retail news, including Rivian’s planned dealership in Northbrook, Culver’s coming to the South Loop and Stratford Square Mall’s revamp . Plus: Judge rules Cook County's tax sale system unconstitutional, holiday spending slowdown squeezes smaller Chicago shops, American Airlines is picking up more O'Hare gates from Spirit and details emerge about the Gibson’s spot opening in Fulton Market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9

At a recent Crain’s event, hospital CEOs warned of fraying health care safety nets in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about where local health care leaders say they are planning their focus in the year ahead. Plus: Feds warn CTA to boost policing or lose transit funding, Mars wins unconditional EU nod for $36B Kellanova deal, United Airlines CEO Kirby nets nearly $13M in first big stock sale and GE HealthCare touts slate of new tech plus collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8

Another State Street retail property sells at a big discount . Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the Loop retail corridor with host Amy Guth. Plus: Blue Cross parent CEO got a hefty raise in 2024 despite 54% income drop; CME data center outage caused by human error, Cyrus One says; Morningstar to revamp analysis of mutual funds; and Smith family of Northern Trust and ITW gives record-breaking donation to Rush cancer center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 5

A local developer is reviving and expanding an office-to-warehouses plan in Glenview that fell apart amid opposition from residents. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Mayor Johnson pours cold water on council bloc's alternative budget plan, New York investor buys Orland Park shopping center, Ulta Beauty raises outlook as demand for cosmetics remains robust and Foxtrot is reopening its old Loop location. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.