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Crain's Daily Gist
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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.
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Stellantis boosts its Belvidere reset
Yesterday00:22:09Tap to summarizeCrain's reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Stellantis’ plans to restart the idled Belvidere plant and Madison Air’s $5.4 billion acquisition. Plus: Federal rail funding clears path for Justin Ishbia’s big South Loop plans, Bally’s issues "going concern" warning to investors, an old name in Chicago business gets set to fold and Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee wants to see more evidence of cooling inflation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →What's behind Chicago's falling death rate
4d ago00:22:52Tap to summarizeCrain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about healthcare news, including recent successes Chicago has seen in lowering opioid overdoses. Plus: Johnson says Chicago will make full advance pension payment, Chicago Auto Show veteran named new McCormick Place GM, Durbin still waiting for FAA answers on O’Hare flight caps and Meta bringing first Midwest retail store to Gold Coast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The hottest spots in Chicago's already hot housing market
6d ago00:45:12Tap to summarizeCrain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including where Chicago-area home prices are rising fastest. Plus: Johnson calls for a moratorium on new data centers in Chicago, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy L.A. Lakers from Mark Walter for more than $12 billion after a federal probe of the Guggenheim CEO reaches Chicago, nearly 250 call-center workers to be laid off as Pace contract shifts and an analysis finds Illinois farmers saw nation’s biggest jump in seasonal planting diesel costs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Another big bet on Mag Mile's recovery
1w ago00:19:10Tap to summarizeThe owner of the Shops at North Bridge plans a $40 million revamp for the vertical mall. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the shopping center, and other Mag Mile news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bears eye second Hammond site as Indiana push advances, why Bally’s is slowing casino construction in its fight with City Hall, CME seeks 24/7 trading of silver futures in retail push and CEOs pushed White House to delay ultra-processed food definition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Refunds won't end companies' tariff headaches
1w ago00:22:01Tap to summarizeIllinois companies are reporting an $857 million tariff windfall, but tariff and supply chain issues persist. Crain’s reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Congress eyes boosting quantum funds as global race heats up, Portillo’s is cutting HQ staff by 18%, Pritzker presses Welch for quick action on sexual-harassment reforms and Fairlife breaks ground on $650 million expansion in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →McDonald's value problem is bigger than just prices
2w ago00:28:42Tap to summarizeCrain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss McDonald’s struggle with its value strategy. Plus: Landmark Loop office building takes step toward data center conversion; Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families; Outcome Health founders’ fraud convictions upheld; and Indiana preps for Bears with plan for new South Shore Line stop in Hammond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →No one is building homes slower than Illinois in mainland U.S
2w ago00:38:15Tap to summarizeCrain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including Illinois' rank near the bottom on building new housing. Plus: Portillo’s taps Olive Garden exec as CFO in leadership reboot, Kraft Heinz turnaround progress leaves investors wanting more, Adams Street Partners moving HQ to West Loop riverfront building and ADM raises 2026 outlook as biofuels drive growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Another downtown icon joins apartments wave
2w ago00:20:48Tap to summarizeThe owner of NBC Tower plans to convert part of the building to hundreds of apartments. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Johnson loses budget director days after CFO exit, Illinois joins 24 other states in suit challenging Trump’s latest tariffs, AbbVie seeks at least $8 billion in debt to fund Apogee deal and McDonald’s replaces U.S. president in slow-growth shakeup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Latest sign of Mag Mile's value reset
2w ago00:19:53Tap to summarizeA Chicago investor got a discount for Palmolive Building retail space in a deal that illustrates the Mag Mile's fallen property values. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the trade, and other commercial real estate news, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Alexi Giannoulias kicks off mayoral run with pledge to raise the minimum wage, trading firm eyes expansion and a move to Fulton Market, Sterling Bay and a JPMorgan fund get $213 million refi for Fulton Market office tower and alcohol distributor Republic National cutting nearly 300 jobs in Illinois. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Chicago restaurants skip the salad
3w ago00:23:53Tap to summarizeAmid the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, Chicago restaurant operators are switching suppliers and remixing menus. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Illinois Tech to lay off 160 as enrollment and financial struggles force restructure; push to sideline Mayor Johnson from picking new police chief draws mixed response; Streeterville garage listing tests market for downtown parking; and Senators Durbin and Duckworth ask FAA to justify decision to limit O’Hare flights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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