Crain's Daily Gist

Nov 20 2024 600 ep. 27 mins 252
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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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11/21/24: Rare anti-gentrification measure stalls

Nov 20 2024 49 mins  
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth chat about news from the local housing market, including the city’s delay on enforcing a new anti-gentrification ordinance. Plus: S&P warns it may downgrade Chicago's credit rating amid budget fight, Sam Zell estate puts riverfront office building up for sale, boaters will finally be able to dock at Navy

11/20/24: Fire forging ahead on new stadium

Nov 19 2024 26 mins  
Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto is on the verge of a deal for a new downtown stadium site. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss where the club is looking and other Chicago sports teams in search of new homes. Plus: Friends of the Parks takes aim at South Works quantum plan, ADM restates earnings in latest step to fix accounting issues,

11/19/24: The fight to make the Midwest a wine destination

Nov 18 2024 18 mins  
Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Midwestern wine production and one maker's mission to boost its popularity. Plus: UI Health nurses end strike and agree to tentative contract, Ragu sauce maker moving HQ to Schaumburg, Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee says "rates will be a lot lower" in 12 to 18 months and law firm nears deal for move to Wac

11/18/24: After tearing up tax hike, a fight to find $300M in City Hall

Nov 15 2024 21 mins  
The City Council unanimously rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the unprecedented action and the work ahead to balance the city’s budget. Plus: Loop landlords pitch taxing themselves to boost ailing downtown, more hospitalizations and infections reported in E. coli

11/14/24: Marred by scandal, Realtors rebuild policies

Nov 13 2024 40 mins  
Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses news from the local housing market with host Amy Guth, including the National Association of Realtors’ new standards for conduct after last year's sexual harassment scandal. Plus: Grubhub sold at steep discount from its peak during the pandemic, UI Health nurses begin open-ended strike, Art Institute of Chicago t

11/13/24: Bears ponder shifting stadium plans

Nov 12 2024 22 mins  
The Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese hospital site for a new stadium. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A West Loop office developer defies ugly market with new debt, Pitchfork Music Festival’s Chicago exit, the city’s largest accounting firms see decreasing headcounts among major players and why Chicago's in the ra

11/12/24: New health insurance landscape in Illinois

Nov 11 2024 22 mins  
With open enrollment underway, Illinois' insurance agency is in the midst of establishing a state-based health insurance exchange it says could help fill coverage gaps and lower plan costs. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Vizient bulks up at Old Post Office while Uber shrinks, Portillo's appears to be heeding its activist investor

11/11/24: What Kaegi's Loop reassessment reveals

Nov 08 2024 29 mins  
Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi reassesses the Loop, completing the city assessment cycle. Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A majority of City Council wants to vote down $300 million property tax hike, the Fed cuts interest rates for 2nd-straight meeting to support economy, LaSalle Street redevelopment set for $98 million TIF subsidy and Lincoln Square residents vo

11/07/24: Harsh implications for Johnson, Pritzker after election

Nov 06 2024 55 mins  
Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Amy Guth to analyze election results and what they likely mean for Chicago and Illinois. Plus: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses local housing market news, Walgreens agrees to pay $100 million to settle drug overcharging claims, Discover brings on new legal chief amid Capital One merger review, Nie

11/06/24: Banks try to head off Illinois swipe fee change

Nov 05 2024 22 mins  
A lawsuit from the banking industry argues an Illinois credit card swipe fee law interferes with a federal law granting banks leeway on the charges they issue. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses the case with host Amy Guth. Plus: Choose Chicago eyes extra downtown hotel charge to boost budget, Tempus buying genetics lab company for $600 million, organizers say out-