Crain's Daily Gist

Inside the scrum for Bears stadium pitches

Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Jeanne Sparrow untangle the competing efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Plus: Rivian beats estimates as t

Chicago home prices lap inflation

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow explain how Chicago’s home prices are rising at twice the rate of inflation. Plus: Even

Ever hit with sexual harassment suit

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss details of the sexual harassment allegationsat Michelin-starred Ever. Plus: Mayor Johnson’

Abbott’s big nutrition split

Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the latest news from the beat, including questions surrounding Abbott Laboratories’ nutrition

Signs of State Street retail reversal

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss how State Street is showing signs of life again. Plus: Abbott Laboratories’ nu

Chicago housing market finally begins to slow

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk the latest news from the local market, including the impact of 7% mortgage rates

Double pivot for Fulton Market office plan

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker joins host Jeanne Sparrow to explain why a developer switched from offices to apartments and then back to offices at a

American fights to hold ground against United at O'Hare

American Airlines is stepping up its battle with United to win back business travelers at O’Hare. Crain's airlines reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to to dis

Rush-Endeavor merger will have hurdles to clear

Crain’s healthcare reporter joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk through the details and obstacles facing Rush and Endeavor's planned merger. Plus: United Airlines and Air

Diesel prices squeeze Chicago economy’s obscure corners

Crain’s contributor Judith Crown joins host Jeanne Sparrow to shed light on how pricey diesel impacts businesses beyondagriculture and trucking. Plus: Rush to merger wit

Big revamp coming for Block 37

Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Jeanne Sparrow to break down the $30 million sale of Block 37. Plus: The surprising Chicago businesses g

Sales jolt for sluggish Illinois cannabis market

Crain’s cannabis reporter John Pletz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss what’s driving a surge in Illinois pot sales. Plus: Jewel-Osco’s parent seeks more than $9 bill

The paradox of trying to control AI

Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss AI regulation and whether we possess the ability to tame it. Plus: Legendary Bears coach and C

How we picked this year's 40 Under 40

Crain’s assistant managing editor Ann Weiler joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Plus: Tempus AI is expanding its role in the development

Chicago hospitals keep closing maternity wards

Crain’s healthcare reporter joins host Jeanne Sparrow to discuss the state of maternity care across the Chicago area. Plus: Kraft-Heinz takes a rare gamble with one of i

Breaking down the Chicago parking meter deal

Crain’s contributor Conor Durkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a deep dive on the financial outcomes of Chicago’s new parking meter deal. Plus: A federal judge sides with

Illinois has talent. Does it have the capital to keep it?

In this special episode of The Daily Gist, produced by Crain’s Content Studio, Crain’s Group President Jim Kirk sits down with University of Illinois System President Tim

Housing supply squeeze gets even tighter

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local housing market, including another steep decline in Chicago-ar

The shaky state of U.S. democracy

Crain's contributor Judith Crown joins host Jeanne Sparrow for a conversation about where U.S. democracy stands, the focus of the most recent Crain’s Forum. Plus: Chicag

An $85 million bet on in-house AI

A Chicago tech company has raised $85 million in venture capital as it rides the wave of interest in generative AI. Crain’s technology reporter John Pletz joins host Jean