Crain's Daily Gist

The Johnson administration's use of its do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: City reportedly has only an informal deal for NASCAR to pay more; University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition this year; feds order city to promote, pay Midway whistleblower; and United Airlines CEO exploring Max 10 alternatives after Boeing missteps.

Crain’s contributor Judith Crown discusses the hidden high costs of creating affordable housing with host Amy Guth. Plus: FAA seeks checks on another Boeing 737 model, ADM plunges after placing CFO on leave during accounting probe, Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints insurance exec to key post on World Business Chicago board and Wilson tennis racket maker seeks up to $1.8 billion in U.S. IPO.

Restaurants shift to wind down a pandemic survival strategy. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses the adjustments with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's seeks big change to casino hotel due to "unforeseen infrastructure issues," White Sox in "serious" talks to build a stadium at The 78, Mesirow inks big HQ lease extension for slashed office footprint, Lori Lightfoot launches new Chicago nonprofit and Discover to cut 108 jobs in Illinois.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from around the local housing market, including a condo owned by a famous Chicago architect who was also a member of the "Monuments Men." Plus: Johnson administration's use of do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight, Walgreens CEO purchased $240,000 in company shares to signal "confidence," Jimmy John's "freaky fast" subs are going abroad in 2024 and Boeing makes progress on ungrounding Max 9 jets with first checks.

Crain's exclusive Who's Who is an authoritative guide to power in Chicago with more than 400 names to know. Crain’s Sophie Rodgers talks about this year’s list with host Amy Guth. Plus: City extends 60-day notices for migrants in city shelters amid dangerous weather; ad agency slashing office space, moving to Marshall Field building; JPMorgan Chase just made more annual profit than any U.S. bank ever; and developer gets $500 million in construction financing for project on Chicago Spire site.

With the unexpected departure of CEO Lynn Osmond, Chicago's tourism agency Choose Chicago is back on the hunt for a new top executive two years after it struggled to hire one, and with the city’s reputation at stake. Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Sterling Bay lists Fulton Market site next to Google, SEC's bitcoin green light makes CME Group the top hedging spot for crypto investors and debt and deficits set off alarm bells at University of Chicago.

The president of the National Association of Realtors abruptly resigned after a blackmail threat. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about that and other local housing news, including a condo that rents for $30,000 a month filled with music and pop culture memorabilia. Plus: Boeing CEO fights back tears and admits 'our mistake' in 737 address, trio of companies set to leave troubled Wacker Drive office tower, new device at UChicago can smash liver tumors with bubbles caused by sonic pulses and Rush plans new $27 million medical office in Lakeview.

Michigan Avenue property owners want to tax themselves — but also want more control of the revenue. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks about the proposed changes with host Amy Guth. Plus: Bally's Chicago sees continued growth, but not enough to meet city budget projections; home prices in Detroit are rising even faster than in Miami; statewide respiratory illness risk rises to high; and Boeing door bolts in focus after airlines find loose parts.

United Airlines is stoking fresh fears about its future in Chicago. Crain’s airlines reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about its plans for Denver growth, FAA inspections of some Boeing Max jets and other aviation news. Plus: BOMA, biz groups ask judge to block real estate transfer tax referendum; citing need to cut costs, Stellantis sits out the Super Bowl; Maryland firm pays $19 million for Elgin shopping center; and CVS invests in Chicago senior care company.

Walgreens will slash its quarterly dividend by nearly half. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the pharmacy chain's latest cost-cutting measure. Plus: In cop discipline fight, arbitrator again sides with police union — and blasts City Hall along the way; hospitals face more credit rating downgrades ahead, Fitch says; historic UAW pay gains gave a lift to national wage data in December; and voters file to remove Trump from the Illinois ballot.

After a tense 18 months, the world of real estate might exhale in the coming year. Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the outlook, a West Loop condo with a “hot” history, and more news from the local market. Plus: Illinois was one of the top states to leave in 2023; Pru Plaza owner plans big renovation, gets debt relief; Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P on real estate concerns; and the worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers.

Chicago plans to borrow more than $1 billion as it weans itself off TIFs. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson names picks to run housing and emergency management departments, the potential economic impact of preparing for the DNC, Wall Street's seismic shift propels Dallas past Chicago and L.A. and Rivian's quarterly deliveries miss estimates.

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to discuss 2023 in the cannabis, airline and technology sectors, and the stories to watch in 2024. Plus: New laws including a prohibition on book bans and the right to sue for “deepfake porn” take effect in 2024, a developer's plan for Sonoma-inspired resort in Galena faces legal challenge, stolen Slim Jim car recovered outside Chicago and the restaurants Chicago lost in 2023.

Crain's reporters Danny Ecker and Rachel Herzog join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in commercial real estate of the last year, including companies’ changing office space needs, and properties to watch in 2024, like the Thompson Center and Soldier Field. Plus: Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline, former Chicago CFO Bennett heads to UChicago finance post, Mayor Johnson names three new commissioners and Marina City retail space sold for $30 million.

Crain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more. Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant and potential buyer in talks to acquire Zurich hotel from Hyatt.