Crain's Daily Gist

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey *about more trouble for Boeing: This time, it's a report on problems at a Dreamliner factory.* Plus: Kraft Heinz names a new CEO; produce market Stanley's, next to the Lincoln Yards, abruptly shuts down; Chicago startup Shiftgig sells its staffing business to focus on technology, and 21 are charged in the Car2Go car-sharing fiasco. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business tech reporter John Pletz about why the Chicago area's population declined for the fourth year in a row. Plus: Sears sues former CEO Eddie Lampert, activists file a lawsuit seeking to block a $1.3 billion subsidy for Lincoln Yards, Chicago police investigate Car2go vehicle thefts, an appellate court panel sides with Westlake Hospital and reverses an earlier order to stay open and in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo looks to unload space at its downtown headquarters. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about first-quarter suburban Chicago housing data. Plus: Yesterday a judge found Pipeline Health in contempt and ordered the hospital owner to restore most services at Westlake Hospital. Today the company proposes transferring ownership to Melrose Park—a move the village calls a "stunt." Also, a Boston-based nonprofit expands in Chicago, a Miami investor takes over a Streeterville hotel, Gov. Pritzker names a new Illinois Commerce Commission chair, and Northwestern passes its biggest tuition hike in seven years. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business nonprofits and philanthropy reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about why the musicians’ strike at Chicago Symphony Orchestra is different from others. Plus: Fundraising is underway to rebuild Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral after yesterday’s fire, House Dems subpoena records from Trump's Chicago tower lender, Chicago-Kent names its first woman dean to serve in the role on a permanent basis, U of I renames its engineering school for Grainger, Chicago-based online lender Avant will pay $3.85 million in an FTC settlement and a keg tech smackdown pits Heineken against AB InBev. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about the new property assessment system and what it could mean for area businesses. Plus: A look at Crain's Best Places to Work 2019, Boeing board's low profile starts to rise as 737 Max crisis continues, why this CSO strike is unlike the others, the Chicago Sun-Times gets a cash infusion from Michael Sacks and Rocky Wirtz, a new Lou Malnati's location heading to the Wrigley Building, and the FDA links a shortage of breathing tubes to the shutdown of an instrument sterilization facility in suburban Chicago. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about how nonprofits are turning to development to serve client housing needs. Plus: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos rebuts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's call for an Amazon breakup, the Economic Club names Debra Cafaro board chair, Al Capone's two-flat sells at twice the asking price, cannabis futures contracts could lie ahead, and you can thank McDonald's if you're paying less for cage-free eggs. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's senior reporter Lynne Marek about Johnson Publishing's history and where it took a turn. Plus: The City Council OKs up to $2.4 billion in public subsidies to support the Lincoln Yards and 78 megadevelopments, a judge rules Melrose Park's Westlake Hospital must stay open, a Hormel lawsuit reveals what "natural" meat really means, a study details manufacturing job openings, and two local food-makers have plans to expand. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's Chicago Business commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker about the latest in the downtown development boom. Plus: Melrose Park's Westlake Hospital suddenly suspends service, Chicago venture capital funding slows to the lowest level in two years, rehab hospital AbilityLab is set to test a $6 million tool to measure patients' progress, the CSO strike continues as musicians reject management's "last, best and final" offer, and no ComEd rate increase is expected for the second straight year as the utility petitions Springfield for a 10-year extension of its rate-setting deal. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's transition into office, including her role in today's delayed votes on public subsidies for the massive Lincoln Yards and 78 projects. Plus: Boeing cuts 737 Max production, a River North investor plans two new buildings, Cook County lags neighbors in a health data report, the Onion gets sold, and Illinois Medicaid will cover gender-reassignment surgery. Follow Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain's political writer Greg Hinz about a proposal that could mean free tuition for Illinois STEM students. Plus: A crash report signals more turmoil ahead for Boeing, Verizon's first 5G mobile service goes live in parts of Chicago, WeWork announces two more co-working locations here, a spurned developer sues Lincolnwood over the Purple Hotel project, and the Chicago History Museum plans to spend $11 million on renovations and beautification. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business political writer Greg Hinz about about the most pressing items on the mayor-elect’s to-do list once she takes office, and other changes the city can expect. Plus: Whistleblowers in 737 Max case call the FAA lax in inspector training, retailers gain the upper hand as Clybourn Corridor vacancies rise, Emanuel and Pritzker move to grab Georgia's film and TV business as the state prepares to sign a new anti-abortion bill, 3D printer Fast Radius gets $48 million in investment funding, Alinea Group’s Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas invest in a cookware firm, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America names a new Chicago-based CEO. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Daily Line reporter A.D. Quig about the top issues facing the incoming mayor. Plus: Walgreens' stock plunged under both health care and retail pressure, a new Motel 6 property proposed near McCormick Place, the Chicago area's flat housing market hits brokerage sales volumes and Burger King tests a meatless Whopper. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Think the tech industry has a woman problem? Lin Classon of Ensono wasn’t satisfied with mere anecdotes. She did a survey to delve deeper into harassment in the tech sector — and she shares her findings with us. Also on today's Crain’s Daily Gist with host Amy Guth, a look at who funded both Lightfoot and Preckwinkle campaigns, Cresco Labs in $850 million deal to buy cannabis firm, U.S. air travel disrupted as carriers endure system-wide outages, the first residential building opens on former Children's Memorial site, Ferrero buying Kellogg's snacks brands for $1.3 billion, and Cushman & Wakefield takes aim at sports development. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business technology reporter John Pletz about the architect who won the bid for O’Hare’s new global terminal. Plus: Bill to lift ban on rent control fails in Springfield, Streeterville retail complex for sale, homes in Chicago deemed more affordable than in most big cities, McDonald's will no longer lobby against minimum wage hikes, and @properties takes first step outside Midwest. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with business leader and Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz about items on the business community's agenda for the city's next mayor. Plus: A Jeanne Gang group is picked for the prized new O'Hare terminal, Crain's endorses Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral race, Chicago chefs are among finalists for James Beard Awards, Loop retail vacancy hits a seven-year high, Sterling Bay plans an Englewood development, and lawmakers want an outside review of 737 Max fixes before flights resume. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.