Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how supply chain bottlenecks are impacting the home renovation sector, racial bias in home refinancing and more. Plus: John Deere union workers reject deal and extend strike, Chicago's public hospitals form a pediatric partnership, JPMorgan Chase names Chicago exec as real estate banking head and Streets of Woodfield hits the market.

"Check, Please!" creator David Manilow is back for his weekly food industry chat with host Amy Guth. This week, David shares his conversation with chef Jenner Tomaska from Esmé and recommends other new Lincoln Park restaurants to try, including French Quiche and Armitage Ale House. Plus: A judge pauses the city's deadline for police officers to get vaccinated; Discover and other credit card companies face "buy now, pay later" competition; Amazon-backed EV maker Rivian seeks up to $8.37 billion in its IPO; and a Fulton Market real estate portfolio hits the market.

Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the week ahead in D.C., as well as the latest local political moves: the casino operators pitching Chicago gambling sites, Mayor Lightfoot's budget and the wild week in Springfield. Plus: How the pandemic has changed the Executive MBA; Chicago software builder Trading Technologies sells to a British private-equity firm; Tempel Steel is being bought by an Ohio firm; and an effort to undo Lightfoot's vaccine mandate fails.

The breakup of local hospital giant Amita Health and the passage of Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget put the focus on big money in two Chicago sectors: health care and government. Crain's reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth for a roundtable discussion. Plus: GOP U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger won't seek re-election; supply chain snags loom for Caterpillar; Coca-Cola nears a deal that values Gatorade rival BodyArmor at $8 billion; and Nature's Fynd meat alternatives are hitting the shelves at Mariano's.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including a look an apparent end of the house price boom despite prices continuing to climb in other cities. Plus: Chicago gears up for kids' COVID vaccinations, new investment firm wants to help clean energy go mainstream, enrollment down at both CPS and at all but one of the city’s community colleges and McDonald's makes a sale to speed up drive-through times.

In the first of a series of weekly conversations, David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the business of food, the joy of eating and the challenges of working in the service industry; he also shares highlights from his interview with Chef Larry Tucker from Crazy Bird. Plus: Why small offices might be a bigger deal post-COVID, Fitch boosts Chicago outlook up to stable, TransUnion in deals totaling $2.4 billion and New Chicago schools CEO will make more than his predecessor.

Crain’s Forum editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to discuss this month’s issue on police misconduct and reform. Plus: United Airlines tells judge unvaccinated pilots are costing it millions, Cameo moves deeper into e-commerce, Citadel cuts staff in Surveyor unit reshuffle and another try on the new Congressional map.

In this week’s reporter’s roundtable, Crain’s reporters Stephanie Goldberg and Dennis Rodkin talk with host Amy Guth about Walgreens doubling down on health care, a split at Amita health, short-term rental regulations in nearby vacation communities and a high-profile home going on the market in Lake Geneva. Plus: Civic Opera House building owner hit with $195 million foreclosure suit, corporate Chicago chips in for Obama Presidential Center, Nicor donates $5 million for hardship grants as winter heating bills soar and CTA set to slash fares in bid to boost ridership.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a Bucktown firm that makes homes look market-ready and is going national, the former home of pioneering Black attorney Nathan McGill, and a lifetime award for architect Stuart Cohen. Plus: White House details vaccine plan for kids ages 5-11, United Airlines posts smaller loss after variant wrecks profit plan, tech worker pay rising here while slowing in New York and San Francisco, and Chicago-based Fresh Street aims to be the area's first online-only grocery store.

After 2020 office holiday celebrations were canceled, many Chicago firms are bringing the tradition back this year. But that comes with its own set of considerations for companies, workers and restaurants. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to talk about the nuanced business of COVID-era festivities. Plus: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi jacks up the value on Willis Tower to $1.24 billion; Ferrara Candy gets hacked just weeks before Halloween; the Burnett Building is part of a New York firm's record COVID buying spree; and Chicago Police and firefighters have lowest vaccination rates among city workers.

Apartments and warehouses are driving local commercial property sales, but, as Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker and host Amy Guth discuss, Chicago deals trail behind the rest of the country this year. Plus: Kaegi gets endorsements from Duckworth and U.S. reps, Mag Mile Neiman Marcus building goes up for sale, CDW to buy IT firm for $2.5 billion and the biggest change to travel since the pandemic began as the U.S. plans to open borders to vaccinated travelers in November.

Crains’ political columnist Greg Hinz and government reporter A.D. Quig talk with host Amy Guth about news from the state and local politics beat, including the city budget, crime and the standoff between the mayor and the Chicago police union over the city’s vaccine mandate. Plus: Ex-Boeing pilot charged in first Max criminal prosecution, many Medicaid recipients could lose coverage, Cresco Labs buys Pennsylvania cannabis grower for $80 million and Loyola to quit fossil fuel investments.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including a look inside Tribune Tower’s new residential amenities, the uptick in home sales near golf courses, an abolitionist’s Austin home up for landmark status and more. Plus: Chicago police union says it will fight vax mandate in court, Portillo's seeks up to $400 million in IPO, KKR's billionaire founders hand off leadership reins and PharmaCann expands to Colorado and Michigan with latest weed deal.

The ice cream museum scoops up space in Tribune Tower, a move that illustrates how experiential tenants could help solve the Mag Mile's retail woes. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about the real estate outlook for Michigan Avenue. Plus: Grubhub's co-founder leaving new parent company, Skokie lab buildings sold for $75 million, retirement investment startup raises mega-funding round and Allstate's response to agents' lawsuit: Comply with rules or leave.

Nothing prevents hospitals from asking patients to pre-pay for certain procedures. Crain’s reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about why more health care systems are moving in that direction and what it means for patients. Plus: Northwestern University names new president, Chicago Park District chief resigns, city employees who don't report vax status face 'no-pay' penalty and Northbrook-based Allstate selling HQ as the insurer embraces long-term remote work.

Crain’s reporters Katherine Davis and John Pletz join host Amy Guth to discuss Chicago remaining atop the rankings of travel magazine readers and how United CEO Scott Kirby stands out among airline leaders. Plus: Jobs forecast falls way short, Stellantis investing $229 million to build new electrified transmission in Indiana, Foxtrot to open large Gold Coast store and Chicagoans strongly back school mask and vaccine mandates.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about his recent work in Crain’s Forum that took a look at how the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 laid the groundwork for the city to become the architectural destination it is today. Plus: Police chief's rosy take on carjacking doesn't match the numbers, Mondelez says office workers will need to get vaccinated, a startup raises one of biggest rounds for a local female founder and where Alinea lands on the list of the world’s best restaurants.

Cook County is launching its third major round of financial relief for renters to try to avoid a crisis of homelessness. Crain’s government reporter A.D. Quig talks with host Amy Guth about that and how Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who announced she would be seeking a fourth term leading the county, confirmed a pilot guaranteed basic income program is still under consideration for her upcoming budget. Plus: Ken Griffin slams leaders on Chicago crime, pharmacy giants face billions in damages over claims they fueled opioid epidemic, Southwest announces vaccine mandate and McDonald's sets net-zero greenhouse emissions target by 2050.

Crain’s reporter Katherine Davis recently spoke with the CEO of TechStars, who delivered the keynote at the Chicago Venture Summit, about the startup climate in cities around the world. Davis spoke with host Amy Guth about the event and a rosy outlook for Chicago startups. Plus: Pritzker-backed tech firm leaving Mag Mile for Pru Plaza, Rivian details $1 billion loss and Amazon deal in IPO filing, Edelman moving Chicago office to West Loop and Chicago-based Justice Cannabis gets expanded loan for expansion.

Crain’s reporters Ally Marotti and Alby Gallun talk with host Amy Guth about the pandemic’s impact on changing transportation habits and downtown parking garages, along with how soaring demand and a tight labor market are giving food industry workers increased bargaining power. Plus: Preckwinkle seeks a fourth term, Sterling Bay lands a $125M loan for Lincoln Yards, Exelon lays out spinoff leadership and Lou Malnati's sells to investment firm Meritage.