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 four Illinois metros appearing at the top of a new list of the highest-taxed cities in the U.S.

Plus: Johnson joins lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump's federal government overhaul; a developer looks to force a vote on $1 billion residential project near planned Bally's casino; Wacker Drive office tower hits the market, setting up a nasty blow for seller; and McDonald's still sees risks to operating in Russia.

Northwestern University President Michael Schill was called to Congress for questioning — again. Crain’s higher education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Judge probes whether Trump retaliated against Jenner & Block, what American Airlines says about its battle with United at O'Hare, Advocate doctors to drop Blue Cross Illinois HMO plan and United Airlines just unveiled its exclusive Polaris lounge makeover.

Restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth break down Crain’s latest list of Chicago’s new private dining spaces.

Plus: Baxter spinout plants HQ in Deerfield, moving into former Caterpillar office; Mondelez has a lot of work to do if it wants to hit 2025 recycling goal; Sterling Bay seeking buyer for Loop office building as loan deadline looms; and in a legal fight over disputed artwork, judge rules against Art Institute.

Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Despite strong start to 2025, banks cast wary eye as tariff threats loom, American Bar Association cuts 300 jobs after Justice Department pulls grant funding, Oak Brook investor seizing shuttered Northbrook Crowne Plaza hotel and Bears confront their Soldier Field landlord as they scope out Arlington Park move.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including counties suing Illinois over delinquent tax sales the Supreme Court calls unconstitutional.

Plus: Durbin not seeking re-election, Chicago developer set to buy riverfront office building from Sam Zell estate, Capital One profit climbs 10% as credit-card spending increases, Exelon CEO says clean energy no longer tops agenda for utilities, and with growing list of Trump suits, Illinois AG seeks $15 million budget bump.

A Loop office tower developer is planning a restaurant on Randolph. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Bears' Arlington Heights stadium push hits "significant milestone," Baker Tilly merging with Moss Adams to create sixth-biggest U.S. accounting firm, developer pitches 30-story apartment tower for Fulton Market site and Thoma Bravo buys Boeing digital businesses for $10.6 billion.

Jenner & Block is fighting the Trump administration's bid to shut down the firm's lawsuit, calling the executive order against it "patently unconstitutional." Crain’s law reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Fed's Goolsbee warns against curbing central bank independence; Abbott to add 200 Illinois jobs, expand U.S. manufacturing as tariffs loom; Linden shoots past target with $5.4 billion health care buyout fund; revamped Fulton Market property portfolio up for sale; and Rainbow Cone set to open on "Street of Treats" near Millennium Park.

How people buy cosmetics is changing. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how Chicago-based Ulta is trying to keep up.

Plus: Northwestern to keep bankrolling research despite $790 million federal funding freeze, Lincoln Yards lender "as patient as we need to be" on stalled megaproject, FDA's baby formula research in Illinois gutted after RFK Jr. safety pledge and the tariff-fueled market retreat cost Chicago's pensions $1 billion.

Chicago’s largest law firm has no formal agreement backing the deal it reached with the Trump administration. Crain’s reporter Mark Weinraub and host Amy Guth discuss why the deals with Big Law are nowhere to be found.

Plus: Durbin pushes to save DOJ’s Chicago antitrust office from chopping block, Chicago names a City Hall vet as acting aviation commissioner, Raoul joins state AGs urging Congress to break up pharmaceutical middlemen and new stores slated for shuttered Dom's in Old Town, Whole Foods in River North.

O’Hare International Airport ranked among the busiest U.S. airports last year, despite still lagging pre-pandemic traffic levels. Crain’s reporter Pawan Naidu discusses the data with host Amy Guth.

Plus: Ariel execs departing with buyouts as firm resets amid market upheavals, Chicago brokerage R.J. O'Brien acquired for $900 million, New York investor pays $170 million for Fulton Market apartments and University of Chicago gets $100 million gift for business school.