Crain's Daily Gist

Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the state of conventions in Chicago after being devastated in earlier stages of the pandemic. Plus: CDC to end COVID test requirement for flying to U.S., Citadel to boost office presence in Manhattan, McDonald's is cutting healthy food to speed up wait times and inflation quickens to 40-year high.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a look inside a few unique condos and a home built from shipping containers. Plus: COVID-19 leaves its mark on O'Hare, Mellody Hobson part of group buying Denver Broncos, ex-Citadel analyst gets prison in COVID scam for startup hedge fund and another big retailer is leaving State Street.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow joins host Amy Guth to talk about Chicago farmers markets and shares highlights from his conversations with Esmirna Garcia, board president of Pilsen Community Market, and Mandy Moody, executive director of Green City Market. Plus: Feds say Fifth Third opened more unauthorized accounts than previously admitted, Foxtrot hires former Taco Bell exec, apartment developers cashing out of ‘Hipster Highway’ projects and the reason why airline tickets are so expensive right now.

As Roe v. Wade is expected to be overturned, Illinois would become an island in the Midwest for abortion services. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth and shares her recent interview with Jennifer Welch, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois about what could be ahead. Plus: New initiative might help Chicago address freight bottlenecks, activist investor Carl Icahn to drop fight over pregnant pig treatment at Mariano's parent company, Walmart to hire 1,000 workers at new Joliet warehouse and study indicates Cook County a top destination for those escaping climate change.

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about the state’s marijuana licensing backlog that’s only now clearing the court system despite being expected two years ago. Plus: O'Hare overhaul moving forward but delayed to 2030, Boeing CEO explains why the company is leaving Chicago, Loyola gets $100 million gift for diversity and Amazon accused of obstructing congressional probe of deadly tornado in downstate Edwardsville.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices have hit their 11th month of double-digit increases, even with weakness in the city. Plus: Citadel’s Ken Griffin gives $5 million to help Miami prepare for disasters, fire at Rivian plant downstate under investigation, Old Post Office owner buys another suburban apartment building, and report indicates internal combustion engine sales peaked and soon the fleet will, too.

David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about tipping etiquette in restaurants for dining in and takeout, and he explains how payment technology raises new questions around gratuity. Plus: COVID surge may not deter employees or leaders from return to in-person work, UChicago Medicine study indicates hundreds may have survived if COVID vaccination rates were high across the whole city, Norwegian Airlines to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets and most student loan borrowers made no payment during freeze.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent unionization efforts from Starbucks workers and gives an update on the latest from McDonald’s shareholder meeting. Plus: Chicago enters high-risk COVID category, lawsuit accuses Wintrust of racial discrimination in home lending, judge ends legal delay in awarding Illinois pot shop licenses and airport officials expect nearly 50% more passengers than a year ago as vacation season kicks off.

Crain's real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the possibility of Chicago's housing market losing its pandemic-era strength and other news from the local housing market. Plus: Abbott to reopen Michigan formula plant June 4, AbbVie and Teva reach $161.5 million opioid deal in West Virginia, Brookfield-backed firm buys River North landmark and the law firm that advised Lightfoot on the casino process also represented the mayor’s pick.

Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about food events around Chicago: the Sweets & Snacks Expo underway at McCormick Place, Chicago Venture Summit’s first ever Future of Food event, the James Beard Awards, and the recent National Restaurant Association Show. Plus: Northwestern study indicates long COVID symptoms last 15 months on average; health officials say they expect Chicago to hit high COVID risk this week; Accenture study says in-person workers feel least connected; and carriers say they’ve taken steps to prepare for hiccups, but U.S. summer air travel could get messy.

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about Abbott Labs and the infant formula shortage. Plus: CPS student, staff data compromised in ransomware attack; Chicago Teachers Union leadership retains power, despite growing opposition; Deere plunges as high farming costs dent demand; and what new grads are demanding from their employers.

Crain’s contributor Graham Meyer—who writes the weekly Big Ticket column—talks with host Amy Guth about recommended upcoming arts and culture events, including the return of the 57th Street Art Fair and the Grant Park Music Festival, an opera, a rock musical, and more. Plus: Census blunder reveals Illinois' population didn't shrink after all, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft—finally—blasts into orbit, the South Side is getting a facility to turn food waste into natural gas and airfares take off for summer travel.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including a look at why buyers’ down payments have gone up and how a group of local developers are taking a “buy the block” approach to new construction in West Woodlawn. Plus: Boeing’s top Chinese customer drops 737 Max from plans, the ‘historic’ deal to close pay gap in women’s and men’s soccer, preliminary report indicates Chinese plane crash was an intentional dive, and a Lake Zurich campus sale marks biggest suburban office deal since 2005.

As it’s starting to feel like summertime in Chicago, Crain’s contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about barbecue, and he’ll share expert advice from a barbecue hall of famer. Plus: Predicting strong summer travel, United raises outlook; Carvana's dealer license suspended in Illinois; Abbott enters deal with FDA on steps to reopen baby formula plant; and McDonald's Russian exit could get messy.

Before the pandemic, coworking space was booming, but how does it fare now in the age of hybrid work? Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: McDonald's quitting Russia, newcomers dot the latest list of Chicago's largest public companies, high electric bills and blackout risks here to stay downstate without new gas plants, and internet service on U.S. airlines is about to get a lot better.

Crain's John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about how the CEOs of Hyatt and American airlines say Chicago is lagging behind other cities in terms of travel recovery, and he previews his upcoming story on how carriers and airports are addressing a shortage of airline mechanics. Plus: Casino doesn't belong in River West, angry Chicagoans tell Bally's and city officials at town hall; Thompson Center buyer eyes another major LaSalle Street project; United pilots reach new contract; and Pritzker signs organized retail theft crime bill into law.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including two proposed projects, the Chicago condo used in the beginning of the show "Ozark" and lots more. Plus: Advocate Aurora to merge with North Carolina hospital chain in blockbuster deal, relocate HQ; Lightfoot puts $500K into reproductive care amid possible Roe v. Wade reversal; Northwestern gets 'multimillion-dollar gift' for outgoing president; and CEOs of Chicago-area companies got generous raises in 2021.

On the heels of Chicago’s Rum Fest, Crain's contributor David Manilow talks with host Amy Guth about the spirit, and he’ll share highlights from his recent conversation with Three Dots and a Dash beverage director Kevin Beary. Plus: DePaul names new president, School of the Art Institute faculty move to join union effort, Three Chicago-area hospitals get 21 straight As for safety, and Ken Griffin and Michael Sacks give $27.5 million to train police leaders.

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago shopping corridors with online-first brands and low vacancy rates, and she gives an update on Lagunitas opening its taproom for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Plus: State Dems think Illinois should be one of the first primaries in 2024, the state’s bond rating gets another upgrade, La Grange Starbucks workers vote against union and bird flu outbreak nears worst ever in U.S.

Mike Raab, interim executive director of The Garage at Northwestern, which is the university’s startup incubator, talks with host Amy Guth about the school’s annual student startup pitch competition, VentureCat, which recently announced its 25 semifinalists. Plus: Ken Griffin puts another $25 million behind Irvin for governor, Baxter looks to ditch Deerfield HQ; with all eyes on Rivian, an EV rival revs up in Channahon; and on heels of HQ news, Boeing will shrink space at Riverside Plaza tower.