Crain's Daily Gist

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.

The Chicago Bears have signed an agreement to pay nearly $200 million for the Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, according to the team and track owner Churchill Downs. But Mayor Lightfoot says "we will do what we can" to keep the team at Soldier Field. Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about the move. Plus: Pritzker makes his play for the electric-vehicle business, new software test eases ​​airport taxiway congestion and saves jet fuel, about 600 United workers face termination for not getting vaxxed and Rush is bringing back the house call to help keep people out of the ER.

Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about pandemic-induced burnout among pharmacy workers and how some pharmacists and technicians are dreading the coming cold and flu season. Plus: Snapchat's parent eyes new Fulton Market offices, Portillo's reveals big expansion plans, Petterino's sets a reopening date under new ownership and a cannabis research firm says Illinois marijuana sales will nearly double this year.

Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how the social video platform TikTok can be both a blessing and a curse for local businesses. Plus: Fulton Market eyed for new Metra station, Southwest's next CEO is reluctant to share lists of unruly passengers, get ready for home-heat price shock and Wells Fargo puts $8.5 million toward South and West Side small business recovery.

Crain's reporters A.D. Quig and Danny Ecker join host Amy Guth to discuss commercial real estate in the Fulton Market District and the re-election outlook for Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. Plus: President Biden's coming to Chicago to talk about COVID vaccinations, the new Cook County Board map, household net worth at record high and lawmakers consider removing big roadblock for cannabis companies.

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news around the local housing market, including home price records, Frank Lloyd Wright houses and properties on Lake Michigan. Plus: Ryan family gifts Northwestern $480 million, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago sells, worker turnover becoming a plague for employers and O'Hare comes in last in J.D. Power survey.

Crain’s health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about the future of AbilityLab after the death of the company’s longtime CEO as consolidations sweep the health care industry. Plus: Mayor Lightfoot talks about enhancing and expanding Soldier Field to keep the Bears, "hedge fund in a box" maker Enfusion plans an IPO, Geico hikes Illinois auto rates by most in 6 years and a local booze-ordering startup raises $100 million.

Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about a new City Hall advisory group aiming to uphold Chicago's reputation for innovative architecture and why developers and aldermen are wary of it. Plus: White House lifts COVID travel ban on international visitors, Pfizer says COVID-19 shot safe for kids 5 to 11, Archer Daniels Midland enters the fake-meat market and Walgreens to give bonuses to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Crain’s reporters Steve Daniels and John Pletz talk with host Amy Guth about the potential impact of the energy bill just signed into law, the influx of venture capital dollars in Chicago and more. Plus: Hospital systems' patient revenue dips in pandemic era, Allstate paying $1.4 billion for Hurricane Ida destruction, Northwestern Medicine study reveals an early sign of dementia could hold a treatment for older patients and Sears closing its last Illinois store.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how New Buffalo is mulling a ban on AirBnB and VRBO short-term vacation rentals. Plus: Lightfoot names San Antonio schools chief as new CPS CEO, Boeing sees COVID recovery powering a potential $9 trillion market, Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply-chain snags and an aviation-maintenance school opens in Chicago.

Chicago’s antique shops are seeing a bump in business as other home good stores suffer from supply shortages and shipping delays. Crain’s reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the influx in business that has forced some dealers to change how they operate. Plus: Jump Capital raises $350 million venture fund, BMO Harris joins wave of banks closing branches, consumer price growth cools and Mariano's parent company partners with Instacart to set 30-minute delivery goal.