Crain's Daily Gist

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.