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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.

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Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s reporter Dennis Rodkin about the strange math of Chicago’s condo market, and the latest development in litigation over Winnetka’s bluff-protection ordinance.

Plus: Gov. JB Pritzker announces a new PAC, a judge ... more

As Justin Ishbia begins laying his cards down for a proposed White Sox stadium, host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence about community pushback in Bridgeport that could complicate the plan.

Plus: Barilla scoops up f... more

In this discussion with host Jeanne Sparrow, Crain’s contributor Richard Day grades Chicago’s new transit board.

Plus: Illinois’ senators step into the conflict between FAA and air traffic control, work resumes on the $1.1 billion project to keep As... more

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local housing news, including a mansion built by Mrs. O’Leary’s son that’s headed to demolition court.

Plus: Downtown apartment projects score big construct... more

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Ari Bendersky
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Alexi Giannoulias
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Rachel Herzog
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Episode: First test of Northwest Side anti-gentrification law
Jon Asplund
Crain's health care reporter
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Episode: West Suburban forced to shut down again
Ann Weiler
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Episode: These family names open doors in Chicago
Ally Marotti
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David Nusbaum
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Crain's Chicago Business
Episode: Chicago's 100 biggest private companies
Steve Hendershot
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Episode: AI's massive water usage raising alarms

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Amy Guth
Host of Crain's Daily Gist

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
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    But Rachel Herzog’s Vocal Fry voice is annoying

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    United States6 months ago
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    It’s so disingenuous to do a story about folks going to store brand and shopping from store to store and not acknowledge it’s cause people don’t have money

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    United States10 months ago
  • Chicago Digest

    I’m really enjoying the show. It’s a perfect digest of what’s happened in the business, cultural, and government in and around Chicago. The show is also well reported and produced!

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    Crains is gonna have to address the new Trump administration and what it means for Chicago wins and I think they are doing a horrible job of it. They’re pretending like we don’t have this new administration and it’s really weird.

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  • Excellent!

    Amy Guth is the best podcaster and Chicagoland reporter in the business. This show has everything you’d want and need to know about the buzz. Highly recommended, great quality.

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    trying2Brational
    United States2 years ago

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C-suite moves at Chicago health giants
Q: What's happening at GE HealthCare on the CFO front?
GE HealthCare appointed William Grogan as CFO after Jay Zicaro left for an opportunity at Zoetis, with Grogan's background at ZYLO noted as aligning with the company's leadership needs, indicating a quick, strategic transition.
C-suite moves at Chicago health giants
Q: Tell me about Baxter's new CFO and the interim period.
Jon Asplund explains that Baxter brought in Jon Rogers, previously with Smith & Nephew, to replace the departing CFO; Anita Zielinski had been interim CFO but is moving to Cardinal Health, with Andrew Heider serving as CFO in the interim until Rogers starts in October.
Illinois' AI regulation puzzle
Q: Talk to me about this project, this reporting and what those guardrails look like.
Littman explains that the piece narrows a huge topic to guardrails and regulation, focusing on what risk means in AI and how safety provisions, audits, and incident reporting are designed to mitigate catastrophic outcomes while acknowledging the role AI plays in economic development.
Dealmaking slows down even further
Q: Are you seeing more movement in certain sectors or is this kind of the story across the board?
The discussion highlights that accounting is a standout sector for PE activity due to scalability and cost efficiencies via AI, while software investments have cooled; overall, movement is limited but investors are still watching big Chicago buyers and potential sector winners as rates possibly ease.
Dealmaking slows down even further
Q: So tell me what's going on with PE and VC firms right now.
Mark explains that investment banks and private equity funds have seen asset bases grow, but deal flow remains scarce as higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties curb deployment; firms are cautious, looking for high-quality opportunities, and many are extending capital timelines with new vehicles to keep money working.

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A concise, Chicago-focused round-up of business, real estate, politics, and local culture, with reporters and a seasoned host unpacking how market trends, policy, and leadership shape the city's economy. Episodes repeatedly hinge on real estate dynamics (housing, development, retail), transportation, local politics, and notable corporate moves, often tying in regulatory or budget context. The show's strength lies in its practical, on-the-ground reporting from Crain's Chicago Business, paired with accessible host-led analysis and timely updates on downtown activity, neighborhoods, and industry shifts. A standout trait is its consistent integration of policy context into everyday business stories, plus a cadence that makes complex topics appr... more

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