Episode

Alexi Giannoulias' shadow campaign for mayor

Podcast: Crain's Daily Gist
Published: Jul 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 1494
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Summary

Big campaign money for Alexi Giannoulias is reshaping the Chicago mayoral race before he’s even entered it. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: U of I launches search for next president at one of Illinois’ most important engines, CME’s debut of 24/7 gold futures trading met with strong demand, nine Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities, and crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows.