# Alexi Giannoulias' shadow campaign for mayor

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Podcast: [Crain's Daily Gist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crain-s-daily-gist-205316)
Published: 2026-07-28T22:43:48+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chicagobusiness.com
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## Resource

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.

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