# Breaking down Chicago's top earners

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Podcast: [Crain's Daily Gist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crain-s-daily-gist-205316)
Published: 2026-06-22T22:50:20+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chicagobusiness.com
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## Resource

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth about Chicago’s highest paid executives, including both CEOs of top local companies and non-CEO leaders. Plus: The first cracks are showing in Indiana’s Bears stadium plan, distressed West Loop office skyscraper sold at historic discount, real estate data firm CoStar and major brokerages accused of rent-fixing and Midway Airport starts to claw its way back.

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