# Chicago restaurants facing another margin squeeze

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Podcast: [Crain's Daily Gist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crain-s-daily-gist-205316)
Published: 2026-05-12T22:33:35+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chicagobusiness.com
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## Resource

Soaring beef prices have some Chicago restaurants in a bit of an existential crisis. Reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Tax break for United Center’s 1901 Project advances despite pushback, former Walgreens office in Deerfield sold for a revamp, United Airlines sponsorship puts transportation secretary's side gig under scrutiny, and a mid-year outlook warns wealthy investors to brace for inflation, trade shocks and AI.

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