Crain's Daily Gist

05/07/19: A Census Undercount Could Cost Illinois

Episode Summary

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business nonprofits and philanthropy reporter Lisa Bertagnoli about what’s at stake for Illinois in the 2020 census—including a congressional seat and $1.2 billion in funding. Plus: Pritzker pulls two health board appointees in the wake of the Westlake Hospital drama, the Chicago restaurant industry wins four James Beard awards, veggie burger mania hits corporate America after Beyond Meat's IPO, two companies that own a handful of local hotels—including the Hilton Chicago—plan to join forces in a $2.7 billion deal and merger madness reshapes the marijuana business. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.