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Big aviation news to watch this year, including O'Hare's revamp: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Amy Guth | Crain's Daily Gist (January 5, 2026)

Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to review the major aviation industry stories of 2025 and those that are likely to be big themes in the year ahead, including the O’Hare renovation project and tech improvements.

Plus: Mayor Johnson blinks on budget veto and pivots to executive orders, investors tee up $455 million deal for Chicago-area apartment portfolio, Beat Kitchen sues Chicago over Riverwalk contract and Chicago hotels want to tax themselves to supercharge city tourism.

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Big aviation news to watch this year, including O'Hare's revamp: Crain's Daily Gist podcast
Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to review the major aviation industry stories of 2025 and those that are likely to be big themes in the year ahead.
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