01/08/20: How Much Trouble Is Kim Foxx In?

The Cook County state's attorney called in ex-top judge Ruben Castillo and noted D.C. attorney Michael Bromwich to help with the probe of how the Jussie Smollett case was handled. And, unrelated, an email from a powerful Springfield ex-lobbyist hints at a possible rape cover-up downstate. In this episode, Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz shares insight about both stories. Plus: A U of I hospital is planning a $191 million outpatient center on its Near West Side campus, the Boeing jet that crashed in Iran was a predecessor to the 737 Max, Kraft Heinz names a U.S. leader and Abbott names a new CFO, and Vienna Beef is moving its headquarters to the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.