04/06/20: The Slow-Moving World Of Economic Development

Some Chicago neighborhoods sizzle; others barely tread water. City officials want to change that, but it's not an easy job under the best circumstances—much less now, given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crain's reporter Danny Ecker discusses the economic focus of the latest Crain's Forum, an in-depth look at big problems facing the city. Plus: Allstate will rebate $600 million to auto insurance customers, United dramatically cuts its schedule as COVID-19 cases rise in New York, Cook County plans a clinical trial for a possible COVID-19 treatment, and the personal care and cosmetics industry booms as Americans under stay-home orders become their own stylists. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.