12/20/24: What's next for Walgreens?

Crain's Daily Gist

Going private could create a path to survival for Walgreens — but it's not without drawbacks. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about what assets could be on the chopping block if a Walgreens deal with a private equity firm comes to fruition. Plus: Lawsuit alleges Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and others knowingly used Big Tobacco tactics to make addictive products; Gov. Pritzker scores $820 million green fuel investment for Illinois; Habitat secures $73 million refinancing for East Loop apartments; and AAR will pay $55M million in fines to settle bribery probes.