Monthly Archives: April 2017
Published on April 27th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Ken Griffin, the wealthiest resident and philanthropist in Illinois, is giving $15 million to the Robin Hood Foundation in New York.
Griffin is making the donation as a lead-up to the organization’s May 15 annual fundraiser, … Read the rest
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Published on April 27th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Norm Bobins, a noted collector of art and fun things, is working on a major banking deal.... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Leo Melamed, chairman emeritus of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, talks about Trump and Syria.... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Kimbal Musk, the philanthropist brother of billionaire Elon Musk , drew a crowd in Chicago the other day for an event that raised $3 million to build gardens in 200 Chicago Public Schools.
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Published on April 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Bright Pink, which works to teach women the facts about breast and ovarian cancer, has hired Katie Thiede, vice president of development at Planned Parenthood of Illinois, as its new CEO.
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Published on April 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
The Ounce of Prevention fundraiser went off without a hitch the other day, but there was still some drama in the room.
The nonprofit is headed by Diana Rauner, wife of Gov. Bruce Rauner, who also … Read the rest
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Published on April 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Unsightly equipment on the roof isn't what condo owners bargained for in terms of views.... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
"Friends of Michael J. Madigan" political fundraising organization spent $122,869.34 on Cubs tickets.... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
The additional restaurants and open rooftop view will be open to patrons by Labor Day.... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos
Two Chicago golf lovers have brought a film about legends in the game to the big screen.... Read More →