Monthly Archives: August 2017

News & Scoops

Remembering Princess Diana’s visit to Chicago

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Chicagoans remember Princess Diana's three-day visit to Chicago--even at the swimming pool!... Read More →

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Another Shiller fights the good fight

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Brendan Shiller, like his mom, is dedicated to championing the downtrodden.... Read More →

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Teaming up with Oakley, Jordan to help Chicago teens

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Chicago businessman John Kelly has unofficially adopted the Orr high school's basketball team.... Read More →

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Chicago’s love doctor takes her story to TV

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

There's drama and humor in the life of the Chicago sex therapist, mom and cancer survivor.... Read More →

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Sandi Jackson makes a dig at Jesse Jr.’s attorneys

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Sandi Jackson tries to keep Jesse Jackson Jr.'s attorneys out of the courtroom.... Read More →

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Alexi Giannoulias gains wisdom

Published on August 31st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The Chicago banker and his wife are celebrating the birth of their second child.... Read More →

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For Michael Sacks, ‘blood boils’ over Charlottesville

Published on August 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The Chicago CEO sends a note to employs expressing outrage over events of Charlottesville.... Read More →

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Still no replacement for Mintle

Published on August 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

It’s been almost two months since Theresa Mintle resigned as president and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. And there’s no replacement expected anytime soon.

The Chamber has enlisted Koya Leadership Partners for its search.… Read the rest

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George Lucas buys a vineyard–olives included

Published on August 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas, who has made a home in Chicago, has bought a vineyard in the South of France.

People magazine says Lucas, husband of Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson, purchased a historic chateau … Read the rest

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Chicago CEOs donate $1.5 million to fight crime

Published on August 26th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

A group of civic leaders has plunked down $1.5 million to fund a program targeting violence in Chicago South Shore neighborhood.

The CEO donors include Jim Reynolds, chairman and CEO of Loop Capital Markets investment … Read the rest