Monthly Archives: September 2017

News & Scoops

Some Chicago team owners stand up for #TakeTheKnee

Published on September 30th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

NFL owners standing up for kneeling, but pro baseball is a little slower to respond. Here's why.... Read More →

On the Scene

How Ken Griffin built Citadel? Like a Navy SEAL

Published on September 28th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Ken Griffin approaches his business the way Navy SEALS approach a mission: with precision.... Read More →

On the Scene

Emanuel to Rogers, ‘Thank you for being a friend’

Published on September 24th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Desiree Rogers and Rahm Emanuel's friendship goes back to their White House days.... Read More →

News & Scoops

Immigrant CEO on the ‘political theater’ of DACA

Published on September 23rd, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

This Chicago-area CEO knows first hand the importance of an immigrant work force.... Read More →

News & Scoops

Lincoln honors for Mellody Hobson, Dick Butkus

Published on September 22nd, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The event honoring Mellody Hobson will raise money for university and college scholarships.... Read More →

On the Scene

A museum-Wrigley partnership? Call it Field of dreams

Published on September 21st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Wrigley Field was a big draw for potential donors to the Field Museum.... Read More →

News & Scoops

Shiftgig sees a shift in top management

Published on September 20th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

When he set out to hire a CEO, Eddie Lou went to LinkedIn--of course.... Read More →

News & Scoops

Michael Bloomberg and a Chicago flutist

Published on September 19th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

This Northwestern grad is a numbers whiz and pageant veteran.... Read More →

News & Scoops

Wu-Tang Clan adopts Chicago

Published on September 17th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Wu-Tang Clan will call up a few Chicago peace activists to the stage Saturday when it performs Saturday at Riot Fest.

It’s part of a larger project that has the legendary hip-hop group taking Chicago under … Read the rest

News & Scoops

Before Expo Chicago, it was tres chic at Roundhouse

Published on September 14th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

This year’s Expo Chicago isn’t just a blow-your-mind art fair at Navy Pier. It’s a celebration of broader Chicago–including the South Side.

The annual art show that draws a crowd from around the world has expanded … Read the rest