Monthly Archives: November 2017

News & Scoops

CeaseFire gets a shot in the arm from civic leaders

Published on November 17th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Chicago's crime problem may be taking a turn thanks to new technology--and civic support.... Read More →

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Israel Idonije ramps up his foundation with new name

Published on November 17th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Israel Idonije is ramping up work on his charitable foundation, even though his name no longer adorns the masthead.

The Israel Idonije Foundation has been rebranded to iF Charities.

He tells me the organization will … Read the rest

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How a canceled concert cost taxpayers $1.2 million

Published on November 3rd, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The city-state agency that manages the White Sox ball park is out more than $1.2 million and has suspended its chief executive after canceling a concert it planned to host at the stadium.

The Illinois Sports … Read the rest

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Chicago media group Make It Better just got bigger

Published on November 3rd, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Susan Noyes talks about her love of publishing--and rowing.... Read More →

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Arturo Gomez makes his soft landing

Published on November 3rd, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The former president of Rockit Ranch has started a hospitality company in the skies.... Read More →

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Penny Pritzker ramps up her interest in tech

Published on November 1st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Penny Pritzker to join Microsoft's board of directors.... Read More →