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When networking is for the birds

Published on May 20th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

This power group enjoyed the sunshine during this a.m event.... Read More →

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The radical story of Anne Ladky

Published on May 18th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Anne Ladky, right, has been working to advance women in the workplace since the early 1970s.... Read More →

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Divine honors for John Idler, Alison Pure-Slovin

Published on May 18th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Chicago’s Italian community comes together once a year to celebrate culture and honor big names in media and the civic scenes. This year, it’s John Idler, president and general manager of ABC 7 Chicago, and Alison … Read the rest

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Art Institute gala raises $3 million, draws big names

Published on May 13th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Pat and Shirley Ryan were among the notable names at this sophisticated gala.... Read More →

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Duncan has some fun at Washington’s expense

Published on May 13th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Arne Duncan talk about his return to Chicago after working in Washington, D.C.... Read More →

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Lisa Madigan brings in big names for her big fundraiser

Published on May 4th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Lisa Madigan’s “Lead, Women, Lead” annual campaign fundraiser packed the house at Maggiano’s on Monday. (Check out some names in the photo, above)

The state’s attorney general tells me she wants to make sure we have … Read the rest

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John Luce’s personal connection to helping children

Published on May 4th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

They raised more than $1 million at the benefit for UNICEF’s Midwest office.

The event drew nearly 500 guests, including Morgan Stanley’s Joe Silich and his wife, Susie; Invessence wealth-management company co-founder Mary Lou Giustini; and … Read the rest

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Kimbal Musk brings his green thumb to Chicago

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.

That’s half way … Read the rest

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Rauner goes Greek for Easter

Published on April 19th, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

Bruce and Diana Rauner spent the holiday with their friends, Eleni and Jim Bousis.... Read More →

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Kennedy waxes poetic at event for Special Olympics

Published on March 1st, 2017 | by Shia Kapos

The Chicago businessman headlined a fund-raising event for Special Olympics Chicago.... Read More →