Rogers joins The Gray Lady, plus Storch talks leadership

May 13th, 2018

John Rogers Jr. joins the board of the New York Times, and David Storch talks about lessons learned from his first boss.

African-American leaders with a seat at the table

May 12th, 2018

Here's a comprehensive list of Chicago-area African American CEOs who have seats on corporate boards.

Tullman returns as art curator for his new venture

May 10th, 2018

A sculpture of Einstein is a perfect fit for the new Kaplan Institute--and Howard Tullman has a sentimental connection to the artist.

Trump attorney’s deep Chicago connections; and Ryan hits town

May 6th, 2018

The D.C. attorney hired to represent President Trump is related to one of Chicago’s most connected families. Emmet Flood is one of the Floods. They’re the owners of Flood Brothers recycling company.

“He started working in … Read the rest

Pritzker’s got a pot connection, plus news on Rogers, Trott

April 29th, 2018

Meet J.B. Pritzker's entrepreneurial cousin, plus news about Desiree Rogers, Byron Trott and Jennifer Pritzker (another Pritzker cousin).

Emanuel chokes up talking about daughter graduating

April 22nd, 2018

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s youngest child, Leah, is graduating from high school in the coming days and that’s got him a little verklempt.

“I  kinda get kind weepy as this point in my life now,” he … Read the rest

Emanuel: ‘Diversity comes when barriers are broken down’

April 21st, 2018

Following is the speech Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave at the annual Chicago Cares breakfast promoting voluntarism. It was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on April 20, 2018.

In our schools, we have 140 languages spoken.… Read the rest

Chance the Rapper talks about parenthood, finances & tattoos

April 20th, 2018

Chance the Rapper headlines a fundraiser for Magnetar Academy on Thursday night.

Jacksons divorce with a hug, & Theaster Gates’ next big thing

April 15th, 2018