A museum-Wrigley partnership? Call it Field of dreams

September 21st, 2017

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

Shiftgig sees a shift in top management

September 20th, 2017

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

Michael Bloomberg and a Chicago flutist

September 19th, 2017

This Northwestern grad is a numbers whiz and pageant veteran.

Wu-Tang Clan adopts Chicago

September 17th, 2017

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

Before Expo Chicago, it was tres chic at Roundhouse

September 14th, 2017

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

Adding a new route to his Chicago business

September 14th, 2017

A Chicago businessman with a passion for travel is redirecting his public-relations firm.

Meet David Zapata, the founder of Zapwater public relations firm, which for years has represented hotels, restaurants and business in hospitality. More recently, … Read the rest

Ace Hotel’s connection to the Drake

September 14th, 2017

The president of Ace Hotel, the uber-hip boutique chain that’s opened an outpost in the West Loop, got his start as an elevator operator at the Drake Hotel.

“I was 16. It was the perfect job. … Read the rest

Penny Pritzker joins a drone board

September 14th, 2017

Penny Pritzker is back on the business and civic scene--big time.

Career paths that changed after 9/11

September 11th, 2017

Chicago executives talk about how their lives changed after 9/11.