Browsing the "business" Tag

Bill Strong celebrates his birthday–sans tie!

April 10th, 2017

He's the chairman of Chicago-based Longford Capital Management and a longtime GOP fundraiser.

Valerie Jarrett joins Ariel Investments board

March 29th, 2017

Valerie Jarrett, the former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, is joining the board of Ariel Investments, the company founded by her friend, John Rogers Jr.

Her connection to the company isn’t just about friendship, though.… Read the rest

Rockit Ranch expands footprint–out of state

March 22nd, 2017

Billy Dec and his team have been talking for years about expanding their hospitality business.

Guess who’s at the top of the billionaire heap

March 22nd, 2017

Forbes says it was a good year for billionaires. Most of them saw their fortunes rise.

True Value investing in Chicago’s West Side

March 14th, 2017

True Value CEO John Hartmann talks about the company's growth plans--and support for kids.

Art Institute pulls gala from the Woman’s Board

March 7th, 2017

The Art Institute of Chicago pulled one of the long-held duties of its Woman's Board--the gala.

Election has been good for the Ricketts

January 24th, 2017

Forbes says TD Ameritrade's stock has jumped 34 percent since the election of Donald Trump.

Ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman, returning to Chicago

January 17th, 2017

The Heymans will first do some traveling--and then they'll reflect on what's next.

Chicago financial exec criticizes MF Global settlement

January 10th, 2017

James Koutoulas calls the $5 million settlement with MF Global's Jon Corzine a slap on the wrist.