Browsing the "Jennifer Pritzker" Tag

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

Why Hobson joining Chase’s board is a big deal

March 25th, 2018

It's a really big deal that Mellody Hobson joined JPMorgan Chase's board, and here's why. Plus meet the elite alums of Loyola University.

2018 annotated list of billionaires who impact Chicago

March 23rd, 2018

UPDATED March 24. Meet the billionaires who make Chicago work. This is an annotated list of notable names.

Mark Walter’s million-dollar squash tourney–and other billionaire moves

March 4th, 2018

Mark Walter has some thoughts on pay equity--in squash. Plus, Jennifer Pritzker's big donation and Ken Griffin's house project.

In this Rauner v. Pritzker money race, the winner is Equality Illinois

February 4th, 2018

It looked like a Fourth of July parade as politicos smiled and waved to the crowd at the Equality Illinois gala.

How Ken Griffin built Citadel? Like a Navy SEAL

September 28th, 2017

Ken Griffin approaches his business the way Navy SEALS approach a mission: with precision.

Jennifer Pritzker offers to advise Trump

August 4th, 2017

She's standing up for trans rights in the military.

Taking Names turns 10

June 8th, 2017

Taking Names has evolved over the years. Hat tip to all those who have shared news (and tips!).

Jennifer Pritzker has left Evanston

March 22nd, 2017

When she lived in Evanston, she focused on restoring mansions to their original glory.