Browsing the "Mellody Hobson" Tag

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.

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.

Coffee lawsuit continues to drip through the courts

January 28th, 2018

It’s a slow drip. The lawsuit filed against TV star Marcus Lemonis by Bow Truss Coffee Roasters founder Phil Tadros is still chugging through the courts. According to court documents filed last week, Lemonis will be … Read the rest

Lincoln honors for Mellody Hobson, Dick Butkus

September 22nd, 2017

The event honoring Mellody Hobson will raise money for university and college scholarships.

George Lucas buys a vineyard–olives included

August 26th, 2017

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas, who has made a home in Chicago, has bought a vineyard in the South of France.

People magazine says Lucas, husband of Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson, purchased a historic chateau … Read the rest

Barack Obama to headline Economic Club event

August 17th, 2017

Barack Obama will take the Chicago stage in December.

Hobson, Lucas are the force behind new track center

June 22nd, 2017

The Chicago couple also is celebrating a wedding anniversary this month.

Lucas, Hobson give $10M to USC diversity program

March 29th, 2017

The donation comes on the heels of news they'll build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in L.A.