Big names raise record $14.1M for Big Shoulders
May 27th, 2018
The crowd at the Big Shoulders Fund gala went wild when news came of an $1 million gift.
May 27th, 2018
The crowd at the Big Shoulders Fund gala went wild when news came of an $1 million gift.
April 29th, 2018
Meet J.B. Pritzker's entrepreneurial cousin, plus news about Desiree Rogers, Byron Trott and Jennifer Pritzker (another Pritzker cousin).
March 11th, 2018
The Forbes billionaire list causes some wealthy Chicagoans to cringe. They'd rather be recognized for their good work.
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.
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
November 17th, 2017
Chicago's crime problem may be taking a turn thanks to new technology--and civic support.
November 17th, 2017
Israel Idonije is ramping up work on his charitable foundation, even though his name no longer adorns the masthead.
The Israel Idonije Foundation has been rebranded to iF Charities.
He tells me the organization will … Read the rest
September 28th, 2017
Ken Griffin approaches his business the way Navy SEALS approach a mission: with precision.
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
June 28th, 2017
Father and son each hosted events showcasing their company's philanthropy.