Einstein said it was e = mc2. But in Greg Hinz's world, the equation that counts is power = money, and he covers the sector where those forces converge: government and politics. From the Obama White House to Illinois House and the 44th Ward, Hinz is watching what the boys and girls in power are doing to you and your pocketbook.
Greg's Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/on-politics.
Follow Greg on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GregHinz.
Follow Greg on Twitter at @GregHinz.
Crain's keeps tabs on how CEOs run their businesses. But the money trail doesn't stop there. Columnist Shia Kapos write scoops about Chicago power brokers and their back-room deals, big donations and what happens once they leave the office.
Shia's Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/takes-names.
Got a tip? Email Shia at skapos@crain.com.
Follow Shia on Twitter at @ShiaKapos.
Technology is where big ideas meet money, and that's where you'll find John Pletz. He keeps you up to date on it all in Chicago: the stealth-mode startups and Fortune 500 giants, the innovators at work on the next big thing and the investors who finance their dreams.
John's Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/on-technology.
Follow John on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Pletz/175473779177618.
Follow John on Twitter at @johnpletz.
From McDonald's and Motorola to Citadel and ComEd, Chicago is a corporate capital. Joe Cahill deciphers the spin and shows you what's really happening at the companies that make our economy go round.
Joe's Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/on-business.
Follow Joe on Twitter at @CahillOnBiz.
Whether they're known for dynasties or droughts, Chicago's professional and collegiate sports teams play the same game outside the lines. Danny Ecker guides you through the marketing, media, products and personalities on the business side of Windy City sports.
Danny's Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/on-sports.
Follow Danny on Twitter at @DannyEcker.
For the Record is your daily news aggregator. We round up stories, video and insights from around the web, plus offer our own analysis and breaking news updates to keep you informed throughout the day.
The Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/for-the-record.
Follow For the Record on Twitter at @ChicagoNewsHook.
You like to do business. You like to eat. Occasionally both at the same time. On Dining brings power lunchers news and notes about the area's restaurant scene, from trends and happenings to openings and closings to chef and menu changes.
The Blog is updated regularly at ChicagoBusiness.com/on-dining.
Follow On Dining on Twitter at @CrainsLife.
This year's rundown includes many familiar names and a few you've probably never heard of. They're all hard-wired for growth.
Full FeatureAnd some are even younger than 20. Here are snapshots of tomorrow's leaders. Meet the entire inaugural class .
Full FeatureWe identify the Top 20 workplaces and lay out the array of motivating perks and feel-good benefits.
Full FeatureOur annual roundup of Chicago's up-and-coming leaders also includes a look back on '40s' past.
Full FeatureThe 308 companies ranked on this year's list of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area raked in a combined revenue of $337 billion.
Full FeatureUse our interactive map to pick your next business lunch or power dinner. Plus, read all our reviews.
Full FeatureCrain's editors have named the 649 most influential players in Chicago's business community. Plus: Meet the Power 50
Full FeatureHere's the data — from the market itself to the people who live and work here — that your business needs to take off.
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