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Chicago's art crowd descends on Art Basel Miami Beach

11/30/11 — VIPs from Chicago's art scene stood in crowded lines for the VIP opening of Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier contemporary-arts fair in the country.

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11/30/11 — The master sommelier announced (or rather “exclaimed!”) her departure from the restaurant group via Twitter.

11/29/11 — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was part of a family contingent attending a weekend performance of Black Ensemble Theater's “The Jackie Wilson Story.”

<em>Former Mayor Richard M. Daley, center, follows the casket of his wife, Maggie Daley, from Old St. Pat's Church. A granddaughter, Maggie, and grandson, Jack, are at his side. Photo by Erik Unger.</em>

11/28/11 — (Updated 4:45 p.m.) The former first lady's funeral Monday drew hundreds of admirers. View our photos of some of those who came to say goodbye.

<em>Maggie Daley in 2010. Photo by Stephen J. Serio.</em>

11/27/11 — With umbrellas in hand, old friends and many who had never met Mrs. Daley talked about their relationship with and affection for the woman whom Mayor Rahm Emanuel described as “the heart of the city.”

11/25/11 — (Updated at 2:45 p.m.) A public wake celebrating the life of Mrs. Daley will be Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. at Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center.

11/23/11 — Friends of Maggie Daley say the health of the former first lady of Chicago has taken a turn for the worse, prompting her husband, former Mayor Richard M. Daley, to cancel a trip planned for next week.

<em>Self-portrait of Roy Lichtenstein via Christie's image</em>

11/23/11 — More than 130 paintings and sculptures will be part of the exhibit featuring the much-copied pop artist.

11/22/11 — The Chicago-based executives are among 10 possible witnesses from high-profile companies around the country.

11/21/11 — Keene Addington's Tortoise Club will open next year at 350 N. State St., offering sophisticated fare like Dover sole, steak tartar and filet mignon wrapped in asparagus.

11/21/11 — George Lucas' film, scheduled for release Jan. 20, dramatizes the true-life stories of the African-American pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group.

<em>Richard and Maggie Daley with daughter Lally and husband Sam Hotchkiss</em>

11/18/11 — There were tears and smiles as Elizabeth "Lally" Daley wed Sam Hotchkiss.

About Shia

Crain's keeps tabs on how CEOs run their businesses. But the money trail doesn't stop there. Columnist Shia Kapos writes scoops about Chicago power brokers and their back-room deals, big donations and what happens once they leave the office.