05/31/11 —
Todd Stroger is adjusting to life out of county government, although he isn't giving up on the political system just yet.Todd Stroger The former Cook County Board president, who was booted in last year's...
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05/31/11 —
Norm Bobins has survived a lifetime of battles in the public eye of the banking industry.Norm Bobins Away from the boardroom, the non-executive chairman of PrivateBank & Trust Co. has more quietly built a...
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05/27/11 —
While many Chicago execs are looking forward to a relaxing three-day weekend, Mike Lanigan, president of Mi-Jack Construction Equipment in Hazel Crest, is anxious and dreaming of victory milk.Mike Lanigan ...
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05/27/11 —
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich takes the stand in his own defense again today in the corruption trial in federal court. You can read the running commentary happening live on Twitter in the rail on the right side of my...
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05/26/11 —
Business executives have been playing the straight man at events benefitting programs for young people.Bill Green Bill Green, chairman of Accenture Ltd., spoke to hundreds of students from the seven schools...
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05/26/11 —
Terry O'Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, will join prominent authors at Attorney General Lisa Madigan's annual women's event and fundraiser June 6. This year's theme is a book party...
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05/26/11 —
"Louder Than a Bomb," the documentary film about Chicago teens channeling their angst into art, has been given the Oprah Winfrey nod of approval. The film also has a cameo by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The film produced...
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05/25/11 —
Chicago businesswoman Aleksandra Efimovaplayed host to a tea party held in conjunction with the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance performance of "Sleeping Beauty" over the weekend.Aleksandra Efimova The...
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05/25/11 —
Diane Primo drew giggles during her opening remarks at a benefit for the Primo Center for Women and Children at the Four Seasons on Sunday.Diane Primo After ticking off problems associated with homelessness in...
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05/25/11 —
The unexpected death of CNBC anchor Mark Haines at 65 brought tears to Chicago's trading floor Wednesday.Mark Haines "He was the Walter Cronkite of financial news," said Mike Wilkins, a pre-sales...
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05/24/11 —
Legendary Chicago Blackhawk Stan Mikita has been diagnosed with Stage 1 oral cancer. News of his condition was reported in a press release by the Hawks organization. “Stan has been diagnosed...
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05/24/11 —
Laurence Geller, CEO of Chicago-based Strategic Hotels & Resorts, is recently back from London. No royal wedding parties, but there was a lot of pomp.Laurence Geller Mr. Geller was installed...
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05/24/11 —
Laurence Geller, CEO of Chicago-based Strategic Hotels & Resorts, is recently back from London. No royal wedding parties, but there was a lot of pomp.Laurence Geller Mr. Geller was installed...
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