Chefs and restaurateurs grab most of the attention, but this politically connected, under-the-radar power broker is the engine driving Chicago’s thriving foodie industry. Last year was a four-star one for Toia: He successfully lobbied to bring back happy hour in Illinois (multiple attempts since the late ’80s had failed); helped restore state funding to Choose … Read more
Look above: You’re staring at the future of the Democratic Party in Illinois. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Mendoza was only 28 when she was elected to the statehouse. Last May, she was sworn in for her second term as city clerk. Now she’s stepping up to run statewide in the November special election for … Read more
Though hardly a household name, this heavy-hitting zoning guru has repped some of the biggest real estate developers on some of Chicago’s most transformative projects in recent years, including counseling the Cubs on the Wrigley Field rebuild and winning approval for the Ryerson steel redevelopment in Pullman. When the mayor plucked Reifman in September for … Read more
In February, this controversial, well-connected tech entrepreneur (and part owner of the Sun-Times) became chairman and top shareholder of Tribune Publishing, Chicago’s parent—vaulting Ferro onto the national media stage. For better or worse, the fate of print journalism in this town rests largely in his hands.
The owner of Grace—one of only three Chicago restaurants to ever earn three Michelin stars—can command $940 for a nine-course dinner for two with wine pairings and still pack the seats. Duffy’s fame extended further this year: For Grace, a documentary about him, garnered impressive buzz on the festival circuit.
Low gas prices mean that companies are comfortable with a range of SUVs, muscle cars, and luxury concept coupes, but the car of the future might be one that tries its hardest not to look like one.
Hillary drew out her Obama praise, Bernie wagged his finger, and the discourse was as predictable as ever.
The two sides heaped praise on each other at a press conference announcing their split. So why is Hawkins leaving? Past clashes—revealed in an interview with Chicago—may provide a clue.
Illinois’s particular mix of industry has fared poorly as gas prices have dipped—but the same trend has been good news for Indiana and Michigan.
What did she say? She’s not saying, and it may have hurt her in New Hampshire.
