Our Q&A with Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO John Challenger

December 29, 2020May 30, 2014 by Chicago Magazine

The outplacement expert speaks on the job market for new college grads.

Q&A: Ta-Nehisi Coates on Chicago and 'The Case for Reparations'

December 29, 2020May 29, 2014 by Chicago Magazine

The writer takes on the media’s ignorance of history, why Chicago is an ideal case study for discrimination, and how uncomfortable it is to undo policies that were racist by design.

Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala

January 5, 2021May 28, 2014 by Chicago Magazine

The 27th annual Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala raised a record-breaking $1.7 million for Alzheimer’s Association care, support, and research programs on May 10, 2014, at the Hilton Chicago. More than 940 guests attended the Mother’s Day weekend tradition with sport icons Mike Ditka and Bobby Hull in attendance. Founded by Princess Yasmin Aga … Read more

Breitling and Chicago Magazine Host Wayne Gretzky at Razny Jewelers to Celebrate Store’s Expansion of Breitling Watches

January 5, 2021May 28, 2014 by Chicago Magazine

Breitling celebrated the expanded collection of Breitling timepieces available at Razny Jewelers with a special evening with friend and fan of the brand, Wayne Gretzky. Guests came from all over Chicago to see the newest Breitling watches—direct from their global debut at this year’s Baselworld—and to pose with the hockey legend while enjoying canapés and … Read more

How Housing Discrimination Created the Idea of Whiteness

December 29, 2020May 28, 2014 by Chicago Magazine

Segregationist policies divided Chicago—and America. Those ideas impacted blacks as well as “probationary whites,” setting the stage for stories like “The Case for Reparations” today.