24. Karen Lewis 26. Grant Achatz 25 Tom Pritzker Age: 62 Occupation: Executive chairman, Hyatt Next Back He may keep a lower profile than his cousins J.B. (No. 3) and Penny (No. 6), but this billionaire looms large here and around the world. It’s Tom who has been entrusted with keeping an eye on Hyatt, … Read more
32. Juan Rangel 34. Greg Wasson 33 Jeanne Gang Age: 49 Occupation: Principal, Studio Gang Architects Next Back Architecture’s “it” girl continues to wield influence in spotlight-grabbing ways. When The New York Times wanted ideas last October for repurposing Prentice Women’s Hospital, whom did it call? Ditto New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, which … Read more
38. Theaster Gates 40. J. Christopher Reyes 39 Bruce Rauner Age: 57 Occupation: Venture capitalist Next Back The recently retired private equity dealmaker has been investing in tech companies, promoting tourism, and pushing charter schools. Too busy to run for governor? He's not saying, but more than a few heavy hitters from both parties … Read more
Chicago’s influential hyperlocal data site comes to an end forced by owner NBC, but it quickly built an influential legacy in its few years of existence.
The renderings for Chicago’s riverwalk make it look like a beautiful new pedestrian corridor for downtown… and perhaps a promising target for food trucks.
January 31, 2013–Chicago magazine and Super Lawyers hosted an exclusive reception at the World of Whirlpool Showroom honoring the attorneys listed in the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers, as featured in the February 2013 issue of Chicago magazine. Mercedes-Benz was the exclusive sponsor of the evening.
The Cubs have announced a plan to come up with a new logo to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field in 2014…
Despite the prevalence of smartphones in the office, there’s surprisingly little settled law about off-time PDA use. It’s not the only reason the lawsuit could be a mess.
One of the great works of early American sociology and criminology is also an essential document of early Chicago.
