Interview with James C. Tyree, Mesirow CEO and Sun-Times investor
WHAT I WAS THINKING: The businessman discusses buying the Sun-Times, the beauty of bankruptcy, and the joy of new kidneys
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Houlihan on Giannoulias vs. Kirk: Alexi's In to Win
Early Monday morning, I spoke on the phone with Jim Houlihan, whom I interviewed in person last Wednesday. I wanted an update on the Senate race in light of the closing of the Giannoulias family’s Broadway Bank on Friday. Houlihan was in Washington for the wedding of a friend, but he got a chance to see his pals, David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel…
On Doug Glanville and his book, ‘The Game from Where I Stand’
MAN OF LETTERS: The former Chicago Cub and ESPN baseball analyst with the Ivy League pedigree is playing a new position: author of a thinking man’s book about baseball
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Dick vs. Chuck: Battle for the Senate majority leader spot
TALK ON THE HILL: Durbin is said to be lining up support
James Houlihan interested in run for mayor
The Cook County Assessor has his eyes on the office—whether or not Daley runs
On Wednesday, I met with outgoing Cook County Assessor James Houlihan at his spacious downtown County Building office. The last time I interviewed him was in July 2006, when I was writing about Bill Clinton’s post-presidency. (The two men are golfing buddies.) Houlihan is a big man with an open face and manner—a great talker who has the natural gift of remembering…
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In May’s letters: New light on old relatives and blogger backlash
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May 2010: Jonathan Eig, Tom Corbett, Esther Kang, Penny Pollack, Rachel Wolff
Goldman Sachs or Broadway Bank? Voters’ Choice
So Alexi Giannoulias demands that Mark Kirk, his Republican opponent in U.S. Senate race, return the thousands he has received from Goldman Sachs. The firm was just charged with civil fraud for allegedly misleading investors on a mortgage instrument that went south with the housing market…
Spiffy New Men's Restrooms a Good Omen for the Cubs? Nah.
I made my first visit of the season to Wrigley Field on Sunday, and everyone sent me off with the obvious question: How are they? Of course, the reference wasn’t to the Cubs—the standard collection of mismatched pieces destined to continue on the path of mediocrity that nonetheless disappoints. No, the world wants to know about the revamped men’s restrooms!…