Steven R. Strahler
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Gun-rights shift proves it: The times are changing at Kirkland & Ellis
The decision to drop Second Amendment cases reflects—and intensifies—a long-running cultural transformation at the Chicago-based legal giant. → Read More
Surprise hit for the CSO: A financial surplus
The symphony returned to the black during the pandemic as expense controls outpaced revenue loss. → Read More
Econ Club ditches black ties for this speaker
It won't be the first time the black-tie Economic Club of Chicago goes business casual for an event. But later this month, it's going uber-casual. → Read More
The Bears' long road to the suburbs and back—again and again
Here's a look at the Chicago Bears' 50-year awkward relationship with its landlord—the Park District—and City Hall. → Read More
Jesse who? What to know about the latest GOP governor hopeful.
Jesse Sullivan is a down-home guy from downstate Petersburg—with a side trip to Silicon Valley. → Read More
A breakout year for minority-owned financial firms
Black- and Latino-owned players like Loop Capital and Cabrera Capital are stepping out of the realm of municipal finance to run the books on some heavy-duty corporate deals. But parity with white-owned firms is still a long way off. → Read More
Mesirow picks woman as next CEO
Natalie Brown, named president last month, is heir apparent as the privately held money management firm appoints Larry Richman its first outside director. → Read More
Frank Sullivan, press secretary for Mayor Richard J. Daley, dies at 91
Earlier, as CPD spokesman, he defended police conduct during the 1968 convention. → Read More
GOP donor and former Molex CEO Fred Krehbiel dies at 80
He ran the Lisle-based firm before it was sold to the Koch Brothers in 2013. → Read More
YMCA brings in new CEO to revamp struggling nonprofit
Dorri McWhorter will take over as the agency faces steep financial losses from the pandemic. → Read More
While pandemic loomed, Kirkland & Ellis boomed
The Chicago law firm's revenue surged to an industry-topping $4.8 billion in 2020, fueled in part by a wave of deal-making. → Read More
Former Shedd employee sues over 'sexist' working environment on research boat
A woman alleges she was subjected to "frequent and persistent sexist commentary" while serving aboard the aquarium’s Caribbean research vessel. → Read More
Economic Club names Mary Dillon new chair
The soon-to-be-former CEO of Ulta Beauty will be the fourth consecutive woman in the role. → Read More
Schiff Hardin is in talks to be acquired
The midsize law firm has remained independent while its peers have been swallowed up. That could change. → Read More
Alleged Hollywood Ponzi scheme ensnares Chicago investment firm
JJMT Capital is owed more than $200 million, according to court filings in Los Angeles. → Read More
Former CME leader Jack Sandner dies at 79
He was a giant of the Merc who helped lead the organization as it became the first U.S. exchange to go public. → Read More
University of Chicago names new president
A scientist and UC Berkeley administrator—and U of C alum—will take over for longtime leader Robert Zimmer. → Read More
Crowns drop $75 million on the University of Chicago
The gift to the 101-year-old School of Social Service Administration, among the largest in the institution's history, will expand scholarships, research and outreach during a fraught time. → Read More
All, more or less, that you need to know about Illinois' new speaker
Chris Welch, the man taking over for Mike Madigan in the House, has a near-perfect voting record—Illinois-style. → Read More
Chicago Ideas Week becoming more like Chicago Ideas Year
The upcoming program will be parceled out over the next 12 months in free virtual presentations. Post-COVID, the organization is aiming for a mix of in-person and Zoom events. → Read More