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Congratulations to our client Baron Waller on the groundbreaking for a new Culver's in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood!
Citi launches $1 billion initiative to address racial disparities: 1) increase access to banking/credit, 2) increase investment in Black-owned businesses, 3) expand Black homeownership, & 4) advance anti-racist practices in the financial services industry. citigroup.com/citi/racial-eq
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A perfect example of using M&A as an entry point into an industry! Former Johnson Publishing Company executives Cheryl Mayberry McKissack and Desiree Rogers have joined forces to acquire the Fashion Fair beauty line for $1.85 million.
A well-deserved profile highlighting someone who constantly strives for increased #diversity in the legal profession. Congratulations Michelle Fang! ow.ly/k8K450xr3D3
Byron Allen, a comedian-turned-media mogul, was inducted into the 2019 Class of Broadcasting & Cable along with 60 other media professionals.
The funds, aimed at Chicago's underserved areas, seek to finance more 500 loans for small businesses and nonprofits.
Under new rules out today, only the 11 existing medical locations are likely to be available to serve recreational customers on New Year’s Day. Here's why.
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The Chicago congestion tax could add up to $3 to downtown rideshare single fares in a bid to help close a gaping $838 million budget deficit the city faces.
Chicago based company replaces head of commercial airplane unit amid 737 Max crisis.
Congratulations to the My Block, My Hood, My City foundation for creating a profound way for the community to shine!
Airbnb is set to hire Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as advisers for its planned stock-market flotation in 2020.
We would like to send a huge congratulations to Doug Harris , CEO of The Kaleidoscope Group for being named as one of Chicago United's 2019 Business Leaders of Color.
The approval is a milestone in commercial drone delivery, with companies including Amazon, Uber and Google parent Alphabet racing to add unmanned aircraft to their fleets.
A legal mismatch has largely shut off the pot industry from access to financial services, forcing these firms to operate mostly in cash. That has to change if cannabis commerce is to thrive in Illinois.
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Today is National Voter Registration Day!
You can now register to vote online or check your voting status by clicking the link below.
ova.elections.il.gov
AT&T is reportedly exploring options for breaking up with DirecTV. It could land with rival Dish or stay put. What does this mean for viewers?
Illinois and the Legalization of Cannibis - mailchi.mp/jacksoncounsel
Danish pharmaceutical company H. Lundbeck A/S will acquire Alder Biopharmaceuticals for nearly $2 billion in a deal that sent Alder stock rocketing 84% by the stock market's close on Monday.
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The company also helped the growth of another American icon which got its start in Chicago: "Soul Train".
Please join us at Franchise Expo Chicago on September 14th for an informational workshop where Attorney Jamal Jackson will be one of the featured speakers.
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Google has agreed to pay a record $170 million penalty to settle accusations that YouTube broke the law when it knowingly tracked and sold ads targeted to children, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday.
Brian Sleet was an amazing person who made an incredible impact on many people everywhere. He is very deserving of this honor.
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Bank of America Corp. is building up its teams focused on the world’s wealthiest family offices, buyout firms and sovereign wealth funds to take advantage of a surge in dealmaking.
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In another sign of trouble for traditional retailers, iconic department store Lord & Taylor has been sold for $75 million to Le Tote, Inc., a fashion rental subscription service.
Oklahoma's attorney general claimed that the company marketed opioids to doctors while downplaying the risks of the addictive painkillers since the 1990s.
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It’s the largest buyout for a Chicago-based tech company in the past five years.
The 100 Black Men of Chicago (100BMC) celebrated their 4th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and White Party on last weekend.
This organization is known for making great contributions to the Black community.
Estate-planning documents — such as wills, trusts, living wills, medical directives and powers of attorney — are very important, and so is keeping them protected and stored safely.
Here are some key tips on what to do to keep them secure.
cnbc.com/2019/08/19/the
Cyberhackers have figured out how to implant charging cables with malware that can remotely hijack mobile devices and computers.
Here's how not to be a victim.
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WeWork releases its much-anticipated IPO prospectus, joining a flurry of tech companies going public in 2019.
cnbc.com/2019/08/14/wew
The merger highlights a long effort to unite CBS and Viacom as the media companies seek to compete with giants like Disney.
cnbc.com/2019/08/13/cbs
BlackRock closed a deal for an $875 million stake in Authentic Brands Group LLC, the owner of Sports Illustrated, Nine West and other major brands.
Pharmacy chain Walgreens announced that 200 stores or 3 percent of it's locations will close across the United States.
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Sheldon Smith founded The Dovetail Project to help young, black fathers understand their roles, rights, and responsibilities of being a parent.
The famed African American writer wrote "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon" among other acclaimed works.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced it has acquired the business assets of MapR, a leading data platform for artificial intelligence and analytics applications powered by scale-out, multi-cloud and multi-protocol file system technology.
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The program let staffers listen to a fraction of the voice recordings uploaded anonymously by Siri to its servers.
