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United, Boeing speed up research on commercial aviation biofuel

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Known as atomic energy's birthplace since World War II, Chicago may someday add development of commercial aviation biofuel to its résumé. That's the aim of United Airlines, Boeing Co. and other Chicago interests funding accelerated research into biofuel technologies with the best potential to reach commercial scale in a 12-state Midwest region.
Paul Merrion Washington Bureau Chief, Crain's Chicago Business @pmerrion
United, Boeing speed up research on commercial aviation biofuel - Crain's Chicago Business http://t.co/dGi3By4N via @sharethis

Ferrara Pan Candy Co. to merge with Farley's & Sathers

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Lemonheads maker Ferrara Pan Candy Co. and Minnesota-based Farley's & Sathers Candy Co. said today they plan to merge, with Ferrara Pan Chairman and CEO heading the merged company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Crain's reported in February that Forest Park-based Ferrara Pan was in talks to link with Farley's and Sathers.
Craig Newman Media Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times @craignewman
RT @crainschicago: Sugar high: Chicago firm Ferrara Pan Candy to merge with Farley's & Sathers http://t.co/YtjoCPQi
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
RT @CrainsChicago: Sugar high: Local firm Ferrara Pan Candy to merge with Farley's & Sathers http://t.co/avPKuWuE
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Ferrara Pan Candy Co. to merge with Farley's & Sathers http://t.co/Cbm0UXIP via @CrainsChicago

Illinois GOP chief calls for fast action on replacing Fitzgerald

chicagobusiness.com — The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party is urging Washington - including U.S. Senate Republicans - to act quickly to install a successor to retiring U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald. In a phone interview, Pat Brady says it would not be a good idea for Senate Republicans to filibuster a nomination by President Barack Obama in hopes that Mitt Romney will be elected in November and select someone else.
Greg Hinz Political Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @GregHinz
No filibuster -- #Illinois #GOP chief calls for fast action on replacing prosecutor Pat #Fitzgerald http://t.co/td77wmxE

Chef Rick Bayless is planning a restaurant at Midway Airport

chicagobusiness.com — As he prepares to open a branch of his Tortas Frontera restaurant in the International terminal of O'Hare airport, chef Rick Bayless says he's in talks to open another one in Midway Airport. Mr. Bayless already has opened Tortas in O'Hare's terminals 1 and 3.
Micheline Maynard Contributor, Forbes @MickiMaynard
Thank goodness. RT @CrainsChicago: Chef @Rick_Bayless plans Tortas restaurant at Midway airport http://t.co/XnTU4tyq

Blowdry-only salon Blowtique to open in Gold Coast

chicagobusiness.com — From spinning studios to City Winery, Manhattan trends continue to hit Chicago. The latest to land here? A blowdry-only salon. Blowtique, which will open June 2 in the Gold Coast next to Ikram's boutique on Huron Street, is a new company founded by an Irish-born, Chicago-based attorney.
Brigid Sweeney Retail Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @Brigid_Sweeney
Blowdry-only salon Blowtique to open in Gold Coast http://t.co/rq5BaWKC
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Blowdry-only salon Blowtique to open in Gold Coast http://t.co/2cfcDxcJ via @Brigid_Sweeney @CrainsChicago

Google offers small firms a leg-up online

chicagobusiness.com — Google Inc. is offering to help small businesses set up their own websites for free in hopes of encouraging them to get online. The online search giant says 58% of Illinois small businesses have no website.
Mike Flannery Reporter, Fox Chicago @PoliticalEditor
RT "@DennisCulloton: Google offers small firms a leg-up online http://t.co/zYqVLZTK via @CrainsChicago"
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Google offers small firms a leg-up online http://t.co/PyySuTgn via @CrainsChicago

Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Tribune Co. is streamlining its corporate structure for the possible sale of publishing and broadcast units after its exit from bankruptcy. The Chicago-based company recently filed a document with the Delaware court handling the bankruptcy that shows it will collect its units into fewer subsidiaries as part of its reorganization.
Steve Schuster Assciate Editor, FacilitiesNet.com @StevenSchuster
Tribune prepares to spin off business units - Big changes in store for @baltimoresun @chicagotribune and @latimes ??? http://t.co/TlUgaidZ

Gov. Quinn lists Illinois firms that back his pension, Medicaid reforms

chicagobusiness.com — Gov. Pat Quinn's office Wednesday released an impressive list of businesses and biz groups that he says are standing with him in the fight to pass Medicaid and pension reforms before the Legislature's scheduled May 31 adjournment. But there's at least a couple of notable omissions.
Greg Hinz Political Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @GregHinz
#Quinn lauds biz backing for #pension, #Medicaid reform http://t.co/GkOzM33P

U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald stepping down

chicagobusiness.com — U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is leaving his post effective June 30, his office has just announced. Mr. Fitzgerald, the man responsible for convicting and imprisoning former Govs. George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich and numerous other top pols, has no immediate employment plans and will take the summer off, his statement said.
Greg Hinz Political Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @GregHinz
Pol-busting Pat #Fitzgerald stepping down as Chicago federal #prosecutor http://t.co/wnJmhdAc

Sun-Times parent buys Chicago Reader

chicagobusiness.com — Sun-Times parent buys Chicago Reader (Crain's) - Wrapports LLC, the company that acquired the Chicago Sun-Times last December, said in a news release that it has purchased the Chicago Reader from Creative Loafing Inc. Terms of the transaction weren't disclosed by Chicago-based Wrapports, which is led by Chairman Michael Ferro, also CEO of Merrick Ventures LLC.
Emily McFarlan Education Reporter and Social Media Manager, Chicago Sun-Times @mcemilywrites
I'm gone for one day, and... Sun-Times parent buys Chicago Reader http://t.co/Fp96sBd1 via @crainschicago

U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald stepping down

chicagobusiness.com — U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald stepping down U.S. Attorney Patarick Fitzgerald is leaving his post effective June 30, his office has just announced. Mr. Fitzgerald, the man responsible for convicting and imprisoning former Govs. George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich and numerous other top pols, has no immediate plans and will take the summer off, his statement said.
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
Details on U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald stepping down, via Crain's @greghinz: http://t.co/Htrth7SX

Sun-Times parent buys Chicago Reader

chicagobusiness.com — Sun-Times parent buys Chicago Reader (Crain's) - Wrapports LLC, the company that acquired the Chicago Sun-Times last December, said in a news release that it has purchased the Chicago Reader from Creative Loafing Inc. Terms of the transaction weren't disclosed by Chicago-based Wrapports, which is led by Chairman Michael Ferro, also CEO of Merrick Ventures LLC.
Leonor Vivanco Reporter, RedEye, Chicago Tribune @lvivanco
RT @CrainsChicago: .@SunTimes parent buys @Chicago_Reader http://t.co/EJyOWXEC

In spring, 'balance' goes out the window

chicagobusiness.com — I was shepherding my daughters through their bedtime routine a couple of weeks ago when my oldest made an announcement: The spring band concert was approaching, and she and her drum were gearing up for a fabulous performance.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
From @Beckyinbalance => In spring, 'balance' goes out the window http://t.co/hrHANlwA

Will Wall Street 'Like' Facebook in the long run?

chicagobusiness.com — As a social media brand strategist, it's often hard for me to leave Facebook out of the equation entirely in recommendations. Oh, it happens. But not as much as other social media channels that could be completely left out of the media mix.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
From @DanOnBranding => Will Wall Street 'Like' #Facebook in the long run? http://t.co/xAdbLYC9 via @CrainsChicago

Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Tribune Co. is streamlining its corporate structure for the possible sale of publishing and broadcast units after its exit from bankruptcy. The Chicago-based company recently filed a document with the Delaware court handling the bankruptcy that shows it will collect its units into fewer subsidiaries as part of its reorganization.
Kenneth Li Editor in Charge, Technology, Media, Telecoms, Reuters @kenli729
RT @iwantmedia: Tribune May Sell Publishing, Broadcast Assets http://t.co/NQDsBTAk
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
Report by @CrainsChicago: Tribune Co. prepares to spin off business units for possible sale: http://t.co/zLiysC2P
Adam Popescu Freelance Journalist @adampopescu
RT @romenesko Tribune streamlines corporate structure for possible post-bankruptcy sale of publishing & broadcast units http://t.co/qhfmnPyd
Karen Robinson-Jacobs Food Industry Reporter, Dallas Morning News @krobijake
Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units - Marketing/media News - Crain's Chicago Business http://t.co/klhFpPfn
Jason Felch Investigative Reporter, LA Times @jasonfelch
Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units - Crain's Chicago Business http://t.co/z4bYpniH
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Urban Partnership Bank scoops up ShoreBank branch South Shore

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - After a lengthy negotiation, Urban Partnership Bank has purchased the South Shore branch of the old ShoreBank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which acquired it in when ShoreBank failed nearly two years ago.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Urban Partnership Bank buys original ShoreBank HQ from feds http://t.co/bHGBDi5Q via @CrainsChicago

Rick Bayless, others say Chicago NATO Summit bit into restaurant sales

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - A day after the end of the NATO summit in Chicago, Rick Bayless and several other Chicago restaurant owners said the event brought no economic lift to their businesses. The restaurant owners' frustration is in contrast to City Hall's claims that the two-day event would generate an additional $128 million in local spending, restaurateurs both downtown and in the city's neighborhoods.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Bayless, others say #NATO bit into restaurant sales http://t.co/Q30PY96M via @CrainsChicago

Rachel Roy, Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez coming to town for Obama fundraiser

chicagobusiness.com — If you suppressed your downtown shopping itch this weekend to avoid NATO chaos, never fear: Another presidential gathering in Chicago next month will offer plenty of chances to do some damage. Runway to Win, an Obama re-election fundraiser spearheaded by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, will come to Harpo Studios in the West Loop June 12.
Caryn Rousseau Reporter, Associated Press @carynrousseau
RT @CrainsChicago: Top fashion designers @Rachel_Roy @JasonWu @narciscostudio coming to town for Obama fundraiser http://t.co/ksuG1vgo
Leonor Vivanco Reporter, RedEye, Chicago Tribune @lvivanco
RT @CrainsChicago: Top fashion designers @Rachel_Roy @JasonWu @narcisostudio coming to town for Obama fundraiser http://t.co/7X7YHPAC
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
RT @CrainsChicago: Top fashion designers @Rachel_Roy @JasonWu @narciscostudio coming to town for Obama fundraiser http://t.co/ksuG1vgo

Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units

chicagobusiness.com — Today's Features Video: The C-suite life: Suzanne Lovell Suzanne Lovell's office in her namesake interior design firm includes an entire wall dedicated to objects and photos she finds inspiring. Lovell updates it regularly, and after one year, the wall is emptied and she starts from scratch.
James Oliphant Political Reporter, LA Times @jamesoliphant
Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units - Marketing/media News - Crain's Chicago Business  http://t.co/SadZdpPP
Mike Flannery Reporter, Fox Chicago @PoliticalEditor
Crain's speculates new Sun-Times owners may eye Tribune. "Parts worth more 'n whole" of Tribune Co. http://t.co/5hqSlgok
Anna Tarkov Freelance Journalist @AnnaTarkov
RT @dansinker Crains rumors that folks that bought the Sun-Times are mulling buying the Tribune. My head: explodes. http://t.co/nBHhw5Vt
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
Tribune Co. prepares for possible sale of its publishing and broadcasting units: http://t.co/vQYKxfDE

Rivals beat back CME Group's London Metal Exchange bid

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - CME Group Inc., the world's largest futures-trading company, was bested in its bid to purchase London Metal Exchange Ltd. as rival bidders drove the price above its offer, according to sources familiar with the auction. CME last week offered to pay 1.2 billion British pounds - about $1.9 billion - to buy LME, but Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.
Lynne Marek Senior Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @LynneMarek
CME shareholders may be more excited about the Chicago futures exchange skipping the LME purchase: http://t.co/uj8hIEdu

Tom Durkin nears judgeship; Springfield moves on Medicaid, pensions

chicagobusiness.com — Three full years after his name formally was submitted to the White House, President Barack Obama has nominated Chicago lawyer Thomas Durkin to a slot on the federal bench here. Mr. Durkin, the brother of state Rep. James Durkin, R-Western Springs, is a partner at Mayer Brown LLP and a former federal prosecutor.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
House Repubs willing to back cigarette tax hike, in part b/c charity care requirements might be limited. http://t.co/fbZdmE2c
Greg Hinz Political Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @GregHinz
#Durkin close on U.S. judgeship; #Springfield moving a bit on #Medicaid, #pension reform http://t.co/tyK4UTVx

Tribune prepares to spin off publishing, broadcast units

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Tribune Co. is streamlining its corporate structure for the possible sale of publishing and broadcast units after its exit from bankruptcy. The Chicago-based company recently filed a document with the Delaware court handling the bankruptcy that shows it will collect its units into fewer subsidiaries as part of its reorganization.
Chris Krewson Editor, Variety.com, Variety @ckrewson
Banker on Trib: “I don't think they're going to be together at all... I don't think they have any synergies together.” http://t.co/OQFVSa2Y

Pictures from the Chicago NATO Summit

chicagobusiness.com — Scenes from the NATO Summit (Crain's) - A monk prays for peace outside of McCormick Place. A man stands with his son on the sidelines of the NATO summit 's street-level political showdown. Protesters stand toe to toe with Chicago police in riot gear.
Paul Merrion Washington Bureau Chief, Crain's Chicago Business @pmerrion
Scenes from the NATO Summit http://t.co/jesHmt06 via @CrainsChicago
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Great images from @CrainsChicago's photo team => Scenes from the NATO Summit http://t.co/ftiN9z3e

Google overhauls Motorola management team

chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) - Google Inc. wasted no time in overhauling the management team at Motorola Mobility Inc. after closing the $12.5 billion deal, which was announced in August. The leadership is a mix of Google insiders, imports and Motorola veterans.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Google overhauls Motorola management team http://t.co/IwR9k2sk via @CrainsChicago #Chicago #tech

Winners, losers of Chicago NATO summit

chicagobusiness.com — After months of much trepidation, the NATO summit has come and gone in a flash - proving what? That Chicago is a world-class city? We knew that. That 61 heads of state could be housed and transported securely in the downtown area? No problem.
Paul Merrion Washington Bureau Chief, Crain's Chicago Business @pmerrion
NATO's winners and losers: Who comes out of the summit looking good? http://t.co/VUWv52sC via @CrainsChicago
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
NATO's winners and losers: Who comes out of the summit looking good? http://t.co/za3meiM5 via @CrainsChicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's NATO schedule included greetings, dinners and handshakes with police.

chicagobusiness.com — After taking heat for bringing the NATO summit to Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel worked at being everywhere over the long weekend to remind guests of all the good things Chicago has to offer. Mr. Emanuel pin-balled from hotel to hotel, welcoming leaders and visiting dignitaries.
Shia Kapos Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @ShiaKapos
Chicago Mayor @RahmEmanuel had a busy dance card for #NATO weekend. http://t.co/CCr7D1J2

Rachel Roy, Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez coming to town for Obama fundraiser

chicagobusiness.com — If you suppressed your downtown shopping itch this weekend to avoid NATO chaos, never fear: Another presidential gathering in Chicago next month will offer plenty of chances to do some damage. Runway to Win, an Obama re-election fundraiser spearheaded by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, will come to Harpo Studios in the West Loop June 12.
Brigid Sweeney Retail Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @Brigid_Sweeney
Rachel Roy, Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez coming to town for Obama fundraiser http://t.co/A9T5H6Nv via @CrainsChicago

Democrats in state Legislature offer $240 million in Medicaid cuts

chicagobusiness.com — State Democrats offer $240 million in Medicaid cuts (Crain's) - Ten days before the end of the spring session, Democrats in the General Assembly introduced a bill Monday that would reduce Medicaid reimbursements by $240 million, less than proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn but large enough to help fill a gaping budget deficit.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
IL dems pitch new Medicaid provider rate cut; safety net hosps, docs, clinics would be spared. http://t.co/bUVP37sm

Allscripts sued by shareholder HealthCor

chicagobusiness.com — Shareholder sues Allscripts, seeks proxy fight (Reuters) - One of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.'s largest shareholders sued the company on Monday to be allowed to launch a proxy fight after its chief executive refused demands to resign.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Shareholder sues Allscripts, seeks proxy fight. http://t.co/bYTsnliJ

Rush University Medical Center operating income drops

chicagobusiness.com — News briefs: Rush operating income drops Rush operating income drops Rush University Medical Center's net operating income fell nearly 33 percent, to $50.1 million, during the three quarters that ended March 31, from $74.2 million during the year-earlier period, as expenses rose faster than revenue.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Allscripts replaces two directors who resigned amid flap about company direction. http://t.co/YGAYYUY0
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Midwest ranks 3rd in health care spending: report. http://t.co/YGAYYUY0
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Briefs: Rush operating income drops in part because of new hospital tower; Fresenius wants to expand NW side clinic. http://t.co/YGAYYUY0

Chicago cardiologists take contract fight to court

chicagobusiness.com — Cardiologists take contract dispute to court (Crain's) - A prominent northwest suburban cardiologist is tangling in court with a former colleague who has set up his own practice in the western suburbs, in a case that highlights the tension between business interests and patients' access to care.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Cardiologists take contract dispute to court. http://t.co/5AVfSRPl

Allscripts CEO Tullman's pay jumps 76 percent

chicagobusiness.com — Battling with shareholder, Allscripts CEO Tullman's pay soars to $7.2M in 2011 (Crain's) - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.'s performance wasn't good enough to give an incentive cash bonus to CEO Glen Tullman, but his compensation still soared 76 percent, to nearly $7.2 million in 2011.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
Battling with shareholder, pay for Allscripts' CEO soars in 2011. http://t.co/rJqzKsoa

On Entrepreneurs

chicagobusiness.com — The iPhone app Grabio launched last summer as a location-aware Craigslist, facilitating serendipitous sales by connecting buyers and sellers who are nearby one another. The app's 8,000 users skew young, and Chicago-based Grabio noticed early success with ticket resales at concerts and used textbook sales on college campuses.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
New 'Silicon City' post: @GrabioApp steps into big-biz leagues via Best Buy deal, plus Catapult adds to startup roster http://t.co/kFGVsyC2

A small-scale dairy push, a River North speakeasy, old-fashioned pies, and more

chicagobusiness.com — is just that: a listing of businesses getting off the ground in and around Chicago. Please send us your startup announcements. Email is best: New in Chicago newchicagobusiness@gmail.com. Crain's contributor Robert Loerzel brings you news of fresh local startups every Tuesday on Crain's blog for Chicago entrepreneurs.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
In 'New in Chicago,' our startup roundup: A small-scale dairy push, a River North speakeasy, old-fashioned pies, more http://t.co/esFZHZXu

Democrats in state Legislature offer $240 million in Medicaid cuts

chicagobusiness.com — State Democrats offer $240 million in Medicaid cuts (Crain's) - Ten days before the end of the spring session, Democrats in the General Assembly introduced a bill Monday that would reduce Medicaid reimbursements by $240 million, less than proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn but large enough to help fill a gaping budget deficit.
Kristen Schorsch Reporter, Crain's Chicago Business @kschorsch
State Democrats offer $240M in Medicaid cuts as spring session's ending looms. http://t.co/onQKHrOT

Ryder Cup rivals Chicago NATO summit for economic bump

chicagobusiness.com — Chicago's next turn in the global spotlight promises just as much of an economic jolt as the NATO summit-with a fraction of the headaches. The 2012 Ryder Cup rolls into the Windy City on Sept. 25-30 with expectations of $135 million in economic impact-on par with the $128 million the city expected from the summit, according to the DuPage County Convention and Tourism Bureau.
Danny Ecker Multimedia Producer, Crain's Chicago Business @DannyEcker
And now with NATO behind us, we anxiously await the next global event: http://t.co/6uONWR0H

Facebook IPO: Success or failure?

chicagobusiness.com — Many articles are touting the failure of the Facebook IPO. The company went public at $38 a share and traded up, settling back down at slightly over the IPO price. I don't think I would call that unsuccessful. The next day of trading, Facebook slumped to $34 per share.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Guest op-ed from @pointsnfigures => #Facebook IPO: Success or failure? http://t.co/j03UuUo8 via @CrainsChicago

Emanuel says NATO 'achieved the goal' for Chicago

chicagobusiness.com — Many Chicagoans will be happy to see NATO and its protesters finally go away, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling the event a great economic success for Chicago. In his first post-NATO comments Monday evening, the mayor likened the big meeting to Chicago's hosting of the Columbian Exposition in 1893 in terms of its potential impact on the city's future.
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
Rahm: "Like the Columbian Exposition, the NATO summit once again showed Chicago as a city on the move." More here: http://t.co/Atz54ZPp

Emanuel says NATO 'achieved the goal' for Chicago

chicagobusiness.com — Many Chicagoans will be happy to see NATO and its protesters finally go away, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling the event a great economic success for Chicago. In his first post-NATO comments Monday evening, the mayor likened the big meeting to Chicago's hosting of the Columbian Exposition in 1893 in terms of its potential impact on the city's future.
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first post-NATO comments compare the event to the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 http://t.co/S9IqiGFY

Obama thanks Chicago for performing 'magnificently'

chicagobusiness.com — President Barack Obama gave a shout-out and a thank you to his hometown at a closing press conference for the NATO summit this afternoon. "I think Chicago performed magnificently," he said. World leaders at the summit said that "they love the city. People had a wonderful time. I could not have been prouder."
Paul Merrion Washington Bureau Chief, Crain's Chicago Business @pmerrion
Obama thanks Chicago for performing 'magnificently' http://t.co/2IOnWVVl via @CrainsChicago

Baderbr�returns to local taps

chicagobusiness.com — The newest local beer has a familiar name: Baderbräu Chicago Pilsener. Baderbräu was a local brand long before craft brewing became trendy in Chicago. Elmhurst's Pavichevich Brewing Co. made it from 1989 until the late 1990s, when the company went out of business. Goose Island Beer Co.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Chicago beer entrepreneurs bring back Baderbrau: http://t.co/MW2moPdB via @CrainsChicago
Zoe Galland Assistant Digital Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @zoegalland
Baderbräu, a local beer brand that disappeared years ago, is back in Chicago: http://t.co/EO6AjEOd

Rahm Emanuel's wife, Amy Rule, speaks at history museum lunch for NATO spouses.

chicagobusiness.com — First lady of Chicago Amy Rule, who rarely speaks publicly, showed her quick wit at a lunch Sunday for spouses of NATO dignitaries. Some 60 guests stopped by the Chicago History Museum on a whirlwind tour of the city. After checking out the museum, they sat down to a lunch hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel's wife.
Shia Kapos Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @ShiaKapos
Chicago First Lady Amy Rule showed her funny side at #NATO luncheon. http://t.co/JVXl3rGn
Shia Kapos Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @ShiaKapos
Chicago's Garbo speaks to #NATO lunch--and she's funny. http://t.co/JVXpB1Px

Illinois Policy Institute offers Medicaid budget plan

chicagobusiness.com — A conservative/libertarian think tank today is laying out its own ideas about how to carve $2.7 billion out of the state's Medicaid program, and the proposal underlines a developing big split among Illinois Republicans. The Illinois Policy Institute says the state can begin to bring Medicaid into balance without cutting reimbursement rates for hospitals and without imposing a $1-a-pack cigarette hike that Gov.
Greg Hinz Political Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @GregHinz
Think tank offers conservative plan to cut #Illinois' #Medicaid budget http://t.co/Cprz7ljw

The next Entrepreneurs Unpluggd, exporting basics, and more

chicagobusiness.com — Crain's brings you weekly news of seminars, networking events, awards dinners, contests and courses of interest to Chicago-area entrepreneurs. Send your event announcements to smallbizcalendar@gmail.com EVENTS JUST ANNOUNCED Thursday, May 24 Tyler Perry Headlines Panel for Chicago Small Businesses Famed entertainment mogul Tyler Perry is participating in a discussion on the personal and business sides of his rise to fame and provides advice for business owners to implement in their own ventures.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
The latest calendar for Chicago entrepreneurs => The next Entrepreneurs Unpluggd, exporting basics, more http://t.co/s7SX3LEC

10 must-haves for your local business website

Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
From @HarrisonNick => 10 must-haves for your local business website http://t.co/7Lo9QMm0 via @CrainsChicago

Chicago DJ Jonathon Brandmeier is WGN's hope to skew younger

chicagobusiness.com — During a break in his WGN-AM/720 morning show, Jonathon Brandmeier flips on an audio speaker that projects his voice outside the glass-walled studio onto Michigan Avenue. "Hey, construction guys!" he calls out to workers toiling on the sidewalk. A bit surprised, a man in a hardhat turns and peers through the bubble to see Mr. Brandmeier talking to him.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Chicago DJ Jonathon Brandmeier is WGN's hope to skew younger http://t.co/sjGddQaf via @CrainsChicago

NATO protesters plan march on Boeing HQ

chicagobusiness.com — On the last official day of the NATO summit, the schedule of related protests and events winds down in Chicago, according to the city's security liaison firm, Hillard Heintze. Chief among today's events: a demonstration headed for Boeing's downtown headquarters. * Monday 9 a.m.: "Occupy Chicago Celebrates People Power at Boeing" gathering and march.
Lisa Donovan Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times @donovansuntimes
Check out Monday's roundup of NATO protests, including Boeing headquarters in the next few hours. http://t.co/yY2Pvjbm #NATOSummit

A look at interior designer Suzanne Lovell's office

chicagobusiness.com — Suzanne Lovell's namesake interior design firm has its offices in River North. The advice Ms. Lovell dispenses and also takes to heart? "There's got to be one wall or one corner or one something that allows you the opportunity to put up the books that you love to have in your office and the picture of your wife and the few things that make it yours."
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
RT @StephenJSerio: For interior designer, idea wall in office a lot more than just eye candy http://t.co/lDEXt7jv
Shia Kapos Columnist, Crain's Chicago Business @ShiaKapos
RT @StephenJSerio: For interior designer, idea wall in office a lot more than just eye candy http://t.co/lDEXt7jv

Backed by Lightbank, SocialKaty scores with social media advice

chicagobusiness.com — SocialKaty's business model doesn't require a patent. The social media consulting firm provides clients with marketing and brand promotion through social media like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Judging by its nearly 40,000 Twitter followers, its crowded River North offices and a recent big-name financial backer, though, SocialKaty is trending.
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Crain's introduces new metered subscription plan

chicagobusiness.com — Starting June 14, Crain's Chicago Business will introduce a metered subscription plan for its award-winning website, ChicagoBusiness.com. With the new plan, for the first time ChicagoBusiness.com will offer readers full access to all Crain's content. Every story, video and blog post, the complete weekly issue, plus 15 years of Crain's archives will be available.
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