Client: Chicago Alliance for Collective Effort Source: Chicago Tribune Strengthen safety net Illinois’ human service workers are the backbone of our communities — providing essential care, support and stability to those who need it most. Yet, for too long, these dedicated professionals have been underpaid and undervalued. The op-ed “Here’s why human service workers
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the way we connect with audiences online is constantly evolving. As we move further into 2025, short-form videos remain popular and essential to incorporate into your content strategy; however, this is only one piece of the puzzle. Here are four tactics currently making waves and driving real connections with
Client: NASCAR Chicago Source: Chicago Tribune There’s no telling if the cars will set any speed records this summer, but the setup for the Chicago Street Race is projected to go a lot faster. NASCAR and the city announced the traffic plan for the third Chicago Street Race, with buildout and breakdown of the
Show. Don’t tell. Those were the 3 simple words I chose when a savvy entrepreneur and civic leader asked me over lunch about how we’re advising our clients in this volatile political and cultural environment. He wondered if we were suggesting companies double down on promoting their DEI initiatives, for example, or do they pull
“Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” Churchill supposedly said it first, and then the phrase was contemporized by Congressman-turned Chief of Staff-turned-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Earlier this week, the concept came into full frame with the onset and then the sudden reversal of the Trump “federal freeze.” Nonprofits, healthcare providers, universities, media outlets all
I’m not a lawyer, but I could probably play one on TV. After years working as a hashtag#strategist for the Attorney General and now advising executives in crisis management, I’ve spent enough time partnering with lawyers to maybe pass as an extra on Law & Order. This week, I had the privilege of meeting some soon-to-be
University presidents. Trade association CEOs. Energy entrepreneurs. Labor leaders. Social service providers. Media executives. These are just a few of my clients I’ve spoken with since the Nov. 5 election to talk through the implications for the new administration and the GOP takeover. In my line of work, the mantra is “expect the unexpected.” I
Fast Lanes, Big Gains: How NASCAR Revved Up Chicago’s Economic Engine
Source: Block Club Chicago The liquor ban dates back to a failed attempt by beer baron Adolphus Busch to create a fairground at what is now Welles Park. Neighbors can now vote to repeal the dry status. RAVENSWOOD — Neighbors living in a small portion of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood could roll back an
Source: Chicago's Very Own WGN 9 CHICAGO (WGN) — A family-owned business in Lincoln Square is spearheading a campaign to end an alcohol ban that’s existed in their neighborhood for more than 115 years. The ban was originally put in place in 1907, which wasn’t a bad year overall for the City of Chicago.