November 2nd, 2018. Client: Rivers Casino Source: Chicago Tribune "The owner of Arlington Park racetrack has announced a bid to become majority stakeholder in the nearby gambling mecca, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. Churchill Downs Inc. said it will seek to acquire Illinois’ most lucrative casino for up to $500 million. In addition to the
October 30th, 2018. Client: Chicago Cubs Source: Chicago Business Journal "The Chicago Cubs and their Marquee Sports & Entertainment division are entering the golf business through the creation of a PGA Tour Champions event slated for March 2020 in Arizona. A partnership now in final negotiations between Marquee and the Cubs, the PGA Tour, Western Golf Association
October 30th, 2018. Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: Chicago Tribune "Last weekend marked the grand opening of Northbrook Play, an indoor mini-museum and play space set among retail stores in Northbrook Court. Northbrook Play developers say the facility provides a museum-quality children’s experience designed for interactivity and accessibility for
October 22, 2018.Client: Schiller, DuCanto & FleckSource: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin"It’s been years since Evan Whitfield traded in his cleats for a law degree.Still, the 41-year-old Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP partner said he sees a lot of similarities between his family law practice and the game of soccer. Both require Whitfield to constantly evaluate
October 13th, 2018.Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoSource: Daily Herald"A standout swimmer during high school at Benet Academy in Lisle, Peter Krzywosz couldn't stomach the idea of running."I grew up hating running," Krzywosz remembers. "I was a swimmer. I couldn't even run a mile in grade school for the physical fitness
October 9th, 2018.Client: Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck.Source: Chicago Tribune. Anita M. Ventrelli of Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck was recently named a 2018 National Women in Law Honoree in the Transformative Leadership category by Corporate Counsel. Read more via the Chicago Tribune.
September 28th, 2018.Source: Politico"Natalie Bauer Luce has been named executive vice president at Culloton Strategies LLC. Most who read this newsletter will remember Bauer Luce for her years as a senior adviser to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. She went on to work in the city's growing start-up community, overseeing communications and influencer relations for
September 28th, 2018Source: NCTV17"Construction is underway on Avenida Naperville, a new apartment complex for those 62 and older.The project includes 146 apartments aimed at seniors who would like to maintain an active lifestyle.“Our goal for this project is to create an environment and a location that seniors who live in Naperville or live near by
September 26th, 2018.Source: Daily Herald."It's not assisted living or independent living, but active living for seniors coming in a new development to Naperville, filling what officials say is a gap in housing options for residents as they age.The idea with Avenida Naperville is to offer apartments for people 62 and older who want like-minded neighbors,
September 15th, 2018.Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago CubsSource: Daily Herald"It's not a one-sided friendship. Rizzo has caught up with Benjamin at Cubs batting practices. Baseballs, jerseys and bats signed by Rizzo adorn Benjamin's bedroom.And for the third year, Benjamin and his family will host a lemonade stand Sunday to