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Client: NASCAR Source: Chicago Tribune The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is back for Year 2, with an accelerated and less disruptive setup schedule, the addition of single-day ticket sales to boost attendance and hopes that Mother Nature will cooperate to help the July Fourth weekend event gain more traction. The first viewing structures have

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Chicago Tribune Illinois lawmakers in the closing hours of the General Assembly’s spring session last month became the first in the nation to ban banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a seemingly small fee on sales taxes and tips. But since Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the

Client: NASCAR Source: CBS News CHICAGO (CBS) -- In less than a month, defending champion Shane van Giesbergen, and other top drivers in NASCAR will be making their way around Grant Park again July 6-7, as the Chicago Street Race returns for its second act in the Second City. Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Crain’s Chicago Business While most Illinois consumers enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend, Illinois legislators were busy hammering out a budget deal to fund our state government for the coming year. Buried in that budget was a novel, non budgetary giveaway to corporate retailers like Home Depot and Walmart:

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Chicago Tribune If a rushed provision contained within the Illinois General Assembly’s revenue bill actually comes to implementation, Illinoisans might find themselves paying at the pump with their credit card and then heading inside to pay their sales tax in a separate transaction. That’s one possible outcome, at

Client: DL3 Realty Source: Chicago Tribune The transformation of an empty grocery store and abandoned property on the Far South Side into new apartment buildings, stores, parks and a performing arts center is expected to start late this fall, with plans to use it temporarily as a shelter for asylum seekers having been halted.

Client: NASCAR Source: Crain’s Chicago Business The Black Keys are no stranger to performing in Grant Park. Lollapalooza long made a habit out of booking the American rock duo. They played at the debut Chicago festival in 2005; performed again in 2007, 2008 and 2010; and headlined their most recent year in 2012. After

Client: DL3 RealtySource: CBS NewsCHICAGO (CBS) -- Can a community-owned shopping center in Roseland help solve the long-standing challenge of building wealth in communities of color? A Chicago businessman is launching a first-of-its-kind campaign to help people in underserved neighborhoods to invest in local shopping centers and benefit from helping their community thrive.In the wake

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: CBS News CHICAGO (CBS) – Last year, the Chicago Red Stars finished in last place out of 12 NWSL teams, but that was without their best player, who was out for the season before it even started. The Red Stars appear reenergized and rejuvenated as they gear up for

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: CBS Sports After a three-month-long search, the Chicago Red Stars announced Lorne Donaldson as the club's new head coach Wednesday. Donaldson previously coached Jamaica's women's national team and led the team during their historic run to the knockout rounds in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Reggae Girlz

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune As the Chicago Red Stars look to rebuild their culture and stability, the team finally has filled an important position. The Red Stars announced Wednesday that Lorne Donaldson, the former coach of the Jamaican women’s national team, is their new head coach. Under Donaldson’s tutelage, the Reggae

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Sun-Times Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL. The Red Stars have a number of hires to make in their

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: CBS Sports The Chicago Red Stars have hired former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president, the franchise announced on Wednesday. It's the first sports executive hire announced by the Red Stars since their new ownership group, led by Laura Ricketts, took over the club in

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: On Tap Sports Network The Chicago Red Stars have finally started to add individuals to their executive offices after the club’s ownership change in the summer, announcing Wednesday that Karen Leetzow will be the club’s new president. Leetzow, who begins her new role on Dec. 4, comes to the Red

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Equalizer The Chicago Red Stars have a new president in the organization. On Wednesday, the club announced that Karen Leetzow, a sports executive and attorney, has been hired for the role. She was formerly the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Leetzow oversaw the Sally Q.

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Athletic The Chicago Red Stars hired longtime sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow as president, the NWSL club announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Leetzow will join the Red Stars after serving as chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. She was previously NASCAR’s general

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Sports Business Journal The new owners of the NWSL Chicago Red Stars, led by Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, have hired U.S. Soccer Chief Legal Officer Karen Leetzow as the club’s new president. Leetzow, who will start in the new role on Dec. 4, oversaw the national governing body’s independent investigation into abuse

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Daily Herald The Chicago Red Stars have appointed accomplished sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow as the club's new president. Leetzow joins the Red Stars after serving as the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, where she oversaw the independent investigation into abuse and sexual misconduct in

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune The Chicago Red Stars have a new team president. Sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow joined the franchise after serving as the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the Red Stars announced Wednesday. With U.S. Soccer, Leetzow oversaw the independent investigation into abuse and sexual

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Athletic The long limbo for the Chicago Red Stars has finally ended — and in a fitting fashion. The team won its first match under new ownership, led by Laura Ricketts, with a 2-0 win over the Washington Spirit last weekend following the official closing of the sale on September 1. Before former majority

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Associated Press/Fox Sports The National Women's Soccer League formally approved the sale of the Chicago Red Stars to an ownership group led by Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts. The league's Board of Governors unanimously approved the $60 million deal Friday. Ricketts and her family have owned the Cubs since 2009. She is also a

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Equalizer The Chicago Cubs co-owner led a group purchasing the city’s NWSL team for “up to” $35.5M, with another $25M going into immediate upgrades. Restoring trust with players and fans might be the more difficult task. The Chicago Red Stars are finally, officially under new ownership after a

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Just Women's Sports Laura Ricketts and her investor group officially purchased the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars in a $60 million deal. The Chicago Cubs co-owner, who is also a minority owner of the Chicago Sky, said in August that she is “honored” to lead a group of women investors in

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune The last 13 years as Chicago Cubs co-owner prepared Laura Ricketts for this moment. Ricketts spearheaded an investment group that officially became the new owner of the Chicago Red Stars on Friday after approval from the National Women’s Soccer League Board of Governors. The Red Stars were

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Sun-Times This league has the potential to really break through in terms of being a really successful business,” Ricketts said. “I’ve invested in a lot of things that uplift women and focus on equity. For me, personally, this is in that sweet spot.” News that Cubs co-owner Laura