Clients in the News
Clients in the News – 6/10/2016
Client: Navistar Source: Springfield News-Sun Navistar is adding 300 jobs in Springfield in a second deal with General Motors. The site will again become one of the city’s largest employers, and attract more jobs at companies that supply parts to Navistar:"The news is another sign of Navistar’s dramatically improving fortunes in Springfield. As recently as 2010, the Springfield plant had
Clients in the News – 6/5/2016
Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Source: Dekalb Daily Chronicle Ricky De La Cruz hit the dance floor at the Lurie Prom, “A Night in Paris,” just a month after having a heart transplant: "On April 19, Ricky De La Cruz got a new heart,
Clients in the News – 6/3/2016
Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Source: Naperville Sun Everyday of his life, Max Lacewell found some reason to say, "today is the ‘best day evuh.’” Today, his legacy and ever positive attitude lives on in support of pediatric brain cancer research and funding: During Max Lacewell's short life, he celebrated the simple things each day."During Max's treatment,
Clients in the News – 6/1/2016
Client: Tom Ricketts/Chicago Cubs Source: Crain’s Chicago Business Cubs owner and chairman Tom Ricketts went on the offensive in a public dispute against Alderman Tom Tunney reneging on alcohol rules for the plaza adjacent to the ball park: “Ricketts said he's not interested in making any specific concessions from the agreement he says the team and city made with
Clients in the News – 5/29/2016
Client: Illinois Casino Gaming Association Source: ESPN Legislation to regulate daily fantasy sports betting in Illinois was pulled from the table Sunday after the bill became tainted in vote-buying allegations on behalf of fantasy sports lobbyists: "Democratic Rep. Rita Mayfield had said she became privy to an email in which a lobbyist working for FanDuel and DraftKings suggested
Clients in the News – 5/26/2016
Client: Chicago Cubs Source: Chicago Tribune Kris Bryant was a college-kid in San Diego three years ago. Now he’s on an Express billboard across from Wrigley. The young phenom talked with the Chicago Tribune about his ‘new’ life outside of baseball: "Oh, to be Kris Bryant.He's handsome, hits the ball a mile and has his face plastered around Chicago
Clients in the News – 5/24/2016
Client: Chicago Cubs Source: Chicago Tribune Cubs fans will have a rare opportunity to take pitches from Kerry Wood, Derek Lee, Michael Barrett, and Ted Lilly at Wednesday’s Kerry Wood & Friends Battle of the Bats Charity Home Run Derby: The event, a joint effort by the Wood Family Foundation and Cubs Charities, benefits Chicago’s underserved kids.“Anytime the fans get
Clients in the News – 5/19/2016
Client: Rivers CasinoSource: Chicago Daily Herald Illinois casinos will be able to set up daily fantasy sports operations online should new plan, pushed by DraftKings and FanDuel to make sure their games are legal here, pass through the Illinois General Assembly: "If you're going to have a conversation about legalizing Internet gaming, that should be a
Clients in the News – 5/18/2016
Client: Rivers Casino Source: Crain’s Chicago Business Sen. Antonio Munoz (D-Chicago), who voted in favor of legislation to regulate and legalize daily fantasy sports, filed a motion to reconsider. The bill will be in a holding pattern until it is addressed when the Senate returns to session on Monday:"Kip Kolkmeier, a lobbyist on behalf of Rivers Casino
Clients in the News – 5/18/2016
Client: Chicago Cubs Source: Chicago Tribune The Chicago Cubs signed six-time All-Star closer Joe Nathan, adding low-risk, big reward to their bullpen:Nathan is expected to report to extended spring training in Mesa, Ariz., but could return shortly after the All-Star break."It's always a good strategy," manager Joe Maddon said of adding more pitching. "I got to know
Clients in the News – 5/16/2016
Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Source: Chicago Tribune/The Doings – LaGrange LaGrange teenager, Katie Palermo, while fighting cancer herself, serves on Lurie Children’s Kids Advisory Board and strives to make the hospital a better place for herself and other young people battling illness: Katie Palermo, 17, a student at Lyons Township High School,
Clients in the News – 5/9/2016
Client – Ann and Robert H. Lurie’s Hospital Source: Becker’s Hospital Review Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago named among 100 great hospitals in America: "Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has 288 beds, handled 10,997 admissions and hosted 4,926 inpatient and 13,342 outpatient surgeries in the last year reported. In fiscal
Clients in the News – 5/6/2016
Client: Chicago CubsSource: Chicago Tribune Zobrist’s team first attitude is rubbing off in the club house, says Maddon: Cubs manager Joe Maddon likens Ben Zobrist to a virus. The best possible kind.His winning attitude is infectious.“You see it. You’re all around him,” Maddon told reporters before Friday’s 1:20 p.m. game against the Nationals. “Everybody else sees it, too,
Clients in the News – 5/5/2016
Client: Freeborn & Peters LLPSource: Chicago Daily Law Bulletin The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin noted this week’s announcement of Freeborn & Peters’ client-driven combination with Brenner, Evans & Millman. The news announcement was published in the Law Bulletin’s In the News section on May 3."Freeborn & Peters LLP announced it combined with the Richmond, Va.-based firm
Clients in the News – 5/3/2016
Client: Chicago CubsSource: ESPNOne month into the 2016 campaign, the star-studded Cubs roster has not failed to impress. Here are ESPN’s April All-Stars:"Players have hot streaks all season. We just recognize them more in April because everybody starts from zero. Here are my April All-Stars -- err, April plus the first two days of May.1B
Clients in the News – 4/27/2016
Client: Universal Technical InstituteSource: Cars.comUniversal Technical Institute’s education managers, Scott Keene and Marty Kucha, tell Cars.com what to do when you’re about to run out of gas:"Admit it: You've been there. We all have. You were making great time. You were trying to beat rush hour. You wanted to wait until the next food stop
Clients in the News – 4/26/2016
Client: Universal Technical InstituteSource: My Suburban Life MediaAs elected officials struggle to fund higher education and expand vocational career training programs, employers in Illinois are working with industry partners to encourage students to complete career training programs at technical schools. Some employers are now offering tuition reimbursement, and other hiring incentives, to help pay for
Clients int the News – 4/22/2016
Client: Chicago CubsSource: ESPNFor the second time in two years, Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arietta deals a no-hitter:"Well, he’s arrived, and if last year’s historic second half wasn’t enough proof -- as if it couldn’t be enough -- Arrieta has picked up where he left off, winning his fourth game in four starts in 2016
Clients in the News – 4/20/2016
Client – Chicago CubsSource: Chicago Tribune On this day, 100 years ago, the Chicago Cubs played their first game at Weeghman Park, which later became Wrigley Field:This is a condensed version of an article that appeared in an April 20, 1916 edition of the Chicago Tribune.Whatever the Kaiser has to say to Woodrow Wilson today doesn't
Clients in the News – 4/19/2016
Client: Illinois Casino Gaming Association Source: Legal Sports Report Tom Swoik, of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, offers his thoughts on the regulation of Illinois daily fantasy sports regulation: “This legislation should require DFS betting to be held to the same standards, consumer protections and regulations that all other gaming licensees’ betting products are currently required to meet.
Clients in the News – 4/18/2016
Client: Rivers CasinoSource: The Associated Press/Westfield Republican Schenectady’s Rivers Casino will reach a significant milestone when the highest, and final steel beam is put into place: "The developers of the Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady will host a "topping out" ceremony Monday. The event celebrates the placement of the building's last steel beam.” The Associated Press, "New
Clients in the News – 4/15/2016
Client: Schiller DuCanto & FleckSource: Chicago Tribune/Lake County News Sun38 attorneys from Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, the nation’s largest family practice law firm, were recognized as Leading Lawyers in Illinois:"This distinction by Leading Lawyers Magazine is a well-deserved recognition for the expertise of our lawyers and our firm," said Donald C. Schiller, senior partner, Schiller
Top Communications Exec Jennifer McGuffin Joins Culloton Strategies
Corporate communicator, former journalist becomes VP at public affairs, crisis firm CHICAGO (April 14, 2016)— Corporate Communications executive and former journalist Jennifer McGuffin has joined Chicago public affairs and communications strategy firm Culloton Strategies, LLC.McGuffin will provide strategic advice to Culloton clients as a Vice President. The firm specializes in developing and leading communications strategies for
Clients in the News – 4/14/2016
Client: Rivers Casino Source: Journal & Topics Rivers Casino made three significant donations to Main West High School to assist students and their families: • A total of $30,000 to the Maine West Dollars for Scholars program will fund 30 $1,000 scholarships to Oakton College-bound graduating seniors. • $60,000 donation will assist in the renovation and enlargement
Clients in the News – 4/13/2016
Client – Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s HospitalSource – Aurora Beacon News/Chicago Tribune Students at West Aurora High School recently hosted a dance marathon to raise funding for the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital:"Schrope was "absolutely confident" the $10,000 goal would be reached and based on the number of students sporting T-shirts during