Clients in the News
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
Clients in the News – 4/12/2016
Client: Chicago CubsSource: Chicago TribuneCubs players and fans were greeted with a new-look Wrigley at last night’s thrilling home-opener. The top-class amenities match the new Cubs culture of an expectation for success:"On the day his family bought the team in 2009, Tom Ricketts vowed to do whatever was necessary to make the Cubs the best
Clients in the News – 4/11/2016 – 2
Client – Tom CrossSource – Daily Herald Culloton Strategies senior consultant, Tom Cross, sat on a recent panel at Aurora University to discuss the current state of United States immigration policy:"The issue of immigration impacts things on a global basis, as we're finding day in and day out," said former state Rep. Tom Cross, who works
Clients in the News – 4/11/2016 – 1
Client – Chicago CubsSource – CBS Chicago With excitement building as the home opener approaches, chairman Tom Ricketts is buzzing with excitement to unveil the ballpark renovations, and counting to build on the success of 2015:"As chairman, Ricketts oversaw the work of Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein in a roster revamping in recent years.
Clients in the News – 4/11/2016
Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Source: The Oak Lawn Reporter Tim Sidlow, a former Lurie Children’s patient on a leave of absence due to a liver illness, was honored during a high school baseball game featuring Oak Lawn and Jones Prep: “The Oak Lawn game honored Tim Sidlow, a 15-year English teacher who
Clients in the News – 4/10/2016
Client: Ann & Robert. H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Source: WGN TV An experimental procedure at Lurie Children’s Hospital may give a baby with cancer a chance to one day be a father: But to do both comes with significant risk. Cyclophosphamide -- the drug seven-month-old McKai needs to treat his cancer -- is one of the most
Clients in the News – 4/10/2016
Client: Rivers Casino Source: Chicago Tribune The Rivers Casino Foundation recently donated $40,000 tin support of the educational programming at the Maryville Jen School and the Maryville Children's Healthcare Center: "We are so grateful for this generous gift and the belief in the work that we do here at Maryville," said Julie Fischer, Director of Development and Communication.
Clients in the News – 4/7/2016
Client: Tom Ricketts Source Chicago Tribune Despite its appearance, Wrigley will be ready for the Cubs home-opener. Tom Ricketts is excited to show off the new digs to the club, and to the fans: “Obviously there’s a lot of construction going on around the outside, and there will be a lot of parts that will be fenced off,”
Clients in the News – 4/5/2016
Client: Freeborn & Peters, LLPSource: Roe Conn Show, WGN RadioFollowing news that the FBI accessed the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone through a third party, Dylan Smith, a partner with Freeborn & Peters LLP, discusses what may happen next with WGN Radio’s Roe Conn. This precedent setting case raises questions about feuds over data privacy and
Clients in the News – 3/4/2016
Client: Rush Street GamingSource: Daily HeraldDaily Fantasy Sports regulations in Massachusetts, Indiana and Virginia may influence what laws are proposed in Illinois. Casino industry officials say that the regulations are unfair, putting casinos at a distinct disadvantage:"After all, casinos pay higher tax rates and face strict oversight by state regulators, said Tom Swoik, executive director
Clients in the News – 3/25/2016
Client: Tom Cross, Culloton StrategiesSource: Chicago TribuneICYMI: Culloton Strategies senior consultant and chairman of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Tom Cross, writes that funding higher education is possible with bipartisan compromise:"As a former caucus leader in the Illinois House, I know how bipartisan compromise works. We’ve done it before, and we must do so
Clients in the News – 3/31/2016
Client: Chicago CubsSource: ESPNAfter making an NLCS run last October, the Cubs reloaded their roster for 2016. ESPN’s Jesse Rodgers breaks down why everyone will be looking up to the number one ranked North Siders in his MLB preview:“The team's depth will be the difference maker if the Cubs finally win it all this year.
Clients in the News – 3/30/2016
Client: Franciscan St. James HealthSource: Crain’s Chicago BusinessFranciscan St. James’ consolidation plan was unanimously approved Tuesday by the IL Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The plan will allow Franciscan St. James to expand and renovate their Olympia Fields campus, while improving urgent care services at the Olympia Fields location, and ambulatory services in adjacent
Clients in the News – 3/29/2016
Client: Franciscan St. James HealthSource: Chicago TribuneThe IL state review board approved Franciscan St. James’ plans to expand and renovate their Olympia Fields campus, and close and expand outpatient services at the aging Chicago Heights campus. The Chicago Heights campus’s urgent care center will be expanded to provide around-the-clock care: "The approval by the Illinois Health
Clients in the News – 3/28/2016
Client: Chicago CubsOutlet: ESPNWith Opening Day now one week away, ESPN’s Jesse Rodgers takes a look at the Cubs’ ‘Fab Five’ as they enter their sophomore campaigns. Though this group of Cubs is young, Rodgers expects them to avoid a sophomore slump due to maturity beyond their years, and a willingness to put the club
Clients in the News – 3/24/2016
Client: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of ChicagoOutlet: Windy City TimesAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago recently set a national precedent by becoming the first hospital in the United States to adopt a program and policy initiative safeguarding the civil rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming youth, further ensuring that every
Clients in the News – 3/22/2016
Client: Chicago CubsOutlet: Red Eye ChicagoRedEye Chicago reveals photos of Wrigley Field before renovations began on the ball park. The renovations, led by the Ricketts family, demonstrate that winning a World Series, and providing the team the means to do so, is their top priority:"The Cubs documented areas all over Wrigley Field -- hallways, offices,
Clients in the News – 3/18/2016
Client: Universal Technical InstituteOutlet: My Suburban LifeAs part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional education, Universal Technical Institute recently participated in the DuPage County ‘Counselor Institute Day. Chelsea Biggs, interim youth programs manager for Screening for Mental Health Inc., and Jan Tkaczyk, national director for counselor and academic relations educated counselors how to identify