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Clients in the News – 10/02/2015
Rivers Casino: Illinois Casino Gaming Association executive director, Tom Swoik, asserts that adding hundreds of video slots in Illinois is not creating new gamblers, but rather, displacing more highly-taxable revenues: "We should be happy that Rep. Rita has such a firm belief in gambling, even if the evidence cited by pros in the business — especially Tom Swoik,
Clients in the News – 10/02/2015
Rivers Casino: Tom Swoik, exectutive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, says gambling in Illinois has become far too saturated, and measures need to be taken to limit expansion. Casino Queen General Manager Jeff Watson was not available for comment. But the leader of the state’s casino association, Tom Swoik, said the proliferation of video gambling
Clients in the News – 10/01/15
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck: Illinois Supreme Court's denies appeal to hear frozen embryo case: "Szafranski’s attorney, Brian A. Schroeder of Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck LLP, said he was “stunned” by the latest decision and will file a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court.Schroeder seeks to establish a constitutional protection against what he considers forced procreation,
Clients in the News – 9/30/2015
Universal Technical Institute: Industry trade publication, Fleet Owner, highlights the proactive efforts employers are utilizing to close the skills gap by hosting technicain competitions and underwriting scholarships: "Ryder has also announced it has donated $20,000 to the Universal Technical Institute Foundation to help meet the urgent and growing demand for trained diesel technicians. The funds will support students who attend
Clients in the News – 9/29/15
Ricketts Family:ESPN the Magazine says the Ricketts family has emerged as the savior of the Chicago Cubs."No franchise in America better exemplifies the tension between baseball's business imperatives and its sentimental attachments than the Cubs, which has made transforming Wrigleyville a gargantuan task for Ricketts and his three siblings. But even that project seems small
Clients in the News – 9/28/2015
Tom Ricketts:According to Fortune's 40 Under 40 members, Chairman Ricketts is among most admired CEO's: "Noah Wintroub of JPMorgan Chase likes Chicago Cubs CEO Tom Ricketts."Read More: Fortune, "These two CEOs are the "Most Admired" among Fortune's 40 Under 40," September 28, 2015
Clients in the News – 9/28/15
Tom Ricketts:ESPN1000's David Kaplan and Pat Boyle are joined by Tom Ricketts in the Chicago studio: Listen to Complete Interview: ESPN1000, "David Kaplan and Pat Boyle are joined by Cubs' owner Tom Ricketts in studio," September 28, 2015
Clients in the News – 9/28/15
Tom Ricketts:ESPN1000's Waddle and Silvy host Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to talk everything Cubs:Listen to Complete Interview: ESPN1000, "Waddle and Silvy: Tom Ricketts," September 28, 2015
Clients in the News – 9/27/2015
Rivers Casino: Tom Swoik, of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, explains recent findings citing slowing of gambling in Illinois: But Tom Swoik, executive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, said the report underlines his belief that gambling is saturated in Illinois. “What you’re seeing going on is cannibalization from the other forms of gaming into video gaming,”
Clients in the News – 9/22/15
Schiller:ARD German Television made the trip to Chicago to discuss current frozen embryo trials with partner, Brian A. Shroeder: "He wants to be in charge of where and how he becomes a parent. When they created the embryos, they were in a relationship, and this a big change in circumstance. Jacob does not want to have
Clients in the News – 9/22/15
Rivers Casino: Tom Swoik, the executive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, speaks on the over abundance of gambling in Illinois: "However, Tom Swoik, executive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, sees the numbers a different way.“I think the report shows we are saturated in Illinois,” he said. “What you’re seeing going on is cannibalization
Clients in the News – 9/18/2015
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Tribune breaks down everything you need to know to jump on the bandwagon come October:Q: Why are they doing so well?A: Because of a combination of borderline brilliant decisions by Theo Epstein, the president of baseball operations, and Tom Ricketts, the owner. They did something in the offseason that really was a violation
Clients in the News – 9/15/2015
Chicago Cubs: ESPN sits down with Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant to discuss the Cubs 2015 post-season expectations:"I just think that we are so young, and so naive, we are just out there playing reckless and just having fun with it, so we have that on our side. We don't really feel any pressure at all.
Clients in the News – 9/11/2015
Chicago Cubs: Despite stumbling against the struggling Phillies, Ricketts optimisitc, young club doesn't feel pressure:"Raise your hand if you thought during spring training that this would be one of the best Cubs teams you have seen. OK, Chairman Tom Ricketts, you can take your hand down now. Only the most optimistic of fans would have predicted the Cubs
Clients in the News – 9/11/2015
Gov. Pete Ricketts: Nebraska Governor honors companies at Capitol for promoting wellness programs: "Forty-three Nebraska companies have received the Governor's Wellness Award, which honors employers that develop successful workplace wellness programs. Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the winners Thursday at the Capitol. The companies come from 28 Nebraska communities. The Governor's Wellness Award was created eight years ago, and has
Clients in the News – 9/10/2015
Zurich: The Huffington Post's Amanda Schneider explains how Zurich got it right: Jennifer Kyung, Headquarters Business Lead at Zurich said, "We use data to make other decisions, why wouldn't we use the same approach to make decisions for people to be effective in the workplace? This building is not just a new building, but a catalyst on our journey
Clients in the News – 9/8/2015
Universal Technical Institute: After the death of his parents, UTI-Lisle graduate, P.J. Whipson, is raising money to attend an elite auto-repair program: "My motivator is pretty much just my past life," said Whipson, now 20, of Crystal Lake. "It was pretty rough ... my mom being sick all the time. My brother and I were taking care
Clients in the News – 9/2/2015
Chicago Cubs: Theo Epstein tells ESPN staying hot in September is all about 'staying loose, good vibes.':"Hey, you, Cubs fan. Stop refreshing those playoff odds. Hey, you, Cubs player. Stop scoreboard-watching and sweating your slumps. Theo Epstein, the most popular man north of 18th Street not named Kyle Schwarber, had a message for you before the Cubs’
Clients in the News – 9/2/2015
Neil Bluhm: Neil Bluhm donates $1 Million to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago: "Chicago entrepreneurs Holly Hunt and Neil Bluhm have each given $1 million to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Hunt's gift will establish the Holly Hunt Graduate Merit Fellowships, and Bluhm's will create the Bluhm Family Scholarship Fund, which
Clients in the News – 9/2/2015
Gov. Pete Ricketts: Ricketts adminstration working on initiatives to lower Nebraska property taxes: "Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says his administration is working on ideas to lower property taxes in preparation for next year's legislative session. Ricketts said Tuesday that he continues to hear more about property taxes from constituents than any other issue. He says his staff
Clients in the News – 9/1/2015
Navistar:Navistar International has announced that Bill McMenamin has been named the company's new treasurer: "Bill McMenamin, president of Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), will add responsibilities as senior vice president and treasurer of the company. McMenamin replaces Jim Moran, who is leaving Navistar to pursue other career opportunities, the company said..." 'At the same time, we're proud to have
Clients in the News – 8/31/2015
Tom Ricketts:Watch Chairman Tom Ricketts speak with NBC Chicago following Chicago Cubs RHP Jake Arietta's No-Hitter . While surely excitment swarmed the North Side, Ricketts urged that the club, and fans, need to stay present minded: "We don't want to get ahead of ourselves. We just want to have a good September," Ricketts said. "Obviously last night was
Clients in the News – 8/27/2015
Governor Pete Ricketts:Vote Sought on Death Penalty:"An organization campaigning to reinstate Nebraska’s death penalty after lawmakers repealed it in May said Wednesday it has collected more than enough signatures to place the issue before voters in 2016 and probably enough to block the repeal from going into effect on Sunday. The group, heavily financed by
Clients in the News – 8/25/2015
Schiller: In the wake of the Ashley Madison scandal, senior partner, Tanya J. Stanish, offers CBS Chicago legal and financial tips for dealing with infidelity:"Divorce attorney Tanya Stanish offers these legal and financial tips:1. Review documents. Cheating partners, as much as they might try to hide their activities, typically leave some trail of information showing their misdeeds. They
Clients in the News – 8/24/2015
Tom Ricketts:Chicago Cubs Chairman, Tom Ricketts, is pleased with the steps the franchise is making. For Ricketts, the decision to renovate Wrigle Field, partner with corporate sponsors, and rebuild the roster, are all a byproduct of one goal: Win.“Obviously, when things aren’t going the right direction people want you to take more short-term decisions or they