Podcasts about Streeterville

The Trump administration's federal cuts that have gutted grants threaten the work of Illinois researchers. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the potential long-term impacts of such funding cuts.Plus: Gov. Pritzker to announce he's running for a third term; Ronald McDonald House buys neighboring Streeterville property and eyes expansion; GE HealthCare and Stanford Medicine renew partnership to push total body scanning tech; and McDonald's and Krispy Kreme end partnership over cost issues.

Chicago's brilliant solution to violent teen takeovers? A curfew that criminals will surely respect! While teens organize mass gatherings that end in shootings and chaos, politicians waste time debating whether the curfew should be at 8PM or 10PM instead of addressing the root problems. Meanwhile, residents are told to stay locked in their homes while teens run wild through Streeterville. This episode exposes how ineffective 'geo-fencing' and temporary curfews are when there's zero accountability for parents or consequences for teens committing crimes. We break down the $millions wasted on police resources for these band-aid solutions while officials refuse to implement measures that actually work. Where are the parents in all this? Why is Chicago more concerned with ACLU approval than resident safety?

Former CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about safety in Chicago as the warm weather approaches, including new barricades in Streeterville and what he’s hearing about the curfew proposal. He also shares his thoughts on how parents can help crack down on the teen takeovers.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the playwright behind a world premiere that takes a comedic look back at one of Chicago's most eccentric characters. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new musical that tells the story of the legendary rock group, the Kinks. Later in the show, Gary visits the curator of a new exhibit that covers DuPage's farming history. And we'll revisit Gary's interview with Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, who's photo exhibit is on display in Chicago through the end of April.

The Chicago Teachers Union reaches tentative contract deal with Chicago Public Schools. Teen violence in Streeterville has alder calling for earlier curfew. Jewish students at DePaul sue the university over alleged antisemitic attack. Reset dives into these and other top local stories with ABC 7 News anchor Ravi Baichwal, WBEZ senior education editor Kate Grossman and Better Government Association president David Greising. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Duke University being upset with its portrayal on ‘The White Lotus,’ the White House Correspondents' Association canceling plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin perform at its annual dinner, the future of the ‘Tush Push,’ and his thoughts on the ‘teen takeover’ in Streeterville […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Duke University being upset with its portrayal on ‘The White Lotus,’ the White House Correspondents' Association canceling plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin perform at its annual dinner, the future of the ‘Tush Push,’ and his thoughts on the ‘teen takeover’ in Streeterville […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Duke University being upset with its portrayal on ‘The White Lotus,’ the White House Correspondents' Association canceling plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin perform at its annual dinner, the future of the ‘Tush Push,’ and his thoughts on the ‘teen takeover’ in Streeterville […]

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest ‘teen takeover’ that took place last Friday in the Streeterville neighborhood. Ald. Hopkins details how officials are attempting to monitor and be ready for future instances. Then, Ald. Hopkins reviews the reasons for the 12 arrests, warns of the violence that these takeovers […]

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to talk about the incident involving a gathering of teens in Streeterville on Friday night and how city officials have been responding to the incident. He also discusses his proposal for an earlier curfew for teens, as well as feedback from Superintendent Larry Snelling to Mayor Johnson.

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Steve Dale to give his commentary on the recent ‘teen takeover’ in Streeterville and what can be done to prevent future cases.

A man was shot outside O'Hare Airport and a downtown alderman called for an 8 p.m. teen curfew after a shooting outside a Streeterville theater. Meanwhile, a jury awarded a record-breaking $120 million police misconduct settlement. Reset breaks down those stories and more with Carrie Shepherd, Chicago reporter for Axios, Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter and Jake Sheridan, City Hall reporter for Chicago Tribune. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to elaborate on a shooting that happened near a Streeterville theater over the weekend, a guardian policy that the theater implemented, and how Mayor Brandon Johnson should handle this situation. He also explains what needs to happen to help keep the downtown area’s positive image.

This week, Denise and Josh chat with Robert Garvey, co-founder of Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Robert had just returned from Italy, where his pizzerias was honored as a Top 50 of “The Best 100 Pizzerias in the World” by 50 Top Pizza. Robert's additionally received the special award for "Performance of the Year 2024 - Robo Award". We also talk about Robert's picturesque location on the Ogden Slip on Lake Michigan, with an amazing patio. Robert is a New York native, entrepreneur, marine engineer, business owner, journalist, playwright, teacher and certified Pizzaioli from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli. He also shares how his love of dropping into a New York slice shop planted a seed to open Robert's. We get into Robert's Pizza & Dough Company's origin start and the 25-year-old wild yeast starter.  More on Robert's Pizza & Dough Company: Founded by Robert Garvey and Dana Hokin Robert's Pizza & Dough Company serves handcrafted thin-crust, artisan pies with fresh and unique ingredients. The secret is in the crust: a Garvey family recipe affectionately dubbed ‘Za Dough' that took 20 years to perfect. Located on the Ogden Slip in Streeterville, Robert's Pizza is a cul-de-sac on the river tucked away from the bustle of the city with an expansive patio featuring beautiful views of the Chicago River & Skyline. Robert's Pizza is recognized as one of the Top 50 Pizzas in the USA by TOP50Italy and is regularly hailed as one of the top Pizzas in Chicago by revered critics like Steve Dolinsky and respected food publications including Eater Chicago and USA Today's 10Best. Robert's Pizza & Dough Company is located at 465 N. McClurg or 411 E Illinois Street in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. For more information, visit: www.robertspizzacompany.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram @robertspizzaco. Show Notes: Friday, October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day. Celebrate accordingly.  It's NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH, the best month of the year! Start planning now! We are here to help you plan to have the BIGGEST & BEST October National Pizza Month with the official NPM logo, graphics, fillable social media images, press release, customizable social media calendar, pizza fun facts and more. Go to the Toolkit. Register for PizzaCon, the fun new event is November 7 in Philadelphia. Registration is live, so secure your spot to attend today! Learn more about PizzaCon. 

Noah Schatz is the founder of Domu and CEO of Schatz Development. He has vast experience in design-driven developments in downtown Chicago and leasing apartments for operators through his apartment searching platform Domu. Noah kicks things off by talking about his first development and land banking! He provides insights on the 600 N Fairbanks development; a luxury high-rise condominium tower in Streeterville. Noah shares the process of working with Helmut Jahn, a world-renowned architect who designed 600 N Fairbanks. Noah dives into the benefits of his apartment searching platform Domu and provides tremendous tips on rental listings to get units leased fast! To conclude the episode, Noah shares an optimistic outlook on the Windy City! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Noah Schatz, Domu Chicago Apartments Link: Andrew Porter (Network Recommendation) Link: 600 N Fairbanks Condo Development Link: The Peter Attia Drive Podcast Guest Questions 02:12 Housing Provider Tip - Adjust rental prices during the end of leasing season to minimize vacancy. 03:22 Intro to our guest, Noah Schatz! 08:38 Noah's first development and land banking! 16:24 The value of architecture and design in development. 26:17 Pre-crash market and inception of Domu! 32:50 Benefits of Domu over other platforms. 35:45 Top leasing tips! 49:06 Noah's outlook on Chicago. 51:15 What is your competitive advantage? 52:50 One piece of advice for new investors. 53:39 What do you do for fun? 54:15 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  55:13 Local Network Recommendation?  56:04 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

Summertime is trouble time and a good time to say “bravo” to a Chicago Alderman trying to prevent trouble. That’s Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward, which includes part of the downtown business district and West Loop, River North, and Streeterville. Hopkins has proposed an 8:00 PM curfew for children under 18 walking those […]

Also in the news: State leaders announced a plan to spend more than $40 billion to fix Illinois roads; An iconic Chicago music venue is one step closer to opening; and the Rave Train scheduled for this weekend on the Brown Line has been canceled. 

Also in the news: State leaders announced a plan to spend more than $40 billion to fix Illinois roads; An iconic Chicago music venue is one step closer to opening; and the Rave Train scheduled for this weekend on the Brown Line has been canceled. 

Also in the news: State leaders announced a plan to spend more than $40 billion to fix Illinois roads; An iconic Chicago music venue is one step closer to opening; and the Rave Train scheduled for this weekend on the Brown Line has been canceled. 

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to explain why he wants his ward to start an 8 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors after a husband and wife were allegedly beaten by teens in Streeterville. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

0:00 - Couple attacked in Streeterville   9:39 - Fauci hearing    27:57 - Border/migrants   47:57 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, on the Fauci House Hearing "there is still so much that needs to exposed" and "Fauci needs to be humiliated" Follow Ron X @SenRonJohnson   01:02:33 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:05:20 - Joshua Skule, former executive assistant director for intelligence at FBI, on the FBI's investigations into domestic terrorists, campus protests and Hunter Biden   01:24:40 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, brings the receipts on Illinois' ‘Evidence-Based Funding' for K-12 schools. Get Ted's latest wirepoints.org   01:37:58 - Anthony Scaramucci, managing partner of SkyBridge Capital and briefly served as White House communications director, discusses the ‘24 election and “protecting the system” Check out Tony's new book  From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience   01:58:12 - Dan & Amy take reaction to their interview with Tony Scaramucci See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX News Reporter Garrett Tenny talks with Marc & Kim about A Chicago husband and wife are still recovering after being viciously attacked by a group of teenagers while out on a date Friday night in the city's trendy Streeterville neighborhood

The best food we've ever eaten? Quite possibly! Streeterville Social is the place to be during Chicago's famous summer rooftop season! Chicago's “go-to outdoor rooftop terrace serving up alfresco dining, libations, and a celebration of all things summer”, this is the rooftop of rooftops and has year-over-year been voted so by various publications and tastemakers. We sat down with Loews Chicago Executive Chef Trevor Hoyte to discuss the summer 2024 season and get a sneak peak at the food & drinks he & his team are crafting up to make this summer an unforgettable one! Chef Trevor tells us about his influences and how he creates each season's menu. He shares some of his favorite food and beverage offerings on the menu this summer and discusses what makes Streeterville Social such a beloved staple on the Chicago scene. The food here is flavorful, with various international influences and tastes. You might come for refreshing cocktails & mocktails, but you'll leave with the memory of the best of meal you had all year! OUR COCKTAIL RECOMMENDATIONS: Tamarind Tango The Last Straw Frose All Day OUR FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS: Street Corn Yogurt Safron Chicken Kabob Social Wings STREETERVILLE SOCIAL INFO & RESERVATIONS: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtown/dining HOTEL INFO & BOOKING: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtown INSTAGRAM: @loewschicagohotel @cheftrevorhoyte

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a new documentary series about the city's long history of property ownership racism and redlining.Plus: Moody's says office vacancy rate nears 20%, Chicago's 2024 James Beard finalists announced, JPMorgan takes big loss in $80 million Streeterville apartment sale, S&P data says women have lost C-suite seats in corporate America.

As the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke goes to the jury, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the proceedings.Plus: McDonald's seeks tighter child labor compliance by franchisees, hotel-to-apartments conversion planned in Streeterville, Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over 2022 meltdown and part-time Columbia College faculty reach agreement.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

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Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about the upcoming battle for the top job at City Hall. Plus: Rivian tells staff EV output may be 24% more than forecast, Allstate's new CFO sells more than $1 million in company stock, big Streeterville retail complex hits the market and United Center concession workers walk off the job in one-day strike.

In this Chubstep Steed and Jrad discover the true history of the 12 days of Christmas, when to take down decorations, cooking oils in ‘Steed Science' including the re-branding of canola oil, the history of Streeterville in ‘Chubsitory', new year resolutions like buying lotto tickets and cyber bullying, and recently canceled flights

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*Quinn Myers from Block Club Chicago explains why legendary Chicago bar, The Hideout, will shut down until 2023.  *The Hill's Alexander Bolton joins to discuss the Wisconsin Democrats' chances at knocking Ron Johnson out of office and what that would mean for Wisconsin.  *We learn the history of Streeterville and more during “Corrections and Clarifications” with the Afternoon crew.  *Plus, in an edition of John Howell's Book Club: John Koblin speaks about HBO in his new book, “It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO” and Andrew Seidel speaks about church and state in his latest, “American Crusade.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Quinn Myers from Block Club Chicago explains why legendary Chicago bar, The Hideout, will shut down until 2023.  *The Hill's Alexander Bolton joins to discuss the Wisconsin Democrats' chances at knocking Ron Johnson out of office and what that would mean for Wisconsin.  *We learn the history of Streeterville and more during “Corrections and Clarifications” with the Afternoon crew.  *Plus, in an edition of John Howell's Book Club: John Koblin speaks about HBO in his new book, “It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO” and Andrew Seidel speaks about church and state in his latest, “American Crusade.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And other trending headlines:  Chicago police have made no arrests in an early-morning shooting in Streeterville that killed one man and put a woman in the hospital; Mexican Independence Day is a week from today; A Willowbrook resident suing nearby Sterigenics and other stories. 

And other trending headlines:  Chicago police have made no arrests in an early-morning shooting in Streeterville that killed one man and put a woman in the hospital; Mexican Independence Day is a week from today; A Willowbrook resident suing nearby Sterigenics and other stories. 

And other trending headlines:  Chicago police have made no arrests in an early-morning shooting in Streeterville that killed one man and put a woman in the hospital; Mexican Independence Day is a week from today; A Willowbrook resident suing nearby Sterigenics and other stories. 

On July 18th 2022 Chicago PD was called to the home of Sania Khan.  There, upon entering the home, they found Sania dead. What happened to this beautiful, talented and photographer? How does this shine a light on the stigma of divorce in the South Asian community? Listen to this episode and learn about the life of Sania Khan.Georgia man traveled to Chicago and fatally shot ex-wife at Streeterville condo, then killed himself as cops arrived: policeTikToker Sania Khan's killing hits home for divorced South Asian women: ‘He would have killed me'Man shoots and kills ex-wife, himself after she posted about their marriage woes on TikTok

Whether you're for or against, a casino is coming to Chicago. The mayor and City Council have both approved a proposal from Bally's to build a casino at the old Tribune publishing site in River West. Pending approval from the Illinois Gaming Board, the city's first casino is projected to begin operating by 2026. Chicago leaders say the casino will be good for the city — especially for filling city coffers — but what do neighbors think? River West resident Sean Cogan tells Jacoby why he's excited about the casino, and Streeterville resident Darren Monroe in explains why he thinks it's a bad idea. Some Good News: Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park starts Thursday. The four day fest will feature a carnival, food and drinks, live music, a Domino tournament and, of course, the parade Saturday at 2 p.m. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joined Bob Sirott to discuss the recent carjacking in Streeterville and how the economy is affected by crime.

This week, we examine the state of the Loop. If you read Crain's, you know the recovery is… uneven. Let's take a quick look at some headlines at chicagobusiness.com about the Loop area office scene, in case you missed them: Downtown office vacancy jumps to another record high... Louis Vuitton's Mag Mile landlord ready to cash out... Chicago Law firm Skadden starting a new lease with about half the space... you get the picture. The Chicago Loop Alliance reports as of March, hotels are only 52% occupied compared to 2019 levels. CTA ridership overall – which passes through the Loop regularly – was 44% of what it was in 2019… Similarly, Metra ridership as of February was even lower: just 22% of 2019 levels. According to the city's violence reduction dashboard, year to date, violent crime victimizations in the Loop are up 200% compared to last year, and last year was bad. All that said, there are reasons for hope. Our guest this week, downtown Alderman Brendan Reilly, says there's a good-news metric that isn't regularly reported: how packed his own schedule is with meetings about business relocations, new buildings and creative ways to transform the Loop. Reilly's represented the 42nd Ward since 2007. That includes most of the downtown, River North, Streeterville and the Mag Mile. He gives his diagnosis of the Loop – the good and the bad – plus major issues facing it in Council, including crime and his grade of Superintendent David Brown's tenure; his pushback to the city's casino selection process; and how mayor Lori Lightfoot stacks up with other mayors he's worked with.

Jussie Smollett was found guilty Thursday evening of falsely reporting to police that he was a victim of a hate crime in January 2019. It's been nearly three years of conflicting stories and political rancor leading up to the jury's decision, after the former “Empire” actor said he was attacked outside his Streeterville apartment, and police later accused Smollett of staging the crime. The City Cast team looks back on what morphed into a convoluted and public debate over whether it was all a hoax. Jacoby Cochran, Carrie Shepherd, and Simone Alicea relive the twists and turns of the case while trying understand why (or if) we should care about it. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is charged with lying about being attacked nearly three years ago outside his Streeterville apartment. The alleged-hate-crime-turned-alleged-hoax was a big deal when it happened, but City Cast's Simone Alicea and Carrie Shepherd are a little exhausted by the story. They share their fatigue with Chicago Tribune's Stephanie Casanova, who tells us about a fight over tenant rights in Avalon Park and a heartwarming message from Bronzeville's “Taco Lady.” They also discuss omicron, booster shots, the resignation of Red Stars coach Rory Dames, and the holiday experiences they're looking forward to. Guests: Stephanie Casanova—Reporter, Chicago Tribune Carrie Shepherd—Lead Producer, City Cast Chicago Stories We Talked About: ‘Nobody cares': NWSL players say U.S. Soccer failed to act on abuse claims against Red Stars coach A SWAT situation, a fire, no water and heat. And then a building is condemned, and residents are forced from their home days before Thanksgiving. About 15% of Illinois residents have gotten COVID-19 booster shot, as Omicron enters U.S. and Illinois faces surge Good News: She has sold tacos in Bronzeville for 40 years. Her customers keep coming back, say her food is ‘made with love.' First-Ever ‘Golden Girls' Festival Slated For North Halsted in Lakeview in April Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we spoke with the newest addition to the BWLP management team, our Director of Agent Development, Hunter Andre! We learned about his transition into real estate, his incredible career, and his tips on how agents can maximize their business through a little bit of strategy, and a whole lot of patience. Hunter is an incredible agent and teacher, and there's a lot to learn on this episode! Contact Hunter Andre:

Sailing on Lake Michigan, a sweet treat in dairy country and authentic Chicago blues. Join host Oneika Raymond on a trip along the west coast of Lake Michigan for a refreshing spin on the Midwest.We'll start our road trip off in the “Malibu of the Midwest”, Sheboygan, Wisconsin to learn about sailing from SEAS, a local organization that's making the sport accessible to all. There, we'll speak to visually impaired local teen Mayah McWherter about how she takes to the open waters. Then, we'll cool off at the oldest frozen custard stand in Wisconsin. Gilles Frozen Custard has been a family owned joint since the 70s. We'll talk to owner Tom Linscott about the wonders of frozen custard, how it differs from ice cream and the way Gilles has brought generation after generation of families together.Finally, we'll make our way to Rosa's Lounge in Chicago where the legacy of blues music runs deep. Bus driver by day and Chicago bluesman by night, musician Toronzo Cannon is the perfect ambassador for this storied venue and the iconic music scene that calls Rosa's Lounge home.Our road trip will end in Chicago, Illinois at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel. You'll notice that this hotel is right on Lake Michigan and just steps away from Navy Pier and Millenium Park in the famous Streeterville neighborhood. Made the trip during the winter but still want to enjoy the Chicago River? You'll have a beautiful view of it right from the hotel's heated swimming pool. You can book your stay at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chigs-sheraton-grand-chicago/.Thanks to our guests on this episode for sharing their stories along the route. Check out the Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan's website at https://www.seasheboygan.org/#boatingforeveryone to learn more about their sailing classes. Check out Gilles Frozen Custard's Flavor of the Day calendar at https://gillesfrozencustard.com/flavor-of-the-day/2021-09. Can't get enough of Toronzo's music? Find the rest of his discography at https://toronzocannon.com/.

Chicago's lakefront with its parks, museums, beaches and public spaces is an accident of history. But can we take lessons from that history to create sustainable and environmentally responsible public spaces? Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill look at the political, commercial and legal wrangling–some of which involved very strange bedfellows–that led to the development of lakefront land and its preservation for public use in their new book, Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago. From the enigmatic Aaron Montgomery Ward, who amassed a massive fortune that funded his legal battles to keep the lake views from his flagship store, to the rapscallion "Captain" George Wellington Streeter, whose squad of armed squatters long held the land that now forms the neighborhood of Streeterville, Kearney and Merrill share the backstories of a number of the historical figures who helped make the Chicago lakefront what it is today. They also dig into one of the city's most ambitious engineering projects: reversing the flow of the Chicago River to carry its sewage away from Lake Michigan–to the dismay of the cities downstream. Quirks of urban history and competing public and private interests led to landmark cases which created legal doctrines still in use today. And the legal wrangling is far from over; in recent years, a Star Wars museum proposed by George Lucas and the presidential library of Barack Obama have both run into lawsuits over how lakefront land can be used and developed. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Kearney and Merrill discuss the shenanigans that ultimately gave the city and the state of Illinois one of its most priceless parcels of land and preserves it for public use. They also discuss how they envision other local, state and federal entities could use some of this history when designing land use regulations and protecting resources for public use.

Chicago's lakefront with its parks, museums, beaches and public spaces is an accident of history. But can we take lessons from that history to create sustainable and environmentally responsible public spaces? Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill look at the political, commercial and legal wrangling–some of which involved very strange bedfellows–that led to the development of lakefront land and its preservation for public use in their new book, Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago. From the enigmatic Aaron Montgomery Ward, who amassed a massive fortune that funded his legal battles to keep the lake views from his flagship store, to the rapscallion "Captain" George Wellington Streeter, whose squad of armed squatters long held the land that now forms the neighborhood of Streeterville, Kearney and Merrill share the backstories of a number of the historical figures who helped make the Chicago lakefront what it is today. They also dig into one of the city's most ambitious engineering projects: reversing the flow of the Chicago River to carry its sewage away from Lake Michigan–to the dismay of the cities downstream. Quirks of urban history and competing public and private interests led to landmark cases which created legal doctrines still in use today. And the legal wrangling is far from over; in recent years, a Star Wars museum proposed by George Lucas and the presidential library of Barack Obama have both run into lawsuits over how lakefront land can be used and developed. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Kearney and Merrill discuss the shenanigans that ultimately gave the city and the state of Illinois one of its most priceless parcels of land and preserves it for public use. They also discuss how they envision other local, state and federal entities could use some of this history when designing land use regulations and protecting resources for public use.

Chicago's lakefront with its parks, museums, beaches and public spaces is an accident of history. But can we take lessons from that history to create sustainable and environmentally responsible public spaces? Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill look at the political, commercial and legal wrangling–some of which involved very strange bedfellows–that led to the development of lakefront land and its preservation for public use in their new book, Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago.   From the enigmatic Aaron Montgomery Ward, who amassed a massive fortune that funded his legal battles to keep the lake views from his flagship store, to the rapscallion "Captain" George Wellington Streeter, whose squad of armed squatters long held the land that now forms the neighborhood of Streeterville, Kearney and Merrill share the backstories of a number of the historical figures who helped make the Chicago lakefront what it is today. They also dig into one of the city's most ambitious engineering projects: reversing the flow of the Chicago River to carry its sewage away from Lake Michigan–to the dismay of the cities downstream.   Quirks of urban history and competing public and private interests led to landmark cases which created legal doctrines still in use today. And the legal wrangling is far from over; in recent years, a Star Wars museum proposed by George Lucas and the presidential library of Barack Obama have both run into lawsuits over how lakefront land can be used and developed.   In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Kearney and Merrill discuss the shenanigans that ultimately gave the city and the state of Illinois one of its most priceless parcels of land and preserves it for public use. They also discuss how they envision other local, state and federal entities could use some of this history when designing land use regulations and protecting resources for public use.

A 2019 study from New York University shows Chicago has the widest life expectancy gap of any city in the nation. Residents in largely white and wealthy Streeterville live to 90 years old on average, but Black residents of Englewood, a South Side neighborhood that hasn’t seen much investment, live to be just 60. Reset checks in with an organization working to close the life expectancy gap between Black and white Chicagoans.

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A wellness check turned into a hazmat situation in Streeterville! Loretto Hospital is in hot water for the third time. What did you love as a kid but now hate as an adult? Would gun control legislation reduce mass shootings in the United States? Vaccines are rolling out all across America, but not fast enough. 28 states are almost ready to reopen completely, but what about the other 22 states? Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant and Chef Matt are thrilled and excited to open their 14th restaurant in Illinois on March 29th!

Also happening today, the Chicago Public Schools system said more elementary students are signing up for in-person learning, but high school students are lagging behind; the Illinois Department of Public Health is cutting back on the number of mobile COVID-19 testing sites, because fewer people are using them; and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com REVISED CHICAGO STREETERVILLE PLAN TO MOVE FORWARD Big revisions to a plan from Related Midwest for a pair of towers on the former Chicago Spire site means the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill-designed development on more than two acres at 400 North Lake Shore Drive in the Streeterville neighborhood will move forward, Chicago YIMBY reports. Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly had previously objected to a hotel inclusion, podium size and traffic and security plans. Those have all been addressed, and then some, with both the Zoning Committee and City Council approving the updated plan. Including an 875-ft-tall, northern tower and a 765-ft-tall southern one, on the drawing board are 1,100 residential units, 300 parking spaces, US$10 million to develop DuSable Park across the street, new security cameras and lighting and improved pedestrian crossings. Gone are hotel rooms, condominiums and the podium. Construction is planned in phases, with the taller, northern tower set to rise first, perhaps as early as 2021. Image credit: by SOM To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

Happy Saturday! As a thank you to our amazing listeners, we picked our top 4 listener locations and sourced some stories from local newspapers. In the third installment of this series, Maggie tells Jasmin the story of a man named Captain George Wellington Streeter and his personal annexation of a large portion of Chicago's Gold Coast. ***as always, a full source list can be found at thegoodolddayspod.com***This episode is brought to you by Libro.fm. Use promo code OLDDAYS to get two audiobooks for the price of one. libro.fm/redeem/olddaysSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/darknostalgiaworks)

TABLE OF CONTENT TALKING POINTS S2 E2012/6/2020(Host Scene)Zazz - Welcome to Table of Content. The round table show where we discuss all the happenings around streaming, gaming and entertainment. I am joined by guest guest co-host and frequent guest Stump. How are you? Zazz - Stump will you reach over and grab my bag…. of male and read the latest hatemail.  (tell about hate mail and tell them to send their own bold) tocpodmail@gmail.comIntro guests - Returning to the show and it is great to have him back DeviantLostMind. Welcome.Our next guest is appearing for the first time on the show and I have to say it is a great pleasure to have her on. RadNikkiDee, how are you this evening?This episode of Toc is brought to by onlyreapers.com where you can buy Carolina reaper jelly beans without all the filler beans. Use promo code tableoc for 25% off your first order. That's onlyreapers.com. Visit onlyreapers.com and use promo code tableoc. Streaming News https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitchs-new-stream-boost-feat Here comes another Twitch feature no one asked for well kind of. Many have lamented the lack of discoverability for smaller creators but i dont think this was a solution they had in Mind. Boost is the name of the new feature and its already raising some eyebrows.From Dexerto.comTwitch is rolling out a new feature for eligible channels called “Boost this stream,” with the hopes of giving people an avenue to be featured on “highly visible parts” of the platform. However, there are concerns it'll be damaging for the smaller streams trying to get noticed.The new Community Challenge requires viewers to pool their Channel Points to unlock the reward. Streamers will get notified once the challenge is available on their channel, then will relay that to their community to start chipping away at the progress bar.But there are concerns about its application. It'll be on Twitch's discretion for who gets to run the promotion as well as the target number to hit before a channel can be successfully Boosted. “How is not going to be abused by larger streams with more viewers, and therefore a bigger pool?” one person wrote. “IMO channel points devoted for use with a Community Challenge should be weighted in value depending on viewership.”Twitch responded saying “the amount of Channel Points required to successfully boost a stream is scaled with the size and viewership of the channel,” though a clear metric of how the cap increases wasn't made available. Deviant -  Are you buying into the criticisms coming from streamers about the potential abuse of this system?  https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/3/22150197/youtube-comments-posting-hurtful-hate-videos-discrimination-monetization-search Our tech overlords have once again come through to help us, the unwashed masses. This time they are screening our comments and asking us if we are sure we want to post, if their AI deems our comment offensive. What would we do without them?From the Verge - YouTube is trying to combat offensive comments that appear under videos by following in the footsteps of other social media companies and asking people before they post something that may be offensive: “Is this something you really want to share?”The company is launching a new product feature that will warn people when they're going to post a comment that it “may be offensive to others,” in order to give them “the option to reflect before posting,” according to a new blog post. The tool won't actually stop people from posting said comment. Prompts won't appear before every comment, but it will for ones that YouTube's system deems offensive, which is based on content that's been repeatedly reported. Once the prompt does appear, people can post the comment as they originally intended or use additional time to edit the comment.For creators, the company is also rolling out better content filtering systems in YouTube Studio (the backend where creators manage their channel). The new filter will seek out inappropriate or hurtful comments that were automatically flagged and held for review, and remove them from the queue so people don't have to read them. The new feature will roll out on Android first and in English before appearing elsewhere.Nikki -  What I thought was interesting was that this is based of past reports. This seems like it has potential for abuse by trolls. What do you think? Mizkif slams Twitch staff for DMCA issues after mocking his content  As if Twitch doesn't get enough bad press for what they don't do, They earned the ire of Popular streamer Mizkif for one employees lack of foresight when he dropped into his pokemon card unboxing stream. From the piece at Dexerto - While opening up packs during a November 29 broadcast, a member of Mizkif's chat named AidenWallis emerged and started joking about the odds of getting a rare card.Amusingly, Wallis happens to be a broadcast solutions engineer at Twitch and as such has an icon next to his name that indicates he works at the Amazon-owned platform.“We have a higher chance of getting content than you do of getting something rare,” Mizkif read the comment out loud. “This is from Twitch staff!” Not pleased with how the staff member had mocked his content, the popular entertainer proceeded to put the website on blast, primarily focusing on the DMCA issues that have plagued the platform. “Aiden Wallis is coming here to tell me to get content. How about you fix your f**king website, dude,” he slammed, ending his epic rant. While Aiden Wallis is a Twitch employee he doesnt work on the site itself. A representative of the platform has no business coming in on an official account and saying these sorts of things. Especially given that creators are feeling very abandoned and unheard by Twitch. Stump - This seems pretty unprofessional for an employee of twitch to drop in and say something like this on an official account dont you think?Gaming News https://gamerant.com/fortnite-galactus-event-vods-copyright-flag-twitch/  The never ending battle over DMCA on Twitch rages on as today we saw an interesting warning coming from Fortnite before the conclusion of their Marvel Season.From GameRantA new tweet from the official Fortnite Status account explains that Fortnite can not protect streamers who choose to broadcast the event later today and that VODs (videos on demand) or clips from streams may get flagged by Twitch's copyright detection systems. To avoid this issue, the Fortnite Status account mentions that streamers are recommended to mute their VODs or to turn off VODs and clips to protect themselves against any copyright claims or strikes.Fortnite's newest event is set to feature the big-time Marvel baddie, Galactus. There is some speculation that Galactus will bring about another "black hole" at the conclusion of this event much like players saw in the transition from Chapter 1 of Fortnite to Chapter 2. The hope now is that Galactus will only impact the in-game world of Fortnite and not cause any of Twitch's beloved streamers to receive bans over any copyrighted material.Not only could it cause DMCA issues Twitch actually had technical difficulties during the event no doubt due to the increased viewership.Dev - Seems sort of a dumb move by Fortnite to knowingly use dmca able content knowing all the current issues dont you think? E-sports : Dr. Disrespect proposes new awards in the video game industry Exiled Twitch streamer and 2 time back to back blockbuster video game champion DR Disrespect is back in the news. This time with a brilliant idea of his own.FROM Explica.com- The new criticism from Dr. Disrespect is towards the awards that are distributed in the video game and esports industry, such as the past Esports Awards or the next Game Awards 2020.He said  - “I think the gaming industry needs an award show that focuses on things that really matter.Examples: Best Multiplayer Map design, best weapon skin design, best single player level, best menu music, funniest clip, gameplay clip of the year..etc etc .It's settled …. Next year.”We do not know if he will organize some awards himself, but it is clear that he has something in mind.Nikki - What sort of things would you like to see from a Doc awards show? Esports arena for professional video game competitions planned for Chicago's Near South Side  Professional video game players could compete in front of large crowds on the Near South Side if a local real estate developer's unique, post-pandemic vision comes to fruition.Scott Greenberg, best known for Chicago hotels such as the Wit in the Loop and the EMC2 hotel in Streeterville, wants to build a $30 million esports venue called Surge near the Stevenson Expressway.The 106,000-square-foot venue at 2500 S. Wabash Ave. would serve food and drinks from three large kitchens, and include an arena large enough for 800 spectators to watch top players compete, Greenberg said.“What we're doing is not like anything else in the world, as far as esports stadiums,” said Greenberg, president of Lincolnshire-based ECD Co.The developers believe the rise in esports' popularity, including many high school and college teams, means there is significant interest in watching professionals compete in person.Stump - This seems like another step in the right direction for your esports prediction. A dedicated arena in a major market is a big step.Entertainment News Spotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlists  Get ready for conversations that go like this. “Hey did you see my story that I posted?” Uh which one? Thats right yet another platform is adding stories to their arsenal. This time it comes from an unlikely place. Spotify.From the Verge-Spotify is testing a new Snapchat-style Stories feature alongside some of its playlists. On its Christmas Hits playlist, for example, a series of artists including Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, and Pentatonix use a series of short video clips to share personal anecdotes about the festive period and their songwriting processes. Engadget notes that similar stories have been spotted on the Tear Drop emo rap playlist, and a version of Megan Thee Stallion's album Good News.Spotify confirmed the new feature in a statement provided to Engadget, but said it was a test and stopped short of confirming a wider release. “At Spotify, we routinely conduct a number of tests in an effort to improve our user experience,” a spokesperson said. Since debuting on Snapchat, Stories have become an increasingly common sight across numerous social networks and other services. Instagram's implementation of the format is one of the best known, but other services including YouTube, Twitter, and even LinkedIn have implemented versions of the feature. This isn't even Spotify's first stories test, following an experiment with a feature called Storylines back in 2019.Deviant - Doesn't it seem like it would make more sense for a company like spotify to integrate another platforms' stories?Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart rollercoaster Have you always wanted to go on a trip to the mushroom kingdom? Jump down pipes and ride hungry green Dinos while stomping on mushroom shaped bipedal monsters. Well you are in Luck!Universal Studios japan has announced the Feb 4th 2021 grand opening of their Nintendo World section of their park. From the Verge - USJ and Nintendo have also provided details on what is sure to be one of the park's flagship attractions: a Mario Kart-themed rollercoaster. It's housed inside a reconstructed Bowser's castle and makes use of AR and projection mapping technology, with riders donning AR headsets shaped like Mario's cap:The cars do have steering wheels, and multiple vehicles can race alongside each other, but it sounds like the ride itself is on rails. It's not guaranteed that you win the race — there's an element of throwing power-ups from item boxes, and the experience will be different each time you ride, according to USJ.The opening of Super Nintendo World will be closely watched as a model for the theme park industry, which has been hit hard by COVID-19Nikki -  What do you think of their use of Augmented reality? Could this be a trend going forward? G4 Signs WWE Superstar Xavier Woods Don't you dare be sour clap for your new g4 personality and feel the powerThat's right boomers G4 is coming back and they have signed former wwe tag champ Xavier Woods to be a part of their team.From businesswire.comG4, the famed gaming network, previously lived on cable television from 2002-2014 and is poised to return in 2021 on multiple digital and linear platforms.Xavier Woods' appointment was announced by Kevin Sabbe, Head of Content, G4. “We could not be happier to welcome Xavier to the family and introduce the first member of G4's new cast,” said Sabbe. “The list of on-air talent with advanced degrees in psychology, unbridled passion for video games and multiple WWE Tag Team Championships is not long. We loved Xavier's creative #Creed4G4 campaign and cannot wait to showcase his many talents throughout G4's developing slate of programming. Xavier stands as a fantastic first representative of an exciting and diverse team that we are assembling for G4 and will be introducing in the coming weeks and months.”“Never in my wildest dreams did I expect #Creed4G4 to gain so much momentum among WWE fans and gamers alike,” said Woods. “As a lifelong video game fanatic, I have always held a genuine affinity for the G4 brand and I'm honored and humbled to be joining the G4 team at a time when interest in gaming and the gaming community has never been stronger.”Stump - This hire seems like a no brainer for G4 and I am really hoping they get him the rights for nick arcade. How do you think the resurrected channel will fair?BOLD PREDICTIONS The number of WWE talent that will be leaving next year will exceed 2020.2021 will be the year of usually twitch features. More useless features will come out in 21 than probably ever! This will actually help propel competitors to gain market share. Cyber punk will get absolutely shit on in the reviews but you won't know 1 person that will have a bad thing to say about it. Dr. Dis signed with G4 for an awards show!Plug your stuff.No show Dec 27thZazzaboo plug the site, Pod etc Thanks and we will see you next week!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This Saturday, we profile Noah Chen of Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Noah currently attends the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School, under the tutelage of Dr Clara Kim. Noah is both an avid soloist and chamber musician. As a member of the Chen String Quartet, he has performed for NPR’s From the Top, Make Music Chicago 2020, and the International Music ... The post Noah Chen, 16, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Alderman Brendan Reilly oversees Streeterville, Gold Coast, Near West Loop, River North, the Loop and other surrounding parts. He joins John Williams to share his point of view of the looting as it unfolded early Monday. Plus, he describes the evidence that corroborates Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s explanation to Time Magazine that the Downtown Chicago looting […]

Alderman Brendan Reilly oversees Streeterville, Gold Coast, Near West Loop, River North, the Loop and other surrounding parts. He joins John Williams to share his point of view of the looting as it unfolded early Monday. Plus, he describes the evidence that corroborates Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s explanation to Time Magazine that the Downtown Chicago looting […]

Bill welcomes to the show Allison Arwady, M.D. Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health. Dr.Arwady gives us a brief background and biography, what keeps her awake at night? Any dangers of Covid-19 taking us back to a beginning stage? And what are the chances we can see in-class instruction for CPS schools this November. Heather Cherone of WTTW, Fran Spielman and Lynn Sweet from the Chicago Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain’s make up this week’s Round Table discussion. Fran provides an update on a freak accident involving her dog, which left her with a broken pelvis. A gang shooting in Streeterville leaves questions at City Hall amidst the rising city violence, Is Madigan in a vulnerable spot due to the Comed scandal? And CPS is headed for 100% virtual learning this fall. This week's Connected to Chicago segment is with Lauren Cohn. Lauren talks with Dr. Karen Krueger, a Northwestern Medicine physician and instructor in infectious diseases at Feinberg School of Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is seeking up to 5,000 people to take part in upcoming vaccine studies to prevent COVID-19 infection. The medical center says it is signing up those at high-risk for exposure to the coronavirus for a newly launched Prevention Trials Registry. The first study is expected to start next month. The Phase 3 trial will test the effectiveness of a vaccine by AstraZeneca that was found safe and boosted antibody responses in Phase 1 and 2 trials, the drug will be tested at Northwestern’s Streeterville campus and at Lake Forest and Central DuPage hospitals.

Gail Spreen from Streeterville Properties of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty knows the value of hyper-local branding. Gail has been a top real estate professional in Chicago for 26 years by specializing in one neighborhood – Streeterville. In our conversation Gail discusses the importance of getting involved in your community, and how merging your passion with […]

This is a Story about Cap Streeter, a drifter who schemed his way into creating what is now one of the most expensive parts of Chicago.Steph Charaska (Storyteller)BAND:Drake Shrader (vocals) Holly Souchack (vocals)Mary Hynes (vocals)Lexi Alioto (vocals) Arne Parrott (guitar) Matt Griffo (vocal/piano/bass)Dan Krackhardt (cajon)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mattgriffo)

We are thankful to have on a great guest, Anthony Long, who recently sold off his 150 unit portfolio on the North Side of Chicago. In this episode he explains how he recently acquired a property in Streeterville in CASH and explains what it takes to operate and liquidate a 150 unit real estate portfolio at the young age of 31.Guest: Anthony LongTopics:4:24 - Selling Real Estate At 12x Earnings5:33 - Management Headaches & Solutions6:40 - Technology VS. Old School Management7:18 - Handling Tenant Complaints11:17 - Following Ambitions12:23 - Overcoming Selling Fears15:23 - Underwriting the Deal17:25 - Reinvesting In Your Existing Portfolio19:12 - How To Increase Rents The Correct Way20:35 - Overcoming Negative Social Media Reviews21: 55 - Keeping 100% Occupancy24:03 - Creating A Management Company27:06 - The Maintenance Staff/Units Magic Number29:16 - Success In Real Estate

In an exclusive interview, Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto talks about his decision to purchase full ownership in the soccer team. Plus: Amazon is adding 400 Chicago tech jobs and expanding its downtown office by 70,000 square feet, United and Expedia end their feud over online ticket sales, an alderman blocks the conversion of a Streeterville landmark into a hotel and Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs will expand in Nevada and Arizona with a $283 million deal. Find hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.

A good mani leaves you feeling polished, strong, and put-together—ready to face whatever challenges the day brings you. But often, the process of procuring it poses a conundrum. You could go for a high-end service at a swanky spa, if you have the cash and spare time. Or, you might choose an inexpensive yet inefficient neighborhood spot that leaves you feeling vaguely icky about the inequity between customers and employees—especially in light of a brutal New York Times expose several years ago that detailed horrific labor conditions in the industry. Our guests this week on the #WeGotGoals podcast, ezza nails co-founders Ale Breuer and Kim Marsh, are passionate about changing this situation for everyone involved—driving, as Marsh has put it, “the nail care revolution.” Breuer and Marsh joined me in the studio, fresh from opening their second location and closing their seed-round funding of $1.5 million, to share how they’re creating a better earth by improving conditions for the women living on it. From the customer perspective, the ezza experience screams busy millennial professional. You can book your appointment (and choose your polish color) online, come in as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 8:30 p.m., join as a member for a significant price break, and pay and tip without touching cash. But most importantly, you can feel good about the business you’re supporting. “What truly, truly makes us different is we empower women on both sides of the manicure table,” Breuer said. It’s a mission that’s always been critical to the Teach for America alumnae, who met while earning their MBAs at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. That empowerment begins with a shift in language; employees are called “squadmates,” for one thing. But it’s not mere terminology. They’re paid fair wages, receive opportunities for education and advancement, and work flexible part-time or full-time schedules. Breuer had the idea for elevating nail care early on during her MBA program. She experimented with mobile services and a pop-up shop before Marsh joined as her partner, and the two decided the business needed permanent addresses to provide a consistent, branded experience. Opening the first location ranks as the pair’s standout achievement. “What’s great about brick and mortar is that you can actually be inside your business and see what you have built,” Breuer said. “That first day, when we opened and we had customers come in and members come in to our business, was truly one of a kind.” Getting there wasn’t easy; they heard “no” plenty of times along the way, especially from male potential investors. Persisting—being “tough as nails,” per their tagline—involved recruiting a top-notch team of other female leaders, seeking out mentors among other entrepreneurs, and adjusting the way they pitched the business, focusing on the opportunity instead of solely empowerment and citing success stories like Drybar. In 2017, they won $75,000 in the Booth New Venture Challenge, which helped them get the doors open. Now, they have hard data (including hundreds of members) to prove their concept. When we spoke—just two weeks out from opening their second spot—they were fully booked there 24 hours in advance. Breuer and Marsh drive this growth by being “near-maniacal” about setting goals and monitoring progress toward them, on a monthly and even weekly basis. They’re always striving for better net promoter scores for both customers and squadmates—how likely people are to recommend booking a service at ezza, or working there. Though they’re fine-tuned to operational details, Marsh and Breuer also hold true to their core values, including staying powerfully positive. Squad members write each other notes of support and gratitude on core value notepads; squad outings and appreciation days are regular occurrences. After all, if the team enjoys their work and love coming in, customers will take notice. “It’s so different when you think about a nail salon visit versus having a nail home—an experience in a community that you feel a connection to,” Marsh said. That atmosphere and dedicated clientele and staff, they believe, will drive them toward their next big goal: taking the brand nationwide. To truly shift an entire industry toward equity and fair labor practices, they’ll need to secure enough market share so that other salons will have to follow suit. This winter, they’ll start fundraising again for their series A round—this time, with a passionate group of investors, squadmates, and members already on board. Listen to the full episode to hear more about what Breuer learned when she went to nail school, how her mom inspired the company’s name, and all the other ways they’re working toward their goal of nationwide nail domination. If you’re in Chicago, you can visit ezza nails at 240 E. Illinois St. in Streeterville, 180 N. Wacker Dr. in the Loop, and within the year, in the West Loop, too. And wherever you are—follow them online or on Instagram for updates on when they’ll be in YOUR neighborhood. Like what you hear on #WeGotGoals? Pplease subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you’d be so kind as to leave us a rating or a review, that will help us continue to grow our own community of goal-getters.  

So thankful @FroyoToFitness came in to record with Treadcast! MaryKate is the owner of @FroyoToFitness instagram account and has such an incredible fitness community all over the world. She absolutely crushed this workout! ONLY ONE DRILL IN THE WHOLE WORKOUT. 7 Min warmup then a killer 21 min drill GET READY FOR SOME FUN! ENJOY EP 5 WITH @FroyoToFitness!!      & Again follow me on instagram @Austin_Head to keep up with the latest on THE TREADCAST!      Special thank you to these incredible sponsors!    Gia Devinyi  with Compass Real Estate  “SPECIAL LISTING OF THE WEEK”      480 N McClurg Unit 605 $274,500   Location: Streeterville!   Sunny & spacious 1 bedroom. The large living space, and PRIVATE BALCONY make for great entertaining. Brand new engineered hardwood, and updated cabinets, perfectly MOVE-IN READY!  You’ll also love the HUGE walk-in closet and ample storage throughout the condo. Extremely-pet friendly. Amenities include: 24-hour door staff, 3 landscaped sundecks! 2 laundry rooms, package receiving, storage/bike, fitness center, dry cleaners and on-site management. Steps to the lake front, restaurants & nightlife, theaters, shopping, Starbucks, Navy Pier, Whole Foods, and all that Streeterville has to offer!    Go to  GiaSellsChicago.com for more info or email at Giasellschicago@gmail.com   Namit Bammiof Bammi Law Group Mr. Bammi has been practicing real estate and corporate law for over 13 years in the Chicago metropolitan area.  From assisting clients and developers with buying and selling real estate to assisting small, medium and large business with their corporate legal needs. Mr. Bammi  practice is located in the Chicago loopand he can be reached at 312-952-7733 or via email and namit@bammilaw.com.     Julie Zakarias with GenFi. Generations Family and Fiduciary Services is an independent, fee only, investment advisory and consulting firm based in Chicago.  Genfi provides: Guidance on navigation of today’s complex global financial environment Oversight on long term maximization of your financial resources Client advocacy and a fiduciary level of care If you want more information contact Julie at: jzakarias@generationsffs.com. http://www.genfiffs.com/     Chad Dunham with Third Coast Coding Third Coast Coding is a consulting, IT support, and custom software development company that specializes in providing full turnkey solution for our clients. We are located in downtown Chicago, and have been working with customers in a wide variety of industries since 2005. For more information contact Chad: Info@thirdcoastcoding.com http://thirdcoastcoding.com/treadcast   Fox Outdoor Fox Outdoor is hooking The Treadcast family up! 50% off EVERYTHING ONLINE, with special code TREADCAST50 at checkout!    FOX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS IS A DIRECT IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF TACTICAL, ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY AND OUTDOOR GEAR. LOCATED IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO, THE COMPANY TRACES ITS ROOTS BACK TO WORLD WAR II WHEN THE FOUNDER REALIZED THE NICHE MARKET FOR SELLING MILITARY SURPLUS GOODS TO RETAIL LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SPECIAL OFFER: TREADCAST50 for 50% off of ALL PURCHASES ONLINE Foxoutdoor.com foxretail@foxoutdoor.com       As always follow me on instagram for more information @Austin_Head Disclaimers for descriptions and places of publication:   *The content for The Treadcast has been written with the assistance of an accredited practicing personal trainer. Austin Head is not liable or responsible for any injuries, claims or causes of action, known or unknown arising from this guide.   *The materials and content contained in The Treadcast are for general health improvement recommendations only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Austin Head should not be held liable for the information interpretation or use of the information provided.  

Today on Crain's Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about first-quarter suburban Chicago housing data. Plus: Yesterday a judge found Pipeline Health in contempt and ordered the hospital owner to restore most services at Westlake Hospital. Today the company proposes transferring ownership to Melrose Park—a move the village calls a "stunt." Also, a Boston-based nonprofit expands in Chicago, a Miami investor takes over a Streeterville hotel, Gov. Pritzker names a new Illinois Commerce Commission chair, and Northwestern passes its biggest tuition hike in seven years. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business technology reporter John Pletz about the architect who won the bid for O’Hare’s new global terminal. Plus: Bill to lift ban on rent control fails in Springfield, Streeterville retail complex for sale, homes in Chicago deemed more affordable than in most big cities, McDonald's will no longer lobby against minimum wage hikes, and @properties takes first step outside Midwest. Follow host Amy Guth on Twitter at @AmyGuth, or continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist

The story of one Chicago grocery store tycoon’s dream for jazz music, movie stars, and bygone glamour.

A family, a dog owner and tenants of a men's hotel explain why the Loop offers a sense of community amid the hustle and bustle.

Roberta has lived in Chicago for 35 years, she says that she and her husband wanted to live in a city that felt like a city. Roberta says that she wanted to live in a large, dense city -- like New York City, where she grew up. She has lived in Streeterville for 10 years, after having lived in Lincoln Park for about 20 years. Roberta lives on the 66th story of Lake Pointe Tower with her husband. Chicagoans will know Lake Pointe Tower as the building near to Navy Pier, on the east side of Lake Shore Drive. Roberta hesitated to say that she felt like her building feels like home.Living on the 66th floor of a modern high rise building is truly unique. Roberta says that her condo doesn’t have a cozy corner that makes it feel home-y, the experience of being at home is dominated by the view. When I asked Roberta about the feelings that she associates with home, she said that she associate home with a sense of security and familiarity, but also with drama, in her current home, the view provides the drama. Those dramatic views change through the seasons.It took me a long time to decide what to paint from Roberta’s home. Roberta’s opinion of the meaning of home is informed by her study, she describes home as “a center space” the place go away from and the place you go back to. She also described this particular home as a unique refuge. Being so far above the city makes everything really quiet and the chaos of the city below seems very far away. I was hesitant to paint the view from Roberta’s home because skylines are so commonly depicted in art. I was struck though by how dominant the view is, in Roberta’s experience of home. It brings both drama and a sense of refuge and calm to her. The night I visited Roberta’s home, in November of 2014, the view was a little misty, the sky reflecting orange tones and mysterious layers of clouds.Special thanks to Stefano Vita for use of his music in the audio recording.

Will all the rumor and scuttlebutt whirling about the league as we approach the trade deadline, did you really think that we'd let it all go whizzing past us without sitting down to record one of our scintillating discussions? Of course not. So with that, we offer the latest episode of Live From The Five Hole, once again recorded by our exceedingly patient engineer/producer/candy procurer Marina at Optimus in Streeterville. Because we serve up only the finest guests, we were lucky enough to have Spector aka Lyle Richardson, P.E.I.'s finest hockey maven, who has his finger on the pulse of any and all transactions in the league, and has numerous outlets for his thoughts, namely Spector's Hockey, Fox Sports, and The Hockey News. And on top of all of that, you'll get our usual dose of wit and banter and numbskullery, all of which can be found via the direct download below, or from RSS or iTunes. Put our hockey thoughts in your ears, even though actually looking too closely at us would burn every hole of your eyes.

Jorge del Busto was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His grandmother, an accomplished artist and "woman of style," inspired and instilled Jorge's passion to draw and design. He started his career at the tender age of six when he attended art school. His talent and vision for design became visible when at the age of 12 he started sketching and designing clothes. He moved to America over 13 years ago to continue to enhance his skills and creativity. In 2003, he designed his first line of active/fitness wear. Immediately, he drew the attention of some up-scale boutique owners who decided to take a chance with Jorge and sell his line in their boutiques. His recognizable sexy designs became an immediate success. This year, he was able to launch his first line of evening gowns (couture) and sport-elegant designs. He was invited to participate in a runway show where they recognized Jorge as one of the top new Latin designers in the country. His stylish couture and sport-elegant designs were the high-light of the show. Since then his dresses and sport-elegant Collection have been featured in many local magazines and in February 2008, the Chicago Social Magazine featured his couture. His talent did not go un-noticed, and he was featured again in the Panache Magazine and even Streeterville’s Chamber of Commerce was impressed and featured some of his Collection in their website commercial www.streetervillechamber.org - click on the Streeterville Commercial. Another of Jorge’s sexy and sophisticated dresses was photographed in the www.factio-magzine.com while attending a public relations event for new designers sponsored by the City of Chicago (Chicago Fashion Resource 2.1.08)