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Gov. Bruce Rauner is a former principal in Chicago-based GTCR, which used proceeds from its latest fund to invest in such companies Fairway Media Group.

Illinois’ private equity funds notched one of their best years in 2014

June 16, 2018 at 7:53 p.m.

Private-equity firms, which invest money on behalf of foundations, pension funds and other institutions, had one of their strongest fundraising years in recent memory in 2014. Last year, 283 U.S....

Jay Goltz, right, talks with showroom manager Andrew Jordan, left, at Artists' Frame Service in Lincoln Park. Goltz is founder and chief executive of Goltz Group, which gave raises to most of its 110 employees, despite businesses being hurt by the polar vortex.

Your chances for a raise are best in years, survey finds

June 16, 2018 at 3:20 a.m.

Many workers in Chicago and elsewhere might have reason to feel more optimistic about their chances of getting a raise than they have in years. Nearly 2 in 5 small...

Pedestrians walk by the Northern Trust banking company's headquarters February 25, 2009 in Chicago.

Overseas tax strategy helps Northern Trust boost earnings

June 16, 2018 at 3:55 a.m.

Northern Trust Corp. parked some of its earnings overseas in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago-based financial services company trim its tax bill and boost its earnings. Results exceeded Wall...

Ken Griffin and his wife, Anne, speak at an education conference organized by the Kenneth and Anne Griffin Foundation.

Griffin divorce: Billionaire’s wife says term’s seek her to be ‘good girl’

June 29, 2019 at 6:52 a.m.

Anne Dias Griffin says the billionaire husband who is divorcing her will no longer give her free run of their downtown Chicago high-rise condo starting next month, doesn't want to...

Survey: Americans keep some purchases secret from spouses

June 16, 2018 at 4:09 a.m.

Just in time for Valentine's Day: A survey by CreditCards.com shows that about 7 million Americans have hidden a bank or credit card account from their spouse or significant other....

Chicago-based Berlin, whose products include plastic, glass and metal containers, was bought by New York private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners in 2014.

Illinois’ private equity business roared back to life in 2014

June 16, 2018 at 3:23 a.m.

Illinois roared when it came to private equity deals last year. Seven of the 10 biggest private equity deals exceeded the $1 billion mark, compared with one of that size...

Progressive's Snapshot device is inside the vehicle of Heather Belka on Chicago's North Side.

More consumers say ‘no way’ to driver-monitoring programs

June 16, 2018 at 5:36 a.m.

More consumers are resistant to signing up for driver-monitoring programs in exchange for potential discounts on their car insurance, according to a study released this week. According to InsuranceQuotes.com, 51...

Inland American shareholders back board; union calls for asset distribution

June 16, 2018 at 5:48 a.m.

A union that represents hotel workers continued its campaign against Inland American Real Estate Trust on Tuesday even as investors overwhelmingly backed management at the Oak Brook-based company's recent shareholder...

The Congress Theater, which closed in 2013.

Congress Theater in Logan Square to be redeveloped

June 16, 2018 at 4:39 a.m.

The Congress Theater, a Logan Square institution that closed in 2013 after a string of code violations, will be renovated in a project that also includes the construction of a...

GM’s OnStar drivers may qualify for discounts from Progressive Insurance

June 16, 2018 at 8:16 p.m.

Progressive Insurance has struck a deal with General Motors' OnStar unit in which participating drivers may get feedback on their motoring habits and might qualify for discounts on their coverage....

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