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Truman Pope, center, director of finishing, talks with workers at American Litho in Carol Stream on Sept. 11, 2018. The company's bread and butter is direct mail.

No. 1: American Litho owners stay hands-on, accessible as company grows

May 22, 2019 at 11:23 a.m.

One of the best things about being in the printing business is that no two jobs are alike. There’s different paper, different art, different dimensions. “You have to have a...

Slalom employees Karen Mackay, left, and Katie Morris work at the consulting firm's office in Chicago on Sept. 6, 2018. The firm has more than 500 consultants based in the city.

Slalom keeps its workers consulting close to home, sets them free to choose their path

May 22, 2019 at 11:23 a.m.

Miheer Munjal is a fan of the Slalom hackathon — where teams compete to develop solutions in fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and social good. It’s not the type...

Workers relax at PHMG's office in downtown Chicago. Sales reps at the company, which started as Please Hold Media Group, are on the phone all day booking appointments with potential customers.

PHMG’s startup culture helps fuel sales

May 22, 2019 at 11:23 a.m.

Every morning Corey Nieder looks forward to a fast-paced workday. As head of sales for Texas at PHMG, Nieder is responsible for pumping up his team of 17 sales representatives...

Senior Lead Program Representative Lyndon Moodie works in Zebra's newly renovated headquarters in Lincolnshire. The company is named for the black-and-white striped bar codes it prints.

Zebra Technologies: Acquisition created opportunities for employees, workplace culture

May 22, 2019 at 11:23 a.m.

Culture change at Zebra Technologies began with its $3.45 billion acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business four years ago. “We knew we had to be deliberate about the organizations coming...

One of MB Financial's mission statements on the wall in their space in Rosemont.

From ‘Ask Mitch’ to volunteering, MB Financial banks on its corporate culture

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

At MB Financial Bank, employees can send a private note to CEO Mitch Feiger through the company intranet. Sometimes there’s an ambitious proposal for a new product. Alternatively, it’s a...

Mount Prospect Public Library strives for community impact

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Recommending books is only part of the job for staffers at the Mount Prospect Public Library. They answer queries about the recent eclipse, how to find medical centers for hip...

Baird & Warner: Collegiality helps agents, staff build business and careers

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Justin Bristol took a leap when he decided to change careers, leaving a lucrative job at a downtown law firm to become a real estate agent at Baird & Warner's...

Rivers Casino employees ride excitement of the games

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Carla Corso loves her job — and why wouldn’t she? She gives out money to the winners at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. “I’m the money girl,” said Corso, who...

Chicago’s Historic City Clubs Scramble to Stay Relevant

July 2, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

These longtimers are getting revamped to attract the attention of younger, more casual crowds.

Illinois’s High School Grads Are Fleeing the State at Record Speed

July 2, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Illinois's budget woes are a huge factor for young people choosing to go to other states' public colleges.

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