Melissa Hamilton Named Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow
The Elevance Health executive was selected for the prestigious 2027 Signature Fellows Class.
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October 6, 2026
Jill Waite Will Depart Portillo's in NovemberThe Chief People Officer is set to leave the Chicago-based restaurant chain on November 1, 2026.
October 5, 2026
Balyasny Asset Management Promoted Ilan WeissThe hedge fund named Ilan Weiss as global co-head of equities to lead the strategy alongside its founder.
October 4, 2026
AFHU Appointed Caryn Peretz Midwest Executive DirectorThe American Friends of the Hebrew University selected Peretz to lead its operations in the Midwest region.
October 1, 2026
Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago Appointed Ryan Southcomb CFOThe Chicago hospital has selected an experienced finance leader to oversee its fiscal operations.
October 1, 2026
Michael Frisch Joined Winston Taylor as PartnerThe Chicago-based firm has added Michael Frisch to its financial innovation and digital assets groups.
September 29, 2026
Chicago Fire Will Premiere 15th Season on October 7The long-running drama returns to NBC this fall with new cast members and a character departure.
September 29, 2026
Kevin Christopher Has Returned to Key MortgageThe veteran executive rejoins the firm as senior vice president of mortgage production.
September 29, 2026
Reed Smith Hired Kate Campbell as PartnerThe Chicago attorney has moved to the firm's global corporate and emerging technologies groups.
September 29, 2026
Jamie Rhee Accepted Interim NITA Director PositionThe former city official currently collects a combined annual compensation of $563,000.
September 29, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Named New Leadership TeamThe Chicago organization appointed co-artistic directors and an executive director to stabilize operations.