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Anna Marie Kukec

Business Writer
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Anna Marie Kukec has been a business and technology writer for the Daily Herald since 2000, covering everything from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses.

She also has extensively covered residential foreclosures throughout the suburbs, and her "The Dream Foreclosed" project on that subject won first place in public service from the Illinois Associated Press Editors Association, the Chicago Journalists Association's Sarah Brown Boyden Award in public service, first place from the National Federation of Press Women, first place in the Illinois Woman's Press Association, and meritorious achievement from the Chicago Bar Association Herman Kogan Awards.

Kukec also was part of the reporting team for "Our Uncertain Times" project about the impact of the recession that earned third place in the 2009 Illinois Associated Press Editors Association Excellence. She has been an occasional guest on ABC 7 and WGN Radio.

Kukec began her career as a reporter, columnist and section editor for the Daily Southtown Economist, now called SouthtownStar newspapers in Chicago's South suburbs.

In 1989, she became a speechwriter and public information officer for the Illinois attorney general's office, serving under Democrats and gubernatorial candidates Neil Hartigan and Roland Burris as well as Republican Jim Ryan. In 1995, she became a staff reporter for the American Bar Association, where she covered bar associations and various legal cases nationwide.

During those years, Kukec also has written freelance articles for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and other publications.

She has been listed in past editions of Who's Who in the Media and Communications, Who's Who in the Midwest, and Who's Who of American Women. She was honored with the 1985 Woman of the Year Award, presented by Evergreen Park High School. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and Chicago Headline Club, where she had served on various committees and as a vice president, secretary and board director.

Kukec earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications/journalism from St. Xavier University in Chicago. She is married and lived in Elk Grove Village before moving to Chicago. Follow her on Facebook and LinkedIn and as AMKukec on Twitter.

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Don’t touch that dial; more changes coming to TV viewing

May 24 2012 | 3:28 pm - Kukec's eBuzz column features how Motorola Mobility, Verizon Wireless and Comcast Corp. are changing the way you view television on all your devices with their latest products and apps.

Sears plans more layoffs

May 24 2012 | 12:45 pm - Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings said a group of employees were told Wednesday they would be part of a wave of layoffs, but would not confirm the total. While positions were being eliminated here, other new positions are being created to support...

The new faces at helm of Motorola Mobility

May 23 2012 | 7:17 am - Dennis Woodside took over Tuesday as the new chief executive officer of Libertyville-based Motorola Mobility, but who else is at the helm? Here's the new lineup.

Motorola’s Brown glad to see ‘tough journey’ complete

May 23 2012 | 12:00 am - Greg Brown, CEO of Schaumburg-based Motorola Solutions, said Tuesday's news of Google closing its acquisition on Motorola Mobility was part of a strategy he offered about four years ago. While the close of the deal was "wonderful news" and...

New CEO for Motorola Mobility; new location?

May 22 2012 | 8:18 pm - Motorola Mobility's CEO Sanjay Jha was quickly replaced Tuesday after Google's acquisition of the Libertyville-based company was finalized, renewing concerns about rumors that the new leadership might move the headquarters and its 3,000 employees...

Scott Wehrli pioneers a new generation of banking

May 18 2012 | 2:58 pm - Kukec's People features Scott Wehrli, who comes from one of the pioneering families in Naperville, and is now helping to relocation a Naperville bank to larger headquarters... in the same site where his father was a founder of another bank.

Suburban homeowners have plenty of choices for fencing

May 18 2012 | 10:59 am - Dan and Natalie Bishop didn't have a fence around the backyard of their home in St. Charles. But with a 1-year-old son and the prospect of getting a dog, the couple decided it was time to provide some added safety and privacy. And with more fences...

Tellabs to unveil ad technology for your iPad, other devices

May 18 2012 | 11:27 am - Soon, you might be using your iPad to watch a video and then see a commercial directed at your specific hobbies or shopping habits. Naperville-based Tellabs Inc. and Acton, Mass.-based SeaChange International will jointly unveil a new multi-screen...

NATO summit to spell money for region

May 17 2012 | 6:24 am - This weekends NATO summit is expected to bring millions in revenue, including millions of dollars that could trickle to the suburbs, said one expert.

Rolling Meadows firm ready for NATO protestors

May 17 2012 | 6:23 am - For Rolling Meadows-based J.C. Restoration, fixing up a building after a fire or flood is everyday work. But boarding up windows or protecting buildings from riots or protesters? That also could be on the agenda during the 25th NATO summit this...

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