Business Columns
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Feder: Community Trust funds hiring of two Sun-Times reportersMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - Two seasoned Chicago reporters will be joining the Sun-Times, thanks to a grant from The Chicago Community Trust, Robert Feder writes. Elvia Malagón, a reporter for the...
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Feder: Stuck at home, viewers shift TV news habits in MayMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Local news viewership is down in mornings but up significantly in afternoons, as Chicago area audiences adjust to life at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Robert Fe...
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State has spent nearly $240 million on COVID-19 responseMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - In 51 days, Illinois spent almost $240 million on equipment, personnel and other items related to the state's battle against the spread of COVID-19. That's roughly $4.6 ...
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Feder: 'Lucky guy' Bob Stroud marks 40 years of 'Rock 'n Roll Roots'May 21, 2020 1:00 am - A hearty high-five to Bob Stroud, top-rated midday star at Hubbard Radio classic rock WDRV 97.1-FM, on celebrating 40 years as host of "Rock 'n Roll Roots," Robert Feder...
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Kendall: How'd you do with your reopening? Or are you still doing?May 19, 2020 1:00 am - Whether you celebrated your business' grand opening many years back or just a year ago, chances are you weren't planning on a Reopening in 2020. Whether or not you've re...
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Feder: Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as new CEO of WBEZ, VocaloMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - Andi McDaniel, an innovative public-radio executive who grew up in Schaumburg, is coming home to take on the top job at Chicago Public Media, parent company of NPR news/...
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Feder: WIND's Amy Jacobson barred from governor's media briefingsMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - Amy Jacobson, the Chicago radio talk show host and former TV news reporter, has been barred from attending Governor J.B. Pritzker's daily coronavirus media briefings aft...
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Feder: Lisagor Awards honor journalists in 'virtual celebration'May 15, 2020 1:00 am - It's the biggest day of the year for Chicago journalism - and it's all happening online, Robert Feder writes. In lieu of the annual banquet tonight at the Union League C...
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Workspace expert sees safety, shields taking priority in office designMay 15, 2020 1:00 am - If you're like me, you've likely spent the last two months doing your job from home, either in a room dedicated to work or a makeshift home office in your dining or livi...
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Feder: Nominations open today for Radio Hall of FameMay 14, 2020 1:00 am - Nominations open today for the 2020 class of the Radio Hall of Fame, Robert Feder writes. Fans are invited to submit suggestions online for nominees in six categori...