Business Columns
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Feder: Ron Magers to receive DePaul's Distinguished Journalist AwardJan 08, 2020 12:00 am - Ron Magers, who retired in 2016 after a distinguished career as one of Chicago's all-time greatest news anchors, will be back in the spotlight to take a bow this spring,...
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Feder: WBBM Newsradio promotes Jennifer Keiper, Andy DahnJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - We'll soon be hearing more of Jennifer Keiper and Andy Dahn on WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM, the Entercom all-news combo, Robert Feder writes. Keiper, who began her latest...
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Feder: Steve Cortes joins WIND as afternoon host todayJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - Steve Cortes, who's been an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump as a CNN political commentator and a member of Trump's Hispanic Advisory Council, is signing on...
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When an employer actually needs 'the best man for the job'Jan 05, 2020 5:10 am - Q: I am a licensed clinical social worker working for a nonprofit community mental health center. My agency has been contracted by the local jail to run an in-jail subst...
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Racing thrills won hearts at downstate trackJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - Looking to add a little excitement to your life in the new year? How about owning your own drag strip? The Central Illinois Dragway is in need of a new owner and up for ...
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Feder: As new WGN Radio morning host, Bob Sirott has friendliness in mindJan 03, 2020 12:00 am - Bright and early Monday morning Bob Sirott will step into the studio of WGN 720-AM and instantly become the biggest star on the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, Ro...
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Feder: ABC 7 wins New Year's Eve ratings in a blowoutJan 02, 2020 12:00 am - Chicago viewers overwhelmingly chose WLS-Channel 7 to ring in the new year Tuesday night, Robert Feder writes. The ABC-owned station drew 354,947 households - more than...
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Feder: In a bleak year for Chicago media, WGN drops out of sportsDec 31, 2019 12:00 am - A change of address for "Chicago's Very Own," the end of free TV for the Chicago Cubs, a doomsday prediction for the Chicago Tribune, and a wayward alligator dubbed Chan...
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Feder: Final fade-out for CLTV leaves Chicago poorerDec 30, 2019 12:00 am - At precisely 6 p.m. Tuesday - just six hours before a new year begins - CLTV will sign off the air forever, Robert Feder writes. Paul Lisnek's "Politics Tonight" will be...
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Feder: On New Year's Eve, Steve Darnall will party like it's 1958Dec 27, 2019 12:00 am - Steve Darnall, host of "Those Were the Days," will ring in 2020 retro-style with his third annual "New Year's Eve Big Band Dance Party" on College of Du Page's jazz stat...