The new plans will also include a town ... events. Crown’s renewed focus on the land follows a proposal for another massive acreage in Mundelein by the Wirtz family that owns the Chicago Blackhawks.

In their statement, the Obamas said that Crown “cared deeply about Chicago and making it a place where everyone could thrive — no matter who they are or what part of town they call home.” ...

But for people in Chicago’s business and civic ... Rocky Wirtz did well by this town Scoping out succession paths in the wake of Jim Crown's death Crown died in a motorsports park accident ...

Jim Crown, scion of one of Chicago's richest families ... and wealthy residents like Ken Griffin piped up and left town, along with Boeing, Caterpillar and other corporate headquarters.

Franklin St. Krueck Sexton Partners Share Chicago’s billionaire Crown family hasn’t made many unfortunate moves in business. Arguably, one of their worst has involved a vacant half-block ...

Jim Crown, a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, said this month that he ... thrive — no matter who they are or what part of town they call home.” “Jim gave back to the city through ...

Paula Crown Getty Images Share James Crown, one of the wealthiest men in Chicago, is aiming to use his national clout in business to try to fight crime in the city. The ambitious goal? To reduce ...

(JTA) – James Crown, a Chicago billionaire and major donor to Jewish causes, died Sunday in a crash at a racetrack in Colorado while celebrating his 70th birthday. His sudden death at the ...

He was the scion of the Crown family, who are known as prominent backers of various Chicago charities, Jewish institutions and Democratic politics. (JTA) – James Crown, a Chicago billionaire and ...