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Melissa Harris' Chicago Confidential

Melissa Harris' Chicago Confidential

Wisconsin recall unprecedented for Chicago political consultancy - February 2, 2012 - Ann Liston and Eric Adelstein are hardened Chicago Democratic consultants.

Former Groupon executive invests in urban winery - January 29, 2012 - New York hipsters know the name Michael Dorf. By the end of 2012, in-the-know Chicagoans will too.

Ask Rex Huppke: I Just Work Here

Ask Rex Huppke: I Just Work Here

The many faces of business-casual - January 29, 2012 - Good news for facial-hair enthusiasts. After six decades of flagrant beardscrimination, Walt Disney Co. has lifted its ban on employee...

Germ warfare at work - January 22, 2012 - Have you heard about the highly contagious Koala flu that turns people into horrifying, albeit adorable, zombie marsupials who subsist...

Gregory Karp

Gregory Karp

A premium consideration - February 3, 2012 - Buying life insurance isn't a sexy purchase, but it's fundamental to financial planning. That's why it's alarming that ownership of...

Dig deep for right diamond - January 20, 2012 - Smart spenders in the market to buy diamonds, perhaps for Valentine's Day, know all about the four C's: cut, color, clarity and carat....

Gail MarksJarvis

Gail MarksJarvis

Can cautious consumers, investors conjure 'animal spirits' back to Wall Street? - February 1, 2012 - Once traumatized, it's tough to move on with your life without being cautious.

IMF warning of global recession a cold slap in the face for investors - January 25, 2012 - Although the stock market has displayed the most powerful early year rally in 15 years, investors hesitated Tuesday as the International...