JILL WINE-BANKS FEATURED IN ABC 20/20 WATERGATE SPECIAL

Jill Wine-Banks, a United States lawyer who was one of the prosecutors during the Watergate scandal, was featured in an ABC 20/20 special, which included exclusive interviews, photos and footage related to the Nixon Watergate scandal.

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CHICAGO'S RIVERWALK FEATURED IN FINANCIAL TIMES

Architect  Carol Ross Barney, who designed Chicago's Riverwalk, was quoted in a Financial Times article that highlighted the Riverwalk as "complex, urbane and intriguing." The article also noted the Riverwalk as, "a tour of a vibrant ongoing project in what is 'perhaps the most architecturally aware city on earth.'" Read more...

MARTHA C. NUSSBAUM JOINS PODCASTS  ON ANGER, FORGIVENESS AND THE HEALTH OF NATIONS

MONICA WALKER INTERVIEW

In the latest installment of the WE Interviews series, Monica Walker, President, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Holland Capital Management, LLC, sat down with Ellen Kinlin to discuss her journey to the CEO office and the skills she has honed along the way.

 

"Be yourself, but also maintain a sense of self-awareness. It's important to be authentic, but do it in a way that's beneficial not only to you but also to those around you. And have your own voice and be willing to share it. Nobody's going to do it for you." Read more...

ADLER PLANETARIUM TO EXPAND "SCOPES IN THE CITY" THANKS TO $1M GIFT

The Adler Planetarium ( Michelle Larson) will expand its "Scopes in the City" program after an anonymous $1 million gift earlier this year, according to DNA Info. About 2,000 people a year get to see constellations, comets and other interstellar phenomena from telescopes in their neighborhoods through the program launched in 2014. The Planetarium visits 20 to 25 venues a year, including the suburbs, and trips should increase after the gift. Read more...

After three C-level positions at two non-profits and one for-profit, Vicki Escarra spoke with Chicago Woman magazine about one of the most pivotal moments of her life and being ready to take what she has learned to help others achieve their dreams.

"After completing a five-year commitment to Opportunity International, I am ready to pursue other passions. Exactly how I'll pursue them is still undecided. I view myself as a change agent and someone who loves to build things." Read more...

UNITED AIRLINES NAMES LINDA JOJO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

To ensure United Airlines continues to innovate and execute across all technology and digital fronts, United has named Linda Jojo Executive Vice-President, Technology and Chief Digital Officer. 

In addition to her current responsibility for United's technology platforms and analytics, Linda will lead the strategy, development and deployment of United's e-commerce, mobile app and commercial web platforms. This expanded role builds on her contributions over the past three years transforming United's state-of-the-art technology capabilities such as the company's mobile tools and apps for customers and employees. Linda was previously executive vice president and chief information officer. Read more...

NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER 18TH ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS

The National Immigrant Justice Center held its 18th annual Human Rights Awards luncheon on June 6 at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. The awards luncheon honored human rights champions and contributions of civic, business, and philanthropic leaders. 

Mary Meg McCarthy (Pictured far left),  Executive Director,  National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), a program of Heartland Alliance, and  Evelyn Diaz (Pictured far right),  President,  Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights