A newspaper delivery boy in his youth, Warren Buffett just nabbed the Omaha World-Herald. Just two years ago, Buffett said investing in newspapers is a bad idea—it looks like he’s doing this to support local reporting, not turn a quick profit. If he stays hands-off with the Omaha paper (which it looks like he will, as he’s no Murdoch), letting the Midwesterner edge a bit farther east might not be so bad. And what better billionaire to own our paper than one who wants higher taxes on himself, not the ninety-nine percent?
Today in the Culture: March 16, 2021 | Chicago rocks the Grammys | Is Alden's Tribune deal in trouble? DESIGN The future of fashion The Chicago Fashion Incubator named two new designers in residence for 2021: "Claudia Arroyo is a cofounder and primary fashion designer of ClaSha, an online boutique which specializes in one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. A mother of triplets, Claudia is developing her ready-to-wear children’s clothing brand, set to launch this year." "Pam Kendall's new line, Qui Collection, is the…
Today In The Culture, October 11, 2022: Chicago's Top Art Collectors | Keanu Exits Devil In The White City | Tribune to End Endorsements ART Chicagoans Mark ARTnews' "Top 200 Collectors" List ARTnews' annual Top 200 Collectors list is out; the extensive profiles of Chicago notables include Anita Blanchard and Martin Nesbitt (profile); Barbara Bluhm-Kaul and Don Kaul (profile); Denise and Gary Gardner (profile); Liz and Eric Lefkofsky (profile); Alec Litowitz and Jennifer Leischner (profile); George Lucas and Mellody Hobson (profile); and Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert (profile). Ex-Chicagoans…
