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1. Illinois Ventures steps up with bigger investment fund

The new U of I fund will focus on areas of deep tech expertise, from biotech to quantum computing.

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2. A Glencoe mansion at the center of a legal fight is for sale at almost $5.7M

The house, which has been part of a legal dispute between a prolific North Shore builder and members of one of Chicago's legendary business dynasties, came on the market earlier this week.

3. CPS chief grilled by City Council after school board members 'ghost' hearing

Pedro Martinez became the focus of the council's ire in a marathon meeting originally slated for questioning outgoing and incoming members of the Board of Education on the ongoing drama.

4. Reinsdorf considers selling the White Sox: report

The Athletic reports the chairman is open to selling the club to a former player who has been pushing for an expansion team in Nashville.

5. Kirby sees signs Boeing is getting its act together

United's CEO says the clouds will soon part for the encumbered aircraft-maker.

6. Deere announces more layoffs in Illinois amid farm slump

The move is unrelated to plans to shift some of its production from the U.S. to Mexico, the company said.

7. Cook County Health names permanent CEO

After an eight-month national search, the health system will give interim CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis the post.

8. How Chicago possibly boxed itself out of housing support: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

City Hall may have disqualified itself from getting millions in federal housing dollars. Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth news to discuss.

9. Opinion: How do you decide who gets your vote for the new elected school board?

Follow the money, says PR strategist Marj Halperin.

10. The Dining Table podcast: How to throw a party with great food

Host David Manilow talks with Jodi Fyfe, the founder and CEO of Paramount Group — one of Chicago’s biggest caterers, with almost 600 employees.

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