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1. Members-only Astor Club touts exclusivity with its Michelin-starred chef

The Astor Club — once the home of Maxim's de Chicago and a magnet for celebrities — is selling old-school elegance to its members in the form of an award-winning chef on staff.

2. Chicago school board doesn't fire CEO — but does commit to no closures until 2027

Despite weeks of pressure from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the teachers union, the Chicago Board of Education did not remove Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez from his post during its Thursday meeting.

3. A $10.5 million golden parachute for Northwestern Medicine’s former CEO

Dean Harrison, now the health system's executive chairman, was paid a hefty sum on his way out after serving in the top role for 16 years.

4. Illinois computer-science programs are enrolling far more women

Programs are less white and male than just a decade before, but there's still a long way to go before they reflect the overall population of students or state as a whole.

5. Madison Dearborn Partners names new leader

Vahe Dombalagian and a team of eight partners are succeeding two CEOs who were named to head the private-equity firm 16 months ago.

More: Thoma Bravo hunting for Latin American software deals

6. Millionaire's tax could raise $4.5 billion for property tax relief: report

Voters will be asked in a non-binding advisory referendum in November whether they'd support a 3% tax on individual earnings above $1 million, a measure that could raise billions.

7. Contract pharma manufacturer putting $146M into big expansion in Rockford

PCI Pharma Services plans to grow its largest facility by more than 50% with a 545,000-square-foot expansion.

8. Chicago's small biz owners remain optimistic despite anxieties about hiring

A new UIC survey showed most owners are still positive about their fortunes for the next year.

9. Secure your spot for a celebration of Chicago's most innovative companies

Don't miss the opportunity to network with some of the key decision makers in Chicago's tech scene. Register by Nov. 11.

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