State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie represents the 25th District, which includes portions of the Chicago communities of Woodlawn, South Shore, Hyde Park and Kenwood. She has served the people of the 25th District since 1979,...

Patricia A. Cafferata was President & CEO of Young & Rubicam Chicago for 13 years. Retired in 1999. Previously at DDB Chicago for 13 years in consumer research. Last position was SVP, Research Director, and...

Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA, is the recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal. She is a renowned Architect for her expertise in civic space design and her dedication to creating exceptional...

Nina Appel is the former Dean of Loyola University Chicago School of Law.  She joined the full time faculty in 1973, served as Associate Dean from 1976-1983, and as Dean for 21 years till she...

After working for City Bonded Messenger Service for 14 years, Phyllis Apelbaum founded what is now the largest woman-owned messenger service in the state of Illinois. As president for over 30 years, she has evolved...