Desiree Rogers planning Chicago mayoral inauguration

Mar. 1, 2011
Desiree Rogers, the former White House Social Secretary who resigned from her position after uninvited guests snuck into a White House state dinner, has been named a member of the committee organizing Chicago’s 2011 inauguration.Rogers is one of

New publisher takes the helm at 'Ebony' and 'Jet' magazines

Feb. 22, 2011
Johnson Publishing is in the midst of a 21st century makeover. The Chicago-based company is responsible for two of the most well-known African American publications in the U.S. – Ebony and Jet. But the company has seen some significant changes of late.

Nice birthday present: Oprah gives Art Smith's charity $250k

Mar. 1, 2010
Mario Santiago (May St. Cafe), Art Smith, me Last night, Chicago chef Art Smith celebrated his 50th birthday in style. Several of the nation's top chefs cooked up their signature dishes for a crowd of Chicago celebrities.