To determine the 100 most connected people in Chicago, we started with a list of 275 influential organizations, companies and agencies in the metro area.

Edward W. Gillespie, counselor to President Bush, is no stranger to controversy.

Though it’s still in pre-production, the movie Nine is already generating buzz. The cast has yet to be confirmed, but rumored co-stars are all familiar with the Academy Awards.

The McCain campaign’s new policy on lobbyists caused another resignation Sunday with the departure of a powerhouse fundraiser.

So, the Rev. Pat Roberson and the Rev. Al Sharpton are sitting on a couch…

It sounds like the setup line of a joke, but in reality the two are actually having a serious discussion about one topic they can agree upon - global climate change.

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has stepped up to the counter at Starbucks, taking a stake in the company.

In the San Jose area, John Vidovich is better known as a real estate developer than as a farmer.

Nonprofits, no matter how serious their mission, understand that famous names attract money, connections and high attendance at organization events.

When the California Supreme Court ruled yesterday in favor of same-sex marriage, Ellen DeGeneres was the first celebrity to announce that she intended to put the new law into practice.

Michael Moore is releasing a sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11. A continuation of his criticism of the Bush administration, the film will chronicle the time period since the release of Fahrenheit 9/11 in 2004.