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Brenda Richardson

Elizabeth Hardway, operations and administration manager, steps out of the office for a moment at Dream Town Realty.

Top Workplaces 2023: At Dream Town Realty, a real estate website grew into a full-service firm

November 8, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

Long before the era of real estate marketplaces like Zillow and Redfin, DreamTown.com was making it possible for Chicago homebuyers to search for properties online. Today, Dream Town Realty continues...

Ozinga HR Compliance Supervisor Mary Kate Burns speaks with Benefits Manager Chris Blumpka at Ozinga's corporate office in Mokena on Oct. 3, 2023.

Top Workplaces 2023: At Ozinga, the family-owned concrete business, there’s a focus on diversity, community and growth

November 8, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The company has supplied concrete for some of the Chicago area's biggest projects, including the construction of Comiskey Park and the renovation of Soldier Field. Today Ozinga, which was founded...

Kraft Heinz Co. employees make signs for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct. 4, 2023, in Chicago. The company brought in 25 employees from across the globe to compete in the marathon and raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Top Workplaces 2023: At Kraft Heinz, company culture is key

November 8, 2023 at 1:59 p.m.

The Kraft Heinz Co. is behind major labels like Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Velveeta and Philadelphia Cream Cheese. But the performance of those iconic brands isn't the only way the company...

Dave Forberg, Magid Safety's vice president of operations, leads a tour around Magid's manufacturing facility and warehouse at their Romeoville headquarters.

Top Workplaces 2022: At Magid Glove and Safety, an intentional approach to workplace culture attracts top talent

November 4, 2022 at 7:07 a.m.

Ask Kristy Williams why she likes her job as vice president of talent at Magid Glove and Safety in Romeoville and she quickly extols the virtues at great length. "Magid...

Martin San Agustin works as a line cook at the Lou Malnati's restaurant in Buffalo Grove on Sept. 19, 2022.

Top Workplaces 2022: Famous for its pizza, employees say family values and teamwork are what really sets Lou Malnati’s apart

November 4, 2022 at 5:59 a.m.

Considered by many to be the oldest name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is a 50-year-old family-owned company famous for its legendary deep-dish pizza. But executives and employees say it's...

Project manager Adam Owens, from Crystal Lake, in the control room in Studio 5 at Captive Resources in Itasca.

Top Workplaces 2022: Insurance consultant Captive Resources encourages open, transparent culture

November 4, 2022 at 6:01 a.m.

When Captive Resources was created over 35 years ago, the company's founders set out to answer a simple question: How could they reimagine commercial insurance to benefit insureds rather than...

Michelle Solaria, from Elk Grove putts as, from left, Robert Watson, of Palatine, Andy Haugh, of Kenosha, and Marty Sovich, of Chicago, watch during a golf outing for Rivers Casino employees at the Indian Boundary Golf Course on Aug. 30, 2021.

From Rubik’s Cube contests to recognition awards Rivers Casino emphasizes team bonding

October 8, 2022 at 10:04 a.m.

For employees at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, working in an environment that's bustling with activity and excitement is more than just fun and games. The workplace culture creates a...

CEO Tim Greene, center, talks with guests as john greene Realtor staff and friends enjoy a backyard concert Sept. 1, 2021, in Naperville.

Culture of collaboration and innovation drives success at john greene Realtor

November 5, 2021 at 6:32 a.m.

When Amie Crouse took a pre-license class in 2015 at john greene Realtor in Naperville, her instructor imparted valuable advice to help the former bookkeeper not only focus on her...

Best Places to Live: Green Spaces Edition

July 2, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

Homebuyers are rethinking their priorities. Proximity to a downtown office? Not so important. Proximity to fresh air and nature? Top of the list. With that in mind, we identified 20...

Maureen Hoersten, left, chief operating officer at LaSalle Network, and Jessica Schaeffer, head of marketing, converse Sept. 16, 2020, during a walk and talk meeting in Elmhurst.

Confronting 2020’s workplace challenges takes creativity, compassion, courage

October 30, 2020 at 11:08 a.m.

Mental health. Physical well-being. Diversity. Inclusion. Isolation. The list of challenges facing organizations and their employees in 2020 is unlike any that people currently in the workforce have encountered. Agile...

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