Tagged: Brian Richard

Economic powerhouse

NIU’s impact on regional economy estimated at $900 million a year

  • December 10, 2015
Ask Jeff Dobie what Northern Illinois University means to his business, and the pub owner doesn’t hesitate with his answer. “It would be hard to support a business of our…

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A financial four-bagger?

Turns out, the Cubs post-season run likely produces both economic winners, losers

  • October 15, 2015
Jam-packed restaurants and saloons on game nights. Vendors hawking their wares outside Wrigley Field. Out-of-town visitors crowding Chicago hotels. With the Chicago Cubs making an extended post-season playoff run, you’d…

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Rolling the dice

NIU experts weigh in on pros and cons of a Chicago casino

  • June 10, 2015
A Chicago casino would almost certainly bring in tax revenue that could help the city stave off a looming crisis over a massive public-pension shortfall, but that could be the…

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