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Karen Robinson-Jacobs hails from the Windy City. It’s there, in a town that once had 11 daily newspapers, that she developed her love of journalism. Beginning with her high school newspaper on the South Side of Chicago, Robinson-Jacobs launched a career in print media that has spanned more than 35 years. She began working full time for the Champaign News Gazette in the middle of her junior year of college,  was the first... Read More →

Philip J. Romano an investor, entrepreneur and nationally-renowned restaurateur. Involved in the restaurant business for over 40 years, Romano has created over 25 concepts and received numerous honors, including one of the top 20 restaurateurs in 2000. He currently owns and operates eatZi’s Market & Bakery, Nick & Sam’s Steak & Fish House, Nick & Sam’s Grill, and Coal Vines Pizza. From 1989 through 2002, Romano... Read More →