Daily deal daddy
Groupon founder and quirky, workplace-themed acoustic rocker Andrew Mason and his wife are having a baby, Crain’s Chicago Business’ Shia Kapos reported. Mason’s wife, Jenny Gillespie (also a songwriter), originally made the announcement in a newsletter to her subscribers. The couple is seven months pregnant.
Hunt for red Divvy
Divvy Bikes on its Tumblr posted some of its favorite photos from over 2,500 submissions for August’s #DIVVYRED promotion. Divvy encouraged those who spotted the elusive Divvy Red bike to snap photos and post them on their social media accounts for a chance to win prizes from local businesses.
Top class
Julia Sizek, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, is one of 30 finalists in the running for the 22nd annual NCAA Woman of the Year award. Chris Hall, Sizek’s track and cross-country coach at U of C, told DNAinfo Chicago that during his 13 year career, “I have never had anybody who’s done so much by the time they’ve graduated.” Sizek graduated with a 3.86 GPA, earned All-America honors in cross county and track, served as president of the South Side Free Music Program and taught music and English during a summer internship in Varanasi, India.
Hot partnership
Miami Heat superstar and locker room fashionista Dwayne Wade – who is originally from Chicago – has teamed up with Naperville-based men’s garment designer The Tie Bar to launch his own line of neckwear, according to GQ. The collection will feature 30 bowties, 15 neckties and 15 pocket squares and is scheduled to launch in November. “Style has always been a personal interest of mine,” Wade said. “I already own so many bow ties and ties from The Tie Bar, so I am excited to step into the designer’s seat and create my own line with them.”
-Tom Butala