Chicago Business Hall of Fame

Event Completed!

When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Where: Wintrust's Grand Banking Hall

Time: 5:30 PM CT

 

For over 3 decades, Junior Achievement of Chicago has honored Chicago's most distinguished business people and entrepreneurs through induction into the Chicago Business Hall of Fame. Established in 1983 by the Junior Achievement Board of Directors, this event honors the champions of free enterprise and benefits the work of Junior Achievement.

The Laureates for the 2025 Chicago Business Hall of Fame are:

Janet Foutty
J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr.
Dean M. Harrison

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