It's been an honor to be a part of the fabric of Chicago, but after being in the business for over half a century, Jan and I feel that now is the right time to start a new chapter in our lives.

We share the sadness that many feel about the closing of the restaurant. It's been an honor to be part of the fabric of Chicago.

It was a bastion for men, and some of them thought, 'Hell this is our place.' But it had to change.

When you're making pictures out of heartfelt passion, it hurts when someone calls them a calculated business move.

However, we received so many outstanding applications that we are able to honor a broader segment of the small business community. The Small Business Blue Ribbon award enables us to recognize their hard work and tireless efforts.

I think that you learn some great lessons in this business, and one of them is to accept the disappointments as part of the game. I think I've learned that over the years very well. The highs are really high. If you can cope with the lows, you can have a ball. I'm very passionate about racing. ... I think everyone ought to own a horse.