John Digles
@JohnDigles
founder & ceo @AscentStrategyG / category-creating cmo / movie producer / alum @sundancefest / advisor @DePaulBusiness / ambassador @EconClubChi
The best hitter in MLB for a decade was also one of the coolest. Dick Allen played with power, grit & style. 1972 AL MVP. Sock It To Them. Cheers on his induction into the @baseballhall. #HOFWKND
The Jay Powell meme, born this week, keeps on giving.
Astronomer’s CFO seeing the bill from Gwyneth Paltrow
12-5 South Side drubbing of the Cubs, who are in a hot division race. Haven’t seen this level of fight and competitive intensity in the #WhiteSox since 2021.
Astronomer hired Gwyneth Paltrow as a “temporary spokesperson” to handle some hot questions. Brilliant move.
Thank you for your interest in Astronomer.
Congratulations to the longest-serving Secretary of State in Illinois history, Jesse White, on the dedication of the Jesse White State of Illinois Building at 115 S. LaSalle. Way to honor an outstanding public servant. “Do something good for someone every day.”
It’s TechChicago Week and we are discussing paths for tech to drive economic growth in Chicago. The AI Agents in Healthcare Symposium hosted by @drivecapital explored AI for patients, medical pros, administrators, and life science innovators. #healthAI
Report: 2027 MLB All-Star Game coming to Chicago.
The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. After months of speculation, MLB and Cubs execs, along with local politicians, are planning an Aug. 1 announcement at Wrigley Field, according to sources familiar with the rollout.
This paper shows that medical science can now predict an individual’s risk of coronary artery disease better than ever before. #hearthealth
Happy 16th Anniversary to the perfect game, The Catch, and to Mark Buehrle cementing his status as a White Sox all-timer. Amazing to be there for history.
The U.S. economy is headed into a period of noticeably slower growth thanks to the tariff impact on inflation and consumer spending, according to Goldman Sachs. nbcnews.com/business/econo…
More price increases. “The price change will be a ‘low double-digit increase’ and affect products across the company's confection portfolio. Founded in 1894, the Pennsylvania-based company owns over 90 brandsincluding Hershey Kisses, KitKat, Reese's and York.”
Hershey to increase candy prices by double digits amid rising cocoa costs. cbsn.ws/4o3hURH
Inflation still a top issue for Americans
NEW Economist/YouGov: Inflation Donald Trump's net approval on inflation/prices (-29) is approaching the low mark of Joe Biden's presidency (-35) (Link in reply)
Ozzy Osbourne cemented a legacy as the Godfather of Heavy Metal and one of the most influential artists of his generation. His mega talent was an instrumental force in establishing metal music and he succeeded spectacularly as a band member and a solo artist. Rest in Peace.
Breaking news: The US House Speaker has shut the congressional chamber until September, as Donald Trump’s allies seek to contain a spiralling crisis over the administration’s handling of the Epstein case. on.ft.com/46sKypb
Key trait that makes Susana Mendoza a valuable leader: she seeks the greatest challenges. Listen to this clip. She doesn’t want to be a politician who clings to a seat. She wants to leap the highest hurdles and make meaningful impact in public service.
It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your Comptroller—and the results speak for themselves. I sat down with @PaulLisnek to talk about the progress we’ve made for Illinois over the past 8+ years and what’s next. Here’s a quick look 👇
This week marks the 37th anniversary of #SharkWeek, the longest-running cable TV programming event in history. @Discovery 🦈🥳
My kids asked me what games I used to play on my IPad as a kid. I told them I used to speak into a fan to sound like a robot.
“After the Eagle landed, Aldrin took part in the first Christian sacrament ever performed on the moon, pouring wine into a chalice and reading scripture while Neil Armstrong watched quietly. A truly historic spiritual moment from Apollo 11.”
NEW: Pope Leo had a Zoom meeting with Buzz Aldrin to honor the 56th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon.