Ally Marotti is a reporter for Crain's Chicago Business, focusing on local news and stories in the Chicago area. She covers a range of topics including business, restaurants, labor issues, and the craft brewing scene. Her work has also been featured in Ad Age.
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Ally's coverage primarily focuses on local business and industry news in Chicago. She frequently covers press releases and private sector announcements related to the food & beverage industry, retail, restaurants, craft brewing, and comedy scene.
If you have insights or announcements related to local businesses, particularly in the food & beverage sector or retail industry within Chicago or Illinois, Ally would likely be interested. Additionally, if you can provide commentary on government announcements impacting these sectors at a local level (e.g., labor regulations), she may find it relevant for her reporting.
Given her focus on specific companies and events in Chicago's business landscape such as restaurant openings/closures and CEO changes at local establishments, pitches should be tailored specifically to the businesses or industries that are directly relevant to her coverage area.
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Tavern on Rush is set to open its new location just shy of two years after the storied Gold Coast steakhouse closed the doors of its original spot on Rush Street.
By: Ally Marotti
The discount grocery was run down before, and did not have a good reputation in the community. Yellow Banana is putting millions of dollars into changing that perception.
Aldi is closing a store in Lincoln Park along the Clybourn Corridor. Its last day will be Oct. 13.
By: Ally Marotti
Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits, a Chicago-based company that makes alternatives to gin, whiskey and other liquors, is being acquired by beverage giant Diageo.
By: Ally Marotti
The Astor Club — once the home of Maxim's de Chicago and a magnet for celebrities such as Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra — is selling exclusivity to its members in the form of a Michelin-starred chef on staff.
Foxtrot is set to reopen its third location on Oct. 17, this one in the Wicker Park neighborhood. To continue reading...
By: Ally Marotti
A Mexican restaurant is pushing to overturn a ban on alcohol sales that has been in place in Lincoln Square for more than 100 years.
The downfall began with a $229 million private-equity infusion six years ago.
By: Ally Marotti
The owners of Michelin-starred Galit in Lincoln Park are preparing to open their second restaurant next door: Café Yaya, an all-day restaurant and neighborhood spot.
By: Ally Marotti, Brandon Dupré, Jack Grieve
Election night is stressful, and for many politicos, having a beverage in hand can help.
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