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A private equity firm is swooping into Chicago and buying Second City, the legendary comedy theater now at a low point. How did we allow this to happen?

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CHICAGO A bizarre consequence of the pandemic is that private equity is flush with money. The Second City is an attractive legacy brand. Social media activists without a clear fiscal

Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file It’s no joke: Chicago’s Second City has been sold for only the second time in its 62-year history. ZMC, a New York firm run by private equity investor Strauss Zelnick, said Thursday it has acquired the iconic comedy club and school, which has expanded into programs for corporations. Terms were not disclosed. The Financial Times has cited sources saying the deal could be worth $50 million. “We are very excited to partner with management and the incredible talent a...

The comedy company has faced intense criticism over race and had committed to restructuring. The new owner, ZMC, said it would not abandon this plan.

Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Chicago’s Second City comedy business could get a buyer from the Big Apple. New York private equity investor Strauss Zelnick is in advanced talks to buy Second City, the Financial Times reported. Citing two sources, the paper said a deal for about $50 million could close this week. It would be only the second sale in the legendary troupe’s 62-year history. Famous as a springboard to fame for many comics, Second City has had to shut its live shows because of the coronavi...

The comedy institution that helped launch the careers of Tina Fey, Bill Murray and others went on the block in October. 

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2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: An Electronic Arts office building is shown in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc on Tuesday raised its annual sales outlook, betting on strong sales of its sports titles including “FIFA 21” and “Madden NFL 21” as more people turn to videogames to keep themselves entertained during COVID-19 lockdowns. Shares of the company, however, fell 5% in extended trading after EA’s 98 cents adjusted profit forec...

[2/3] The game’s servers will remain active and the game will continue to be playable until January 2021. However, once servers are deactivated, Battleborn will no longer be playable. To learn more, please refer to this detailed FAQ: https://t.co/wos2fH2xhv The update on the status of the game came from a FAQ on the 2K Support site that was originally created last year and was updated yesterday. The game has been unavailable on digital storefronts, and since February 24, 2020, players have be...