Dr. Ruth, an unlikely celebrity for more than four decades, was known for her radical candor on radio and TV about subjects that had long been considered taboo.
Professional soccer player-turned-designer Bakary Soumare transformed a Chicago building into a sleek, modern home with lots of outdoor space and room to work with clients.
With the Federal Reserve poised to begin cutting interest rates, lenders could get caught between falling yields and rising deposit costs, especially if loan growth is slow.