Author: staff

“(W)e have come to know Mike Polisky for always putting the best interest of Northwestern ahead of his personal interests,” it says. “Mike never takes credit when things go well, and always steps forward when things don’t go as planned. He conducts himself with professionalism, respect, and the utmost integrity; a level of integrity we all wish we had the luxury of having ourselves. Most importantly, he treats everyone who works at or plays for Northwestern as if they are a part of his own family.”

The interior of the Crawfords’ unit was designed by Kelly Hurliman. It makes up half the building’s top floor and has a private elevator entry, 4-1/2 bathrooms, a kitchen with quartzite countertops and Wolf appliances, a living room with built-ins, a custom honed marble fireplace, a private office, a home gym, a walk-through pantry, a back kitchen and an 850-square-foot private terrace. The second level has a primary bedroom suite with two large custom walk-in closets.

The interior of the Crawfords’ unit was designed by Kelly Hurliman. It makes up half the building’s top floor and has a private elevator entry, 4-1/2 bathrooms, a kitchen with quartzite countertops and Wolf appliances, a living room with built-ins, a custom honed marble fireplace, a private office, a home gym, a walk-through pantry, a back kitchen and an 850-square-foot private terrace. The second level has a primary bedroom suite with two large custom walk-in closets.

Among the items Nitzkin bought with the ill-gotten funds: luxury vacations with his family to Ireland, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico and Florida; personal golfing expenses; thousands of dollars in tickets to Chicago Bulls games and other sporting events; personal medical expenses; health club dues; meals; car maintenance; and real estate taxes on his private residence, according to the plea agreement.

“Getting through and beyond economic recovery requires a steady grip, focus and expertise,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in the news release. “Michael brings that and more to the City of Chicago. Time and time again, Michael has demonstrated his passion for inclusive economic development and investment while simultaneously creating eye-catching and memorable marketing initiatives that center the authenticity of our residents.”