Fred Eychaner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) DeKalb, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman, Newsweb Corporation |
| Awards | Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (2015) |
Fred Eychaner (born 1944)[1] is an American businessman and philanthropist.[2][3]
Eychaner is the chairman of Newsweb Corporation.[4][5] He was included in Chicago magazine's 2014 list of the 100 most powerful Chicagoans.[6] In 2005, the Chicago Tribune estimated his wealth at $500 million.[2] In 2015, he was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.[7]
Eychaner is a major donor to Democratic campaigns, gay rights advocacy groups, and arts organizations.[8]
Eychaner is gay[2] and is married to Danny Leung.[9]
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- ^ a b c McCormick, John (June 7, 2005). "Fred Eychaner". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ Armstrong, David (September 30, 2002). "A Long Strange Trip". Forbes. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ Herrnson, Paul S; Deering, Christopher J; Wilcox, Clyde (2012-08-10). Interest Groups Unleashed. CQ Press. pp. 160–. ISBN 9781452203782. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ Gross, Theodore L. (2005-01-01). The Rise Of Roosevelt University: Presidential Reflections. SIU Press. pp. 143–. ISBN 9780809389711. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Fred Eychaner - Chicago magazine". Chicago magazine. March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2016-10-22.
- ^ "Fred Eychaner, Alphawood Foundation". Inside Philanthropy. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Chicagoans, including Rahm Emanuel, attend White House State Dinner for the Japanese prime minister". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 18 July 2024.