River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James C. "Jim" Tyree

1957-2011

— His Legacy Endures —

James C. "Jim" Tyree Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 12, 2024

1. James C. "Jim" Tyree Marker

Inscription. Civic Leader and Philanthropist
Visionary CEO of Mesirow Financial
True Chicago Champion

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 41° 53.319′ N, 87° 37.841′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It can be reached from Upper Carroll Street south of North Clark Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is embedded into the sidewalk just south and west of the 353 N. Clark building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 353 North Clark Street, Chicago IL 60654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chicago Varnish Company Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicago Varnish Company Buliding (about 400 feet away); Chicago's First Movable Bridge (about 400 feet away); 25,000th Convenience Store (about 400 feet away); Reid, Murdoch & Company Building (about 500 feet away); Loop da Loop, 2018 (about 600 feet away); Courthouse Plaza (about 600 feet away); The Christmas Tree Ship (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding James C. "Jim" Tyree. Jim Tyree grew up in Chicago's

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Beverly neighborhood on the south side and joined Mesirow Financial immediately after graduating from Illinois State University. He served as Mesirow's CEO for almost 20 years, from 1992 until his death. In 2009, he led a group of investors in acquiring the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, and taking it out of bankruptcy. Five months before his death at age 53, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer; he died in March 2011 when the removal of a dialysis catheter at the University of Chicago Hospital allowed air bubbles to enter his bloodstream. Mesirow is headquartered in 353 N. Clark, a highrise that it developed and opened in 2009.

Also see . . .
1. James Tyree dies; financier was at Mesirow's helm for 20 years. Jim Tyree's obituary in the Chicago Tribune from March 2011. (Submitted on December 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Chicago magazine: Interview with James C. Tyree, Mesirow CEO and Sun-Times investor. (Submitted on December 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

James C. "Jim" Tyree marker at 353 N. Clark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 12, 2024

2. James C. "Jim" Tyree marker at 353 N. Clark

353 N. Clark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 12, 2024

3. 353 N. Clark

Mesirow Financial developed this building, which opened in 2009, and is still headquartered here.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on December 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.