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Lung, melanoma, and kidney cancer patients have seen notable improvements since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cancer immunotherapy in 2011.
Mayor Johnson appoints Angela J. Green commissioner of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services
Angela J. Green has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), according to an announcement from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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University of Chicago researchers expand frontiers of cancer immunotherapy
Lung, melanoma, and kidney cancer patients have seen notable improvements since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cancer immunotherapy in 2011.
New research finds inflammatory bowel disease rising sharply worldwide
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), once considered mainly a problem for industrialized Western countries, is now increasing in developing regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Illinois Tech students unite through diverse theatrical collaboration
Illinois Tech students have been actively participating in 33rd Street Productions, a theater group that brings together individuals from various academic backgrounds.
University of Chicago develops accurate liquid biopsy using microbial RNA modifications
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new liquid biopsy that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with high accuracy by analyzing RNA in blood samples.
Neuropsychiatric Institute announces temporary sidewalk closure for ADA improvements
The sidewalk on the west side of the Neuropsychiatric Institute building will be closed from July 30 to August 4.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin were present before the start of the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
Chicago Sky Foundation hosts event supporting women-led businesses in Chicago
The Chicago Sky Foundation recently held an event focused on supporting women-led small businesses in the city.
Melissa Conyears-Ervin recognized among notable leaders in finance by Crain’s Chicago Business
Melissa Conyears-Ervin, the Chicago City Treasurer, has been named to Crain’s Notable Leaders in Finance for 2025.
Business
Chicago selected as host city for 2027 MLB All-Star Game
Chicago has been chosen to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, marking the fourth time Wrigley Field will serve as the venue for this event.
Chicagoland Chamber adds new business members for July 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of several new members to its business network for July 2025.
Chicagoland Chamber opposes revived head tax amid Chicago budget deficit
Chicago officials are considering bringing back a corporate head tax and introducing a new payroll expense tax as part of efforts to address a projected $1 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Chicagoland Chamber celebrates members featured in Crain's Notable Leaders List
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced that 21 of its members have been recognized in Crain’s Notable Leaders List.
Chicagoland Chamber adds diverse businesses to its membership in June 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network as of June 2025.
Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, with Circa Sports as the presenter.
The Chicago Blackhawks have confirmed the acquisition of forward Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres.
The Chicago Blackhawks, in collaboration with the National Hockey League, have announced their regular-season schedule for the 2025-26 season.
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Democrats haven't been this disheveled since a Republican freed the slaves. Race politics isn't stagnant. It evolves like all human behavior. The 2008 presidential election was the genesis of biracial politics. The 2024 presidential election is equally powerful in exposing the American biracial voter class flexing its nascent power. They represent the “identity politics” that is inconvenient for the traditional white liberal progressives who dominate the modern Democratic party.
The year 1985 isn't just the year the Chicago Bears had the most dominant team in the NFL. It was the year a messianic figure descended into Chicago. Barack Obama arrived in the city as Harold Washington became the first Black Mayor of ascended to power against the Democratic institutions owned by the Daley family. In Hyde Park, the epicenter of Independent Voter of Illinois politics. The man with dark skin and a white mother found fertile ground to lay the foundation to him becoming a historical figure.
One of the greatest benefits I gained during my run for Governor of Illinois in 2021 and 2022 was the friendship I developed with Jeffery Coleman.