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Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago's MLK commemoration event

Ruby Bridges, known for her role in the desegregation of public schools, will speak at the University of Chicago's 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr.

New nanoscale material promises advancements in body armor technology

In a significant advancement in materials science, researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new type of nanoscale material with potential applications in body armor and other fields requiring lightweight, flexible, and tough materials.

UChicago marks decade since adoption of influential Chicago Principles

In 2014, the University of Chicago responded to a trend of schools and universities disinviting speakers due to their unpopular views by creating a faculty committee.

Chicago braces for extreme cold with preventative measures in place

Extremely cold weather is forecasted to hit the Chicago area starting Sunday, lasting through the middle of next week.

Illinois Tech introduces zero-tuition scholarships for high-achieving local students

Illinois Tech has introduced a new scholarship initiative, the Illinois Tech Purpose scholarship, which aims to provide zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing students from Illinois.

City

Testing has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was the cause of death for a Chilean flamingo on January 8 and a harbor seal on January 9 at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Florida man charged after alleged retail theft spree in Chicago

A 27-year-old man from Florida faces multiple felony charges after a series of retail thefts in Chicago.

Chicago Heights man faces charges including kidnapping and hijacking

A man from Chicago Heights has been charged with several felonies following an investigation by the Sheriff's Police, which concluded he kidnapped two people and demanded ransom for one of them.

Business

Chicagoland Chamber announces return of The Exchange 2025 at Soldier Field

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its largest annual networking event.

Chicagoland Chamber hosts networking lunch at Francesca's on Chestnut

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce organized a networking lunch on January 9 at Francesca’s on Chestnut.

Chicagoland Chamber critiques Chicago's FY25 budget approach

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has expressed its concerns following the approval of Chicago's fiscal year 2025 budget.

Chicagoland Chamber welcomes new members to enhance regional economic growth

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network this November.

Michelle Collins honored with Daniel H. Burnham Award at Chicagoland Chamber event

On November 19, 2024, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at Chicago Hilton’s Grand Ballroom to honor Michelle Collins, President of Cambium LLC.

Sports

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of defenseman Alec Martinez from injured reserve.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of forward Colton Dach from the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade deal involving defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin, who has been acquired from the Winnipeg Jets.

Opinion

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.
The federal charges, politics and entertainment enterprise of one Sean "Puffy" Combs are an intersection where politically low-skill-set Voters and political parties who need their endorsement meet. Mr. Combs was a valuable resource to the Democratic party for over two decades. It allowed him to go from party promoter, to mogul too mean dog bisexual child/human trafficker/pimp.
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.