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Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an occasion to reflect on the importance of digital inclusion within communities.
Guy Chipparoni named chair of Choose Chicago board by Mayor Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Guy Chipparoni as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Choose Chicago.
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New device monitors real-time breast milk intake using bioimpedance
Northwestern study challenges conventional methods for studying DNA strand separation
Ralph Brill Chair joins Illinois advisory committee on civil rights
UChicago emphasizes mentorship in fostering academic growth across diverse fields
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Community
UIC advances digital accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an occasion to reflect on the importance of digital inclusion within communities.
New device monitors real-time breast milk intake using bioimpedance
A new device developed by an interdisciplinary team at Northwestern University aims to alleviate the challenge of determining how much milk a baby consumes during breastfeeding.
Dietary choices more effective than fecal transplants for restoring gut health
The impact of diet on the gut microbiome has been highlighted in a recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago, published in Nature.
Study reveals men's role in shaping early 20th-century protective labor laws
During the first half of the 20th century, U.S. states enacted labor laws aimed at protecting women in the workplace.
Northwestern scientists develop sugar-coated nanotherapy for Alzheimer’s model
Scientists at Northwestern University have introduced a novel therapy aimed at addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
City
A convicted sex offender from Cook County, Illinois, is facing new felony charges related to child pornography.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female lar gibbon, JC
Chicago, April 28, 2025 – Lincoln Park Zoo announced the arrival of a new female lar gibbon, JC, just in time to celebrate her sixth birthday.
Chicago man charged in child pornography investigation
A Chicago man, aged 29, faces charges of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit.
Business
Chicago's public transport faces financial crisis; leaders urge immediate action
Chicago's public transit system is facing a critical financial challenge, as highlighted at the recent "Chicago at a Crossroads" executive forum organized by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Chicagoland Chamber announces Christopher Smith as keynote speaker for annual meeting
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced Christopher Smith, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Ford Motor Company, as the keynote speaker for its 121st Annual Meeting.
Chicagoland Chamber supports Mike McMurray’s appointment as aviation commissioner
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has expressed support for the appointment of Mike McMurray as the new Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation.
Chicagoland Chamber mourns loss of influential leader Lori Healey
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the passing of Lori Healey, a prominent figure in Chicago's civic and business community.
Chicagoland Chamber announces new member additions for April 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members in April 2025, expanding its network dedicated to economic growth in the region.
Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks have finalized an agreement with forward Ryan Greene on a three-year entry-level contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have reached an agreement with Aidan Thompson on a two-year entry-level contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the reassignment of Kevin Korchinski and Artyom Levshunov to the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.
Opinion
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.