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Richard J. Daley College celebrates completion of After 22/OLAS program for students with disabilities
By Southland Marquee | Aug 16, 2025
City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College, and the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center will hold a ceremony on August 16 to recognize ten students who have completed the After 22 Occupational, Life and Academic Skills (After 22/OLAS) program.
UChicago scholar translates earliest known trickster fox myth from ancient Mesopotamia
By Southland Marquee | Aug 15, 2025
A new translation by University of Chicago Sumerologist Jana Matuszak has brought to light what may be the oldest known tale featuring a trickster fox.
Man faces upgraded charges after fatal stabbing incident in Lyons Township
By Southland Marquee | Aug 15, 2025
An Orland Park man has been charged with attempted murder and home invasion following a violent incident in an unincorporated Lyons Township apartment building, according to Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Researchers develop sun-powered flying disks for exploring Earth's upper atmosphere
By Southland Marquee | Aug 14, 2025
A team of researchers from Harvard University, the University of Chicago, Pukyong National University, and Universidade Federal do Paraná has developed a new approach to study a difficult-to-reach layer of Earth’s atmosphere.
Northwestern Law experts comment on Trump’s use of National Guard and DC homeless policy
By Southland Marquee | Aug 14, 2025
President Trump has used a declared emergency to assume control of the Washington, D.C., police force and deploy the National Guard as part of what he describes as a national effort to address crime.
Scientists use James Webb telescope data to rule out earth-like air on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d
By Southland Marquee | Aug 13, 2025
Astronomers have determined that TRAPPIST-1 d, a rocky exoplanet orbiting a nearby star, does not possess an Earth-like atmosphere.
Research explores role of workplace social ties in granting individualized job arrangements
By Southland Marquee | Aug 13, 2025
Individualized work arrangements, known as idiosyncratic deals or i-deals, are becoming more common as employees seek better work-life balance and employers look for ways to attract and retain talent.
Coldplay concert incident highlights challenges of privacy in digital age
By Southland Marquee | Aug 13, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Richard Warner recently commented on the growing impact of surveillance in everyday life, following a public incident involving executives at the tech company Astronomer.
Copyright challenges arise as generative AI transforms art creation
By Southland Marquee | Aug 13, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence platforms are changing the way images are created, but they also raise important copyright questions.
Chicago-Kent’s Michelle Vodenik receives Schrager Award for public interest leadership
By Southland Marquee | Aug 13, 2025
Michelle Vodenik, director of the Public Interest Center at Chicago-Kent College of Law and senior director of career development and professionalism, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Leonard Jay Schrager Award of Excellence by the Chicago...
Hot water outage scheduled for east and south UIC campus buildings Aug. 15-17
By Southland Marquee | Aug 12, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago is set to upgrade its High Temperature Hot Water Generator system on the east side of campus.
Fossil study reveals sensory evolution predated jaws in ancient vertebrates
By Southland Marquee | Aug 12, 2025
A recent study led by researchers from the Canadian Museum of Nature and the University of Chicago has reconstructed the anatomy of Norselaspis glacialis, a jawless fish that lived over 400 million years ago.
Northwestern researchers uncover mechanism behind soil’s ability to retain moisture
By Southland Marquee | Aug 11, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have identified how organic matter enables soil to retain water, even in dry conditions.
How quantum technology could help pilots navigate safely amid rising GPS threats
By Southland Marquee | Aug 11, 2025
GPS technology has become a key part of daily life and modern infrastructure, supporting everything from smartphones to airplanes and power grids.
Ford Heights man faces felony charge after allegedly dragging dog behind vehicle
By Southland Marquee | Aug 11, 2025
A Ford Heights resident has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after police say he dragged a small dog behind his vehicle.
University Illinois of Chicago opens applications for Fall 2025 Proof of Concept Award
By Southland Marquee | Aug 8, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 Proof of Concept Award at the University Illinois of Chicago.
South Side Home Movie Project celebrates two decades preserving community history
By Southland Marquee | Aug 8, 2025
Two decades after its founding, the South Side Home Movie Project (SSHMP) is marking its 20th anniversary with a new exhibition and a series of events at the University of Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts.
WonderPlay & Coffee brings family-focused play café concept to Avondale
By Southland Marquee | Aug 7, 2025
At WonderPlay & Coffee in Avondale, families find a space where children can play and parents can relax with coffee and pastries.
Chicago expands sustainable community schools program from 20 to 36 campuses
By Southland Marquee | Aug 7, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have announced an expansion of the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) model in Chicago.
Chicago reports significant drop in carbon emissions from large buildings since 2016
By Southland Marquee | Aug 7, 2025
The City of Chicago has released its 2022-2023 Energy Benchmarking Report, showing a 39% decrease in carbon emissions per square foot for properties larger than 50,000 square feet since 2016.