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W. Fillmore St. sidewalk closed for water line installation
By Southland Marquee | Jul 3, 2025
The sidewalk on W. Fillmore St., situated north of the Wood Street Parking Structure, will be inaccessible to pedestrians from 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7, until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 18.
Study explores reasons behind Mars' transformation into a desert
By Southland Marquee | Jul 2, 2025
A new study led by Edwin Kite, a planetary scientist from the University of Chicago, offers a fresh perspective on why Mars has transformed into a desert over time.
Chicago-Kent alum Bob Reiter discusses impact of union support
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
Bob Reiter, an alumnus of Chicago-Kent College of Law, attributes his educational opportunities to his father's union membership.
Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres in exchange for draft pick
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have confirmed the acquisition of forward Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres.
Chicagoland Chamber adds diverse businesses to its membership in June 2025
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network as of June 2025.
UIC reaffirms commitment to a drug-free campus environment
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is reiterating its commitment to a drug-free environment for both students and employees.
Sheriff's office uses drone to find missing man in Palatine forest
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Office utilized an aerial drone to successfully locate a missing and endangered man in the Deer Park West Forest Preserve in Palatine.
UIC warns against phishing scam targeting students
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting its community.
Four UChicago students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
University of Chicago students Connor Blake, Prithi Srinivasan, Melody Tang, and Leon Lee Zhou have been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarships for 2025.
Northwestern experts discuss implications of Trump's new budget bill
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
Senate Republicans, with Vice President Vance casting a tie-breaking vote, have passed President Trump's budget bill.
Rubin Observatory releases first images; begins mission capturing entire night sky
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun to make its mark on the field of astronomy with the release of its first images following the achievement of "first light."
Chicago releases comprehensive financial report highlighting fiscal strategies for FY2024
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The City of Chicago has published its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
NIST workshop addresses gaps in human-centered cybersecurity
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently hosted a workshop focusing on human-centered cybersecurity, as detailed in a new report.
AI tool enhances precision in lung cancer treatment
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
In the field of radiation therapy, precision is crucial.
Giant Magellan Telescope advances toward completion with new design phase
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), a significant ground-based telescope under construction in Chile's Atacama Desert, has reached an important milestone.
Navy Pier announces Independence Week events including fireworks and live music
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
Navy Pier in Chicago is set to host a variety of events during Independence Week, offering free programming from July 2nd through 6th.
Emerging Leaders Chicago hosts Pride Month event highlighting LGBTQ+ voices
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
Emerging Leaders Chicago recently hosted its annual Pride Month event at Hopsmith Tavern on June 26.
Email marketing strategies focus of upcoming Circles of Excellence event
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
The upcoming Circles of Excellence event, scheduled for August 7, will focus on enhancing email marketing response rates and gaining a deeper understanding of target audiences.
Blackhawks trade Ilya Safonov to Canucks for future considerations
By Southland Marquee | Jun 28, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade involving forward Ilya Safonov to the Vancouver Canucks.
Supreme Court upholds ACA's preventive care provision in 6-3 ruling
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a significant component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), maintaining the requirement for insurance companies to cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.