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UIC launches campuswide office space data collection initiative
By Southland Marquee | Mar 11, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) will soon conduct a comprehensive data collection effort to identify employee office locations across the campus.
Chicago launches new tool for tracking city workforce vacancies
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the City of Chicago's Office of Budget and Management (OBM), has introduced a new tool aimed at enhancing transparency in workforce data.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female meerkats from Wisconsin
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has introduced three new female meerkats to its Regenstein African Journey exhibit.
Scientists make strides in efforts to revive extinct woolly mammoths
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Biologists in Texas have made significant progress in genetic engineering, aiming to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth.
William J. Burns to discuss US foreign policy challenges at UChicago event
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Former CIA Director William J. Burns will participate in a discussion on America's role in the world, hosted by the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago.
Food insecurity linked to increased risk of heart disease
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Struggling to afford food today could lead to heart problems in the future, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.
Chicago man faces new charges after arrest by sheriff's police task force
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, has apprehended a fugitive who had escaped electronic monitoring while awaiting trial for a criminal sex assault case involving a child.
Jason Dickinson returns as Blackhawks prepare for matchup against Avalanche
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that forward Jason Dickinson has been activated from injured reserve.
Chicagoland Chamber unveils new 'Chamber Chats' series at The Exchange 2025
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
The Exchange 2025, presented by Southwest Airlines, is set to be Chicago's largest networking event.
Chicago Blackhawks recall Artyom Levshunov from Rockford IceHogs
By Southland Marquee | Mar 9, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Artyom Levshunov from the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.
Northwestern researchers reveal secrets behind spider silk's strength
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
When spiders create their webs, they employ their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets.
UIC partners with Kaplan to offer free test prep courses
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting students in their academic and professional pursuits.
Blackhawks activate Philipp Kurashev from injured reserve
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of forward Philipp Kurashev from injured reserve.
Chicago Blackhawks acquire three players from Utah Hockey Club
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade agreement with the Utah Hockey Club, acquiring forward Aku Raty and defensemen Victor Soderstrom and Shea Weber.
Roland Winston remembered for pioneering work in solar energy
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
Roland Winston, a pioneer in solar energy, engineering, and physics, passed away on February 8 at his home in California at the age of 88.
Taylor Street roadwork update: new concrete bus pads and sidewalk replacements
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The Chicago Department of Transportation has issued an update regarding upcoming roadwork on Taylor Street, scheduled to begin next week.
City Colleges students named semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
By Southland Marquee | Mar 6, 2025
Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that 20 students from City Colleges of Chicago are semifinalists for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Chicago Blackhawks reassign Andreas Athanasiou to Rockford IceHogs
By Southland Marquee | Mar 6, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the reassignment of forward Andreas Athanasiou to the Rockford IceHogs, a team in the American Hockey League.
Scientists reveal how flies adapt to diverse climates amid global warming
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
Insect populations, which play a crucial role in food chains and pollination, have seen a significant decline over the past two decades due to climate change.