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Chicagoland Chamber celebrates legacy on Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
By D. S. Street | Oct 14, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is marking Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day in 2025 by highlighting its history and ongoing role in the business community.
UIC opens nominations for Inventor of the Year Award
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is currently accepting nominations for its Inventor of the Year Award.
University of Chicago team develops rapid test for ‘forever chemicals’ detection
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new method to quickly detect very low levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as...
Chicagoland Chamber members named to Crain’s 40 Under 40 list
By D. S. Street | Oct 13, 2025
Several members of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have been recognized in the annual Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list.
Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize for work on economic growth theory
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
Northwestern’s Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
University of Chicago Divinity School marks Swift Hall centennial with historical exhibition
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Swift Hall, the home of the University of Chicago Divinity School, is commemorating its 100th anniversary by highlighting 100 objects that represent its history.
UIC addresses concerns over increased external law enforcement presence near campus
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a statement addressing concerns among its campus community following increased activity by external law enforcement agencies, including immigration enforcement, in the city.
UIC schedules town halls on provost search with input from Russell Reynolds Associates
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025
Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda has initiated the search for the next provost at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), partnering with Russell Reynolds Associates, an external executive search firm.
Mayor Johnson criticizes withholding of $2.1B federal transit funds from Chicago
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 13, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to the decision by the White House Office of Management and Budget to withhold $2.1 billion in federal funding previously allocated for public transit improvements in Chicago.
Mayor Johnson visits Lakeview as part of Day in the Ward event
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 13, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the Lakeview neighborhood as part of the 44th Ward Day in the Ward event alongside Alderman Bennett Lawson.
Mayor Johnson opens Lakeview Landing offering 37 accessible homes for disabled residents
By E. E. Morton | Oct 13, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lakeview Landing, an affordable housing development in Chicago that introduces 37 homes designed specifically for residents with disabilities.
Pat Foley and Jeremy Roenick appointed as Chicago Blackhawks ambassadors
By R. S. Peck | Oct 11, 2025
Former Chicago Blackhawks TV announcer Pat Foley and former player Jeremy Roenick have been named as team Ambassadors, according to an announcement from the organization.
Navy Pier gala to honor Mayor Daley and celebrate 30 years of transformation
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 10, 2025
Navy Pier will hold its annual signature gala, titled “A Chicago ExPIERience,” on October 30.
Chicago Blackhawks assign Ethan Del Mastro to Rockford IceHogs
By R. S. Peck | Oct 10, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the assignment of defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.
Book examines scientific bias through story of Hawaiian surfers Duke and David Kahanamoku
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 10, 2025
In the early 20th century, Duke Kahanamoku gained international recognition as an Olympic swimmer and lifeguard, eventually earning the title of the father of modern surf culture.
University of Illinois Chicago announces fall workshops on workplace equity and compliance
By R. L. Prince | Oct 10, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Office for Access and Equity will resume its Professional Development Series this year, offering five workshops that address key topics in compliance, workplace culture, and best practices at the university.
Chicagoland Chamber adds new members to executive committee and board
By K. U. Butler | Oct 10, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce convened its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on October 8, hosted by Barnes & Thornburg.
Chicago Blackhawks pledge $3 million to support youth programs with Boys & Girls Clubs
By T. D. Martz | Oct 10, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks and their charitable arm, the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, have announced a $3 million commitment over the next 10 years to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC).
AI helps predict sepsis risk in children using emergency department data
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 10, 2025
Researchers from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that can predict the risk of sepsis in children within 48 hours, using data collected in the first...