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Chicago and allies sue over Trump Administration's federal employee firings
By Southland Marquee | Apr 29, 2025
The City of Chicago has aligned itself with a coalition of numerous cities, counties, union organizations, and non-profit groups to challenge the Trump Administration’s recent federal government reorganization plan.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female lar gibbon, JC
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
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.
University of Chicago emphasizes advocacy efforts amid political challenges
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
The University of Chicago remains committed to advocating for the future of higher education in the United States through various avenues, as communicated by President Paul Alivisatos.
Northwestern Medicine research shows gaps in cancer survivorship care
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
More Americans are successfully overcoming cancer, but post-treatment challenges remain, particularly regarding mental health care.
Scientists design synthetic tau protein fragment for studying prion-like misfolding
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a synthetic fragment of the tau protein, demonstrating prion-like characteristics.
UChicago course reshapes negotiation perspectives for diverse students
By Southland Marquee | Apr 28, 2025
Students at the University of Chicago are exploring the intricate art of negotiation in a course led by Professor Boaz Keysar.
Chicago man charged in child pornography investigation
By Southland Marquee | Apr 26, 2025
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.
Arbor Day celebrated with tree-planting event in Chicago's West Woodlawn
By Southland Marquee | Apr 25, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in a tree-planting event in West Woodlawn, hosted by Blacks in Green, to celebrate Arbor Day.
Chicago announces $2 million in community development grants
By Southland Marquee | Apr 25, 2025
Ten neighborhood business projects will receive a total of $2 million in Community Development Grants, as announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Sheriff’s Police to hold traffic safety checkpoint in Morton Grove on May 9
By Southland Marquee | Apr 25, 2025
Cook County Sheriff’s Police will perform a roadside safety checkpoint in Morton Grove, as announced by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Chicagoland Chamber hosts networking event at RPM Italian
By Southland Marquee | Apr 24, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce organized a networking lunch event on April 23 at RPM Italian, a dining establishment located in Chicago’s River North area.
Scientists find lower-dose Lyme treatment more effective than current standard
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
Lyme disease affects nearly half a million people in the U.S. annually, often leading to severe health issues if not treated early.
Learning Technology Solutions announces transition to Canvas with new resources and webinars
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
In response to recent developments, Learning Technology Solutions has announced the introduction of the Learning Management System transition website.
UChicago researchers unveil materials defying thermodynamics with potential EV battery applications
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of California San Diego have announced a discovery that could significantly impact material science and electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
New study reveals party differences in citing science for US policy decisions
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
Societal challenges such as climate change, public health issues, and advancements in technology have long been intertwined with scientific progress.
Chicagoland Chamber reacts to Senator Durbin's retirement decision
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has responded to Senator Dick Durbin's announcement that he will not seek reelection.
Illinois Tech's reactor designated as a Nuclear Historic Landmark by American Nuclear Society
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
The Armour Research Foundation Reactor at the Illinois Institute of Technology has received recognition as a Nuclear Historic Landmark by the American Nuclear Society (ANS).
Research at Sheffield Lab seeks to unravel the neuroscience of memories
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
The research focus at the University of Chicago's Sheffield Lab is centered on understanding the neuroscience behind memory processes.
Study reveals infants' ability to learn unseen objects' names from language context
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. — New research from Northwestern University and Harvard University demonstrates that infants as young as 15 months can begin to learn the names of objects they have not seen, through listening to conversations.
Northwestern student honored for organizing Midwest college blood donation drives
By Southland Marquee | Apr 23, 2025
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is recognizing Aparnaa Ananthakrishnan, a Northwestern University student, as the 2025 Blood Services Hero.