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University of Chicago students Sarina Zhao and Seth Julie have shared their experiences with the Foreign Language Acquisition Grant (FLAG) program, which offers students $7,000 to study abroad and enhance their language skills.

Chicagoland Chamber announces new board members during quarterly meeting

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce conducted its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on February 12 at Grubhub headquarters in The Merchandise Mart.

North Aurora man faces felony charges after undercover exploitation investigation

A North Aurora resident has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Special Victims Unit (SVU).

Illinois study reveals high rate of suicides tied to intimate partner issues

Death related to intimate partner problems has often been seen primarily as a homicide issue affecting women.

Chicagoland Chamber VP joins U.S. Chamber Foundation fellowship program

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced that Emily Cooper, Vice President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, will participate in the eleventh cohort of its Business Leads Fellowship Program.

Study suggests new method may ease post-amputation pain

A recent study from Northwestern Medicine, in collaboration with Ukrainian physicians, suggests that hydrodissection may be an effective treatment for post-amputation pain.

Illinois Tech professor receives DOE grant for dark matter detection research

In the realm of physics, dark matter has long posed a mystery to scientists.

Illinois Tech students win competition with innovative raspberry-based syrup

In November 2024, Illinois Tech students gathered at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations in Chicago for the Food Product Innovation Student Competition.

Northwestern honors leaders at commencement; Steve Carell among honorees

Northwestern University will award honorary degrees to four prominent individuals during its 167th Commencement ceremony on June 15 at the United Center in Chicago.

Six UChicago scientists awarded Sloan Research Fellowships

By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 18, 2025

Six scholars from the University of Chicago have been honored with Sloan Research Fellowships, a prestigious award recognizing early-career researchers with the potential to make significant contributions in their fields.

Illinois Tech explores new metal extraction methods with DOE funding

Illinois Tech's Professor Sohail Murad has secured $450,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a project aimed at evaluating a novel method to extract valuable metals such as lithium, vanadium, manganese, and arsenic from wastewater...

Astrophysicists observe constant flare activity from Milky Way's central black hole

Astrophysicists have utilized NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to conduct an extensive observation of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A*.

Illinois Tech partners with Shiv Nadar Foundation for new Indian student scholarships