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Northwestern's John Rogers elected fellow by prestigious UK academy

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of science.


Illinois Tech honors Frank Naeymi-Rad with honorary doctorate

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is set to honor Frank Naeymi-Rad with an Honorary Doctor of Computer Science degree at its 156th Commencement ceremony.


Manny Maceda receives honorary degree from Illinois Institute of Technology

Manny Maceda, the former CEO and current chairman of Bain & Company, is set to receive an Honorary Doctor of Management from Illinois Institute of Technology at its 156th Commencement ceremony.


Illinois Tech awards honorary doctorate to investor Ralph Wanger

Illinois Institute of Technology is set to honor Ralph Wanger, a prominent figure in investment and philanthropy, with an Honorary Doctor of Management degree.


Illinois Tech honors Gerald Chan with honorary doctorate for contributions to biotechnology

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is set to honor Gerald Chan, a prominent figure in biotechnology and health care innovation, with an Honorary Doctor of Health Physics at its 156th Commencement ceremony.


Rockstar Games delays Grand Theft Auto 6 release until May 2026

The release of the highly anticipated video game, Grand Theft Auto 6, has been postponed by Rockstar Games to May 26, 2026.


Mayor announces new fiscal sustainability working group members

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the members of the newly established Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group (CFSWG).


Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and universal injunctions

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments today concerning the Trump administration's attempt to enforce an executive order ending birthright citizenship.


UIC advances digital accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an occasion to reflect on the importance of digital inclusion within communities.


Guy Chipparoni named chair of Choose Chicago board by Mayor Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Guy Chipparoni as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Choose Chicago.


Rachel Cohen receives Berlin Prize for essay collection on art and time

University of Chicago writer Rachel Cohen has been honored with the Berlin Prize by the American Academy in Berlin.


Chicago Blackhawks announce centennial celebrations throughout 2025-26 season

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced plans to commemorate their 100th anniversary during the 2025-26 season.


Northwestern launches adolescent mental health institute with $25 million donation

Northwestern University is set to establish the Institute for Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being, thanks to a $25 million donation from an anonymous benefactor.


New device monitors real-time breast milk intake using bioimpedance

A new device developed by an interdisciplinary team at Northwestern University aims to alleviate the challenge of determining how much milk a baby consumes during breastfeeding.


Chicago unveils new impact dashboard tracking recovery plan progress

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), has introduced an impact dashboard for Chicago's ARPA Information Hub.


Dietary choices more effective than fecal transplants for restoring gut health

The impact of diet on the gut microbiome has been highlighted in a recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago, published in Nature.


Study reveals men's role in shaping early 20th-century protective labor laws

During the first half of the 20th century, U.S. states enacted labor laws aimed at protecting women in the workplace.


Northwestern scientists develop sugar-coated nanotherapy for Alzheimer’s model

Scientists at Northwestern University have introduced a novel therapy aimed at addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).


Study finds SNAP mitigates future heart disease risks for kids

Experiencing food insecurity in early childhood is linked to poorer heart health two decades later, particularly a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.


Chicago invests $7M to boost wages for early childhood professionals

Today, the City of Chicago announced a $7 million investment to increase salaries for early childhood professionals.