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Illinois Tech professor studies challenges facing rural Indonesian farmers
By Southland Marquee | Sep 25, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Yuri Mansury has conducted research in Indonesia, focusing on agricultural practices among rural communities in Java.
Illinois Tech graduates develop smart helmet system for preventing heat stroke among workers
By Southland Marquee | Sep 23, 2025
A team of recent graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology developed a heat-stroke detection system for construction workers, earning the runner-up prize at the SAS Innovate 2025 global hackathon.
Illinois Tech finance professor discusses evolving crypto regulation
By Southland Marquee | Sep 17, 2025
In recent years, the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry has operated without specific regulations tailored to its unique characteristics.
Illinois Tech professor develops new X-ray technique for fossils and brain injury research
By Southland Marquee | Sep 17, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Joseph Orgel has developed a new application of micron-scale X-ray imaging to study ancient biological material and traumatic brain injuries.
Illinois Tech alumna Annabell Ren earns AIA social justice award nomination
By Southland Marquee | Sep 15, 2025
Converge Architecture, a firm co-founded by Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture Adjunct Professor Annabell Ren, has received recognition from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago.
Rowe Fellow Kevin Malca brings Peruvian indigenous knowledge to Illinois Tech College of Architecture
By Southland Marquee | Sep 15, 2025
Peruvian architect Kevin Malca will join the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture as the 2025 Jeanne and John Rowe Fellow.
IIT architecture open house centerpiece named AIA Chicago design award finalist
By Southland Marquee | Sep 9, 2025
The centerpiece installation from last spring’s College of Architecture Open House at Illinois Institute of Technology has been recognized as a finalist in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago’s 2025 Design Excellence Awards.
Northwestern professor Nina Kraus found safe and reunited with family
By Southland Marquee | Sep 9, 2025
Late Tuesday, Northwestern University reported that Professor Nina Kraus has been found and is now with her family.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order resisting potential National Guard deployment
By Southland Marquee | Sep 9, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order launching the Protecting Chicago Initiative, a citywide effort aimed at safeguarding the constitutional rights of residents in response to possible federal military or National Guard...
Maximino Ortiz appointed as new marshal of Illinois Supreme Court
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Maximino Ortiz has been named the new Marshal of the Illinois Supreme Court, according to an announcement from Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court.
Chicago faces projected $1.15 billion budget gap for fiscal year 2026
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has released the City of Chicago’s 2026 Budget Forecast, outlining a projected $146 million deficit for the end of 2025.
Chicago unveils ‘Papa Blu’ outreach bus connecting neighborhoods with aviation careers
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) have introduced “Papa Blu,” a new ADA-accessible community outreach bus designed to connect Chicago residents with opportunities in aviation.
Cara Collective CEO Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento discusses leadership shaped by immigrant roots
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, President and CEO of Cara Collective, traces her dedication to civic leadership back to her early years as the child of Haitian immigrants.
Chicago leaders reject National Guard deployment amid calls for federal investment
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
As President Donald Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, local leaders, residents, and experts have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the city needs federal investment rather than military intervention.
Mayor Johnson recognizes new cohort of victim service advocates at graduation ceremony
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented certificates to the second group of graduates from the Victim Advocate training program.
Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk aims to raise $1 million for suicide prevention
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
More than 6,000 people are expected to participate in the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on September 27, 2025.
Chicago reports major drops in violent crime under mayor Brandon Johnson
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Chicago has reported significant declines in violent crime during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first two years in office.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order setting nutrition standards for city property
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that sets nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold or served on city-owned property in Chicago.
Navy Pier announces diverse lineup of fall events for autumn season
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Navy Pier in Chicago is set to introduce a new lineup of fall events for 2025, combining new activities with returning favorites.
Children in disadvantaged U.S. neighborhoods face much higher risk for gun injuries
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
A new study led by Northwestern Medicine has found that children living in “very low-opportunity” neighborhoods face up to 20 times higher odds of being hospitalized for gun injuries compared to those in the most advantaged areas.