News from December 2024
Amazon sponsors 5th annual Light Up Lawndale holiday celebration
By Bob Pepalis | Dec 19, 2024
Alderman Monique Scott expressed gratitude to the community and sponsors for their participation in the 5th Annual Light Up Lawndale "Christmas Cheer Edition" held in Douglass Park on December 7.
Amazon Partners with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to celebrate national coquito festival
By B. J. Milam | Dec 20, 2024
Amazon has partnered with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) to sponsor the National Coquito Festival.
University of Chicago reflects on achievements and milestones reached during 2024
By Southland Marquee | Dec 20, 2024
The University of Chicago experienced a significant year in 2024, marked by achievements across various domains.
Blackhawks assign Kaiser to Rockford, place Smith on injured reserve
By Southland Marquee | Dec 20, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have made roster changes, assigning defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.
Quantum teleportation demonstrated over active internet cables by Northwestern engineers
By Southland Marquee | Dec 20, 2024
Northwestern University engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating quantum teleportation over fiber optic cables that are already carrying Internet traffic.
UIC conducts emergency exercises to bolster crisis readiness
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 20, 2024
On December 17, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) conducted a series of emergency response exercises aimed at strengthening its preparedness for potential crises.
Blackhawks activate Seth Jones ahead of game against Calgary Flames
By Southland Marquee | Dec 21, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of defenseman Seth Jones from injured reserve.
Chicago Heights man faces charges including kidnapping and hijacking
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 23, 2024
A man from Chicago Heights has been charged with several felonies following an investigation by the Sheriff's Police, which concluded he kidnapped two people and demanded ransom for one of them.
University of Chicago creates interactive role-playing game for student orientation
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 23, 2024
Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, a fictional university composed of five islands offers a unique educational experience.
Chicago forms transfemicide working group under executive order
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 24, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed Executive Order 2024-2 to create a Transfemicide Working Group aimed at addressing violence against transgender women in Chicago.
Blackhawks recall Wyatt Kaiser; assign Kevin Korchinski to IceHogs
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 29, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Wyatt Kaiser from the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.
Blackhawks activate Craig Smith ahead of Winter Classic against Blues
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 31, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of forward Craig Smith from injured reserve.