News published on Southland Marquee in October 2024

News from October 2024


Blackhawks recall Drew Commesso ahead of game against Predators

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of goaltender Drew Commesso from the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.


Biden's apology addresses U.S. role in Indigenous boarding school abuses

President Joe Biden is set to deliver an apology in Arizona for the federal government's historical role in placing Indigenous children in boarding schools, where many faced abuse and nearly 1,000 died.


Corrections deputy faces new charges for giving cell phone to inmate

A corrections deputy from Cook County has been indicted on new charges, according to an announcement by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.


Women-led businesses face funding challenges despite strong growth

U.S. women-led businesses have made significant strides in recent years, generating $2.7 trillion in revenue in 2023 and increasing their market share of new businesses by 72% between 2019 and 2023.


Blackhawks assign Drew Commesso to Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Drew Commesso to the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.


New professor explores copyright law at Chicago-Kent College of Law

Chicago-Kent College of Law has welcomed Professor Cathay Y. N. Smith to its faculty in the fall of 2024.


UChicago scientists develop novel method for bonding diamond layers in quantum devices

Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a method to bond diamond layers directly to materials compatible with quantum and conventional electronics.


O'Hare Airport receives $20M federal grant for terminal improvements

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) have announced that O’Hare International Airport will receive an additional $20 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program.


Chicagoland Chamber welcomes new business members for October 2024

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of several new members to its network, which aims to enhance the economic landscape of the region.


UIC announces follow-up events focusing on mental health initiatives

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently hosted the fifth annual Systemwide mental health and well-being event on October 9.


Navy Pier announces return of "Light Up the Lake" holiday event

Navy Pier is set to transform into a winter wonderland for the holiday season with its "Light Up the Lake" event.


Chicago launches program supporting shared equity homeownership

The Chicago Department of Housing, in collaboration with the Chicago Community Loan Foundation and The Resurrection Project, has initiated the Shared Equity Investment Program.


Blackhawks recall Isaak Phillips from AHL's Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate team in the American Hockey League.


Halsted Street roadwork aims to improve bicycle lane safety

Beginning this week, the Chicago Department of Transportation is set to conduct roadwork on Halsted Street, stretching from Van Buren Street to Roosevelt Road.


Rising whooping cough cases prompt health officials' warning

Health officials have raised concerns as whooping cough, or pertussis, cases rise nationwide. Dr. Tina Tan, a pediatric infectious disease expert at Northwestern University and the newly appointed president of the Infectious Diseases Society of...


K9 Aris receives donated protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s

Cook County Sheriff's Police K9 Aris has been equipped with a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by the organization and carries an...


UChicago course explores humanity through werewolf tales

A new course at the University of Chicago, "The Werewolf in Literature and Film," is examining the portrayal of werewolves in media as a reflection of human anxieties.


UIC opens applications for over 30 student scholarships for 2025–2026

UIC Student Affairs has initiated the application process for scholarships aimed at supporting students in the 2025-2026 academic year.


Researchers use machine learning to improve pneumonia outcome predictions

Pneumonia remains a significant health challenge worldwide, accounting for 20% of hospital admissions in the United States.


Three Mile Island set to reopen for Microsoft data centers

The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, known for a partial meltdown in 1979, is set to reopen.