News from November 2025
Chicago-Kent student wins writing competition with analysis on barriers facing immigrant abuse survivors
By Southland Marquee | Nov 2, 2025
Tashi Gordillo, a student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, has been named the winner of the 2025 A More Perfect Union Student Writing Competition.
Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses budget and public safety during busy weekend
By B. K. Salgado | Nov 3, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent the weekend engaging with residents, business owners, and other city leaders to discuss community safety and the city's budget proposal.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes two rescued brown bears from Wisconsin
By T. S. Murray | Nov 3, 2025
Two female brown bears, Ash and Lexi, have arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, marking the first time since 1979 that the zoo has housed brown bears.
Glock ends production of pistol models linked to illegal modifications after Chicago lawsuit
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 3, 2025
Glock Inc. will stop producing its current pistol models and introduce new products that are designed to prevent conversion into fully automatic weapons, following pressure from the City of Chicago.
Greater Chicago Food Depository holds public sessions at City Colleges on upcoming SNAP changes
By R. L. Prince | Nov 3, 2025
Millions of people in Illinois and across the country are facing a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, as the ongoing federal government shutdown has halted funding for the program.
Chicago releases report showing impact of summer youth employment programs
By B. K. Salgado | Nov 3, 2025
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) has released its 2025 Summer Youth Impact Report, detailing the effects of city youth programs on employment, enrichment, and violence prevention.
Blackhawks assign Landon Slaggert to Rockford IceHogs
By T. D. Martz | Nov 3, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Landon Slaggert to the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.
University of Illinois Chicago urges faculty engagement in move from Blackboard to Canvas
By H. C. Rivera | Nov 3, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago is reminding faculty about two ongoing initiatives led by its Technology Solutions team that require their engagement: the transition from Blackboard to Canvas as the university’s learning management system, and...
Blackhawks recall Oliver Moore and place Jason Dickinson on injured reserve
By M. G. Lima | Nov 3, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that forward Oliver Moore has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs, their American Hockey League affiliate.
Economic historian Richard Hornbeck to deliver lecture on transport investment impacts at Northwestern
By H. C. Rivera | Nov 3, 2025
Richard Hornbeck, an economic historian from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, will present a lecture at Northwestern University this week focusing on how current economic models may underestimate the benefits of transportation...
UChicago undergraduates contribute to dark matter detection and climate modeling research
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 3, 2025
University of Chicago undergraduates spent their summer contributing to scientific projects at national laboratories, focusing on the search for dark matter and advancements in climate modeling.
Northwestern researchers develop antibody therapy targeting pancreatic cancer's sugar disguise
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 3, 2025
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most lethal forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13%.
UIC opens nominations for annual research and scholarship awards
By H. C. Rivera | Nov 4, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has opened nominations for its 2025-26 Research and Scholarship Annual Award competition.
UIC opens applications for student affairs scholarships for 2026–27 academic year
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 4, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 UIC Student Affairs scholarships, which provide funding support to continuing undergraduate students at the University of Illinois Chicago.
University of Chicago scientists develop adaptable 'plug-and-play' cell therapy for cancer
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 4, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago have created a new modular cancer immunotherapy system that allows for more precise control and adaptability in treating different types of cancer.
Stacey Abrams to address political engagement at Northwestern Pritzker Law event
By R. L. Prince | Nov 5, 2025
Stacey Abrams, a well-known voting rights activist and founder of Fair Fight Action, will speak at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law as part of the Knox Conversations speaker series.
University of Chicago-led study challenges previous views on mini-Neptune exoplanets
By R. L. Prince | Nov 5, 2025
A recent study led by Professor Eliza Kempton at the University of Chicago has challenged previous assumptions about a prevalent type of planet in the galaxy known as “mini-Neptunes.” These planets, which are slightly smaller than Neptune and...
UChicago violinists collaborate with rapper ian during Lollapalooza performance
By R. L. Prince | Nov 6, 2025
Two University of Chicago violinists, Molly Long and Sophia Janevic, recently performed at Lollapalooza with rapper ian, marking a departure from their usual classical music environment.
DOE renews funding for Argonne-led Q-NEXT and Fermilab-led SQMS quantum centers
By R. L. Prince | Nov 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced renewed funding for two major quantum research centers based in the Chicago area.
University Illinois Chicago appoints interim leaders at College of Medicine and Hospital
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 6, 2025
Dr. Enrico Benedetti and Scott Jones have been named to interim leadership positions at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics, respectively.