News from 2025
Midway Airport begins $47 million runway rehabilitation project
By Southland Marquee | Jun 5, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside Aviation Commissioner Michael J. McMurray and representatives from Southwest Airlines, marked the commencement of a significant project at Midway International Airport.
University of Chicago Class Day celebrates graduates with speeches from students and David Axelrod
By Southland Marquee | Jun 6, 2025
At the University of Chicago's Class Day on June 6, 2025, graduating students reflected on their experiences and the lessons learned during their time at the College.
UChicago celebrates class of 2025 graduation amid calls for resilience
By Southland Marquee | Jun 7, 2025
The University of Chicago celebrated its 539th Convocation on June 7, 2025, with a ceremony marked by calls for resilience and future leadership.
New AI tool identifies key gene sets behind complex diseases
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Northwestern University biophysicists have developed a new computational tool to identify gene combinations underlying complex illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and asthma.
University of Chicago study finds potential risks in fecal transplant techniques
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) have been explored as a treatment for various conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases and obesity.
Chamber focuses on unified vision at 121st annual meeting amid economic uncertainty
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
The Chamber of Commerce welcomed a diverse group of business, civic, and government leaders at its 121st Annual Meeting on June 3, 2025.
Chicagoland Chamber celebrates members on Crain's notable nonprofit leaders list
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Seven members of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have been recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business's list of notable nonprofit leaders.
Software startup Rayni wins first prize at 2025 new venture challenge
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Rayni, a software startup specializing in AI platforms for laboratory instruments, has secured first place in the 2025 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge.
AI tools face challenges with trust due to lack of transparency
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Medical mysteries have long captivated society, both on television and in real life.
Medill receives $3.6M grant for new shared services hub supporting Chicago news
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has awarded a $3.6 million grant to Northwestern University's Medill Local News Initiative.
New river otter joins Lincoln Park Zoo
By Southland Marquee | Jun 10, 2025
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has introduced a new resident, Tucker, a 6-year-old North American river otter.
Spend in the Black event promotes support for local Black-owned businesses
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
There was a significant effort on Saturday to transform 75th Street in Chicago into a "Black Wall Street."
National Public Housing Museum opens in Chicago honoring residents' experiences
By Southland Marquee | Jun 11, 2025
The National Public Housing Museum has officially opened its doors at 919 S. Ada Street in Chicago, marking a significant milestone for public housing history and community storytelling.
Centrosymmetric crystals show unexpected chiral light absorption
By Southland Marquee | Jun 12, 2025
Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered that centrosymmetric crystals can absorb chiral light asymmetrically, challenging long-held beliefs about crystal behavior.