News from 2025
Chicagoland Chamber congratulates members featured on Crain's Who's Who list
By D. S. Street | Nov 24, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has extended congratulations to its members who have been named to Crain’s “Who’s Who” list.
University of Chicago launches international lab for particle physics with CNRS and Université Paris Cit
By R. L. Prince | Nov 25, 2025
The University of Chicago has expanded its scientific collaboration with European partners by launching a new International Research Laboratory (IRL) focused on particle physics and cosmology.
Lost pages reveal alternate ending for C.L.R. James's "Minty Alley
By R. L. Prince | Nov 25, 2025
Nearly 90 years after the publication of C.L.R. James’s only novel, "Minty Alley," a new set of five pages has been discovered that offers an alternate ending to the classic work.
UIC offers free professional development webinars for staff and faculty in December
By H. C. Rivera | Nov 25, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is offering a series of free professional development webinars for its staff and faculty throughout December.
University of Chicago team develops automated lab using AI for material synthesis
By R. L. Prince | Nov 26, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a fully automated laboratory system that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to optimize the process of creating thin metal films.
University of Chicago reduces budget deficit by $128 million in fiscal year 2025
By T. D. Mcguire | Nov 26, 2025
The University of Chicago has reported a significant reduction in its budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, according to its recently released financial statement.
University of Chicago reduces budget deficit by $128 million in fiscal year 2025
By R. L. Prince | Nov 26, 2025
The University of Chicago has announced a significant reduction in its budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year.
Chicago celebrates progress toward planting 75,000 trees under ‘Our Roots’ initiative
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 27, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with officials from the Departments of Environment (DOE), Streets and Sanitation (DSS), and Transportation (CDOT), marked a milestone in Chicago’s “Our Roots Chicago” tree-planting initiative.
Austin HOPE Center celebrates construction milestone with support from city leaders
By B. K. Salgado | Nov 27, 2025
Yesterday, local officials and community partners held a beam raising ceremony at the Austin HOPE Center in Chicago.
Northwestern experts comment on proposed U.S. peace plan for Russia-Ukraine conflict
By R. L. Prince | Nov 29, 2025
Ukrainian and American officials met in Switzerland to discuss a 28-point proposal introduced by the White House, aiming to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Webb telescope observes real-time atmospheric loss on distant exoplanet
By H. C. Rivera | Dec 1, 2025
A team of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope has observed a giant cloud of helium gas escaping from the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet, WASP-107b.
Chicagoland Chamber spotlights nonprofits on Giving Tuesday
By D. E. Swan | Dec 1, 2025
On Giving Tuesday, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce highlighted the contributions of local businesses and nonprofit organizations to the community.
UChicago students explore infant learning and persuasive language using technology
By R. L. Prince | Dec 2, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago are investigating fundamental questions about how humans acquire and respond to language.
Illinois Tech secures federal grants to train new vocational rehabilitation counselors
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has received two five-year grants, each worth $1 million, from the United States Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
Study suggests moon-forming impactor originated near Earth in inner solar system
By H. C. Rivera | Dec 2, 2025
About 4.5 billion years ago, a massive object collided with the early Earth, resulting in debris that eventually formed the moon.
Study finds occupational licenses boost wages but impact varies between public and private sectors
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2025
Occupational licensing, which requires workers in various professions to obtain state-issued credentials, impacts about a quarter of the U.S. workforce.
University of Chicago hosts expanded Arts & Humanities Day with citywide participation
By T. D. Mcguire | Dec 2, 2025
On October 18, the University of Chicago hosted its annual Arts & Humanities Day, drawing more than 4,000 attendees to Hyde Park for a series of events celebrating art, literature, music, and scholarship.
Blackhawks activate goaltender Laurent Brossoit and assign him to Rockford IceHogs
By R. S. Peck | Dec 2, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been activated from injured non-roster status and assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment.
University of Chicago reports $10.9 billion endowment with 10.2% FY25 return
By T. D. Mcguire | Dec 2, 2025
The University of Chicago announced that its endowment reached $10.9 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025, as of June 30.
SNAP benefit changes affect college student eligibility at University Illinois of Chicago
By T. D. Mcguire | Dec 2, 2025
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affecting college and university students will take effect soon, with new eligibility requirements for those enrolled at institutions such as the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).