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UChicago expands Arts & Humanities Day with new partnerships and diverse programming

On October 18, the University of Chicago will host its annual Arts & Humanities Day, marking the event’s 45th year.


Wolcott Avenue to close Sept. 27 for crane operation at College of Medicine West Tower

Due to scheduled crane work at the College of Medicine West Tower, Wolcott Avenue will be closed between Taylor and Polk streets on Saturday, September 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is necessary for equipment replacement at the facility.


Chicago launches late night video game series as part of community safety plan

Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), and Chicago Public Library (CPL) are launching the Late Night Video Game Series.


Chicago passes ordinance protecting affordable housing near Jackson Park

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Desmon Yancy have led the passage of Ordinance SO2023-00040859, which introduces new housing affordability protections in Jackson Park and surrounding neighborhoods.


Chicago passes ordinance expanding additional dwelling units citywide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson have led the passage of Ordinance SO2024-0008918, which legalizes the construction of additional dwelling units (ADUs) throughout Chicago.


UIC Human Resources offers free professional development webinars in October

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Human Resources department has opened registration for a series of professional development webinars and virtual workshops scheduled throughout October.


University Illinois Chicago issues annual security report highlighting campus safety efforts

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has released its 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which details the institution's ongoing efforts to ensure campus safety.


Mayor Johnson marks milestone with completion of Chicago's 100th mile of bikeways

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of a significant safety project on Milwaukee Avenue in River West, marking the 100th mile of bikeways completed during his administration.


Mayor Johnson marks completion of Milwaukee Avenue project as bikeway expansion surpasses 100-mile mark

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have marked a milestone with the completion of safety improvements on Milwaukee Avenue, pushing the total of new bikeways installed under Johnson’s administration to over...


City launches ‘Food Security for Life’ program targeting hunger among college students

Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have launched a new initiative called “Food Security for Life,” aimed at ending hunger among students attending City Colleges.


Mayor Johnson outlines Chicago's climate initiatives at New York conference

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended New York Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly as part of the C40 network, a coalition of cities working on environmental justice.


Mayor Johnson announces expanded entrepreneur certificate program with City Colleges partnership

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new partnership between the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).


Chicago joins opposition to EPA plan on greenhouse gas endangerment finding

Yesterday, the City of Chicago joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and seven other counties and cities in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


New undergraduates bring diverse backgrounds and ambitions as autumn quarter begins at University of Chicago

With the beginning of the Autumn Quarter, new students have arrived at the University of Chicago, bringing a range of backgrounds and aspirations to campus.


UIC announces annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony for November

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will hold its annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.


University of Chicago introduces new master’s degree in chemistry

The University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry has announced the launch of a new master of science degree, set to begin in autumn 2026.


Quantum computing exhibition opens at O’Hare Airport featuring University of Chicago collaboration

Thousands of travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are now encountering quantum computing technology firsthand, thanks to a new exhibition in United Airlines’ Terminal 1.


Blackhawks assign Kevin Korchinski to Rockford during training camp

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Kevin Korchinski to their American Hockey League affiliate in Rockford.


University of Chicago physicist awarded Schmidt Polymath grant for multidisciplinary science

The nature of life remains a central question in science, shaped by physical laws, chemical interactions, and environmental conditions.


University of Chicago lecture series to address climate systems engineering approaches

The University of Chicago will host the Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series this fall, focusing on climate systems engineering.