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AI tool enhances precision in lung cancer treatment
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
In the field of radiation therapy, precision is crucial.
Giant Magellan Telescope advances toward completion with new design phase
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), a significant ground-based telescope under construction in Chile's Atacama Desert, has reached an important milestone.
Navy Pier announces Independence Week events including fireworks and live music
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
Navy Pier in Chicago is set to host a variety of events during Independence Week, offering free programming from July 2nd through 6th.
Emerging Leaders Chicago hosts Pride Month event highlighting LGBTQ+ voices
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
Emerging Leaders Chicago recently hosted its annual Pride Month event at Hopsmith Tavern on June 26.
Email marketing strategies focus of upcoming Circles of Excellence event
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
The upcoming Circles of Excellence event, scheduled for August 7, will focus on enhancing email marketing response rates and gaining a deeper understanding of target audiences.
Blackhawks trade Ilya Safonov to Canucks for future considerations
By Southland Marquee | Jun 28, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade involving forward Ilya Safonov to the Vancouver Canucks.
Supreme Court upholds ACA's preventive care provision in 6-3 ruling
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a significant component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), maintaining the requirement for insurance companies to cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
UChicago hosts Nobel laureates to discuss strategies against nuclear threats
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
On July 14-16, the University of Chicago will host a significant event focusing on nuclear threat prevention.
Chicago launches 2026 budget engagement roundtables amid $1 billion shortfall
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement and the Office of Budget and Management, has announced the launch of Chicago's 2026 Budget Engagement Roundtable events.
University of Chicago team recreates George Washington Carver's blue pigment
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
In a collaboration at the University of Chicago, chemistry students and artist Amanda Williams have successfully recreated a blue pigment patented by George Washington Carver in 1927.
Blackhawks unveil centennial home jerseys for 2025-26 season
By Southland Marquee | Jun 27, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have unveiled their Centennial jerseys, which will be worn for home games at the United Center during the 2025-26 season to commemorate the franchise's 100th anniversary.
James Kaduk named AAAS fellow for contributions to crystallography
By Southland Marquee | Jun 26, 2025
Amid the steady hum of machines in his laboratory at Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, Illinois Tech Research Professor of Chemistry James Kaduk is often found working alone, analyzing new materials.
Universal announces second horror attraction set for Chicago
By Southland Marquee | Jun 26, 2025
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, has announced plans to open its second Universal Horror Unleashed location in Chicago.
Lionel Allen named interim vice chancellor for equity at UIC
By Southland Marquee | Jun 25, 2025
Lionel Allen, EdD, has been appointed as the interim vice chancellor for equity and diversity at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), effective July 1.
UChicago lab advances sustainable battery technologies through AI-driven research
By Southland Marquee | Jun 24, 2025
As the demand for diverse energy sources grows, the need for efficient energy storage systems becomes crucial.
Wirtz Center announces a lineup celebrating courage for its 2025-26 season
By Southland Marquee | Jun 24, 2025
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University's Evanston Campus has announced its 2025-26 season, focusing on themes of resilience and resistance.
Dan Lynch shares insights at Emerging Leaders Chicago fireside chat
By Southland Marquee | Jun 23, 2025
Emerging Leaders Chicago recently organized a Fireside Chat featuring Dan Lynch, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs at United Airlines and Chair of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Report urges US investment in muon collider for future particle physics
By Southland Marquee | Jun 23, 2025
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on June 11, detailing a vision for the future of particle physics.
Two UChicago students receive recognition from Udall Foundation for environmental advocacy
By Southland Marquee | Jun 23, 2025
The University of Chicago has recognized two of its students, Annie Yang and Seri Welsh, for their dedication to environmental advocacy.
Blackhawks trade Joe Veleno for Andre Burakovsky from Kraken
By Southland Marquee | Jun 21, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the acquisition of forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in a trade that sends forward Joe Veleno to Seattle.