Missing UIC Student Daniel Sotelo Found Dead
The 26-year-old was days away from graduating from UIC with a master's degree.
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UIC grad student Daniel Sotelo remains missing after girlfriend was found dead; his father holds onto faith
"Danny, everybody is praying for you," Nicolas Sotelo said. "Everybody is waiting for you to show up."
UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
"My major research focus is finding ways to make materials both lighter and also stronger than they are today."
Missing UIC student Natally Brookson found dead; boyfriend Daniel Sotelo still missing
Natally Brookson, 22, was last seen leaving work on April 30 in the Budlong Woods neighborhood, according to a missing person flyer.
MISSING: UIC student Daniel Sotelo, 26, last seen on CTA train at Roosevelt station
A UIC student has now been missing for more than a week after last having been seen on the CTA at the Roosevelt 'L' stop.
UIC graduate workers ratify new contract after impasse led to six-day strike
Graduate workers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have ratified a new contract after a six-day strike.
UIC political science professor Dick Simpson warns American "democracy is in grave danger"
Simpson says the Jan. 6 insurrection was a powerful symbol of the danger facing democracy, but there are other troubling signs.
UIC graduate and teaching assistants on strike
This is the second contract cycle in a row that they've went on strike.
Some lawmakers say it's about time to fund it college student mental health services law
A push to help protect the mental health of Illinois college students has been gummed up in bureaucracy for years, and now, some lawmakers actually want to pay for programs they mandated years ago.
With Horizon League Ban Reversed, UIC Sports Teams Are Moving Full Steam Ahead Toward Conference Championships
Championship dreams are alive again for UIC student athletes, after the Horizon League decided this week to reinstate athletes' postseason eligibility.
UIC Flames Winter, Spring Sports Teams Will Get To Play In Conference Championships After All, Restored After Ban For Violating Horizon League's Bylaws
UIC athletes will get to participate in conference championships after all, as the Horizon League has restored their eligibility for postseason play – effective immediately.
UIC Flames Winter, Spring Sports Teams Banned From Conference Championships After Violating Horizon League's Bylaws
In response the horizon league went straight to its rule book, citing conference bylaw 2.5.3.3, the flames lose the privilege to participate in league championships.
University of Illinois Board Of Trustees Vote To Increase Tuition For In-Coming State Freshmen
Prices are on the rise for just about everything and that also goes for college tuition.
UIC Campus, Undergraduates At UIUC To Start Classes Online In January Due To COVID-19 Concerns
With the omicron variant fueling a rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, the University of Illinois at Chicago and undergrads at the U of I at Champaign-Urbana will both start their spring semester with two weeks of remote learning.
State Reps LaShawn Ford And Fran Hurley To Host Crime Summit at University Of Illinois At Chicago
State Reps. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) and Fran Hurley (D- Mt. Greenwood) will host a crime summit at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Monday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Stands With UIC Law Students Calling For The Firing Of A Professor Accused Of Using Racial Slurs
Members of UIC's Black Law Association say this professor has used racial slurs to describe students. The professor says he's never used any racial slurs to describe students and never would and that all of this is likely a colossal misunderstanding.
UIC Receives $6 Million Grant From Federal Government To Test VT-109, Drug To Treat Severe Lung Complications From COVID-19
In the battle against COVID-19, the University of Illinois at Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat severe complications from infections with the coronavirus.
UIC John Marshall School Of Law Dropping Its Name Over Namesakes's Slave Trading Past
Thursday night the University of Illinois at Chicago Board of Trustees voted to removed the well known name John Marshall from the University of Illinois at Chicago because it has come to light that Marshall owned slaves and supported slavery in the United states.
'Zombie Genes'? UIC Researchers Find Some Brain Cells Increase Activity After Death
It's not exactly a scene from The Walking Dead, but researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that, in the hours after death, some brain cells not only remain active, but actually increase activity.
One Year Later, UIC Students Document How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Lives
Students at a Chicago university have been documenting every day of the COVID-19 pandemic with images of how the coronavirus has affected our lives.
Jimmy Collins, First Coach To Lead UIC Flames To March Madness, Dies
Jimmy Collins, the first head coach to lead the University of Illinois at Chicago to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament has died.
'Six Feet Apart' Exhibit Delves Into Emotional Toll Of Coronavirus Pandemic At UIC
We know the hard data of the coronavirus pandemic – the rising number of cases and deaths. But an ongoing project at the University of Illinois at Chicago dives deeply into the emotional toll.
CTA Warns Of Massive, Across-The-Board Cuts If Federal Funding Doesn't Come Through
The Chicago Transit Authority on Tuesday was warning of massive, across-the-board cuts.
14 Points For Teyvion Kirk As UIC Flames Top Valparaiso
Teyvion Kirk had 14 points and 14 assists off the bench to carry UIC to a win over Valparaiso on Tuesday night.
RayQuawndis Mitchell Has 23 Points As UIC Tops Central Michigan
RayQuawndis Mitchell had a career-high 23 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly defeated Central Michigan on Saturday night.
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Car crashes into group at picnic, injuring 6
The group was enjoying a relaxing picnic on a gorgeous quiet summer night at Schiller Woods, but that changed in a flash.
Thousands line streets as Chicago Pride Parade returns for first time since 2019
The turnout was expected to be bigger than ever.
Teen dead, another wounded after shooting on CTA bus in West Garfield Park
Sources say the shooters got onto the bus and shot a 17-year-old in the head as he sat near the back of the bus.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps to start the workweek
Plenty of sun to start the week.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead, and 22 others are wounded after shootings across the Chicago as of Sunday.
Rep. Mary Miller draws criticism calling overturning of Roe v. Wade victory for 'White life'; says she misspoke
Miller's campaign spokesperson said she misspoke, saying Miller meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court.
Gary Police officer shoots suspect while responding to call of person with a gun
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
Firefighters put out fire in commercial building on Chicago's Northwest Side
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
Bond set for $5 million for suspected shooter who worked as temp employee at WeatherTech facility
Police say employees confronted Charles C. McKnight Jr. for allegedly robbing two coworkers, and that's when the shooting started.
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Thousands line streets as Chicago Pride Parade returns for first time since 2019
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps to start the workweek
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ACLU executive director concerned same sex marriage could eventually be at risk
She says the best things people can do are get out and make their feelings known and, of course, vote.
Gary Police officer shoots man; placed on desk duty
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
Car crashes into group at picnic, injuring 6
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