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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Northwestern University
North Cook News - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
Amy Falls, chief investment officer at Northwestern University | Official websiteAmy Falls, chief investment officer at Northwestern University | Official website Northwestern University, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public...
The World’s Largest Solar Plant is Rising in Tibet. It’s So Vast It’s the Size of Chicago
ZME Science
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August 29, 2025
Aerial view of solar panels at Gansu Dunhuang Solar Park in Dunhuang, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province of China. Credit: VCG China is building a ‘city of mirrors’ on the roof of the world. High on the Tibetan plateau, solar panels stretch across the...
Illinois DOGE Profile: Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County
Chambana Sun - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County, Building/Campus | https://cuhabitat.org/Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County, Building/Campus | https://cuhabitat.org/ Habitat For Humanity Of Champaign County, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives...
Inside Saint Xavier University—an Illinois DOGE Profile
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
Saint Xavier University, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $10,250 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the...
Lee & Associates Arranges $1.5M Sale of Industrial Building in Arlington Heights, Illinois
REBusinessOnline
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August 29, 2025
6ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has arranged the $1.5 million sale of a 15,654-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The property is located at 3860 N. Ventura Drive. Dustin Albers of...
Visual Prostheses in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Technology
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Blindness currently affects around 43 million people worldwide,1 a number which is expected to increase to 115 million by 2050.2,3 For centuries, efforts have been made to develop visual rehabilitation strategies to improve vision in...
Illinois launches LGBTQ+ legal hotline amid Trump-led onslaught
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
Illinois has launched a first-of-its-kind legal hotline that provides resources for the LGBTQ+ community at a time when they face increased hostility across the US. Legal services in the US can be costly and inaccessible, and the creation of the...
The Feed: Illinois Street Food Emporium Sold, Ocean World Closes
Indianapolis Monthly - Indiana
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August 29, 2025
Long’s Bakery doughnutsDOUGHNUT DELIGHT: If you see fewer Krispy Kreme storefronts and more of their boxes at gas stations and big box stores in Indy, there’s a reason for that. The North Carolina–based company moved into the Indiana market in...
Huntsman Architectural Group makes three promotions in Chicago office
REJournals
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August 29, 2025
Huntsman Architectural Group made three promotions in its Chicago office. Jamie Cavalier joined Huntsman Architectural Group in 2021 and is based in the Chicago office. She was promoted to the position of senior associate. Megan, who was also...
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July. 31
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
Patrick Delfino - ICJIA Board Member | Illinois state's Attorneys Appellate ProsecutorPatrick Delfino - ICJIA Board Member | Illinois state's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July....
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Aug. 28
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
David E. Olson, PhD. - Chair | ICJIA Board | Loyola University ChicagoDavid E. Olson, PhD. - Chair | ICJIA Board | Loyola University Chicago Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Aug. 28. Here is the agenda provided by the...
As Trump Pushes for Troops in Chicago, City Leaders Say His Cuts Could Fuel Crime
The Trace
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August 29, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker had a sharp message for President Donald Trump at a Monday news conference that drew attention from across the country. “You are neither wanted here, nor needed here.” Pritzker was responding to the Trump...
University of Chicago planning layoffs, cutting expenses by $100M
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
University president Paul Alivisatos blames changes in federal policy since President Donald Trump took office Friday, August 29, 2025 9:58AM The University of Chicago.is planning layoffs and budget cuts, with officials blaming changes in federal...
‘Bike the Drive' takes over DuSable Lake Shore Drive, with iconic Chicago road closed to cars
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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August 29, 2025
One of Chicago's most iconic roads this weekend will shut down to cars and instead open up to thousands of bike riders as part of the popular "Bike the Drive" event. The annual event, which benefits the Active Transportation Alliance, starts at...
Cleantech Vanadium And Oracle Commodity Amend Royalty Agreement To Include Illinois Fluorspar Properties
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2025) - CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp. (TSXV: CTV) (OTCQB: CTVFF) ("CleanTech") and Oracle Commodity Holding Corp. (TSXV: ORCL) (OTCQB: ORLCF) (" Oracle ") announce...
Trump administration asks for support on immigration operations near Chicago
News Tribune - Missouri
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August 29, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Trump administration asked a military base outside of Chicago for support on immigration operations this week, offering a clue of what an expanded law enforcement crackdown might look like in the nation's third-largest city....
Cleantech Acquires 970 Acres Of Mineral Rights Nearby Hicks Dome Rare Earth And Fluorspar Project In The Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2025) - CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp. (TSXV: CTV) (OTCQB: CTVFF) ("CleanTech" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, through its 100%-owned subsidiary, it...
Oracle Commodity Holding And Cleantech Vanadium Amend Royalty Agreement To Include Illinois Fluorspar Properties
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2025) - Oracle Commodity Holding Corp. (TSXV: ORCL) (OTCQB: ORLCF) (" Oracle ") and CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp. (TSXV: CTV) (OTCQB: CTVFF) ("CleanTech") announce...
University Of Chicago Announces It Must Cut $100 Million In Spending
Forbes
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Facing a continuing financial deficit, the University of Chicago is cutting its budget by $100 million. getty University of Chicago leaders announced on Thursday that the institution would reduce its spending by $100 million as it attempts to cope...
Institutional Supports for Early Career Researchers During Crises: COVID-19 Pandemic Case Study
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Early career researchers (ECRs) bring diverse perspectives, skills, and ideas to biomedical research that advance scientific innovation.1 Despite their importance as the future of the biomedical workforce, ECRs experience unique...