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This alert gives notice to residents in the 008th and 009th district (Chicago Lawn/Deering) of robbery related incidents which have occurred during the month of December.

Robbery/ Burglary/ Motor Vehicle Thefts Near North 018th District

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

This alert gives notice to residents of the 18th District of recently reported burglary and robbery incidents that resulted in the theft of several motor vehicles.

Missing – Kevaughna Nelson, 22

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

Last seen November 10, 2022. The Missing is from St. Louis, Missouri but was last seen in the area of 7300 Block of South Yale.

Armed Robbery 011th District (Harrison) 012th District (Near West) 014th District (Shakespeare) 017 District (Albany Park) 025 District (Grand Central)

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

This alert gives notice to the residents of the 011th, 012th, 014th, 017th & 025th Districts of multiple related robbery incidents.

New treatment options for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

An estimated 65 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and one in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. Most of these people are able to control their seizures with medications, but approximately 30% to 40% have what’s called drug-resistant or medically refractory epilepsy, in which they don’t respond to standard anti-seizure medications.

Architecture professor's book examines cultural tourism that began in Depression-era Mississippi

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

Seeking to support their city’s economy during the Great Depression, the women of Natchez, Mississippi, developed one of the first cultural tourism sites in the U.S., centered around the city’s antebellum architecture. In doing so, they created an image of the Old South as grand mansions and gracious living

Dr. Vida Dyson — Adler’s first Black faculty member — to retire after 30 years

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

Vida Dyson, Ph.D., was working as a clinical psychologist at the University of Chicago Research Program at the former Illinois State Psychiatric Institute when approached to teach at the then-Adler School of Professional Psychology.

Meet Kellen Brown: Student leader, 2022 Lincoln Laureate

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

As someone with a natural desire to lead others toward safety and success, Kellen Brown entered college with a solid plan for his future.

City of Chicago Reaches $10 Million Settlement with Uber Eats, Postmates

By Press release submission | Dec 6, 2022

Today, the City of Chicago announces that Uber has agreed to a settlement stemming from the City’s investigation into UberEats’ and Postmates’ practices of listing Chicago restaurants on their platforms without the restaurants’ consent, being in violation of the City’s emergency fee cap ordinance, and other advertising-related conduct. The City acknowledges Uber’s cooperation in bringing this investigation to closure.

Neuroblastoma patient treated at both Advocate and Comer hospitals thanks to new CCHA partnership

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

When Jakari Fuller developed pneumonia at age 9, his doctor suspected the boy might have fluid buildup in his chest. Tests at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn uncovered something much worse: a cancerous tumor, larger than a grapefruit, in his abdomen.

Paper: Neurotic personality trait a key risk factor for stress perception

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

A new paper co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts who study the science of personalities points to the important role of personality traits to account for individual differences in experiencing stress.

More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

Preventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately 700 parents die from pregnancy and childbirth complications.

Santa's back in the city

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

Santa's back in the city. Who's excited to ride the CTA Holiday Train?

Mayor Lightfoot Plants 18,000th Tree, Exceeding the City’s 2022 Goal

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Park District to plant the 18,000th tree, exceeding the City’s pledge to plant 15,000 trees each year for the next five years, starting in 2022.