Undergraduate SpaceICE researcher wins prestigious engineering award
By Lily Williams Undergraduate materials science senior Lauren Kearney heads to Northwestern University’s SpaceICE lab on most days to work on the design for the
Local business brings healthy chocolate to Chicago
By Alissa Anderegg After struggling with depression for several years, Renee Faur knew it was time to make a change. She changed her outlook– and
Local musician teaches toddlers about healthy eating
By Alissa Anderegg As a professional singer and voiceover actress, Jamie Martin has performed at venues across the country. After giving birth to her first
‘Live Music Now’ brings music education to Chicago Public Schools
By Alissa Anderegg The International Music Foundation is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to providing high-quality musical performances and music education throughout the city. As part
Job outlook at a 10-year high for college seniors
By Grace Austin A stronger economy means a better job outlook for graduating college seniors and grad students in Chicago, experts say. According to a
5 things you need to know about ‘VIX,’ the Volatility Index
By Shen Lu Unlike emotional volatility, volatility in the stock market can be tracked and measured. Here are five basics of the VIX that you
Women traders carve path in male-dominated industry
By Shen Lu Trading has always been a male-dominated industry, but some women have made a career out of it. When Roma Colwell-Steinke, instructor at
Job-seekers flock to Rogers Park job fair
By Stephanie Rothman The national unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, but there is still a need for more jobs
Robot Revolution comes to Chicago
By Alissa Anderegg Last week, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) unveiled its latest exhibit, Robot Revolution. The national touring exhibit features 40
Buckingham Fountain: Own a Piece of History
By Mike Davis Buckingham Fountain is turned on for the season and Chicagoans are celebrating the monument’s 90th anniversary. But that’s not the only excitement
Chicago River enthusiasts take a group photo to focus on conservation
By Allie Burger April is Overflow Action Month on the Chicago River. Because of how the city’s sewer system was designed, sewage can enter the river
Stocks edge lower on disappointing earnings, political uncertainty
By Shen Lu Stocks fell slightly on Thursday as political risks and higher-than-expected inflation at the wholesale level weighed on investors. The Dow Jones Industrial