‘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
“Odysseo” combines equestrian and acrobatic skills in Chicago run
By Peter Jones Sam Alvarez is one of 48 human cast members in the world’s largest touring production. A trained aerialist and coach, Alvarez works
Uptown summit brings together stakeholders in changing neighborhood
By Grace Austin Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood faces challenges ranging from gang violence and homelessness to gentrification. At the historic North Side neighborhood’s annual summit, State
The calm before the storm: Weather chasers gear up for the next tornado
By Puja Bhattacharjee Sean Waugh is building two mobile mesonets from scratch In the Research Vehicle Equipment Bay of the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in