University of Illinois-Chicago

Scientist: Global warming would bring drought, floods to Chicago

Environmental advocates, educators and scientists looked at the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the local level at the Chicago Wilderness Congress 2008.

6 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Blue-collar Chicago figures prominently in new look at religion, values

A new book by UIC professor Bob Bruno says religion is very important in the lives of working class Americans, but not in the stereotypical ways it's often portrayed.

1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell

UIC's expanding literacy program makes gains for students

UIC received a grant to expand the Early Reading First program, a literacy program for preschoolers. Experts say it is doing wonders for children in disadvantaged communities.

1 month ago | By Megan Cottrell

Drug disposal study approved

The MWRD's Board of Commissioners voted this morning to fund a University of Illinois-Chicago study to find out how people throw away their unused medications.

4 months ago | By Steven Chaitman

MWRD eyes study on drugs in water

The $150,000 survey, would be conducted by the University of Illinois-Chicago. It will ask what drugs Chicagoans are throwing away, and if they're doing so by flushing them down the toilet.

4 months ago | By Steven Chaitman

New Toledo hoops coach has Chicago roots

Gene Cross begins his first basketball head-coaching job at Toledo. The Chicago native is a former Illini player and DePaul assistant who recruits heavily in the city.

6 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Education bloggers keep careful eye on CPS

A tip sheet for parents, reporters

1 year ago | By Rachel Melnik
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