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Student Documentary Explores Relationships, Conflicts Between Small Businesses, Neighbors And UChicago In Hyde Park

"The Heart of Hyde Park: Stories of Small Businesses" will be screened Monday at Doc Films.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Meet The New Trio Of Entrepreneurs Setting Up Shop In Washington Park’s L1 Business Hub

From calming candles to Florida Water, these small business owners are centering self-care.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Chicago To Host Disease Research Lab With $250 Million From Facebook Founder’s Family Project

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is partnering with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on the human tissue research lab.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Expands Plans For Hyde Park Cancer Center

The university's latest plans for Chicago's first freestanding cancer center now call for an $815 million, seven-story facility that could later be expanded to 10 stories.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Folk Fest Returns Fully In Person This Weekend For 1st Time During Pandemic

Folk artists rooted in traditions from Bulgaria to the Midwest will perform Friday and Saturday evening.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

‘Doomsday Clock’ Sets New, Foreboding Record As It’s Moved Only 90 Seconds To Midnight

Russia's war in Ukraine is the main reason the infamous "Doomsday Clock" hosted at the University of Chicago has moved closer than ever to midnight.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Doc Films, The Oldest Student Film Society In The US, Is Raising $60K To Upgrade Its Theater

University of Chicago volunteers secure screening rights, project films and handle virtually all other tasks for the independent student society. Doc Films could be the only operation of its kind in the United States, students said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Men’s Soccer Team Wins National Title, Led By Groundbreaking Coach Julianne Sitch

The Maroons defeated Williams College 2-0 in Saturday's title game, capping an undefeated season under Sitch. She's the first woman to coach a men's soccer team to a college title.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Men’s Soccer Chases A Title As Coach Julianne Sitch Makes History By Leading Team To Final Four

Sitch, a former Red Stars player, is the first woman to coach a men's soccer team to a Final Four. UChicago plays the Stevens Institute of Technology Thursday for a shot at the Division III title game.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

7 University Of Chicago Students Report Their Drinks Might Have Been Spiked

One student said they were likely sexually assaulted and suspected someone spiked their drink, officials said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Renters, Condo Owners Need Help In South Shore’s Housing Market, New Research Finds

The South Shore Housing Data Project, which includes suggestions on how residents can influence local economic development, will be unveiled this weekend at a housing fair.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Check Out Chatham, South Shore, Hyde Park And Kenwood During Open House Chicago

Neighbors can tour a century-old church in Hyde Park and a vacant theater in South Shore with murals dedicated to musical legends.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Renowned Filmmaker Tsai Ming-Liang Hosting Chicago Premieres This Week

The first stop of the filmmaker's U.S. tour will feature the Chicago premiere of his short film, an artist lecture and more.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Student Diwen Fan Reunited With His Family 3 Months After He Was Reported Missing

Fan, a 20-year-old incoming junior at UChicago, visited campus last week to celebrate his safe return, the university's undergraduate dean said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Violent Crime ‘The Top Health Concern’ For Surveyed South Siders, UChicago Study Finds

South Siders also face "strikingly high" rates of chronic disease, lack access to mental health services and have higher mortality rates for a host of health issues, according to the report.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago’s $3 Million Plan For Dozens Of South Side Surveillance Cameras Gets City Council Approval

City Council accepted $3 million from the university Monday. Ald. Sophia King said she'll use ward money on more cameras and security to complement the university's efforts.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago Offers City $3 Million For More Surveillance Cameras, License Plate Readers Near South Side Campus

More than 100 cameras and plate readers will be placed in communities around UChicago's Hyde Park campus after City Council unanimously approved the funding.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

President Obama Visits Hyde Park Academy, University Of Chicago During Return To The City

The 44th president also visited Wednesday's Chicago Bulls game with high schoolers in his My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and Girls Opportunity Alliance groups.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

UChicago To Pay Tuition For Incoming Freshmen Impacted By Russia Invading Ukraine

Undergraduate students already enrolled at the university may be eligible for more financial aid and help resolving visa issues on a case-by-case basis, officials said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

After Students Withhold Payment, UChicago Will Cover Controversial Fee For Doctoral Programs Starting This Fall

Organizers with labor union Graduate Students United said the university must now cancel its student services fee for master's students — and forgive all unpaid fees.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
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