Today in Chicago History: Professor who inspired University of Chicago sit-in resigns
1969: Controversial University of Chicago sociology professor Marlene Dixon — who inspired a more than two-week sit-in by ...
Professor was let go after complaining about race-based hiring in Illinois, lawsuit says
The former professor believes he was let go because he disagreed with the diversity-focused hiring at the university, the ...
Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring policies
A University of Illinois Chicago professor filed a lawsuit after he said he was fired due to speaking out against the university's unlawful race-based hiring programs.
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Alivisatos Defends Lawsuit Against the NIH
In a February 11 email, University President Paul Alivisatos warned that the NIH’s cuts to indirect cost funding threatened ...
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Sterling Bay's Keiana Barrett tapped to lead Business Leadership Council
The head of diversity efforts at Chicago real estate developer Sterling Bay succeeds Montel Gayles, who left the CEO position ...
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Illinois toddlers in need of crucial catch-up support are increasingly facing delays getting it
The need for free early intervention services has increased post-pandemic, but the number of therapists taking clients has ...
Black History Month: Celebrating the innovators, teachers and legends from Chicago and beyond
CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.