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AbbVie expands North Chicago API production with $195m investment
Pharmaceutical Technology
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August 13, 2025
AbbVie is investing $195m to strengthen domestic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production within the US, with the expansion of its manufacturing plant in North Chicago, Illinois. This development is part of a larger commitment by the...
Custom Dentures in Chicago IL: What You Need to Know
Wellbeing Magazine
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August 13, 2025
Custom dentures in Chicago, IL, offer a personalized approach to restoring oral function and aesthetics. These dentures are crafted through precise measurements and impressions, using advanced materials for a secure fit and natural appearance....
This Illinois city should be the first stop on your Route 66 road trip
AOL
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The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph by Sanya Kushak, Getty ImagesWorld-renown...
Is ‘twin telepathy’ real? Here’s what scientists say.
Yahoo News
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They finish each other’s sentences, show up wearing the same outfit without planning it, and sometimes even claim to feel each other’s pain. With around half a million sets born each year, twins have long captivated our collective curiosity. But...
To know them is to loath them: Oak Park’s Alec Nevala-Lee finds a niche, writing about science’s biggest jerks
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 13, 2025
Luis W. Alvarez, physicist, genius, conspiracy debunker, military hawk, Zelig, University of Chicago dyspeptic, to cut to the chase, was not a very pleasant man. He was not especially liked by colleagues. It’s hard to tell if he was even liked by...
How to thrive as a Latin American researcher abroad
Nature
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María del Mar Quiroga took her son to a Latinx carnival performance in Australia to stay connected to her Argentinian cultural roots.Credit: María del Mar Quiroga; used with permissionLeaving home in pursuit of academic and professional...
Illinois Students: Beware of Fake Rental Listings
1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
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August 13, 2025
The Better Business Bureau is warning college students to be extra careful this school year when hunting for the perfect off-campus apartment. If your dream rental seems way too good to be true, it probably is. Related: BBB Alert - Fake Pet...
Illinois Says No to AI in Therapy for Mental Health Care
Asume Tech
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August 13, 2025
In a notable move, Illinois has implemented regulations that prohibit therapists from utilizing artificial intelligence for treating patients. This decision positions the state amongst a select cadre of regions addressing the complexities of AI...
Illinois education board to vote on new test scoring system
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
The revised measurements are meant to more accurately reflect student performance. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Education officials in Illinois expect to see a marked increase this year in the percentage of students classified as proficient in reading,...
Illinois students could see new testing standards with proposed state board revisions
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Illinois students could be held to new standards for school testing, a shift the state school board says will better prepare them for college and postsecondary education careers while accurately measuring performance levels. The Illinois State...
Rush University Medical Center uses technology to train future occupational therapists
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Second-year occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students at Rush University Medical Center are using advanced technology to help first-year students learn anatomy. Lauren Simons, a student and anatomy tutor, uses Anatomage tables—digital...
Letters to the Editor — Dallas housing, Chicago, redistricting, Texas floods
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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August 13, 2025
Sacrificing the sky Re: “Dallas, the only way is up — There are many reasons to grow vertically, yet everyone thinks small," by Dallas Cothrum, Sunday Opinion. Homeowners prefer buildings that block less of their view. Sadly, Texas rejected the...
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Illinois considers lowering strict test score standards, currently among most rigorous in U.S.
Shaw Local - Illinois
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Illinois has long had some of the most rigorous proficiency standards in the nation for student performance. The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking to bring them closer to other states, which will boost proficiency scores in the upcoming...
Chicago officials, workers protest EPA canceling contract with unions
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Luis Antonio Flores has worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for five years. He’s a lab chemist based in Chicago, monitoring and testing air, water and soil samples to make sure the public stays safe. Last week, the EPA canceled its...
Research assistants secure union protections; contract negotiation to begin
The Daily Illini - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Graduate research assistants at the University are now part of the Graduate Employees’ Organization’s bargaining unit, following certification by the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board in late July. This is the first time RAs have been...
Illinois launches DNA pilot program connecting Black people with their African roots
TheGrio
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August 12, 2025
A program aimed at helping Black residents trace their ancestry, and in some cases, reconnect with living relatives in Africa, is expanding across the state of Illinois. The Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program, launched in June, is a $500,000...
Science Says We Put Off the Things That Bring Us Joy—Let's Stop
Woman's World - New Jersey
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August 12, 2025
Are you having trouble doing things that make you happy and don’t know why? You’re not alone. A new study recently released by PNAS Nexus revealed that the more you enjoy doing something, the more likely you are to put it off and do something less...
Illinois wants to lower the bar for passing state tests, saying the standard is unfair to students
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Illinois education officials want to lower the benchmarks for students to be considered proficient in math and reading on state tests, arguing their hardest-in-the-nation standards have led high schoolers to inaccurately think they aren’t ready...
Southern Illinois University Salukis
Hammer & Rails - Indiana
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August 12, 2025
Campus Location: Carbondale, IllinoisSchool Type: Public Research UniversityMascot: Saluki: the cool breed of dog associated with ancient Persian royalty* I did not have a picture of the Saluki’s mascot available, but this is what a Saluki looks...
Illinois Data Entry Clerks Are the Most Fearful About AI Job Replacement, Reveals Study
Decatur Tribune - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Survey of 3,034 employees. Other concerned workers include legal researchers and paralegals. Infographic included. By now, most professionals have read at least one think-piece warning them that AI might be coming for their jobs. But unlike past...