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Stamp-size Implant Could Help Millions Suffering From Heart Failure

The soft, wireless device has the potential to prevent approximately six million deaths per year caused by cardiovascular disease.

Zenger · Jul 7, 2023

Here’s why this Chicago film producer is one of many people who don’t have a primary care doctor

Lucia Agajanian, 25, a freelance film producer, instead has relied on on the convenience of visiting a clinic for flu shots or going online for video visits. But she’s rethinking that.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Study: San Francisco Rent Control Expansion Led to More Evictions

A new study from researchers at Northwestern University found that landlords were incentivized by rising rents to replace existing tenants with new market-rate-paying tenants.

Reason · Jul 6, 2023

Picture Chicago: 11 of the best Sun-Times photos this week

Politically connected businessman James T. Weiss was found guilty of bribing two Illinois lawmakers, thousands turned out for the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade in Humboldt Park, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered Northwestern graduates advice he learned from “The Office.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023

Pritzker delivers ‘The Office’-themed Northwestern commencement address — with Steve Carell in audience

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday gave Northwestern University graduates practical advice he learned from some of his favorite characters on “The Office.” But according to that other office — the governor’s office — Pritzker didn’t know one of the stars of the show would be there in person.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023

Asian Americans are at high risk for diabetes. Here's what can help

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders often develop diabetes at lower weights and younger ages than others. Doctors from these communities are pushing for earlier screenings and lifestyle changes.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2023

Mysterious cosmic threads are reaching out from the Milky Way's monster black hole

Hundreds of lines made from a multitude of gases have been discovered extending outward from the black hole at the center of our galaxy.

Space · Jun 2, 2023

Scientists discover mysterious cosmic threads in Milky Way

Horizontal structures, up to 10 light years in length, appear to point in direction of galaxy’s black hole

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023

Are Libertarians Greedy and Delusional?

Law professor Andrew Koppelman and Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein debate whether libertarianism has been corrupted.

Reason · May 26, 2023

Northwestern University student shot in Rogers Park

The woman, 19, was shot in Willye White Park and was taken in good condition to St. Francis Hospital, according to police.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023