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Romney, Santorum Court Votes Across Illinois
Mitt Romney will return to Chicago from Springfield Monday morning, to speak at the university where President Barack Obama used to teach.
U Of C Students: Dorm Is Plagued With Exploding Toilets, Other Hazards
College students never expect the equivalent of five-star hotel accommodations at their dorms, but some University of Chicago students say the conditions at one dorm cross the line to the unacceptable.
U Of C Prof: Israel’s Threats Against Iran Are Posturing
An outspoken University of Chicago political scientist says talk of deploying bombs over Iran is really an effort to secure tougher international sanctions against that country.
Economist: Housing Prices Have Hit Bottom, But Won’t Be Going Way Up
University of Chicago economist Eric Hurst says Chicago housing prices have hit bottom, but adds no one should expect a big upward bounce in years to come.
Axelrod To Head U of C Political Institute After Election
Political strategist and former presidential adviser David Axelrod will launch a political institute at his alma mater, the University of Chicago, after the 2012 election.
Economist: NATO/G8 Summits Could Be A Disaster
A University of Chicago economist says Antarctica or Guam would be better places than Chicago for the upcoming G8 and NATO summits, now scheduled for mid-May in the Windy City.
Doomsday Clock Moves One Minute Closer To Armageddon
The Chicago-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has deemed the world one day closer to doomsday.
Analyst: Kim Jong Un’s Background Is Hopeful Sign For North Korea
An observer and analyst of the North Korean political landscape suggests there are a couple of hopeful signs as the isolated nation gets its newest “dear leader.”
U Of C Grad Student Hanged Self In Geophysical Science Building
A University of Chicago employee was found hanged Sunday in the geophysical science lab building where he worked.
Chicago To Host Nobel Peace Laureates
Chicago continues to pile up major world summits that will be coming to the city next year. The city will host the 12th annual World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
Study Links Stress To Breast Cancer
Stressed out? You might want to get it in check. Chicago researchers say stress could be a new risk factor for breast cancer.
Occupy Chicago To ‘Celebrate’ After U Of C Postpones Condi Rice Talk
Occupy Chicago protesters plan to celebrate Monday, after the University of Chicago postponed a planned discussion with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Man Gets 120 Years For Murder Of U Of C Ph.D. Student
A young man has been sentenced to 120 years in prison for the murder of a University of Chicago Ph.D. Student four years ago.
Man To Be Sentenced For Murder Of U Of C Ph.D. Student
A young man who was convicted of the murder of a University of Chicago graduate student will learn his sentence Wednesday.
750 Feet Of Copper Wire Stolen From U Of C Construction Site
Burglars made off with a load of copper wire that would stretch across 2 1/2 football fields at the construction site for a new arts center at the University of Chicago.
U Of C To Hold Conference On ‘Jersey Shore’
At the University of Chicago this week, Demosthenes, Thucydides, the Peloponnesian War and H2SO4 are being cast aside at one conference coming up this week, in favor of the simpler concepts of “gym, tan, laundry.”
Police Warn Of Rash Of Robberies In Hyde Park, Near U Of C
Police are warning neighbors of a rash of robberies in the Hyde Park neighborhood and around the University of Chicago campus.
U Of C, Northwestern Make List Of Most Expensive College Programs
The University of Chicago and Northwestern University are among the country’s most expensive places for a college education.
Economy Sends Business School Applications Dropping
The stagnant job market appears to be having an effect on applications to Chicago’s business schools.
3 U Of C Students Robbed; 1 On Main Quads
Three University of Chicago students were robbed within a period of half an hour overnight, and one holdup happened right in the Main Quadrangle.
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- Man Critically Hurt In Jump From 3rd Floor Of HospitalA man was critically injured after attempting to jump from the window of a hospital Tuesday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.201
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