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University of Chicago Appoints First Banned Books Scholar to Research Censorship Impact

University of Chicago Appoints First Banned Books Scholar to Research Censorship Impact

The University of Chicago Library has appointed Dulcey Hunter as its first banned books scholar. Hunter, an English language arts educator with over two decades of experience teaching middle and high school students in Florida, will dedicate the academic year to developing a pedagogy framework. This framework aims to help teachers understand why narratives depicting difficult life experiences and painful truths are often censored. Her research will explore the targeting of these narratives and their implications for classrooms and teacher preparation, with the goal of equipping educators to teach banned books with a trauma-informed approach. This initiative follows Chicago's establishment of 'Book Sanctuaries' in 2022 and Illinois' 2023 law preventing grant funding from libraries that do not adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights.

IBM Deploys Quantum System Two in Chicago, Anchoring Illinois Quantum Ecosystem and Workforce Development

IBM Deploys Quantum System Two in Chicago, Anchoring Illinois Quantum Ecosystem and Workforce Development

IBM Deploys Quantum System Two in Chicago, Anchoring Illinois Quantum Ecosystem and Workforce Development

Justice Sotomayor Criticizes Chicago's Civil Asset Forfeiture Practices in Scathing Opinion

Justice Sotomayor Criticizes Chicago's Civil Asset Forfeiture Practices in Scathing Opinion

Justice Sonia Sotomayor has issued a strong opinion criticizing Chicago's civil asset forfeiture practices, labeling the city's scheme as 'vast and lucrative.' This comes in the context of a Chicago man losing his car over two parking tickets, despite not being the owner but merely a co-signer on the loan. The case highlights how the city's ordinance allows for the seizure of property without due process, even from individuals who do not directly owe the debt. The speaker in the source discusses instances like Ryan O'Donnell, whose car was sold for scrap, and Michael Gore, whose car was taken despite no outstanding tickets. The city justifies these actions as an exercise of police power, but critics argue it functions as a form of debt collection, enabling the government to seize property without proper legal proceedings.

Hobby Lobby Introduces Route 66 Gas Pump Decor, Tapping into Americana Nostalgia

Hobby Lobby Introduces Route 66 Gas Pump Decor, Tapping into Americana Nostalgia

Hobby Lobby Introduces Route 66 Gas Pump Decor, Tapping into Americana Nostalgia

Levi Strauss Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Chicago, Emphasizing Local Culture and Community Engagement

Levi Strauss Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Chicago, Emphasizing Local Culture and Community Engagement

Levi Strauss Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Chicago, Emphasizing Local Culture and Community Engagement

University of Chicago Appoints First Banned Books Postdoctoral Scholar, Dulcey Hunter

University of Chicago Appoints First Banned Books Postdoctoral Scholar, Dulcey Hunter

The University of Chicago Library has appointed Dulcey Hunter as its first banned books postdoctoral scholar. This initiative follows Illinois becoming the first state in 2023 to enact a law allowing the secretary of state's office to withhold grant funding from libraries that do not adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, which opposes the proscription or removal of materials due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Concurrently, the University of Chicago Library launched its Banned Books Initiative, collecting banned and challenged books in the U.S. and making them accessible digitally and through interlibrary loan. Hunter, an English language arts educator with over two decades of experience teaching middle and high school students in Florida, will dedicate the upcoming academic year to developing a pedagogical framework. This framework aims to help teachers understand the reasons behind the censorship of narratives depicting difficult life experiences and painful truths. Her r...

IBM Unveils First Quantum Computer in Illinois, Anchoring National Quantum Algorithm Center

IBM Unveils First Quantum Computer in Illinois, Anchoring National Quantum Algorithm Center

IBM has unveiled its first quantum computer in Illinois, the IBM Quantum System Two, at Hyde Park Labs in Chicago. This advanced quantum computer, driven by the IBM Quantum Nighthawk processor, is intended to anchor the National Quantum Algorithm Center and establish Illinois as a hub for quantum innovation. Initially installed at the University of Chicago’s commercial research and development facility, the system will eventually relocate to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on the city’s South Side. This development follows a December 2024 announcement by IBM and the state regarding plans for the National Quantum Algorithm Center at IQMP. IBM Quantum System Two computers are already operational in New York, Japan, and Spain, with more installations planned. The technology operates at a subatomic level, aiming to process complex calculations in seconds that would take conventional computers years.

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum System Two in Chicago, Establishing New Illinois Quantum Hub

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum System Two in Chicago, Establishing New Illinois Quantum Hub

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum System Two in Chicago, Establishing New Illinois Quantum Hub

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Bolstering Illinois' Quantum Future

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Bolstering Illinois' Quantum Future

IBM, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), has unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago. This marks IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois and represents its most advanced system available. Initially located at Hyde Park Labs and hosted by the University of Chicago, the system is powered by IBM Quantum Nighthawk, described as IBM's most powerful quantum chip to date. The deployment aims to catalyze Illinois' robust ecosystem of scientists, universities, national laboratories, startups, and enterprises, many of whom are collaborating with IBM within IQMP's National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC). According to Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, the system can deliver scientifically useful results to organizations across Illinois and beyond, expanding quantum research across academia and industries.

American Airlines Partners with MICHELIN Guide to Offer Exclusive Culinary Experiences for AAdvantage Members

American Airlines Partners with MICHELIN Guide to Offer Exclusive Culinary Experiences for AAdvantage Members

American Airlines Partners with MICHELIN Guide to Offer Exclusive Culinary Experiences for AAdvantage Members

Mayor Brandon Johnson and DFSS Announce Record-Breaking Youth Employment in Chicago for Summer 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson and DFSS Announce Record-Breaking Youth Employment in Chicago for Summer 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) have released the 2026 Summer Youth Impact Report, detailing a record-breaking year for youth employment in the city. The report highlights that 33,018 young people were connected with paid opportunities through the rebranded Chicago Youth Works program. These opportunities spanned all 77 community areas and 50 wards of Chicago, providing young individuals with professional experience and career exploration pathways. Mayor Johnson emphasized the transformative impact of summer jobs, noting that for many, it represents their first paycheck and workplace experience. The city's commitment to youth employment is further solidified by a $24 million investment in the FY27 Fair Share Budget, aiming to fund paid opportunities for 40,000 young people in 2027. This initiative comes at a time when national economic shifts and federal policy changes, including reductions in food and medical assistance, have created hardships for man...

Kelsey Grammer Introduces "The America Opus" Commemorating U.S. 250th Anniversary with Foreword by President Trump

Kelsey Grammer Introduces "The America Opus" Commemorating U.S. 250th Anniversary with Foreword by President Trump

Kelsey Grammer is celebrating America’s history and enduring legacy through his involvement with “The America Opus,” a landmark publication commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Grammer penned the introduction to this extensive work, which honors the nation's people, iconic moments, and lasting legacy. The publication, which includes an exclusive foreword by President Donald J. Trump, is designed to be a definitive visual and literary portrait of the U.S. It measures 18 x 18 inches closed, 18 x 36 inches open, weighs 50 lbs, and spans approximately 800 pages, hand-bound in fine leather. Two editions are available: the prestigious Marquee Edition, limited to 2,500 copies worldwide and priced at $2,500, and the Classic Edition, accessible at $250. The first copy of “The America Opus” will be auctioned, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity, aiming to raise over $1 million. All physical editions are scheduled to begin shipping in December 2026.