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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.
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Brown Commercial Group Negotiates 45,196-Square-Foot Industrial Lease in Bartlett, Illinois

Brown Commercial Group Negotiates 45,196-Square-Foot Industrial Lease in Bartlett, Illinois

Brown Commercial Group Negotiates 45,196-Square-Foot Industrial Lease in Bartlett, Illinois
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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
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IEEE Chicago Section to Host 2026 Conference on AI Adoption and Cyber Readiness

IEEE Chicago Section to Host 2026 Conference on AI Adoption and Cyber Readiness

The IEEE Chicago Section, in collaboration with the Global Cyber Security Initiative (GCSI), Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), and the Pan Asian American Business Council (PAABC), will host the GCSI CIOTManuSec 2026 Conference on November 19, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. This event will focus on the intersection of AI adoption and cyber readiness, bringing together senior executives, CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and technology leaders. Key topics will include critical infrastructure security, operational technology (OT) security, and manufacturing cybersecurity. The conference aims to provide insights into emerging challenges and opportunities in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, offering a platform for professional networking and knowledge exchange.
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Nick Cave Will Now Be Answering Your Questions in Person

Nick Cave Will Now Be Answering Your Questions in Person

Artist has set Conversations With Nick Cave tour dates for the spring
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Van Halen's Tumultuous and Successful Career Highlighted Among Classic Rock Bands Formed in 1972

Van Halen's Tumultuous and Successful Career Highlighted Among Classic Rock Bands Formed in 1972

Van Halen's Tumultuous and Successful Career Highlighted Among Classic Rock Bands Formed in 1972
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Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular unleaded costs in your state right now.
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USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.
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7 Brew says its opening locations in 29 states in November

7 Brew says its opening locations in 29 states in November

This month’s openings will mark the company’s venture into California, its 39th state in the United States. Here's more on the openings.
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USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls volleyball rankings, early November

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls volleyball rankings, early November

These 25 girls high school volleyball teams top the nation in the latest USA TODAY/AVCA poll
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AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants

AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants

Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers was part of midterm races across the U.S., with campaigns featuring them in hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of TV ads and many winners pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths
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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.