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Scientists at the University of Chicago discovered a direct pathway from the lungs to the brain that may finally explain why smoking increases dementia risk. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments that protect the brain from smoking-related damage.
Eleven people from around the globe just shared their biggest ideas on the TED main stage after being discovered through local TEDx events. The special session at TED2026 in Vancouver brought together voices from Chicago to Lagos, Mumbai to Athens.
Chicago just made accessing 6 million books as easy as showing up to school. Every public school student ID now doubles as a library card across all 81 city library locations.
A Chicago music fan spent 40 years recording concerts on cassette, capturing rare performances from Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and hundreds of other artists before they were famous. Now volunteers are turning those 10,000 aging tapes into free digital recordings anyone can enjoy.
University of Chicago researchers created a wearable suit that uses AI and electrical pulses to physically guide your body through unfamiliar tasks in real time. The breakthrough system just won Best Paper Award at the world's largest human-computer interaction conference.
A Chicago music fan spent 40 years secretly recording live concerts, capturing early performances from Nirvana to Tracy Chapman. Now volunteers are racing to digitize his 10,000 tapes before they disintegrate, creating a free online archive of musical history.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong spotted a young fan holding a homemade sign at Tuesday's game and made a moment the kid will never forget. The simple gesture of signing a baseball left the fan overwhelmed with emotion.
University of Chicago undergrads discovered the most chemically pure star ever observed during a spring break research trip to Chile. The ancient star offers a rare window into how the universe's second generation of stars formed billions of years ago.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark jumped into a Chicago Cubs cookie contest with a perfectly timed reply that made thousands of fans smile. Her three-word response shows why she's become one of sports' most relatable superstars.
After nearly four decades of helping men recover from substance use, Guildhaus is opening its first facility for women on Chicago's South Side. The new six-bed home fills a critical gap in recovery resources for women in the area.
Jose Rojas proved you can eat well on a tiny budget by creating a nutritious, filling meal for two people using just five ingredients totaling one dollar. His viral video is giving hope to families struggling with rising food costs.
Chicago White Sox legend Ozzie Guillén broke down in tears when he learned live on air that the team would retire his number 13, making him the first manager in franchise history to receive the honor. The 2005 World Series-winning skipper had no idea the announcement was coming during the team's home opener Friday.
Munetaka Murakami just became the fastest Japanese player to hit four MLB home runs, doing it in just eight games with the White Sox. His game-changing blast helped Chicago claim their first series win of the season at home.
In the most famous World Series game ever played, the Chicago Cubs didn't just break a 108-year curse. They also became the only team in baseball history to have three catchers all record hits and RBIs in a single World Series game.
A massive airport construction project is putting thousands of Chicagoans to work while building the city's first new concourse in over 30 years. The $1.3 billion upgrade will transform how millions of travelers experience one of America's busiest airports.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar survived a life-threatening brain aneurysm and returned to throw the ceremonial first pitch just six weeks later. Doctors call his recovery and functionality after multiple surgeries nothing short of miraculous.
When DePaul University banned birth control on campus, student activists created an underground delivery network to help their peers. The "Womb Service" now fills 15 to 25 orders weekly at the Chicago college.
The iconic Chicago ballpark is making history by hosting women's college volleyball for the first time in its 114-year existence. Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State, and Kentucky will face off in a September doubleheader celebrating the explosive growth of women's sports.
Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami and Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter both homered in their first three MLB games, joining an exclusive club that only two other players have ever achieved. Their explosive starts are bringing hope and excitement to fans across baseball.
Munetaka Murakami just joined one of baseball's most exclusive clubs with home runs in his first three MLB games. Only one other player in modern history started their career with a longer streak.
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