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How it feels to be a Syrian immigrant in America, a stunning new math proof, the post-fire buildings in the Loop, and more
How it feels to be a Syrian immigrant in America, a stunning new math proof, the post-fire buildings in the Loop, and more
Sure, Valentine's Day isn't until February, but with the holidays and the mistletoe, engagement season is in full effect. So, for inclusion in Chicago's February issue:
How the math breaks down in this high-profile case
The North Siders are likely to enter 2016 with the best projections and highest expectations. The South Siders won’t be baseball’s best team, but they could be much better than last season.
László Babai, a legendary mathematician and computer scientist at the University of Chicago, seems to have made “potentially the most important theoretical computer science advance in more than a decade.” Why does that matter? Well, in theory…
Robert Pape, a terrorism expert at U. of C., on Paris and potential targets in our city
December 9, 2015—The “Merry Mistletoe” event is the Lake Forest Woman’s Club annual Christmas luncheon fundraiser. This year’s event, held at Exmoor Country Club, included a super silent auction, holiday market, mistletoe raffle, and a festive fashion show featuring selections from the York Furrier 84th Anniversary Collection (furs, fine outerwear, and accessories) and Peach Carr … Read more
Sandra Bland, Garry McCarthy’s report, Chance the Rapper, and more
The vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union has some ideas on how to fix CPS’s finances for the mayor and head of schools.
November 21, 2015—The Auditorium Theatre hosted The Billy Strayhorn Festival Gala Celebration in the Hilton Chicago’s illustrious Grand Ballroom featuring entertainment by Orbert Davis and The Rich Daniels Quintet. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests and raised $215,000 to support Auditorium Theatre initiatives. Following the Gala, guests boarded trolleys en route to the … Read more