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The letter encouraged students to speak with their departments about alternative ways of completing their degrees, including online learning. U. of I. declined to provide more details on which students were impacted out of privacy concerns, but said that they are “working directly with affected students to help them connect with appropriate resources and understand their options.” McSwiggan said the Office of International Affairs (OIA) identified the U. of C. terminations during an audit of SEVIS records. SEVIS, an online system maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, is used to monitor the records and information of international students on…

WASHINGTON — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China. Global markets surged on the development, but the precise details of Trump’s plans to ease tariffs on non-China trade partners were not immediately clear. WASHINGTON — The global economy appeared to be in open rebellion against President…

President Donald J. Trump’s administration froze $790 million in federal funding to Northwestern University, White House officials confirmed to the Tribune on Wednesday morning. A White House spokesman pointed to a social media post by Pat Ward, senior White House editorial producer at Fox News Channel, explaining the cuts. “The money was frozen in connection with several ongoing, credible, and concerning Title VI investigations,” Ward wrote in his post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Evanston-based research institution learned from media outlets on Tuesday that a “significant portion” of its federal funding would be frozen but had not officially…

When River Kerstetter was asked about three years ago to help curate an exhibit at the Newberry Library about Native Americans and pop culture called “Native Pop!,” she said getting involved with the exhibit was a “no-brainer.” The artist, who is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, had not only worked with archival materials before, but is a self-described nerd. “I play video games. I read comics. So, yeah, it was just like a perfect fit,” Kerstetter said. But for Kerstetter, working on the exhibit was more than just an opportunity to learn about different games and comics…

When River Kerstetter was asked about three years ago to help curate an exhibit at the Newberry Library about Native Americans and pop culture called “Native Pop!,” she said getting involved with the exhibit was a “no-brainer.” The artist, who is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, had not only worked with archival materials before, but is a self-described nerd. “I play video games. I read comics. So, yeah, it was just like a perfect fit,” Kerstetter said. But for Kerstetter, working on the exhibit was more than just an opportunity to learn about different games and comics…

FLATWOODS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Goodwill Industries of the Summit is opening a new location in Flatwoods, and is actively hiring for several positions. A hiring event was held on Tuesday at the Flatwoods Center, located at 33 Skidmore Lane, Sutton, WV 26601, where the store will be located. Job openings start at $11.75 per hour and include paid training and benefits. Goodwill representatives say this is a great opportunity for anyone seeking employment in the area. Those who were unable to attend the event in person can apply online here. For more information, interested applicants can contact Brianna Smith at…

The co-founder of red light camera company SafeSpeed LLC testified in a federal courtroom Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials with campaign cash, dinners and cigars to secure more business. “We would cut deals with legislators for financial support,” said Omar Maani, who is the star prosecution witness in the bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III. “We would write checks for them from different companies to conceal it from the public…We were concerned the media would write there was some sort of collusion” Maani, who was confronted by the FBI in 2018 and agreed…

Students at Naperville North and Central high schools may be able to take new engineering, social studies and physical education classes in the 2026-27 school year. The Naperville District 203 School Board is expected to vote April 21 on adding more courses to the high school offerings while eliminating a few with declining enrollment or whose material may be covered in another class. On Monday, the board heard a presentation on the proposed changes. “I’m always impressed watching the evolution of any of our subjects and seeing how we make such an effort to keep things relevant,” board President Kristine…

Who wants to be a cop in Chicago? Who gets to be a cop in Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson told reporters last month that working toward long-standing goals to diversify the Chicago Police Department, the city has seen an increase in CPD applications from communities of color. Mayor Brandon Johnson looks on as police Superintendent Larry Snelling salutes and congratulates recruits during the Chicago Police Department’s recruit class graduation and promotion ceremony at Navy Pier on March 11, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) “We’re seeing positive results where we have a diverse workforce, our Police Department is becoming more and more…

NEW YORK — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water, and he is setting the gears of government in motion to help make that happen. Kennedy this week said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. And he said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. At the same time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.…