We meet a Chicagoan who is making major breakthroughs in breast cancer research focused on minorities.
Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham
Chicago has become a world center of "cloud computing." As we continue our Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham series, Rich Samuels explains what "cloud computing" is and how you probably already use it on a daily basis.
As we continue our Chicago Matters series, Beyond Burnham, we meet a Chicago visionary who founded the Inner City Muslim Action Network.
A far South suburban expressway linking Illinois and Indiana could be in the works. Eddie Arruza tells us where it would be and when it might be built.
Just what is "Smart Grid" technology? As we continue this year's "Chicago Matters" series, Rich Samuels tells us how it could reduce the need for new power-generating plants.
A controversy has intensified over a proposed wind farm in DeKalb County. Rich Samuels tells us why, as we continue this year's Chicago Matters series.
Christian Farr explores how deconstruction is keeping reusable building materials out of landfills.
In our Chicago Matters series, we are profiling some of the area's most interesting innovators. We meet the man known as the father of "carbon trading," Richard Sandor.
What's the region doing to prepare for its future water needs? Rich Samuels tells us as we continue this year's Chicago Matters series, Beyond Burnham.
A controversy is raging over a proposed wind farm in DeKalb County. Rich Samuels tells us why as we continue this year's Chicago Matters series.
We meet a doctor whose innovative methods to train surgeons are changing the game at Northwestern University, and at more than a hundred other schools.
In our ongoing Chicago Matters series "Beyond Burnham," we explore how deconstruction is keeping reusable building materials out of landfills. Christian Farr talks with a Chicago-area contractor who wishes this demolition method was available years ago.
Is the time ripe for high-speed passenger rail service between Chicago and St. Louis? Rich Samuels takes us for a ride as our "Chicago Matters" series continues.
