Media Mentions

"That record entailed visiting all 146 CTA train stations in less than 9 hours and 15 minutes, from the North Shore to Midway to the Loop to O’Hare and all points in between, via trains, buses and running more than 4 miles between stops. The record would require the trio to get off the train and take a selfie at every “L” stop."

"As we look toward 2026, the IT landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The forces of digital transformation, persistent security threats, and economic pressures are compelling organizations to build more resilient, efficient, and intelligent infrastructure. For IT leaders, navigating these changes requires a clear vision and a practical strategy."

Gray received his MS in International Business from Roosevelt University.

"Rubbie Thigpen’s new book invites readers to reflect on the unbreakable bonds of family and the spiritual legacy that connects generations."

Thigpen received her master's degree in Educational Supervision and Administration.

"I think they were thinking that the closures were going to just target the public schools, but now we are seeing that, since the support for charter schools is in decline, you also have the closure of the charter schools,” Farmer said."

"It’s hard to believe we’re even having this conversation. By threatening to attack the most populous country in Africa as protectors of Christians like some fading colonial power, President Trump is once again displaying his 19th-century sensibilities."

"At its worst, public policy can do more harm than good in Chicago neighborhoods — creating and sustaining hurdles that get in the way of supporting equitable revitalization and investment. At its best, public policy, and specifically the progressive use of eminent domain, can spark transformation by creating jobs, expanding public access and laying the groundwork for economic reactivation — think Grant Park, Chicago's lakefront and Chicago Transit Authority extensions."

"The seafood supply chain faces several challenges, including lack of transparency, difficulty in traceability, and vulnerability to fraud and mislabeling... To address these challenges, this work introduces a Blockchain-based Sustainable Seafood Reacquisition Framework (BT-CSRS) that leverages Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and a permissionless blockchain."

"Reactions to Mayor Johnson’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for Chicago’s corporate fund — the city’s primary operating budget that covers the core public services folks expect, like police and fire protection, streets and sanitation, and social services — were just like the movie: fast and furious."

"InPlay Global, Inc., a regulated financial market operator developing the world's first marketplace for Performance Securities™, today announced the appointment of Troy Kane as President and Chief Operating Officer of the newly established sports performance equity marketplace, creating the world's first regulated securities tied to the real-time performance of college and professional sports teams."

Kane received his MBA from Roosevelt University.

"Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Communications for 2025. The women recognized this year demonstrate how clear, purposeful communication drives both connection and impact across industries."

"Jennifer Erickson is the Executive Vice President of Communications at Mastercard and a member of the company's management committee. She is passionate about using innovative and authentic people-centric storytelling to advance the company's objectives."