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Chicago families wait for answers after federal child care funds frozen
Every time Tatiana Bermeo's 2-year-old daughter, Emma, sees her teachers at her Chicago child care center, a smile crosses her face. But Bermeo, who relies on federal child care assistance, worries those days are numbered. "If I have a full-time job, imagine for those who don't have a job or who don't have these benefits. So, it's a lot of money you have to spend just for a child care. We have to think about the bills that (we) have to pay at home, the rent," Bermeo said.
Child care providers, families left scrambling after Trump admin threatens funding
The Trump administration's threat to withhold $1 billion in federal funding meant for Illinois social services and child care programs has families worried about their finances and child care providers scrambling for information. "What is under threat right now are real families and children, quite literally. These programs are not political. They actually are inevitably important for families all across the state," said Lauren Wright, the executive director of Illinois Partners for Human Service.
Guardians of Creativity: Glaze and Nightshade Forge New Frontiers in AI Defense for Artists
Ben Zhao, a Neubauer professor of computer science and director of graduate studies in computer science at the University, and a team of computer science Ph.D. students have created a system to protect human artists from style mimicry by AI models. The system, named Glaze, works by making subtle changes to artwork that are imperceptible to human eyes but dramatically alter its appearance to AI models. This prevents AI from using the artwork in its training data.
IOP Fellow Profile: Political Reporter Heather Cherone
For the seventh and final installment of a multi-part series profiling each of the Institute of Politics’ (IOP) Pritzker Fellows for the winter and spring quarters, The Maroon spoke with Heather Cherone, a political reporter at WTTW, Chicago’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, about her experiences navigating the changing media industry. Cherone highlighted the importance of remaining flexible and tenacious in a rapidly evolving industry with an uncertain future but undying importance.
IOP Fellow Profile: Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke
For the sixth installment of a multi-part series profiling each of the Institute of Politics’ (IOP) Pritzker Fellows for the winter and spring quarters, The Maroon spoke with Beto O’Rourke, a former Congressman (D-TX) who has led unsuccessful bids for U.S. Senate in 2018, the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2020, and the Texas Gubernatorial election in 2022.
IOP Fellow Profile: Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak
News Steve Sisolak reflects upon nearly three decades working in government and the role of young people in fixing current societal issues.
IOP Fellow Profile: Former Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins
For the fourth installation of a multi-part series profiling each of the Institute of Politics’ (IOP) Pritzker Fellows for the winter and spring quarters, The Maroon spoke with Adrian Perkins, the former Democratic Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, about his military experience and how his upbringing translated into his strengths as a political leader. Perkins attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
IOP Fellow Profile: Political Columnist Matthew Yglesias
For the third installation of a multi-part series profiling each of the Pritzker Fellows for the Institute of Politics (IOP) for the winter and spring quarters, The Maroon spoke with political columnist and analyst Matthew Yglesias about his time as a writer and journalist and the influence of mainstream media on policy making. Yglesias earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 2003.
IOP Fellow Profile: Former Evanston Alderman Robin Rue Simmons
For the second installment of a multi-part series profiling each of the Institute of Politics’s (IOP) Pritzker Fellows for the winter and spring quarters, The Maroon spoke with Robin Rue Simmons, the former Fifth Ward Alderman in Evanston, about her professional experiences in the Chicago political sphere and her personal mission to draw awareness to the need for reparations.
UCMed’s Monica Peek Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Monica Peek, the Ellen H. Block Professor for Health Justice in the Department of Medicine and Associate Director of the Chicago Center for Diabetes Translational Research, was elected on October 17 to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for her work combating racial disparities in healthcare. The National Academy is renowned for bringing together the sharpest minds globally and putting them on center stage for their advances in their respective fields.
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