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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A renowned barbecue restaurant from Beverly that the New York Times named among the best in the nation is set to open a second location in Hyde Park (The Promontory) early next year. Chef James Sanders said the new space (5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W) will offer a bigger venue and an expanded menu including complimentary beef tallow-smoked popcorn. Hyde Park Herald
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Illinois Chicago will host the Fall 2025 UIDP conference from September 16th to September 18th to explain changes in university-industry partnerships and research funding. Attendees will learn about evolving research priorities and technology commercialization — key themes of the event. Today UIC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new guide helps Chicago residents prepare for ICE encounters by advising them to organize important documents and set up a child care plan in case of detention. Attorneys and community groups recommend that families exercise their right to remain silent and avoid signing papers without legal help—steps that could protect them during ICE encounters. South Side Weekly
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