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The University of Chicago is holding its annual science festival, an event aimed at making research accessible to the wider public. Coverage from Chicago outlets including the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ highlights the university's effort to demystify science through hands-on activities and public engagement, drawing local interest across the city.

Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced a new leadership structure, confirming David Schwimmer in a permanent role. The actor, a co-founder of the ensemble company best known for his television career, will take on an ongoing position as part of the reorganization. Chicago outlets including the Sun-Times and WBEZ reported the announcement, highlighting the theatre's next chapter after recent leadership transitions.

An environmental scientist based in Illinois has been named a winner of a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, often called a 'genius grant.' The award recognizes outstandingly creative work and comes with a substantial no-strings-attached fellowship. The news was reported by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, drawing attention to the scientist's contributions to environmental research.

WBEZ Chicago has published a roundup of ten new books to read this fall, each with a Chicago connection. The list highlights fiction and nonfiction tied to the city, offering readers seasonal picks with a local angle and drawing attention to authors with Chicago roots or settings.