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2021

Chemicals damaging Lake Michigan

Author: Zhe Cheng Program of Study: PhD in Chemistry, Physical Sciences Division (PSD) Description: The environmental situation of Lake Michigan is getting worse in recent years. What is polluting Lake Michigan? What is the impact of the pollution? What can we do to save Lake Michigan from pollution? Listen here:   Transcript (provided by author):  Welcome to the ELI’s...
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2019

How Gangsters in History Influenced the City Of Chicago

Author: Guofu Liu Program of Study: Master of Public Policy (MPP), Harris School of Public Policy (HAR) Description: Chicago was once infamous for its gangsters, though most of the mobs vanished, their legacies still influenced the city a lot. Listen here:    References: http://www.historyrocket.com/Biography/al-capone/How-Did-Al-Capone-Influence-Our-Society.html https://timeline.com/chicago-murder-violence-48a71c395640?gi=23d49f630857 https://www.1920s-fashion-and-music.com/jazz-in-1920s.html https://www.jstor.org/stable/3786412?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents http://www.organized-crime.de/lauhtm01.htm https://film.avclub.com/america-s-gangland-how-chicago-became-a-cultural-capit-1798259723 https://www.wbez.org/shows/curious-city/history-of-violence-chicago-during-the-capone-era-and-today/6bff3ad9-097a-42e8-ac23-bc90d83d5bdb https://www.greatamericancountry.com/places/local-life/chicago-how-the-gangster-era-shaped-the-city https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/6/11/18405967/social-media-altering-chicago-street-gang-culture-fueling-violence...
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