What if a new generation of computers, faster and smarter than the ones we have now, can power the local economy in South Chicago? That’s the $500 million bet that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is putting on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, one of the biggest and most ambitious tech hubs planned for an industry that’s still mostly in its research and development phase. The South Chicago community has been waiting for decades for something to replace the Steel Mill that once employed tens of thousands of people and has been abandoned since 1992. Developers have come and gone, going as far as purchasing the land, but plans to convert the property into businesses and housing never materialized.

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C2ST is excited to bring our sound science activity to Queer Quest. Queer Quest is a two-day immersive experience created by Oyanova for 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC professionals in STEAM and mental health. We will be tabling at the event on Saturday. Click the button above for more information about the event. Be advised Queer Quest is a paid, ticketed event. If you are interested in learning more about future events where we plan on bringing out our sound science activity, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media. 

Second Annual Twilight Nature Walk at Rosehill Cemetery

Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology on Tuesday, October 29th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the second annual Twilight Nature Fest at Rosehill Cemetery, an evening of nature exploration under the autumn twilight.

This special event will feature guided nighttime walks led by experts from the Illinois Audubon Society, Insect Asylum, West Ridge Nature Park Advisory Council, and the Chicago Mushroom Club, offering a unique opportunity to explore the wildlife and ecosystems of this historic cemetery after dark. Come learn about the diverse plants and wildlife that call this space home and discover how ecosystems adapt and flourish amidst city life.

Get up close to owls, hawks, and falcons during a live meet-and-greet session with the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab, or stop by the UV mushroom table, where Chicago Mushrooms will demonstrate the glowing effects of UV-reactive fungi. Explore hands-on activity and education tables throughout the event, hosted partners including the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and West Ridge Nature Park.