UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Altgeld Hall's steeple removed for renovation; dead fish in Kaufman Lake likely due to temperature changes; H Mart's food court to feature Asian cuisines; Champaign County Crime Stoppers maintains confidentiality; infant formula supply stable; UI campus flags maintained by various units; rural Champaign property cleanup insufficient; University Avenue lacks traffic-calming measures; Xfinity internet outages resolved.

The Transdermal Drug Delivery Pipeline Report, 2024 Update, offers comprehensive insights into pipeline products, development stages, clinical trials, and key companies shaping the transdermal drug delivery market.

GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have seen a 40-fold increase in use since 2017, offering weight loss and auxiliary health benefits. They impact appetite, muscle maintenance, and skin appearance, requiring adjustments in diet, exercise, and skincare routines.

Pooja Khatri, MD, MS, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology and chief of neurology at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale New Haven Health System, effective April 1, 2025. Dr. Khatri, currently at the University of Cincinnati, is an internationally recognized expert in clinical stroke with extensive research and leadership experience.

Canada's most common insecticides, neonics, pose greater human health risks than previously thought, yet the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has not fully assessed these dangers. Neonics are ubiquitous in waterways and drinking water, with studies showing they can harm human reproductive systems and fetal brain development. Despite warnings from researchers and regulators, the PMRA has allowed these pesticides to remain in use, with re-evaluations scheduled for 2024-2026. The PMRA's handling of neonics has been criticized for prioritizing industry interests over public health.

Kyle Cuneo, M.D., named associate director for clinical research and John Magenau, M.D., appointed assistant director at University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. They will collaborate to establish processes and infrastructure for cancer-focused clinical research, enhancing trial portfolios and addressing gaps in expertise.

Ralph R. Weichselbaum, MD, appointed University of Chicago Health System leader for Radiation and Cellular Oncology, expanding radiation therapy to patients in Chicago’s suburbs and Northwest Indiana. UChicago Medicine’s cancer program ranked No. 1 in Illinois, constructing the state’s first freestanding cancer care facility, the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion, set to open in 2027. Weichselbaum continues as Chair of the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, overseeing Illinois’ largest integrated academic program and research collaborations, recognized for contributions to radiation oncology and cancer research.

Chicago's current boom in large-scale development projects, including Lincoln Yards and Bally's casino, may not all come to fruition as planned. These ambitious plans, seeking public subsidies, include stadiums and high-tech parks but often lack the urbanity of existing Chicago neighborhoods. The city's established urban patterns, characterized by modest, thoughtfully designed structures, should guide future development.

Chicago Plan Commission approves quantum computer research park on U.S. Steel South Works site, aiming to attract billions in investment and create jobs, despite concerns over rapid development pace and environmental impact.

Dr. Katelynn Ondek, a veterinarian from Pennsburg, developed a treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), saving the life of a cat named Shepard. The treatment involved Remdesevir and blood transfusions, marking the first legal treatment for the neurologic form of FIP at the University of Illinois. Shepard is recovering well, with an 80% chance of complete remission after 30 days.