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Q&A: Northwestern’s new global affairs chair says her department is all about connection

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

In her first year as head of the Buffett Institute, Deborah Cohen talks us through the role of global affairs at Northwestern, in Chicago, and beyond.

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Becca Heuer
Global Cities

As museums around the world grapple with repatriation, where does Chicago stand?

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

Issues around object provenance have hit the museum industry hard. Here’s a list of Illinois institutions that have dealt with controversies in this arena.

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Austin Farrington
Culture

Company that shut Chicago steel-conduit plant sues Mexico

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ChicagoGlobal by John Pletz

In an unusual step, Zekelman Industries is taking a foreign government to court for dumping steel — a move that comes against the backdrop of a presidential campaign dominated by talk of tariffs and foreign trade.

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Barry Zekelman
Global Economy

Cog Hill's time on the global golf stage may have passed — but its owners are holding on

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

In the world of pro golf, there's nothing like the sport's big names alongside TV exposure to bring out specators from around the world. The owners of Cog Hill Golf & Country Club can tell you something about that.

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As global cities feel the strain of overtourism, what makes Chicago immune?

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ChicagoGlobal by Coauthors

Compared to packed European cities like Barcelona and Amsterdam, Chicago faces few issues with tourists — but it agrees that short-term rentals are a threat.

A crowd of people march on a street in Barcelona at an anti-tourism rally, with a woman in the middle holding a carboard sign that reads "TOURIST GO HOME."
Emilio Morenatti / AP Photo
Global Economy

A key Chicago tech leader weighs in on the city's place in the global IT landscape now

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

Serial tech entrepreneur Chris Gladwin could have gone anywhere to launch his career, but he chose Chicago — and stayed. Here's why.

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John R. Boehm
Tech and Science

The WNBA's two-way international exchange

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

With popularity surging, the WNBA aspires to attract the world’s best players. But global exchange doesn’t only mean bringing foreign athletes to the U.S.

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Bruce Kluckhohn / AP
Culture

The Chicago Marathon puts the city in the global sports spotlight

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

And the annual event's impact on the local economy has risen rapidly.

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AP Photos
Culture

What's the value of an international education in Chicago?

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Across the city, schools that use curricula from foreign countries give a unique edge to K-12 students seeking a globally diverse education.

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Envato
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Five features that define Chicago's role in global trade

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Illinois and its largest city play crucial parts in the worldwide trade landscape. To understand what those parts entail, we spoke to World Business Chicago.

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Shafkat Anowar/AP
Global Economy