Topic: Illinois Institute of Technology
Top galleries, list articles, quizzes
-
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: His five most famous buildings
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe revolutionized architecture. His simple dictum that 'less is more' inspired building designs around the world. No wonder he received a loving Google doodle on Tuesday, his 126 birthday. Want to move past the doodle? Click through our short slideshow for a look Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's best work.
All Content
-
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: His five most famous buildings
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe revolutionized architecture. His simple dictum that 'less is more' inspired building designs around the world. No wonder he received a loving Google doodle on Tuesday, his 126 birthday. Want to move past the doodle? Click through our short slideshow for a look Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's best work.
-
Change Agent
Super Bowl pizzas give US troops a taste of home
Through Pizzas4Patriots Mark and Kent Evans send thousands of pizzas to US troops stationed overseas on Super Bowl Sunday and the 4th of July.
-
National Day of Prayer a testament to America's uniqueness, backers say
National Day of Prayer activities include speeches and gatherings of many different faiths. Controversial to some, the National Day of Prayer has roots in the earliest days of the nation.
-
Retrial for Rod Blagojevich: Will anyone be watching?
The retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich opens Wednesday in federal court. In the first trial, the jury deadlocked on 23 of 24 charges related to the handling of President Obama's former US Senate seat.
-
Barry Bonds trial: A strong case for steroid use, but the charge is perjury
Baseball's Giambi brothers, admitted steroid users, testify at the Barry Bonds perjury trial in a San Francisco federal court that they knew what Bonds's trainer was giving them.
-
Barry Bonds trial opens with push to prevent 'roundabout justice'
Jury selection begins Monday in the Barry Bonds trial. A primary goal is to find jurors who will focus on the actual charges in the case – perjury – and not allegations of steroid use.
-
Apple after Steve Jobs? Shareholders press, but the board pushes back.
With Apple founder Steve Jobs again on medical leave, shareholders vote down a resolution demanding a public succession plan, but observers say the depth of investor concern is clear.
-
Rahm Emanuel: Will big bucks decide the Chicago election?
The race for Chicago mayor has never seen this level of fundraising. Rahm Emanuel has raised almost $12 million – and former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun less than half a million.
-
Headlining in Chicago: Bill Clinton, stumping for Rahm Emanuel
Former President Bill Clinton visits Chicago to support Rahm Emanuel's bid for mayor.
-
Rod Blagojevich 'silly,' but not a criminal, defense says
The defense lawyer for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich waved his arms, shouted, and worked up a sweat in a rowdy closing argument Tuesday. Jury deliberations begin Wednesday.
-
No smoking gun in Blagojevich trial. Will it matter for prosecution?
The prosecution made its closing arguments Monday in the trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Closing arguments for the defense are Tuesday.
-
Electric SUVs: A smaller footprint for big vehicles
Converting existing gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs into hybrid and electric vehicles gains traction.
-
Battle to save Chicago's Gropius architecture has preservationists and city at odds
Marked for demolition, the modernist buildings sit on a site pegged for the 2016 Olympics.
-
Under fire: Blagojevich shuns trial, opens PR blitz
The Illinois governor's impeachment trial may open Monday without the defendant or his lawyers.
-
Many want Blagojevich out, but how?
An impeachment probe is under way in the Illinois House. A petition is also before the state’s high court.
-
An American – university – in Kosovo
Chris Hall is president of a three-year-old college that hopes to instill values of free exchange and civil society.
Become part of the Monitor community
36K on Facebook | 12K on Twitter | 2,250 on YouTube