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ChiTownBio is dedicated to putting the knowledge, skills, and tools of biotechnology into the hands of all Chicagoans who want to explore the living world and use it to benefit our community.
07/10/2026
We get it. The last time we did HamBINGO it was a cold February evening. Well, we’re hitting it again on August 9th! Join us for Drag Bingo and support operational expenses and course development at ChiTownBio. Let’s have one more night of fun before the end of summer! Please email [email protected] for questions or donations!
07/10/2026
Join ChiTownBio for a night of experimentation with biomaterials and natural dyes as we explore how biology and biotechnology may be key in order to solve the climate crisis and so many of the looming problems in modern society. We’ll make sure to have enough supplies for everyone to participate in multiple experiments and a few demos to add to the experience. More deets on Meetup!
07/10/2026
ChiTownBio is affirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental education by engaging in several activities for Chicago Climate Week. From panel discussions at the Music Box Theatre (7/17), a biomaterials workshop at the lab (7/20), and a panel discussion at The Marketplace of the Future at mHUB (7/25), there are many ways for our ChiTownBio community to get involved! For more info, check the deets above!
07/06/2026
See you Saturday!
06/11/2026
See ya at the next one—and bring a friend!
06/11/2026
Two great mushroom events coming your way! We’re partnering with the Chicago Mushroom Club for Fungi Exploration at North Park Village Nature Center on 6/21. The following weekend, on 6/27, we will be hosting Mushrooms 101: How to Culture Fungi at the lab. For more info, please visit our Eventbrite and Meetup. Don’t miss out on these great events! 📸:ELENA GRIGOROVICH / GETTY IMAGES
05/12/2026
Did you know we have a weekly newsletter?!? CTB slides into your inbox once a week (typically Tuesdays) to give you the latest news on the lab, updates on important events, and features on our community members. Make sure you check it out so you don’t miss out!!
05/09/2026
ChiTownBio is hosting a free event for Rogers Park-area high school students aged 15+ at our lab on May 21st, 4-5 PM. It will be a fun hour of exploration, experimentation, microscopy, and students designing projects for our robotics tool. Students will come to experiment and learn and depart with knowledge they can share with family and friends –and goodie bags, too! Registration for SAS closes May15, so don’t wait! For more info, please email [email protected].
05/08/2026
We’re about a week away from our May Beach Cleanup! Join us 5/16 at Pratt Blvd. Beach and Park, 1050 W. Pratt Blvd. Help keep Chicagos beaches beautiful! For more info, please visit our Meetup.
04/27/2026
Mary Kate was the grand prize winner at our February fundraiser, and she used her coupon for a free class to attend Terrariums 101!