<p>[U</a>. of C. researcher dies after exposure to plague bacteria - Chicago Breaking News](<a href=“Chicago Breaking News - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune”>Chicago Breaking News - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune)</p>
<p>Sad and wierd.</p>
<p>This is very unfortunate. Hopefully this freak accident does not deter any U. of C. students from pursuing research.</p>
<p>This happened last year, just so you know. Don’t let it deter you from pursuing research projects! Not everyone works with the plague :)</p>
<p>I’ll take the opportunity to plug for that website, Chicago Breaking News. It’s a really comprehensive news source run by several different local agencies, and it even offers some news about the U of C and Hyde Park that the university keeps under wraps.</p>