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In chilly San Francisco Bay, open-water swimmers find warmth in community

Orlando Rivera, executive director and co-founder of the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra in Humboldt Park, strums a five-string tiple, a cousin of the cuatro instrument, on Jan. 8, 2026, at Humboldt Park Fieldhouse.

An orchestra reborn: How Chicago, the cuatro and a car crash reinvigorated Orlando Rivera’s career 

Rev. Jesse Jackson with two men, the Rev. Charles Jenkins and the Rev. Reginald Sharpe

WATCH: Chicagoans remember life, legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show press conference

Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say

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WATCH: Barack Obama’s presidential center is officially open to the public

June 26, 2026

By Brock Morgan  Medill Reports  Thousands of visitors gathered in Chicago on Juneteenth to celebrate the grand opening of former President Barack Obama’s presidential library campus, marking the culmination

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LISTEN: Is ‘The Real Housewives’ a feminist text? A cultural studies scholar weighs in.

June 12, 2026

By Caitlin Keller Medill Reports Reality TV is riddled with social commentary and can serve as a microcosm for dissecting societal norms. This audio story,

Filipino desserts from Tropicake in a clear container.

Prepared with Pinay pride: Filipino baker shares culture through dessert

June 12, 2026

By Catherine Espejo Medill Reports At 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, Erma Cuenca-Price’s plane touched down at Boston Logan International Airport. She went to bed, and then her friend woke her at 9

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WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 10

June 11, 2026

By Katherine Silva and Packy Voves Medill Reports In this special sports edition of “Chicago This Week,” we take a look at how Chicagoans are

Former Northwestern women’s basketball coach Joe McKeown, left, and current assistant coach Maggie Lyon, right, caught up with Minnesota Lynx player and Northwestern alum Nia Coffey after the Chicago Sky game May 23. Days later, Lyon returned to watch her former teammate score a season high 20 points in a 79-58 win May 29. (Photo courtesy of Joe McKeown)

Northwestern alum Nia Coffey scores season high in return to Chicago

June 5, 2026

By Nick Neumayer Medill Reports Chicago is a special place for Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey. Coffey graduated from Northwestern in 2017 as one of

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Chicago comedian Kait Carmody trades teacups for full-time funny business

June 5, 2026

By Grace O’Reilly Medill Reports Gliding down the Italian Renaissance-style hallways of the Drake Hotel and toward the main entrance of the Palm Court Tea Room, Kait Carmody, the hotel’s food and beverage

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WATCH: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its Juneteenth opening

June 4, 2026

By Brock Morgan Medill Reports The Obama Presidential Center is set to become a major destination on Chicago’s South Side, blending a traditional presidential museum

Protestors hold signs: "Vets Say No More Rich Man's Wars

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 9

June 4, 2026

By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the ninth episode of “Chicago This Week,” we bring you a political report on the war

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WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 8

May 28, 2026

By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the eighth episode of “Chicago This Week,” investigators are looking into arson after a deadly house

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PHOTOS: Top prospects showcase at 2026 NBA Draft Combine

May 24, 2026

By Kevin Lu Medill Reports The 2026 NBA Draft Combine, held May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena, brought together 73 elite prospects from across the United

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Rise in Christian nationalism leaves number of The Satanic Temple Illinois members worried about practicing openly, but some continue to fight for right to be heard

May 23, 2026

By Madison Roth Medill Reports  A black-and-gray face with horns sprouting out of its head paints the upper arm of Minister Sharper’s right arm. Red flames poke out

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What the numbers say: How family-friendly is Vienna?

May 23, 2026

By Mallory Evans Medill Reports VIENNA — In the bustling heart of Vienna, the streets outside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral are filled with locals and tourists alike. At a glance,

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