Video: Building community with yoga
By Nikki McGee I Grow Chicago director Tameka Lawson is working to curb violence and provide a safe-haven for Englewood residents. She instructs community yoga classes at Peace House, which also offers art and gardening activities. Peace House is finally able to open its doors after nearly eight months of construction.
VIDEO: Students with a music major facing challenges
By Siyuan Du The classical music industry is facing finance and marketing challenges. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the top orchestras in the world, ran a small deficit in fiscal year 2014. The situation makes it more difficult for students who graduate with a music major to find a job.
Voices from the voters: the issues of the election
On election day, it’s all about the voters. Medill reporters took to the streets to gauge poll turnout, find out who’s changed their votes, and see how campaign advertising has impacted Chicagoans.
VIDEO: The evolution of the Chicago runoff
By Andrew Fowler Even though Chicagoans have never experienced a mayoral runoff, they are no strangers to aldermanic runoff elections. Medill Report’s Andrew Fowler has more.
VIDEO: Cody Riggs makes a difference on and off the field.
By Lukas Voss Getting to the NFL has always been hard. Players work all of their lives to achieve that one dream, to play professional football. For some, the dream means sacrificing their education. While playing NCAA football, student athletes often have a hard time balancing meaningful academics with their high profile athletic careers. Their […]
Mayoral candidates chase votes ahead of polls closing
By Christina Bucciere Chicago’s runoff mayoral contenders hit the campaign trail for the last time early Tuesday morning to garner last-minute support. They each shared confident thumbs up and generic good-natured banter with voters and media as they both predicted victory. Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the top two contenders after each […]
