Evanston native builds breast cancer survivor community

Breast cancer pink balloons outside the Survivors & Friends Meet Up open house in Carfang's hometown, Evanston, IL.

By Xiaoyi Liu Medill Reports Lauren Carfang remembers the shock when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34. “I think you are in disbelief a little bit, shock, anger, sadness, confusion,” said Carfang. “These are a lot of emotions that hit you, as you trying to make sense of what happened.” Carfang underwent […]

Analysis: Health care policy in Illinois’ 10th District

By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports Rep. Brad Schneider is likely to win reelection in Illinois’ 10th District, a left-leaning mix of wealthy and working-class communities in Lake and Cook counties, adding to Democrats’ chances of controlling the House and redefining health care policy. The Deerfield representative, who ran unopposed in the March primary, is among […]