Northwestern students, community mourn Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims
By Ashley Hackett Medill Reports Hundreds of Northwestern University students and faculty, joined by community residents, gathered Monday night in a candlelight vigil on campus to mourn the loss of 11 members of the Jewish community who were shot at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Northwestern chapter of Hillel, a […]
All-trans fashion show creates awareness in heated political environment
By Madison Yauger Medill Reports In the wake of President Donald Trump’s proposed anti-transgender policy announcement, FashionBar Chicago presented an all-trans model fashion show on Saturday to create awareness of the importance of trans and gender non-conforming youth. FashionBar Chicago defines its mission as building Chicago into the fashion capital of the Midwest through the […]
In Chicago suburb, candidates’ environment message easy on climate change
By Lauren Robinson Medill Reports HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Calling for a stronger focus on renewable energy and protection of the Great Lakes, the Illinois chapter of the Sierra Club hosted a day of action on a recent Saturday in support of two pro-environment Democrats campaigning for the state legislature. The Democrats – Sen. Julie […]
“Native American” costumes harm indigenous communities, activists say
By Katie Rice Medill Reports Lingerie company Yandy made headlines this fall for releasing, and later pulling, a sexy “Handmaid’s Tale”-inspired costume from its online store. But the company sends a different message with its continued defense of its “Sexy Native American” line, activists say. Activists took to Twitter with the hashtag #CancelYandy to decry […]
Ten Chicago area stores sold 3,389 guns tied to Chicago crimes
By Ashley Hackett Medill Reports Ten Chicago area gun shops and sporting goods stores sold the most guns that were involved in Chicago crimes during the years 2013-2016, according to a report from the Chicago Police Department and the office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chuck’s Gun Shop, located in Riverdale, sold nearly 1,000 of the […]
Obama rips Trump during Wisconsin rally
By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports MILWAUKEE — Former President Barack Obama attacked his successor as a liar during a rally Friday, warning voters about Republican dishonesty and hammering the GOP leadership for undermining health care guarantees as he stumped for Wisconsin Democrats. Obama avoided referring to President Trump by name, but in an impassioned address […]
