Michigan Wolverines come up short in quest for B1G Tournament 3-Peat
By Seth Schlechter Medill Reports Michigan steamrolls Iowa and Minnesota before falling to rival in B1G Title Game Prior to taking the floor each game, the Michigan Wolverines huddle at the end of the tunnel for a last-second pregame pep talk. One by one, each player takes a turn saying what he will contribute to […]
AI automated order takers may reshape the future of drive-through restaurants
By Yixuan Xie Medill Reports The next time when you shout into the ordering box at a drive-through, you might not be talking to a human but an automated order taker. Drive-through windows make up about 70 percent of fast-food chains’ sales, according to a recent study from QSR Magazine. But employees often consider this […]
Q and A with Laura Polanco, candidate for District 99 school board in her hometown of Cicero
By Ankur Singh Medill Reports Laura Polanco, 34, is a parent who was born and raised in Cicero. She’s currently running for school board for Elementary School District 99 and hoping to advocate for other parents like her in the district where she attended school. She is one of four candidates running for three seats […]