Kernels debut Copa de la Diversión identity in program’s breakthrough year
By Andy Backstrom Medill Reports Cedar Rapids is just 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s a small but passionate community, particularly when it comes to the Kernels. “It’s not a tremendous amount or the size of the population, but they love baseball,” Kernels general manager Scott Wilson said. “Those folks […]
Medill Newsmakers: Illinois adjusts sports betting registration
By David Korzeniowski Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. David Korzeniowski is a sports reporter at Medill. You can follow him on Twitter at @d_korz83.
