Shorthanded Chicago junior college teams soldier on during tumultuous basketball season
By Andrew Polk Medill Reports Harry S. Truman College men’s basketball coach John Cooksey paced up and down the sidelines last week just like at every other game in his 23-year coaching career. When Cooksey returned to his bench, however, he sat alone. No assistant coaches. No substitute players. Not even a student manager. On […]
Oak Park comes together to honor hometown ‘Golden Girl’ Betty White
By Jackie Walsh Medill Reports Although Betty White was considered a national treasure loved by all, she holds a special place in the hearts of Oak Park residents. The community gathered on Jan. 15 to celebrate White’s centennial birthday and life in the town where she was born. The event had been on the village’s […]
Chicago organizations push for city to clear dangerous icy sidewalks
By Raphael Hipos Medill Reports Many residents of Chicago are walking in the streets or taking a fall due to ice-clogged sidewalks as a result of the recent snowfall and freezing temperatures. Ellen Credille, 71, said the snowfall on Jan. 9 rendered the sidewalks in her neighborhood difficult to traverse. She added that her arm […]
