WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 7

Text by Damita Menezes Medill Reports On the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” Medill reporters cover the inauguration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and vigils held for slain CPD officer Areanah Preston, meet the newest members of the Chicago Sky and more. This episode will air on Chicago Access Network Television (CAN-TV) Channel 21 […]

Repair your broken items for free at Repair Cafe Chicago

The Repair Cafe is open on the second Saturday of every month at the Sulzer Regional Library in Lincoln Square from 10 a.m. to noon. (Damita Menezes/MEDILL)

By Damita Menezes Medill Reports If you have any broken items or torn clothes lying around in your home, bring them to the repair cafe. Its volunteers will attempt to repair almost anything. Dara Salk, a founding volunteer of the Repair Cafe in Chicago, has been leading a dedicated team of volunteers in an effort […]