WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 9

Text by Abby Bustin Medill Reports On the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” Medill reporters explore what a summer in the city is all about. Travel along as the team shows you Chicago’s highest point in the clouds, the lowest point on the water and everything in between.  This episode will air on Chicago […]

Medill Newsmakers: Chicago sees decrease in migrant arrivals after Title 42 expires

By Brenda Ordoñez Medill Reports Since the summer of 2022, Chicago has welcomed over 9,000 migrants from the southern border. Many of these migrants traveled to the United States from Latin American countries, fleeing economic and humanitarian crises. Chicago officials are searching for additional shelters to continue housing migrants after Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that swiftly expelled migrants at the […]

Medill Newsmakers: Chicago Union growing strong fan base, sport of Ultimate Frisbee

Chicago Union Ultimate Frisbee

By Kierstin Lindkvist Medill Reports Ultimate Frisbee is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, and the Chicago Union is making a name for itself within the sport. After making it to championship weekend last season, the Union has developed a core family-friendly fan base with hopes of spreading the passion for the sport to the […]

Medill Newsmakers: Online misinformation jeopardizing sun safety

By Drake Wilson Medill Reports With summer fast approaching, Chicagoans are ready to pack their beach bags and head to the lake. But online misinformation regarding sun safety may have some people leaving their sunscreen at home.   DRAKE WILSON: Welcome back to Medill Newsmakers, I’m Drake Wilson. With summer fast approaching, Chicagoans are ready […]

Medill Newsmakers: Chicago Loop struggling amid global real estate distress

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By Ophelia Deng Medill Reports The pandemic has put the Chicago Loop in distress. Vacant office buildings have lead to closed storefronts. What will the future of the Loop hold? Transcript [Medill Newsmakers Open] Ophelia Deng, Medill Newsmakers: Hello, Welcome to Medill Newsmakers. I’m Ophelia Deng. The pandemic is officially over, but its aftermath isn’t. […]

Medill Newsmakers: Use of Narcan helps reduce opioid overdose crisis in Chicago

By Ryan Hayes-Owens Medill Reports The 95th Street “L” station in Roseland will soon have a first-of-its-kind, free Narcan vending machine to treat CTA riders who overdose. TRANSCRIPT Hello and welcome to Medill Newsmakers. Thank you for joining us. I’m Hayes Owens. Every year, drug overdoses claim the lives of thousands. A large percentage of […]