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Thousands of people attended the opening day of the Taste of Chicago despite fears of rain. (Angela Barnes/Medill)

Some of this week’s top stories from Medill Reports.

Multiple organizations came together under the umbrella of the “Not One More” campaign aimed to stand up against the deportation of illegal immigrants. Coral Lu spoke with  rally participants in front of where they gathered at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building downtown.

The Westin Hotel has implemented the innovative treadmill desk designed to keep traveling professionals active. It is one of the first places in Chicago to do so.  Carmen Lopez tried out the new exercise machine today.

The 35th annual Taste of Chicago started today. Angela Barnes spoke to vendors at the event in Grant Park and sampled some of the foods offered.

Photo at top: Thousands of people attended the opening day of the Taste of Chicago despite fears of rain. (Angela Barnes/Medill)