Takeaways from Day 2 at Bears training camp
By Adam Rossow Heat and humidity marked the second day of training camp for the Bears in Bourbonnais. Medill’s Adam Rossow takes in the action and gives us his three takeaways from Friday’s late-morning practice. [vimeo 176852764 w=474]
Softball star Monica Abbott returns to face her former team
By Adam Rossow Former Chicago Bandits star Monica Abbott pitched against her ex-team for the first time this season on Wednesday. She signed a six-year deal worth $1 million to join the Scrap Yard Dawgs this spring, after spending the last five seasons with the Bandits. Medill’s Adam Rossow caught up with Abbott and a […]
Chicago’s population problem: Flight from the Windy City
By Adam Rossow A Medill Newsmakers report Chicago, we have a problem. A population problem. Once a city boasting more than 3.6 million residents during its manufacturing and agricultural heyday in the 1950s, Chicago’s population dwindled to around 2.7 million in 2015, according to U.S. Census data released earlier this year. The factors behind the […]
Wildcats softball rolls into NCAA Tournament
By Adam Rossow It was unconventional, but not unprecedented for Northwestern softball. The Wildcats received their third-straight at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament earlier this week after making a furious late season rally. They won 16 of their final 22 games and vaulted to a third-place finish in the Big Ten. [vimeo 167124526 w=474]
Treadwell excited to join the Vikings after emotional NFL draft week
By Adam Rossow Laquon Treadwell waited until pick No. 23 to hear his name called in the 2016 NFL Draft. The opening night delay didn’t bother Treadwell, who was excited to finally be selected after a hectic and emotional week in his hometown. The former suburban Chicago prep football star was taken by Minnesota, where […]
Looking good! Local shop helps NFL prospects suit up
By Adam Rossow Hundreds of college prospects are in Chicago this weekend for the NFL Draft. Many will put on a special draft-day suit to make sure they look sharp for their big moment. ESQ Clothing, which specializes in customized and tailored menswear, has found a niche with athletes of all shapes and sizes over […]
What to watch for on Day One at the NFL Draft
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow In advance of day one of the 2016 NFL Draft, Medill’s Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow discuss the top storylines entering the first round. [vimeo 164638680 w=474]
South suburban standout ready to make history at NFL Draft
By Adam Rossow On Thursday night at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, 31 college players will join an elite football fraternity: first-round NFL draft picks. One player that’s expected to be taken in the opening round is former Ole Miss wide receiver and Chicago-area prep standout Laquon Treadwell. Treadwell made the varsity as a freshman […]
The makings of an expanded NFL Draft Town are under way at Grant Park
By Adam Rossow The NFL Draft is coming to Chicago for the second straight year. Along with the seven rounds of selections, Draft Town in Grant Park is back with a bigger footprint, new layout, and more amenities, to better accommodate football fans attending the three-day event. The behind-the-scenes preparation — even more extensive than […]
Robots and Dancing: Local group helps celebrate National Robotics Week at Chicago’s MSI
By Adam Rossow It’s National Robotics Week and the Museum of Science and Industry is featuring five robots, along with special demonstrations and exhibits to celebrate. On Tuesday, Chicago’s Culture Shock, a not-for-profit dance and entertainment club, delighted museum patrons by marrying the science of robotics and dance together through hip-hop dance performances.
