Undrafted rookies fight to make Bears roster
By King Jemison Medill Reports The NFL draft was done. But for former Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr., the show had just begun. “When the draft is over, everything’s coming so fast,” Randolph said. He was one of the highest-ranked prospects to go undrafted — and thus one of the biggest names on […]
Roster crunch: Shortage of spots in the WNBA leads to widespread cuts
By King Jemison Medill Reports With the New York Liberty trailing by 26 points in a meaningless preseason contest, rookie Jaylyn Sherrod entered the game and immediately bodied up veteran Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans. Sherrod stripped Evans and streaked down the court for a sweeping layup. On the next possession, her physical defense forced […]
Chicago native Bucky Irving overcomes tragedies on path to NFL
By Caleb Nixon and King Jemison Medill Reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans may have heard Mar’Keise “Bucky” Irving’s name for the first time when their team selected the Oregon running back with the No. 125 overall pick April 27. But in his native Chicago, he’s been a fixture in the football community since he was […]
WATCH: ‘I wouldn’t have made it without StreetWise:’ How one organization provides jobs, support for those experiencing homelessness
By King Jemison Medill Reports Experts estimate there are 68,000 Chicagoans experiencing homelessness right now. This crisis may be worsening. That’s where StreetWise comes in. Hear incredible stories of how the organization has helped the unhoused for nearly 32 years — and why it continues to be so essential. KEITH HARDIMAN, StreetWise vendor: StreetWise has […]
WATCH: Edgewater residents form council to reopen Broadway Armory Park
By King Jemison Medill Reports Broadway Armory Park closed to the public in August, when the city turned it into a migrant shelter. Edgewater residents are taking action to reopen this longtime community institution. Hear why local residents formed the Broadway Armory Park Advisory Council – and why they believe the park is essential to […]
WATCH: Edgewater residents fight to reopen Broadway Armory Park
By King Jemison Medill Reports Broadway Armory Park has been a vital community center in Edgewater for decades. But in August, the city closed the park to the public and converted it to a migrant shelter. More than six months later, city officials still have no answers about when it will reopen. Edgewater residents say […]
WATCH: ‘A very stressful 7 hours’: How one player’s sudden decision might shape the future of Northwestern women’s basketball
By King Jemison Medill Reports There are hundreds of graduate transfers throughout women’s college basketball this season. But at Northwestern, there’s only been one in at least the past 16 years: Maggie Pina. Pina entered the transfer portal in May and committed to Northwestern within a few hours. Her sudden arrival has provided a major […]
