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WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 3

Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports In this week’s episode of “Chicago This Week,” reporters take a look at how Chicagoans are enjoying the warmer temperatures. We have an update on the Masters, and a former NFL player joins us in the studio to talk about his charity. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour […]

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 2

Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports On Episode 2 of “Chicago This Week,” we report on the Chicago ShotSpotter program and find out why a councilmember wants to see Northwestern University play home football games in Evanston. We look back at the NCAA championship games. And Green City Market celebrates 25 years of bringing […]

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 1

Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports Coming up on this week’s episode of “Chicago This Week,” we talk about a ban on flavored tobacco products. We learn about the latest developments in the Chicago Park District employee strike. Our sports reporters take you to the opening day of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox […]

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 10

Text by Damita Menezes Medill Reports On the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” we introduce you to the 13 newly elected alderpeople who will be joining Chicago’s City Council. Our reporters are scattered across the city with insights into the most pressing issues in each ward. This episode will air on Chicago Access Network […]

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: 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 […]

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 8

Text by Damita Menezes Medill Reports On the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” Medill reporters travel to the U.S.-Mexico border to cover the immigration crisis, explore a new lead in the 20-year search for missing girls, meet NBA prospects and more. This episode will air on Chicago Access Network Television (CAN-TV) Channel 21 on […]

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 […]

WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 6

Text by Abby Bustin Medill Reports On the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” Medill reporters cover the housing crisis due to the latest influx of asylum seekers, hear from a Chicago Bears top recruit, visit a special Mother’s Day fashion show and more. This episode will air on Chicago Access Network Television (CAN-TV) Channel […]