WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 4, Episode 7
Text by Kennedi Hewitt Medill Reports In this episode of “Chicago This Week,” we look back at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office. A new policy could limit how late local bars can serve alcohol, and we talked to a local golfer who will be playing in this week’s PGA tournament. “Chicago This Week” […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 4, Episode 6
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports On this episode of “Chicago this Week,” we talk to activists who are fighting to get permission to protest outside this summer’s Democratic National Convention. We meet two new NFL recruits who grew up in the Chicago area. We also take you to Mexico Fest. “Chicago This […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 5
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports On this episode of “Chicago This Week,” we have in-depth NFL draft coverage. Our reporters were in Detroit as the top picks were selected. Chicago Bears jersey sales break records. We also have new developments about protests on college campuses. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour show that […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 4, Episode 4
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports In the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” we report on a protest against police brutality. Activists are demanding justice for the death of Dexter Reed, who was shot 96 times during a traffic stop. We also have the latest on the NFL and WNBA drafts. And we […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 4, 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 — Season 4, 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 — Season 4, 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 — Season 3, 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 — Season 3, 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 […]