At 65, The Second City tries to practice what it teaches
Yes, the funny business that launched Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Tim Meadows challenges power onstage. And today, the comedy theater is striving to reflect that offstage as well. By Emma Urdangen Medill Reports A scene from The Second City Chicago’s recent mainstage show “The Devil is in the Detours” features an apparent father and […]
LISTEN: Rooted in community: Evanston Grows works toward food justice
By Emma Urdangen Medill Reports Walking around Evanston, you’ll likely stumble across gardens filled with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and hearty kale. These patches of vegetables exist thanks to Evanston Grows, a collective impact organization dedicated to increasing access to locally grown produce and reducing food insecurity in the Evanston community. Reporter Emma Urdangen spoke with […]