2025 Medill Newsmakers: Show 1
By Simone Roberts, Anneliese Cornejo Garcia, Blake McQueary, Britton Struthers Lugo, Catie Lacovara, Avery Feldman and Sarah Barber Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers presents stories of real difference-makers across the wards of Chicago. From cafes teaching grief-coping skills to Illinois’ outdated brewing laws and high school athletics, here’s how six Chicagoans are impacting their […]
Hurts, Eagles victorious in Super Bowl LIX, ending Chiefs’ championship dynasty
By Sarah Barber Medill Reports NEW ORLEANS — The “tomahawk chop” chant echoed loudly throughout Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl LIX, but the chorus wasn’t sung by the voices of the Kansas City Chiefs’ faithful — it was Philadelphia Eagles fans, donned proudly in their kelly green, mocking their opponents’ trademark celebration as they watched […]
Former Kansas City tackle Darian Kinnard readies to face his old team in Super Bowl LIX with Philadelphia
By Sarah Barber Medill Reports NEW ORLEANS — When Darian Kinnard signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent Feb. 20, 2024, he “had a feeling” he’d be seeing his former team Kansas City at Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl LIX. “As the year progressed, it started to really, really come alive,” Kinnard said […]
NFL to remove ‘End Racism’ messaging from end zones before Super Bowl LIX
By Sarah Barber Medill Reports NEW ORLEANS — The end zone stencils of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday will feature the message “Choose Love,” marking the first time since 2021 the championship will not feature “End Racism” messaging, but for some, removing “End Racism” directly refutes the meaning of that message and reiterates its importance. […]