NFL Draft 2016: By the numbers
By Medill Reports Search all the 2016 NFL draft round 1 and 2 results: Photo at top: (Erin Barney/Medill)
Voter Turnout Exceeds Expectations in Ankeny
By Caroline Kenny ANKENY, Iowa — At the Briarwood Golf Club caucus location in Ankeny, 237 caucus goers arrived, far exceeding the expectations of the caucus chairman. Precinct leader Daniel Denamore spoke with Medill Reports about the turnout. Turnout in Ankeny is Greater than Expected from Medill Reports on Vimeo.
Clinton more than doubles Sanders total in an Iowa precinct
By Emiliana Molina ANKENY, Iowa — Hillary Clinton leads the votes for the Democratic party in Briarwood Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa. Cheers for Bernie Sander’s were heard louder than the cheers for Clinton, but the numbers showed a different outcome. [vimeo 153858822 w=500 h=270] Clinton more than doubles Sanders in votes from Medill Reports […]
Iowa caucus: ‘It’s getting hot in here’
By Enrica Nicoli Aldini UPDATE: ANKENY, Iowa — Things are heating up as Iowans begin discussing their picks for the Democratic nominee. The Bernie caucusgoer: Christian Pinneke, 20 Medill Reports: “Who are you caucusing for?” “I’m for Bernie. I’m a pretty strong believer in what he’s trying to accomplish.” MR: “How are you feeling?” “It’s […]
Better than expected turnout at Ankeny Caucus location
By Kristen Vake. ANKENY, Iowa —It’s caucus night in Iowa and Kristen Vake is live at the Briarwood golf course in Ankeny where caucusing is about to begin for the democratic party. Over 200 people are packed into the small venue and ready to battle it out for their chosen candidate.
Youth vote turns out at Ankeny Caucuses
By Emiliana Molina ANKENY, Iowa — Youth voters made it out to caucus in Ankeny, Iowa and their votes may change the election turnout. Hillary Clinton recieved more than 150 votes, Bernie Sanders received more than 60 votes and Martin O’Malley did not reach the 15 percent threshold, leading his voters to be persuaded by Clinton […]
Medill Reports: The Audio Show, Episode 3
Medill Reports’ audio producers and reporters cover topics ranging from business to science, entertainment to public affairs, sports, technology and more. In light of the ongoing protests around the police shooting death of Laquan McDonald, Medill reporters covered stories of activism. From environmental activism on Chicago’s Southside, to student protests led by Northwestern University Football […]
Medill Reports: The audio show, Episode 2
Medill Reports’ audio producers and reporters cover topics ranging from business to science, entertainment to public affairs, sports, technology and more. This week, Medill’s reporters looked into apps for the healthcare industry, a group protesting the unfair treatment of Chicago’s homeless in the Uptown neighborhood, Northwestern University’s chances at a football bowl game, and a […]
Medill Reports: The audio show
Medill Reports’ audio producers and reporters cover topics ranging from business to science, entertainment to public affairs, sports, technology and more. This week, reporters covered the Chicago Public Schools’ debate on two charter schools, President Obama’s speech at the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Twitter’s quarterly earnings and a rally to bring awareness to […]
Gun Violence in Chicago: A Major Concern for Visitors
By Nikita Mandhani, Satvika Khera and Yingxu Hao As President Barack Obama called for stricter gun laws during the annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) at McCormick Place Tuesday, tourists at the Chicago Cultural Center said they were well-aware of and worried about gun violence in Chicago. Peggy Georne, a […]
