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By Toussaint Fancher, Sarah Barber, Peggy Helman, Alexis Ross, Ty Williamson, Abby Feldman and Catie Lacovara Medill Reports Chicago Newsmakers presents the stories of Chicagoans
July 8, 2025
By Toussaint Fancher, Sarah Barber, Peggy Helman, Alexis Ross, Ty Williamson, Abby Feldman and Catie Lacovara Medill Reports Chicago Newsmakers presents the stories of Chicagoans
By Simone Roberts Medill Reports Major Burns was born with a name built for big moments — even before he was born, his mom knew
By Christiana Freitag Medill Reports When loud barges pass along the Mississippi River, a flurry of oversized silver carp can be seen leaping into the
Medill Reports This week in Chicago: Our team takes a deep dive into ways new federal pressures affect Chicago’s systems and institutions, from universities to
By Layna Hong Medill Reports Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-mask legislation is sweeping across the country. With growing pro-Palestinian activism,
By Janani Janarthanan Medill Reports Have you recently noticed the price of clothes on online shopping sites go up? Are you considering thrifting to get
By Bianca Javate Medill Reports Less than a month before the Chicago Sky host the Indiana Fever on Saturday at the United Center, the most
Medill Reports This week in Chicago: We bring you a guide for the ultimate summer in Chicago. From musical festivals and arts shows to rec
By Payton Turkeltaub Medill Reports From the racks of vintage Levi’s and Missoni tops to a table covered in Chanel ballet flats, shopping at Past
By Grace Friedman Medill Reports Tears, applause, tributes and bagpipers playing “Amazing Grace” filled the Illinois State Library earlier this month as families, police colleagues