From Baton Rouge to the Bears: Major Burns’ name was always destined for the spotlight
By Simone Roberts Medill Reports Major Burns was born with a name built for big moments — even before he was born, his mom knew
June 26, 2025
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 Paulina Kwik Medill Reports On a snowy February morning, Debbie Gallo sat behind the counter of her small but colorful vintage store, scrubbing the
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 Donnisa Edmonds Medill Reports Amid rising global concern about climate change, scientists at the Chicago Botanic Garden are tackling conservation and extinction in a
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