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 Lydia Randall You can’t see it, you can’t hear it, but it is one of the most potent threats facing Chicago kids. Those who
By John Rosin In today’s age of technology, it can be easy to overlook the endless potential stored within video games. In this edition of Medill
By Connor Morgan Gangs are prevalent in Chicago, but sports provide a potential escape from recruitment. In this edition of Medill Newsmakers , we hear
By Anne Arntson This Medill Newsmakers edition focuses on dating. We explore how Chicagoans meet people, whether dating is harder today than ever before and
By Anne Arntson After four months at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Ireland Larson’s hospital room has become her own. It’s filled with stuffed animals,
By Angela G. Barnes The city of Evanston lost an inspiring leader, basketball star and trailblazer whose life was taken in what the Evanston Police Department
By Angela G. Barnes and Anne Arntson Baseball fans are not the only ones hanging out in Wrigleyville. Since the start of the Wrigley Field
By Ellen Kobe Anyone who has lived in a relatively large city is familiar with graffiti — paint in public places. But what exactly is