Voices from the voters: the issues of the election
On election day, it’s all about the voters. Medill reporters took to the streets to gauge poll turnout, find out who’s changed their votes, and see
April 7, 2015
On election day, it’s all about the voters. Medill reporters took to the streets to gauge poll turnout, find out who’s changed their votes, and see
By Andrew Fowler Even though Chicagoans have never experienced a mayoral runoff, they are no strangers to aldermanic runoff elections. Medill Report’s Andrew Fowler has
By Christina Bucciere Chicago’s runoff mayoral contenders hit the campaign trail for the last time early Tuesday morning to garner last-minute support. They each shared confident
By Andersen Xia A recent abduction that happened in northeastern Syria has left a Chicago woman, Mimi Odicho, and her family heartbroken. Odicho’s sister, Valentina Odicho,
By: Marika Bastrmajian On February 24, 2015, militants of the so-called Islamic State raided several villages in the Hassakeh province in Syria, capturing large groups
By Rachel White On February 24, underdog candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was one of four challengers trying to unseat Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. He didn’t win
By Lei Xuan If you think the depreciation of foreign currencies against the dollar will harm U.S. multinational companies, stop worrying. U.S. firms are grabbing
By Courtney Dillard Gentrification is the process of rebuilding a neighborhood to accompany an increase of middle or upper class residents. As the community changes,
By Meghan Tribe A banner depicting Fr. Ted Hesburgh hand-in-hand with Martin Luther King Jr. hangs on a lamp post in front of the Main
By: Rachel White and Julie Woon In this edition of Medill Newsmakers, Rachel White and Julie Woon take a look at two different education opportunities