Brexit spells uncertain future for London’s financial services industry
By Carolina Gonzalez and Jake Holland Medill Reports Well before the word “Brexit” went from idea to reality, some of the world’s biggest banks began to loosen their ties with London, once one of the unquestioned leaders in finance. But now that Brexit is a reality, will the city of Shakespeare, Big Ben and, yes, […]
J.B. Smoove: Actor, comedian, basketball fanatic
By Keith Giagnorio Medill Reports You can learn a lot about J.B. Smoove from watching him portray Leon Black on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the hit HBO comedy series he stars in alongside Larry David. Both Smoove and the fictional Leon share the same high energy, quick-witted, and simply hilarious personality. Both are incredibly engaging and […]
Would you take a job without knowing how much you will make? Uber and Lyft drivers do.
By Kari Mcmahon Medill Reports Ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft provide their customers with an estimated cost of a journey before they order the ride. But their drivers only see an estimated duration, leaving them in the dark about how much they will make. In Chicago, the median wage for a ride-hail driver […]
The fight for affordability: Woodlawn’s demands for the Mayor’s housing plan
By Sidnee King Medill Reports “I am writing to personally and directly share with you the City’s proposals to take advantage of this historic moment, reflect what we heard and partner with you to transform Woodlawn into an even stronger, safer, and more equitable place to call home.” These are the words of Chicago Mayor […]
Women executives lead six Chicagoland breweries
By Sally Ehrmann Medill Reports Chicago might be known for harsh winters, hot dogs, sports teams and deep dish pizza. But the city is becoming a hot spot for craft breweries as well. A 2018 study from the Brewers Association found that the Chicago area led the nation in the number of breweries with 167 […]
Preservation Chicago rallies to save historic buildings
Seb Peltekian Medill Reports In February, non-profit Preservation Chicago announced their annual “7 Most Endangered” list. All seven locations on the list–historically or architecturally-notable buildings and parks throughout the city–are threatened with demolition. Follow the StoryMap to find these endangered sites, read more about their history, learn about the threats they face and see what […]
Female politicians are struggling, but could succeed with more faith from voters
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports In 2020, more women hold positions in U.S. political office than ever before. Survey data reveals that 69% of adults believe female political leaders would improve the quality of life for most Americans. The public sees benefit to female leadership, but struggles to convey that faith in the voting booth. […]
DePaul wins for the third straight year at the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament
By Miyah Keller Medill Reports Winning is never a guaranteed formula for competitive athletes but, supporters of DePaul University Women’s Basketball are becoming accustomed to seeing their team in the March finals. The No. 1 seed Blue Demons conquered their third consecutive women’s basketball tournament championship March 9 with an 88-74 triumph over second seed […]
Special deployment of border patrol agents are targeting sanctuary cities
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports After thwarted efforts by the Trump administration to assert federal authority over the country’s multiple sanctuary cities, President Donald Trump successfully began deploying special border patrol agents across the country in a targeted effort meant to supplement local Immigration and Customs Enforcement field teams. According to The New York Times’ […]
Immigrants using public benefits could jeopardize visas, green cards under new immigration policy
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports It’s been almost four weeks since the Trump administration enacted the immigration policy that penalizes immigrants who have used or are deemed likely to use public benefits such as Social Security, public housing and food stamps. As the new Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds policy takes effect, immigrant communities are […]