Super Tuesday bar hopping finds Bernie stalwarts
By Roderick Diamond Medill Reports Bars across Chicago filled with Democratic presidential candidate supporters watching Super Tuesday primary results from 14 states. For stalwarts who felt the “Bern,” Burke’s bar in Edgewater Public House and the Teal Room in Roger Parks hosted events by Bernie Sanders’ campaign groups in those communities. The biggest winners of […]
A new company, and a new baby, drive the passion in one of Chicago’s female startup founders
By Ruiqi Chen Medill Reports The day after Borislava Baeva’s new fitness subscription startup went live, she found out she was having a baby girl. The Chicago-based entrepreneur launched her fitness studio bundling service My Strong Circle last month after nearly two years of planning and preparation. She said she’s always been motivated to succeed […]
Bitten by an animal? Here’s what you should know
By Mackenzie Evenson Medill Reports Animals bites account for 1% of all emergency room visits and often happen without warning. Should you put antibiotic ointment on the fresh wound or will that infect it? Should you seek immediate medical attention? Here’s how to decide whether to slap on a bandage — or head to the […]
Minority within a minority: Artists’ work grabs you into their worlds
By Miyah Keller Medill Reports Two artists, two different styles, two master visions. Beyond the rainbow flag, two artists burrow underneath the surface to spark light on what curators call “inspiration.” “These drawings are my escape and my comfort,” said artist Angelica Campbell. “This work is made out of my necessity to be creative.” The […]
Zoom shares up 7% amid strong earnings and coronavirus concerns
By Henry Ren Medill Reports Shares of Zoom Video Communications Inc., the company known for its videoconferencing platform, soared 7% Thursday as concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak intensified and the company reported quarterly earnings that beat expectations. Backed by stronger demand for videoconferencing products as more companies and their employees work remotely, Zoom’s stock price […]
Older adults are fighting climate change, seeking carbon tax legislation
By Madhurita Goswami Medill Reports Jeff Haverly gave two presentations this winter before members of his Indiana community, urging them to take action against climate change. “I start with a map of Florida and ask how many people holiday there. Then I show how Florida will look like in 2050,” the 67-year-old said. Florida’s coastal […]
Buenos Aires’ Carnival rocks through a month-long festival
By Yun Hao Medill Reports Ten hours after I arrived in Buenos Aires with my friends, I jumped onto the carnival bus not knowing where it was taking us. It might be the happiest bus ride I’ve ever experienced. Men and women were singing and laughing aloud, drinking from the same pail of wine, clapping […]
Reflections from Puerto Rico: Rebuilding, Resilience and Resistance
By the Medill Explores Puerto Rico Team Medill Reports In February 2020, Medill MSJ students reported across Puerto Rico about the impacts of the island’s colonial status and debt crisis; recent earthquakes and 2017 hurricanes Maria and Irma; environmental injustice; and the island’s imperiled infrastructure and electrical grid. Throughout the reporting, the resilience and resourcefulness […]
Black history trivia night celebrates Chicago HBCUs
By Roderick Diamond II Medill Reports Chicago’s black history boasts famous personalities such as the late comedian Dick Gregory, founder of the Chicago Defender Robert Abbott and Dr. Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, who launched the DuSable Museum of African American History. The list goes on, but the city also has deep roots with alumni communities of historically […]
This Chicago entrepreneur’s biggest insecurity became her entire business
By Neena Rouhani Medill Reports During her high school years, Merl Kinzie felt embarrassed about shopping for second-hand clothes. Today, the 35-year-old designer and entrepreneur has turned her adolescent insecurity into an eco-conscious business. Kinzie’s Pilsen vintage shop, The Shudio, feels like the home of an eccentric aunt — the one who never married and […]