Old clothes, new store: Vintage clothing entrepreneur opens permanent location in Wicker Park
By Hannah ResnickMedill Reports Shoppers in Wicker Park got a peek into Vintage House Chicago’s flagship location at their opening party on March 21, following a soft opening on March 15. Among the available clothing, a cartoon mural of a woman talking on a rotary phone with a cut cord among a tiger, ladybugs and […]
Anti-transgender executive orders threaten intersex people
By Fern Alling Medill Reports In the first two weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump signed eight executive orders that explicitly targeted transgender Americans. Some resulting actions – like restrictions on gender-affirming care for people younger than 19 years old – were temporarily blocked by federal judges. Others – like changes to passport […]
Latvia’s language problem: Russian speakers caught in middle of country’s fight for national identity
By Maggie Dougherty Medill Reports RĒZEKNE, Latvia — Edward, a beekeeper, has lived an hour from the Russian border in Latvia for 52 years. Although married to a Latvian woman, he barely speaks the national language. He didn’t feel the need to, he said. Ethnic Russians make up nearly a quarter of Latvia’s population. Many […]
LISTEN: Why are egg prices so high right now?
By Claire Murphy Medill Reports Host Intro: The bird flu continues to spread across the U.S. Last month, over 18 million chickens were slaughtered and “egg flation” is forcing some shoppers to stop buying eggs altogether. How are Chicagoans navigating this ongoing egg crisis? Claire Murphy of Medill Reports has the story. [Grocery store […]
‘A death sentence’: Coal plant threatens Puerto Rican lives amid renewable push
By Hope Moses Medill Reports SALINAS, Puerto Rico – Residents on Puerto Rico’s south coast are grappling with the news the coal plant in their community could keep operating – and causing serious health impacts – for years to come. The coal plant had been scheduled to close in 2027, but now plant owner Applied […]
WATCH: Winter blues: Coping with seasonal affective disorder
By Anneliese Cornejo Garcia Medill Reports Chicago winters can be filled with fun indoor activities and warm seasonal foods. But for some, shorter days and sub-zero temperatures entails low energy and persistent sadness. Many doctors call it seasonal affective disorder, a mental health condition affecting millions of 20 to 30-year-olds. The earlier the sun goes […]
NFL Player Care Foundation Super Bowl Career Fair helps athletes switch gears for life after playing pro
By Amanda Pirkowski Medill Reports NEW ORLEANS – Former players changed out their pads for new uniforms – suits and ties – before entering the NFL Player Care Foundation Super Bowl Career Fair. Carrying briefcases and resumes, they searched for a next step after a career in football. With the postseason coming to a close, […]
WATCH: New Orleans youth tackle heart health through NFL PLAY 60
By Amanda Pirkowski Medill Reports NEW ORLEANS – During Super Bowl LIX week, footballs soared and manikins took the brunt of chest compressions as children learned how to stay heart-healthy and save lives. NFL PLAY 60 partnered with the American Heart Association to teach both football skills and CPR to more than 1,000 kids. VIDEO […]
Gas Leaks Project breaks down climate change disinformation, language barriers in Chicago
By Cathy Ching Medill Reports Social justice leader Mary Gonzales fought for environmental justice in Pilsen for years. Breaking down the language barrier in climate-related issues for the Latino-dominated community is one of the biggest challenges of all, she said. “Most websites dealing with things that are important to us are not in Spanish. Secondly, […]
It’s a Mardi Pardi: Here’s where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Chicago this year with your krewe
By Kelsei Brianna Medill Reports Beads and bling, it is a Mardi Gras thing! In the days before March 4, Chicago is following the feathers and beads to the bars. Mardi Gras isn’t just celebrated in March. Carnival season starts Jan. 6, formally titled King’s Day, with parties continuing through Fat Tuesday, followed by Lent, […]