Self-aware: Virtual Cyberslug knows how to fight for survival
Erik Alcantar Medill Reports “Cyberslug,” a virtual ocean predator, sets itself apart from other artificial intelligence creations with one distinct quality – simple self-awareness. Scientists at
Twitch gamers hope new community guidelines will combat online harassment
By Jourdan Kerl Medill Reports The live streaming video platform Twitch improved online security this March to protect professional and amateur streamers from harassment and hate
In Evanston, a group creates quilts as a form of resistance — and therapy
By Vangmayi Parakala Medill Reports Over two days in February, about 20 people gathered to sew names of women, girls, and babies who died due
Ulta Beauty posts strong growth, price surges
By Charlene Zhang Medill Reports Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) stock soared 7.6 percent on Friday after the company announced strong fourth quarter results Thursday
Harvest Christian Bookstore deflects internet with customer service
By Richard Foster-Shelton Medill Reports “In these times of online stores and books that can be delivered immediately to your favorite device, one independent bookstore
M1 Finance users double after firm ends trading fees
By Jinman Li Medill Reports Can a securities brokerage make money without charging transaction fees? M1 Finance LLC, a Chicago start-up, removed fees for its
Election night dims early for State Sen. Daniel Biss
By Elizabeth Beyer Medill Reports The crowd of roughly 350 staffers, volunteers and supporters of State Sen. Daniel Biss (9th) shifted from joyful to somber in
Cricket in Chicago kicks off league games in April
By Annnaya Medill Reports Cricket is all the rage in Southeast Asia where India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka revere this pastime as more than a
West Side substance abusers find an oasis for free treatment
By Yunyi (Jessie) Liu Medill Reports Nichelle Groves hesitated for a while before entering the door near the intersection of Lake Street and Sacramento Boulevard.
Pain management remains vexing in opioid epidemic
By Juliette Rocheleau Medill Reports When Hercules faced the Hydra of Lerna, he learned the hard way that cutting off one of its many heads
Chinese festivals bring diverse students together at the Pretoria Chinese School
By Xiaozhang (Shaw) Wan Medill Reports The traditional Chinese drum team joins together students of diverse origins and is part of the celebration for Chinese festivals at the
Chinese students find love and community in the Werewolves Club
By Xiaozhang (Shaw) Wan Medill Reports Anqi Hu, a 27-year-old Chinese graduate student, didn’t expect to find the love of her life in the Chinese