Bernie Sanders rallies in Chicago promising a political revolution
By Jess Martinaitis Medill Reports Thousands of supporters gathered to cheer Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) at his rally in Chicago Sunday, his second stop on his second run for president. Promising a political revolution to the crowd of more than 12,000 well-wishers, the senator credited Chicago, where he spent four years as an undergraduate at […]
Big Ten preview: Four teams expected to vie for conference title in women’s tennis
By Neel Madhavan Medill Reports With Big Ten Conference play officially underway, Northwestern University women’s tennis keeps the focus on the same goal this season that they do every year: to win the conference championship. “That’s a big goal for us, but we can’t really think about that every match,” said junior Julie Byrne. “We […]
Wrigleyville Sports takes a stand by keeping Addison Russell merchandise off the shelves
By Ben Friedl Medill Reports Although the Chicago Cubs decided to bring back infielder Addison Russell for the 2019 season, Wrigleyville Sports will not bring back its Russell merchandise, according to a store manager. Russell, 25, was suspended 40 games on October 3 for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. As a result, Wrigleyville […]
How can I test my soil for lead? Citizen science Q&A with Gabriel Filippelli
By Becky Dernbach Medill Reports Lead and other contaminants found in the soil around long shuttered factories and current industry in Illinois and Indiana have left people wary of what might be hiding in their own neighborhoods. How can you find out? Gabriel Filippelli, a professor of earth sciences and director of the Center for […]
Calls for change galvanize parents and educators at first CPS board meeting after mayoral election
By Carly Graf Medill Reports Fed up with disinvestment in their schools, South and Southeast Side parents and educators told members of Chicago’s Board of Education that Wednesday’s meeting might be one of their last. The pending mayoral runoff between Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot bolstered their hopes for change as each candidate touts a […]
A moment bigger than a campaign: 33rd Ward Aldermanic Candidate Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez heads into a runoff
By Justin Agrelo Medill Reports At a watch party on election night in the back room of Chief O’Niell’s pub in Avondale, a group of nearly 100 people wait. Live music from a local youth band fills the room as people socialize, drinks in their hands and enthusiasm in the air. Like many other watch […]
Diehard German soccer fans support Dortmund in London
By Fernando Shan Medill Reports The English soccer team Tottenham Hotspur packed home ground Wembley Stadium with not only local Hotspur’s fans, but also thousands of German Borussia Dortmund supporters in a February Champions League Round of 16 clash. Borussia Dortmund, current Bundesliga (German Division One soccer league) leader, started the Champions League elimination rounds […]
Rodriguez wins 22nd Ward seat in decisive victory
By Chris Schulz Medill Reports Democrat Michael Rodriguez won the 22nd Ward aldermanic seat Tuesday, with 63.9 percent of the vote, defeating three other candidates. Rodriguez succeeds longtime Alderman Ricardo Muñoz. After representing the 22nd ward for 25 years, Muñoz announced in July that he would not seek reelection and endorsed Rodriguez’s candidacy. Rodriguez also […]
Philadelphia Eagles to move on from Super Bowl LII hero
By Seth Schlechter Medill Reports Nick Foles’ unorthodox second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles has come to an end. The Super Bowl LII MVP has been the ultimate insurance policy throughout his time in Philadelphia. Foles’ greatest successes came after team injuries forced him into action. Off the bench, he led the Eagles to their […]
Shamet provides spark to surging Clippers
By Seth Schlechter Medill Reports Prior to the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers shook the league by shipping leading scorer Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers in a package centered on multiple draft picks and role players. Despite a career high scoring average, the Clippers decided that Harris, an impending free agent, was […]