Notting Hill: a beacon for coat connoisseurs
By Sylvie Kirsch Medill Reports LONDON — Notting Hill, a glitzy West London neighborhood chock-full of vintage and designer boutiques, is arguably the epicenter of coat couture. Thousands of styles, designs and brands dominate sidewalks and fill stores. Effortless and elegant, a well-made coat can last decades and is the ultimate statement piece. Pop an […]
WATCH: Surviving amateur sports: Life as an artistic gymnast in Argentina
By Karina Wilson & Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports BUENOS AIRES — Life as an amateur athlete in Argentina is far from glamorous. Daniel Villafañe is an artistic gymnast for Argentina’s men’s national team. He spends his time training, traveling and managing his finances. In preparation for several world cups, he opens up about his […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 4
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports In the latest episode of “Chicago This Week,” we report on a protest against police brutality. Activists are demanding justice for the death of Dexter Reed, who was shot 96 times during a traffic stop. We also have the latest on the NFL and WNBA drafts. And we […]
WATCH: Sin Barreras: a documentary on living without barriers
By Taylor Anthony & Kennedi Hewitt Medill Reports BUENOS AIRES — Jeremías Gamarra was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. This means his bones are fragile and break easily. As he got older, he began to navigate the various challenges and barriers that come with using a wheelchair in Buenos Aires. […]
Gordon’s, London’s oldest wine bar, is a must-do tipsy candlelit escape
By Samantha Thomas Medill Reports LONDON — Just steps away from the Embankment tube station at 47 Villiers St., Gordon’s Wine Bar is unassuming at first. With its dark wooden shuttered storefront, it looks like any regular grubby pub. But as you step inside, you’re greeted by a friendly smile and sent traveling down a […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 3
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports In this week’s episode of “Chicago This Week,” reporters take a look at how Chicagoans are enjoying the warmer temperatures. We have an update on the Masters, and a former NFL player joins us in the studio to talk about his charity. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour […]
A chocolate-covered controversy: London Borough Market dealer Turnips gets sales boost from unlikely source
By Michael Lindemann Medill Reports LONDON – The main attraction at London’s Borough Market is a chocolate-smothering strawberry operation. Tabletops replete with plastic cups, each overflowing with about 12 to 15 ripe ones, are flanked by chocolate fountains, resembling sinks with ever-running faucets, as employees grab, douse and repeat. Visiting foodies gawk at the spectacle, […]
WATCH: ‘How legal is this?:’ A local mosaic artist uses his art to solve one of Chicago’s biggest problems — potholes
By Aniyha Jones Medill Reports Nearly 25 years ago, while on a trip to Pompeii, Jim Bachor discovered mosaics and his life hasn’t been the same since. After years of practice, he’s using his mosaic art to fill potholes around the Chicago area. Although the longevity of his artwork is threatened by the City of […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 2
Text by Mary Grace Grabill Medill Reports On Episode 2 of “Chicago This Week,” we report on the Chicago ShotSpotter program and find out why a councilmember wants to see Northwestern University play home football games in Evanston. We look back at the NCAA championship games. And Green City Market celebrates 25 years of bringing […]
High tea on a low budget: You don’t need to be royalty to sip a nice cuppa in London
By Megan Forrester Medill Reports LONDON — If you find pure bliss in choosing between English breakfast or chamomile, try a true pinkies-up high tea experience in London. I still dream about the moist cucumber finger sandwiches, floral china cups and marmalade jam at the Dorchester Hotel, where I once sipped on my parents’ dime. […]