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Boats on San Francisco Bay near a beach

In chilly San Francisco Bay, open-water swimmers find warmth in community

Orlando Rivera, executive director and co-founder of the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra in Humboldt Park, strums a five-string tiple, a cousin of the cuatro instrument, on Jan. 8, 2026, at Humboldt Park Fieldhouse.

An orchestra reborn: How Chicago, the cuatro and a car crash reinvigorated Orlando Rivera’s career 

Rev. Jesse Jackson with two men, the Rev. Charles Jenkins and the Rev. Reginald Sharpe

WATCH: Chicagoans remember life, legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show press conference

Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say

People at NFL Pride House Super Bowl event

NFL’s Pride Flag Football Clinic marks major milestone for San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community

Offensive Linemen Super Bowl LVIII

Blocking experts break down the art of the offensive line

February 10, 2024

By Trevor Junt Medill Reports Everyone will be focused on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.

Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti talks ‘emotional rollercoaster’ in preparing for his 4th Super Bowl in 5 years

February 10, 2024

By Zoe Grossman Medill Reports HENDERSON, Nev. – The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a huge blow in their playoff run when All-Pro guard Joe

First-timers experience unknown atmosphere of 16th hole at WM Phoenix Open

February 10, 2024

By Everett Munez Medill Reports As a growing crowd waited for its first victim on the 16th hole, Arizona State alum Kevin Yu walked into

Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna speaks to media at team press conference in Henderson, Nevada.

In entertainment capital of world, Chiefs have no interest entertaining talks of being underdogs ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

February 10, 2024

By Jalen Taylor Medill Reports HENDERSON, Nev. — Entering the 2023 NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were the preseason favorites

‘We have to … stay all the way locked in for 60 minutes’: Warner, Kittle and others speak ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

February 10, 2024

By Abigail Hirshbein Medill Reports Team captains Fred Warner and George Kittle were members of the San Francisco 49ers’ 2019 team that ended its season

Doomsday Clock holds global disaster at 90 seconds to midnight

February 8, 2024

By Annika Schmidt Medill Reports The iconic Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight, a metaphorical warning for how close humanity is to global

Maggie Pina celebrates reaching 1,000 points in her college career with her Northwestern teammates on Jan. 14.

WATCH: ‘A very stressful 7 hours’: How one player’s sudden decision might shape the future of Northwestern women’s basketball

February 8, 2024

By King Jemison Medill Reports There are hundreds of graduate transfers throughout women’s college basketball this season. But at Northwestern, there’s only been one in 

Paulie Gee's Pizza

WATCH: Wicker Park pizza place thrives with back-to-basics approach

January 29, 2024

By Adam Babetski Medill Reports Many of Chicago’s small businesses have been forced to close in recent years due to the lasting economic effects of

Vendors sell their handmade products during the Black Friday Night Market on Nov.24. (Yiqing Wang/MEDILL)

WATCH: From studios to sales: Black Friday Night Market features unique art finds to back local artists

January 12, 2024

By Yiqing Wang Medill Reports Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro organized its annual Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 24. Featuring fine handmade goods

WATCH: Mission of cinema: Repertory film center creates a lineup beyond Marvel blockbusters during 59th Chicago International Film Festival

November 17, 2023

By Yiqing Wang Medill Reports The Gene Siskel Film Center partnered with the 59th Chicago International Film Festival to present a list of best films

Illinois law holds crisis pregnancy centers accountable for fraud, misinformation

August 30, 2023

By Laura Stewart Medill Reports On a gray Saturday morning in May, eight people lined up outside a small, unassuming building on North Cicero Avenue

Xavier Llamas holds his father’s leg and runs around Almost Home Kids in Naperville, Illinois.

Difference Makers: 2 Chicago nonprofits helping families with child care, child loss

August 30, 2023

By Julia O’Leary Medill Reports  Xavier and Damian Llamas were born prematurely with medical complexities. After spending 10 months in the NICU, the twins received

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