First-timers experience unknown atmosphere of 16th hole at WM Phoenix Open
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 the colosseum. A loud cheer erupted for the first-time player at the WM Phoenix Open, but Yu had to hit a great shot to keep that cheering from turning into […]
In entertainment capital of world, Chiefs have no interest entertaining talks of being underdogs ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
By Jalen Taylor Medill Reports HENDERSON, Nev. — Entering the 2023 NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were the preseason favorites to win it all again at +600. Right behind them were the Philadelphia Eagles at +750 and the San Francisco 49ers at +900. As it currently stands, the 49ers have […]
‘We have to … stay all the way locked in for 60 minutes’: Warner, Kittle and others speak ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
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 with a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami. Now, with two disappointing championship games in a row behind them and another opportunity for victory ahead, both […]
Doomsday Clock holds global disaster at 90 seconds to midnight
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 catastrophe, experts with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists revealed on Jan. 23. Climate change, nuclear weapons and disruptive technologies, such as genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, are among the […]
WATCH: ‘A very stressful 7 hours’: How one player’s sudden decision might shape the future of Northwestern women’s basketball
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 at least the past 16 years: Maggie Pina. Pina entered the transfer portal in May and committed to Northwestern within a few hours. Her sudden arrival has provided a major […]
WATCH: Wicker Park pizza place thrives with back-to-basics approach
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 the pandemic. The Wicker Park location of Paulie Gee’s, a local pizza chain, has survived the changes by simplifying its menu and hiring process. TRANSCRIPT: Adam Babetski: Paulie Gee’s in […]
WATCH: From studios to sales: Black Friday Night Market features unique art finds to back local artists
By Yiqing Wang Medill Reports Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro organized its annual Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 24. Featuring fine handmade goods by Chicago-area artists, the market stood out this year with the participation of four teenage artists and a diverse selection of crafts from jewelry to unusual textiles and paintings. […]
WATCH: Mission of cinema: Repertory film center creates a lineup beyond Marvel blockbusters during 59th Chicago International Film Festival
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 in October. Specializing in showing classic and notable older films, the film center strives to deliver top-tier cinematic experiences and foster a strong bond with its audience. […]
Illinois law holds crisis pregnancy centers accountable for fraud, misinformation
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 on Chicago’s Northwest Side. In one of the windows below the building’s sign, “The Women’s Center,” pink baby clothes hung on a steel clothing rack. They held signs toward passing […]
Difference Makers: 2 Chicago nonprofits helping families with child care, child loss
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 care at Almost Home Kids for three months. Their mother, Francennett Llamas, received training and practiced providing care in the home-like setting. Kasey Macha and Kristi Noonan both experienced stillbirth […]