Medill Reports: The audio show
Medill Reports’ audio producers and reporters cover topics ranging from business to science, entertainment to public affairs, sports, technology and more. This week, reporters covered
Retiring football coach Jerry Kill remembered as one of the ‘good guys’
By Jordan Ray Several years ago, a young college quarterback was walking through the football facility at Northern Illinois University, when his head coach stopped
How hot will it get? 18,000-year-old mystery could answer today’s biggest climate question
By Kevin Stark A mystery from some 18,000 years ago directly impacts how scientists understand the threat of climate change today. The Earth, shivering though
Video: Food truck pays tribute to the Negro Leagues with soul food
By Lena Blietz The Chicago American Giants disbanded in the 1950s, but Negro Leagues baseball can be seen around Chicago in a traveling tribute. The
Medical plans take first place when athletes compete on the world stage
By Colette House Dr. Craig Young and the volunteer medical staff at 2015 Progressive Skate America competition hoped they wouldn’t have many patients over the
Twitter’s loss narrows in the third quarter, Wall Street Skeptical
By Arionne Nettles Twitter’s loss narrowed in the third quarter on improving ad revenue, but Wall Street was skeptical the improvement could last. The San
Walgreens Boots shares dive after Rite Aid announcement
By Antea Gatalica Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. plummeted nearly 11 percent Wednesday following the company’s announcement it will buy smaller rival Rite Aid
NU men’s basketball freshmen add depth, talent … hope (Video)
By Benji Cohen Northwestern’s three freshmen are expected to have an immediate impact on the men’s basketball team. Chris Collins plans to include Aaron Falzon, Jordan
Alibaba shrugs off shaky Chinese economy with strong earnings
By Alex Valentine Alibaba shrugged off a shaky Chinese economy and posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings and a jump in the number of mobile users. Excluding
Video: Northwestern’s Chris Collins ‘upset’ by death of mentor Flip Saunders
By Lena Blietz Chris Collins said he “really got upset” when he learned that longtime mentor, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders had died. The Northwestern men’s
Xerox posts first quarterly loss since 2010
By Eve Fan Xerox Corp. reported its first quarterly loss since 2010 and a worse drop in revenue than had been expected, sending shares down
Bulls-Cavaliers season opener: What you need to know before tip-off
By Shane Monaghan T he Fred Hoiberg era begins tonight, as the Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the regular season opener. 6 hours! #OpeningNight