WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 9
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the ninth episode of “Chicago This Week,” we bring you a political report on the war in Iran. We cover everything from gas prices and grocery bills to how local veterans and Iranians are reacting. “Chicago This Week” is an hourlong show featuring news, sports, business […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 8
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the eighth episode of “Chicago This Week,” investigators are looking into arson after a deadly house fire in West Englewood leaves several people dead. Plus, we follow a candidate in the 4th Congressional District working to get on the ballot this November. And a wreath-laying ceremony […]
PHOTOS: Top prospects showcase at 2026 NBA Draft Combine
By Kevin Lu Medill Reports The 2026 NBA Draft Combine, held May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena, brought together 73 elite prospects from across the United States and four other countries for rigorous testing and evaluation. Top-tier talents like BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and UNC’s Caleb Wilson went through anthropometric measurements, […]
Rise in Christian nationalism leaves number of The Satanic Temple Illinois members worried about practicing openly, but some continue to fight for right to be heard
By Madison Roth Medill Reports A black-and-gray face with horns sprouting out of its head paints the upper arm of Minister Sharper’s right arm. Red flames poke out from the undone buttons of Sharper’s shirt, revealing a black barbed-wire heart on their chest. Their black jean jacket is littered with pentagram patches. It might not be a surprise to learn Sharper belongs to The […]
What the numbers say: How family-friendly is Vienna?
By Mallory Evans Medill Reports VIENNA — In the bustling heart of Vienna, the streets outside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral are filled with locals and tourists alike. At a glance, the abundance of families with children of all ages suggests the city is a popular destination for family travel. However, in Salzburg, another historic Austrian city, families stay nearly double the length of time they do in Vienna. Throughout […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 7
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the seventh episode of “Chicago This Week,” a fatal house fire in West Englewood leaves two people dead. Plus, a sit-down interview with experts on the hantavirus — is there cause for concern? Also, an in-depth look at how one business left many teenage girls without […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 6
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the sixth episode of “Chicago This Week,” the city comes together for a fallen police officer who was killed in the line of duty. The city crowns new champions for boys and girls high school lacrosse, and our reporters speak to the winners. And Mayor Brandon […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day by raising a teacup and nibbling on a scone at afternoon tea
By Grace O’Reilly Medill Reports Imagine lush flowers filling a room, with elevated mini cakes, sandwiches and scones served on a silver three-tier tray, the aroma of tea filling the air, all served on pristine, colorful china. Or just picture the scene in the 2013 film “The Great Gatsby” when Daisy goes to Nick’s home for tea and gets a surprise visit from her former love, Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Afternoon tea […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 5
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the fifth episode of “Chicago This Week,” we feature a newly formed organization that encourages Chicagoans to write to their representatives using postcards, aiming to make protest more accessible. Plus, May Day demonstrations across the city saw thousands of labor advocates, teachers and students gather to […]
Chicago business owners’ ‘love letter to the Luddites’ expands as they work to open city’s only fiber mill
By Caitlin Keller Medill Reports A modest storefront in Irving Park with textile projects strewn across the room, Inclement Craft is a cozy, art-lover’s paradise radiating “a genuine joy for the craft and celebrating each other’s creations,” as customer Eric Guy puts it. Visitors can sometimes find the two co-owners, Aaron Storm and Nathaniel Millard, […]