Clay masks to remember the kidnapped students of Ayotzinapa
By Iacopo Luzi The Latino Cultural Center at the University of Illinois Chicago held an art workshop to remember the 43 Mexican students who disappeared in Iguala, Guerrero on September 26, 2014. After 2 and a half years, the students are still missing. It’s not clear if they were kidnapped and killed by a Mexican […]
Chicago Police Warn of Thefts on the CTA Blue Line
By Chris Hayre The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert last week warning citizens about recent thefts on the CTA Blue Line. Lieutenant Thomas Clark of the department’s public transportation section explains the specific tactic these offenders are using and what passengers can do to stay safe.
Robots and Dancing: Local group helps celebrate National Robotics Week at Chicago’s MSI
By Adam Rossow It’s National Robotics Week and the Museum of Science and Industry is featuring five robots, along with special demonstrations and exhibits to celebrate. On Tuesday, Chicago’s Culture Shock, a not-for-profit dance and entertainment club, delighted museum patrons by marrying the science of robotics and dance together through hip-hop dance performances.
Batter up: Wrigleyville businesses are swinging for the fences
By Nicole Sedivy Hey Chicago what do you say? The 2016 Major League Baseball season is underway, and the Chicago Cubs open up at home against the Cincinnati Reds. The first pitch from Wrigley Field this season is at 7:05 p.m. Monday evening. But before all of the excitement, local business owners are working around […]
Former Northwestern standout talks NFL Draft, working hard and giving back
By Adam Rossow It’s been a hectic few months for Dan Vitale. After finishing his final season at Northwestern, the 240-pounder played in the Senior Bowl in January, impressed NFL scouts with his physical attributes at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and illustrated his versatility during the Wildcats’ pro day in March. His on-field […]
For star athletes, the transition from college to work life comes with special challenges
By Brooke Rayford Many athletes who find success in college sports hope their talent leads them to a professional career. But the statistics show that only a small percentage make it that far. And settling into the reality of life after sports can take some adjustment. As a key player on the 2010 BCS Champion team at Auburn University, Nosa […]
Illinois State’s Marshaun Coprich looking to excel in the NFL
By Chris Hayre Former Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich is just weeks away from fulfilling his NFL dream. Medill Reports’ Chris Hayre sat down with the two-time FCS All-American to learn more about how past experiences have shaped his life as he prepares for the 2016 NFL draft.
Black youth in Chicago and the future of American politics
A Medill Newsmakers Report By Jasmine Cen In this episode of Medill Newsmakers, we invited three guests to help us understand the black youth in Chicago. Three topics were discussed during the show: how community violence impacts the black youth in Chicago, who the young activists are, and what the political scientist thinks about the […]
Women in Sports Media: Chicago Compared to the National Landscape
By Lena Blietz A Medill Newsmakers Report In this episode of Medill Newsmakers, sports journalists and other members of the media discuss the changing role of women in sports. [vimeo 158929012 w=474] Peggy Kusinski and Megan Mawicke, sports reporters in Chicago, discuss their experiences in Chicago. Jacob Ullman, of Fox Sports, and USA Today’s Christine […]
Medill Newsmakers: The State of Black Entrepreneurs
By Haydee Clotter A Medill Newsmakers Report African Americans own 1.9 million businesses in the United States, an increase of nearly 61 percent from 2002, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Express 2015 State of Women-Owned Business Report, Wells Fargo and Gallup’s Small Business and Diverse Segments Lending Study. In this edition of Medill […]