Medill Newsmakers: Chicago sees decrease in migrant arrivals after Title 42 expires
By Brenda Ordoñez Medill Reports Since the summer of 2022, Chicago has welcomed over 9,000 migrants from the southern border. Many of these migrants traveled to the United States from Latin American countries, fleeing economic and humanitarian crises. Chicago officials are searching for additional shelters to continue housing migrants after Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that swiftly expelled migrants at the […]
Medill Newsmakers: Chicago Union growing strong fan base, sport of Ultimate Frisbee
By Kierstin Lindkvist Medill Reports Ultimate Frisbee is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, and the Chicago Union is making a name for itself within the sport. After making it to championship weekend last season, the Union has developed a core family-friendly fan base with hopes of spreading the passion for the sport to the […]
Medill Newsmakers: Online misinformation jeopardizing sun safety
By Drake Wilson Medill Reports With summer fast approaching, Chicagoans are ready to pack their beach bags and head to the lake. But online misinformation regarding sun safety may have some people leaving their sunscreen at home. DRAKE WILSON: Welcome back to Medill Newsmakers, I’m Drake Wilson. With summer fast approaching, Chicagoans are ready […]
Medill Newsmakers: Chicago Loop struggling amid global real estate distress
By Ophelia Deng Medill Reports The pandemic has put the Chicago Loop in distress. Vacant office buildings have lead to closed storefronts. What will the future of the Loop hold? Transcript [Medill Newsmakers Open] Ophelia Deng, Medill Newsmakers: Hello, Welcome to Medill Newsmakers. I’m Ophelia Deng. The pandemic is officially over, but its aftermath isn’t. […]
Medill Newsmakers: Use of Narcan helps reduce opioid overdose crisis in Chicago
By Ryan Hayes-Owens Medill Reports The 95th Street “L” station in Roseland will soon have a first-of-its-kind, free Narcan vending machine to treat CTA riders who overdose. TRANSCRIPT Hello and welcome to Medill Newsmakers. Thank you for joining us. I’m Hayes Owens. Every year, drug overdoses claim the lives of thousands. A large percentage of […]
Medill Newsmakers: Illinois might soon become 7th state to legalize human composting
By Damita Menezes Medill Reports Human composting is gaining traction in Illinois. The state House voted 63-38 to pass a bill legalizing the method, but what exactly is it? Who is for it and against it? And what does it mean for the future of the death care industry and the environment? Transcript HELLO. WELCOME […]
Medill Newsmakers: The motivation behind the iconic Chicago architecture tours
By Julia O’Leary Medill Reports This story is all about the iconic Chicago architecture tours. The tours are consistently rated one of Chicago’s top experiences, as they are popular among tourists and locals. Through interviews with the Chicago Architecture Center and Shoreline Sightseeing, this newscast highlights why the architecture is so special and introduces you […]
PHOTOS: Alice Phoebe Lou fills Thalia Hall for first headline performance in Chicago
By Dilpreet Raju Medill Reports Alice Phoebe Lou and fans jammed to old tunes and new numbers, including a fair amount of unreleased material, on May 13 at Thalia Hall. Lou, who was born and raised in South Africa, called the night a “beautiful milestone.” Prior to this show, she had performed in Chicago only […]
Love in Volteo: The family behind the National Argentine Vaulting Team
By Julia O’Leary and Abby Bustin Medill Reports This is the story of the Alvarez family, Yanina, Natasha and Guadalupe, who are bonded through their shared love of sport and horses. Yanina is the coach of the Argentine National Vaulting Team. Her daughters, Natasha, 18, and Guadalupe, 10, are members of the team who have […]
4 winners from NBA combine
By Ayanna Bronner Medill Reports The 2023 NBA combine has come to a close after a week of interviews, measurements, drills and scrimmages at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. These four players boosted their draft prospects. Emoni Bates, 19, was the first sophomore to win the national Gatorade Player of the Year. His height […]