ADP report shows hefty rise in private sector employment
By Poroma Pant The U.S private sector enjoyed a slightly stronger-than-expected increase of 214,000 jobs in February – suggesting that the U.S job market remains resilient despite an unsettling stock-market falloff — according to a payroll-abased report carried out by ADP Research Institute. “Despite the turmoil in the global financial markets, the American job machine […]
Oscars red carpet lacks diversity
By Alexandra Whittaker Although Hollywood stars dressed to impress for the red carpet before Sunday’s 2016 Oscars telecast, many failed to dazzle. A few stars stood out among the conservatively dressed crowd, but most played it safe by sticking to darker colors and designers they wore before. Armani Prive gowns dominated the red carpet, which […]
Hard work, humor on display at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine
By Adam Rossow and Chris Hayre Indianapolis was the center of the football universe last week as NFL coaches, executives and over 300 prospects converged on Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. Medill’s Adam Rossow and Chris Hayre took in the sights and sounds and they give you the highlights of an […]
Field Museum believes warriors may lure Chicagoans to China
By Lena Blietz A squad of life-size soldiers, crafted in terracotta more than two millenniums ago, will come to the halls of the Field Museum this Friday. The exhibit China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors will include ten of the statues, including soldiers, archers and horses. [vimeo 157475042 w=474]
Evanston shortens road to championship with win over Glenbrook South
By Julia Cardi Three-nineteen-sixteen. The Evanston boys basketball team used the three numbers as its battle cry through strenuous conditioning sessions this past offseason, and the Wildkits put 3-19-16 in group text messages and chanted the sequence after practices and games. March 19, 2016 is the date of this year’s state championship. “We have that […]
Columbia College students use art to fuel activism, voting
By Sophie Zhang While voters across the nation cast Super Tuesday ballots, Columbia College Chicago students merged their artistic talent with political activism through a free poster giveaway depicting candidates in the 2016 presidential election. The Art + Activism student group provided potential young voters with detailed voting information and tries to persuade people to register to […]
Clinton dominates Super Tuesday, gets closer to nomination
By Anna Boisseau (audio) Brendan Hickey (photos) Enrica Nicoli Aldini (text) The atmosphere was upbeat, drinks were pouring and “Hill, yes!” chants filled the dining rooms during a Super Tuesday watch party at Old Crow Smokehouse in River North. As the results rolled in, Hillary Clinton supporters celebrated a large victory for the former secretary […]
Banks Aren’t Holding Their Breath for March Interest Rate Hike
By: Katie Murar It’s the beginning of March, and that means more than nice weather is on the way. It’s almost time for the Federal Reserve to decide whether or not to raise interest rates. For America’s banks, the decision will play a big role in near-term profits. On the 15th and 16th of this month, […]
As state’s finances sink, anti-tax group lets barbs, blame fly
By Thomas Vogel Taxpayers United of America President Jim Tobin called Wednesday for Illinois taxpayers to oust Speaker of the House Michael Madigan in the upcoming March primary. As lawmakers continue to grapple with the state’s pension system, which currently has more than $100 million in underfunded obligations, the TUA released its annual analysis of […]
Pilsen gallery workshop creates grassroots artwork with a political twist
By Xiao Lyu Artist Ellen Gradman held a special workshop that combined art with activism in Uri-Eichen Gallery in the East Pilsen Sunday Afternoon. Dubbed as “Paper Protest”, the workshop taught people the technique of collage to translate their political ideas into artwork with simple tools and materials such as newspapers, art clips and computer […]