Morgan Park head coach Ernest Radcliffe’s purpose remains the same in year 15
By Matthew Ritchie Medill Reports Deep on the South Side of Chicago, at the end of an impromptu intrasquad scrimmage for the Morgan Park High
The silent self-confidence of Brendan Steele: How UCR bagged its best golfer in university history
By Jonathan Fernandez Medill Reports Brendan Steele flashed signs that he could be successful as a professional golfer as early as his college years at
UIC’s Cristian Lopez’s resilience comes to light on difficult journey
By Jack Savage Medill Reports When the moment comes to step onto the mound, University of Illinois Chicago’s Cristian Lopez takes off his hat and
WATCH: Chicago artists bring life to streets, subway
By Lindsay Tanney Medill Reports The city of Chicago has implemented strict rules for street performers to play, which has led to the massive decrease
Medill Newsmakers: Residents, organizations across Chicago join fight against hunger, food waste
By Raphael Hipos Medill Reports In 2020, 13.8 million households across the United States experienced food insecurity, which is defined as the inability to access
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 3
This episode of “Chicago This Week” features reporting on the church fire in Englewood over Easter weekend, local entertainment including the recent Olivia Rodrigo concerts
Power up your fingers to climb higher
By Gelsey Plaza Medill Reports Rock climbing’s debut in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year helped peak interest in the sport. After viewing videos
WATCH: Exploring the differences between Cajun, Creole food
By: Angela Chen and Emily Maul New Orleans is known for its rich history, culture and cuisine. From jambalaya to shrimp and grits, these well-known
WATCH: How owning house plants bloomed over the pandemic
By MacKenzie Coffman Medill Reports The demand for houseplants surged over the pandemic, as did rates of depression. While plants are not a cure-all, access
CTA accessibility promises fall short for people with disabilities
By Raphael Hipos Medill Reports The CTA advertises that 100% of its vehicles are accessible — buses have lifts, and most rapid transit stations have
WATCH: Celebrating 185 years of Chicago
By Amber Cooper Medill Reports This year marks 185 years since Chicago officially became a city, a city filled with endless culture and history. A
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 2
In this week’s episode of “Chicago This Week,” we bring you along to Wrigley Field for Cubs opening day. We take a closer look at