WATCH: Barber brings service, style to downtown Chicago
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WATCH: Chicago rallies around Ukrainian refugees
By Seth Humeniuk Medill Reports As the war in Ukraine rages on and millions of Ukrainians flee their homes, Chicagoans are stepping up to help.
LISTEN: Pregnancy complicates public, private life during pandemic
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Proximity to Phoenix Suns’ home boosts growth of FanDuel’s sportsbook
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WATCH: Meet ‘Korean Vegan’ Joanne Lee Molinaro, a NYT best-selling author who left her lawyer job to dedicate herself to being a social media influencer
By Winnie Hsu Medill Reports Joanne Lee Molinaro, aka the Korean Vegan, is now a New York Times best-selling author. Molinaro explored her career change
When school is out, soccer at Chicago Fire youth camps fill void
By Xiaotao Zhong Medill Reports The Chicago Fire Soccer in the Community outreach program fired up recreational soccer camp for children of different age groups
Chicago food influencers offer their top recommendations
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WATCH: Hole 13 of Phoenix Open gives fans a close-up view, relaxing oasis
By Xiaotao Zhong Medill Reports The Waste Management Phoenix Open is known for attracting the largest and most energized crowds in any golf tournament. This
Twitter activist and educator Kristin Flanary advocates for caretakers and holistic health care
By Boutayna Chokrane Medill Reports Kristin Flanary’s husband almost died on her three times. In his 20s, Will Flanary battled testicular cancer — twice. Then,
March madness: Meet the growing number of ‘ice monsters’ who swim in Lake Michigan during its coldest month of the year
By Sarah Berman Medill Reports At 7 a.m on a Sunday in January, Steve Hernan and two other “ice monsters” are getting ready to descend
Even at Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend, Kobe Bryant’s shadow looms large over LA
By Jonathan Fernandez Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Super Bowl Sunday and the Rams taking the trophy on their home turf – it’s the one
WATCH: Western musical mixed with Peking opera — a Mu Lan story you have never seen before
By Ingrid Huang Medill Reports “The Ballad of Mu Lan” is a mix of Eastern and Western culture. Integrating Western classical music with Jing Ju,