Brighton Park community resists charter school proposal (VIDEO)
By Anne Arntson and Angela G. Barnes The Noble Network of Charter Schools is looking to move into the Southwest Side, and some community members are not happy about it. Educators gathered at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School before heading to Thomas Kelly High School, where students, educators and local officials spoke […]
Medill Midday News Bite: Aug. 5
By Anne Arntson Reporter Lydia Randall checks in at the Chicago stop of the Rise Up October march tour to oppose police brutality. Reporter Carmen Lopez is in Daley Plaza speaking with CPS parents who oppose new school start times. Reporter Coral Lu talks Chicago tourism and the city’s new top 10 ranking.
Chicago Riverwalk renovations attract large crowds (VIDEO)
By Carmen Lopez and John Rosin The Chicago Riverwalk is reeling in visitors with its renovations. The new developments are not complete, but several parts are open to the public and attracting large crowds during the lunch rush.
Teen alcohol poisoning a major concern at Lollapalooza (VIDEO)
By Coral Lu and Sean Froelich One of the biggest music festivals in the Midwest is back. More than 300,000 people attended Lollapalooza last year. Lollapalooza is not only a big entertainment spectacle, but also one of the biggest weekends for alcohol poisoning for minors in Chicago.
Oak Park Ave construction may unearth indigent graves (VIDEO)
By Angela G. Barnes and Anne Arntson A major street in the Dunning neighborhood is getting a face-lift, but the city may have a hundred-year-old burial problem. According to Barry Fleig, a historian who’s chronicled the mishandling of bodies on the Northwest Side, the upgrade may disturb indigent graves. This reconstruction project was suppose to start in […]
Divvy deepens daily price
By Sean Froelich and Coral Lu The price for a 24-hour Divvy pass spiked 40 percent this week. The price is now at $9.95 up from the $7 price tag riders have enjoyed since the bike-share launched two years ago. Thousands of Chicago locals and tourists make use of the heavy-duty blue-bikes, and it is […]
Chicago Bans Plastic Shopping Bags (VIDEO)
By Angela G. Barnes and Anne Arntson Soon customers will not have the option to use plastic shopping bags in stores. Chicago is joining the ranks of other major cities to ban plastic shopping bags: Dallas, Houston, and parts of California. This new citywide ban goes into effect in a matter of days.
A crime victim’s path to the U.S. citizenship
By Coral Lu and Sean Froelich There are multiple ways for undocumented immigrants to become legal citizens in the United States, but sometimes the path is dangerous. For those who have been victimized in America, there is a “shortcut” to citizenship. By helping the authorities investigate and solve crimes, immigrants like Miguel Hernandez can apply for a […]
Gas prices expected to fall due to Iran nuclear deal (VIDEO)
By Sara Shouhayib and Lydia Randall Gas prices could drop substantially by the end of the year, thanks to the negotiations with Iran over its use of nuclear energy. Experts say gas could drop to $2 or less per gallon by December. With some sanctions being lifted, Iran is now able to sell oil to […]
Medill Evening News Update: July 15
Catch up with Chicago’s top stories from some of Medill’s best talent. John Rosin reported from the rally that fights against the possible budget cuts for Chicago’s disabled and told us how this controversial plan led to an unhappy protest. Sara Shouhayib visited a local gas station after the completion of Iran’s nuclear deal, and she […]