PHOTOS: Historic Englewood church burns on Good Friday
By Braeden Coon Medill Reports On Good Friday, Chicago fire crews battled the blaze at the historic Antioch Baptist Church in Englewood. Fire stations from across Chicago were deployed to fight the fire. “This is a true tragedy,” said Donald Walker, assistant deputy fire commissioner. “But we did our best to do what we could […]
Diving into the concept of restorative justice as a solution to non-violent crime
By Sam Dier Medill Reports There’s this idea that one’s past mistakes are meant to guide you, not define you, but the United States criminal justice system seems to abide by a different set of rules. In Illinois, roughly 55% of the prison population is made up of nonviolent offenders, with charges involving petty crime […]
For Chicago Red Stars defender Arin Wright, being a professional soccer player requires juggling more than just a ball
By Molly Keshin Medill Reports Two years ago, Arin Wright was rushing through the airport for the Chicago Red Stars’ first travel trip of the year. Not only were her bags filled with soccer equipment, but her hands were also occupied with a crib, diaper bag, stroller and too many baby bottles to count. And, […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 6
In this episode of “Chicago This Week,” thousands of Chicagoans demonstrate in favor of protecting abortion rights, the Special Olympics kick off at Soldier Field and we meet a basketball coach who lost his ability to walk but still inspires kids on the court. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour show that features news, sports, […]
A silent pandemic: Victims of sexual assault become vulnerable with stay-at-home orders
Q&A with sexual assault nurse examiner Mindi Robles By Sam DierMedill Reports Between strict stay-at-home orders and the uncertainty of the virus, the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic made many reluctant to leave their homes, let alone visit an emergency room riddled with cases. Health care professionals were quick to notice the surge in COVID-19 […]
‘Let’s go, kid! Come on, kid!’: Chant that broke barriers brings Benito Juarez baseball closer together
By Jonathan Fernandez Medill Reports Freshman Jesus Estrada walked to the batter’s box, inserted into the lineup as a pinch hitter with his team, the Benito Juarez Community Academy Eagles, already leading Back of the Yards College Prep by 14 runs. As he was taking practice swings, getting ready for his only at-bat of the […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Episode 5
This week’s episode of “Chicago This Week” features reporting on the Cook County Sheriff’s Department helping the Chicago Police Department, TikTok moms in time for Mother’s Day and the Big East champion DePaul tennis team. “Chicago This Week” is a half-hour show that features news, sports, business and entertainment stories from around Chicago. All the […]
Q&A: Female founder of Moolah Kicks makes basketball shoes just for women
By Andi Breitowich Medill Reports As a kid, Natalie White remembers walking into a basketball tournament and seeing $10 men’s tickets compared with $5 women’s tickets and always wearing sneakers that were either labeled men’s or unisex. Playing basketball since age 5, White always knew female players deserved more. Indeed, in 2019, the NCAA acknowledged […]
Meditation eases DePaul Prep baseball team in pursuit of postseason success
By Andrew Polk Medill Reports Before a Chicago Catholic League game against Mount Carmel High School on April 5, the DePaul College Prep Rams baseball team had some time to kill. After they finished their warmup exercises, the choices were endless. Some teams play pepper or hacky sack, while others might return to the dugout […]
Ask the Astrologers: Celestial predictions about spring in Chicago
By Alyssa Haduck Medill Reports You may be familiar with your personal zodiac sign, but did you know cities have astrological associations too? Many astrologers consider Chicago a Leo because several of the city’s key “birth” events occurred in early August. With this Sun sign, Chicago exudes an energy that is creative, courageous, and […]