Kentucky Derby returns with optimistic spectators
By Mike Tyrrell and Brevin Fleischer Medill Reports Shannon Klimuk has attended the Kentucky Derby nine different times throughout her life. A certified regular at this point, she has worn flowing dresses and oversized hats, sipped on and even gulped down mint juleps, and witnessed incredible races from some of the world’s most majestic animals. […]
Arborist trainees plant trees at Chicago elementary school
By Carlyn Kranking Medill Reports Malika Jackson, special programs coordinator at Dixon Elementary School, wanted her students to experience nature’s beauty in the schoolyard, so she applied for a grant to have trees planted there. Chicagoans can apply for a TreePlanters Grant through the nonprofit Openlands. In a non-pandemic world, applicants would bring their community […]
Kernels debut Copa de la Diversión identity in program’s breakthrough year
By Andy Backstrom Medill Reports Cedar Rapids is just 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s a small but passionate community, particularly when it comes to the Kernels. “It’s not a tremendous amount or the size of the population, but they love baseball,” Kernels general manager Scott Wilson said. “Those folks […]
Medill Newsmakers: Illinois adjusts sports betting registration
By David Korzeniowski Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. David Korzeniowski is a sports reporter at Medill. You can follow him on Twitter at @d_korz83.
Medill Newsmakers: How COVID-19 changed sports television
By Brandon Schaff Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. Brandon Schaff is a news and sports reporter at Medill. You can follow him on Twitter […]
Medill Newsmakers: Youth mental health amid pandemic, global tragedies
By Cameron Bopp Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. Cameron Bopp is a video/broadcast reporter at Medill. You can follow him on Twitter at @CameronReedBopp.
Bridging the eye-care gap in Baltimore city schools
By Shivani Majmudar Medill Reports BALTIMORE, Md.– Pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins took her clinic on “house calls” for the first time nearly seven years ago. Instead of examining children’s eyes and vision in the comfort of her office space, where there were ample tools for screening and private space to talk to the kids […]
Medill Newsmakers: Chicago’s bicycle infrastructure needs repairs
By Kelly Milan Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. Kelly Milan is an investigative reporter at Medill. You can follow her on Twitter at @KellyMilan5.
Chicago This Week: Episode 9
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Medill Newsmakers: The theatre industry after Covid-19
By Emilie Zuhowski Medill Reports Medill Newsmakers is a series of broadcasts dedicated to taking an in-depth look at a single topic. Each broadcast features the newsmakers in Chicago and elsewhere who are at the forefront of these issues. Emilie Zuhowski is a video and broadcast reporter at Medill. You can follow her on Twitter […]