Senior student-athletes react to NCAA cancellations
By Sally Ehrmann Medill Reports Jason Kerst sat alone in the University of Iowa men’s tennis locker room winding down from an intense workout. Amidst
Staying in love through the COVID-19 pandemic and the pain of dementia
By Annie Krall Medill Reports “I’m up early. My body wakes up at 7:00 a.m. whether I want to or not.” said Carol Segal, a
The other lender of last resort
By Alyk Russell Kenlan Medill Reports COVID-19 has caused a role reversal in pawnshop borrowers. During the first four weeks of Illinois’ stay-at-home order, some
What I’ve Learned: Jorge Martinez on lessons from the Vietnam War
By Gurjit Kaur Medill Reports Vietnam War veteran Jorge Martinez, 72, recounts his experiences during and after the war. When I was 20 years old,
Arts and culture non-profits hit by stay-at-home order find flexibility from foundations
By Kari McMahon Medill Reports During the spring season, the Garfield Park Conservatory expected around 70,000 visitors to pass through its doors. But on March
Optimistic outlook from analysts on Abbott Laboratories for 2021
By Kari McMahon Medill Reports Abbott Laboratories, a medical devices and health care company established in 1888, is one of the few companies equipped to
Life as a COVID-19 nurse
By Michael Thomas Medill Reports Life as a nurse during COVID-19 has been challenging, and for nurse practitioner Ampora Gonzales, it’s become a new way
Managing your money during a pandemic
By Michael Thomas Medill Reports Managing your money during a pandemic can be difficult, and many were not prepared for this economic crisis. Financial advisor
Southern California dental offices stay open during pandemic
By Michael Thomas Medill Reports Medical offices around the world have closed due to COVID-19, but dental offices haven’t. A Southern California dental hygienist tells
Issues filing for Florida unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic
By Samone Blair Medill Reports Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) issued a statement Monday calling for the U.S. Department of Labor Investigator
Hundreds pack Lincoln Square for peaceful BLM protest
By Yousef Nasser Medill Reports On Sunday, hundreds of people packed Lincoln Square to protest police brutality against unarmed black men and women. Photo at
Maine police officer, Brunswick resident speak on local demonstrations
By Dave Peck Medill Reports The state of Maine is almost 95% white. The town of Brunswick is roughly 90% white. But in the wake