Environmental education in Chicago has room to improve, teachers say
by Emily Little Medill Reports Chicago-area educators see increased flooding, intense cold and beach erosion all around their city. They see these issues as paramount to their climate change teaching and better environmental learning. Ayesha Qazi, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago, teaches Advanced Placement environmental science and honors biology at […]
Cutting calories requires some research, says experts
By Kayla McDermott Medill Reports Warm weather is right around the corner and now that it looks as though we may have a normal summer with the COVID-19 vaccine being distributed people are trying to rapidly lose weight in preparation. Many hear that they should cut their calories but not everyone knows what that means, […]
Artist explains how to paint away quarantine blues
By Sophie Kim Medill Reports If you’re searching for an artistic way to beat quarantine boredom, look no further. Grab some paper, paint and brushes, the only tools you need to transform a photograph into a 3D sculpture. Sophie Kim is a video reporter at Medill. You can follow her on Twitter at @ellveress.
Field Museum showcases health benefits of Chicago gardens
By Shivani Majmudar Medill Reports Among skyscrapers and industry, another landscape designs Chicago’s urban footprint: community gardens. Tucked away in many of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, each holds its own cultural significance. Plants offer immigrants and refugees a way to maintain their cultural identity through familiar culinary and medicinal practices. Meet the people cultivating gardens and […]
CPS teachers fought for access to COVID vaccines. Now, they might become mandatory.
Christopher Vazquez Medill Reports With Chicago Public Schools teachers returning to in-person learning, the school district is now trying to keep track of who’s received a COVID-19 vaccine and — in some cases — require district employees to get vaccinated. But some teachers are concerned over how the district is approaching this. Christopher Vazquez is […]
Illinois coalition fights utility shutoffs during pandemic
By Yuhan Ma Medill Reports Utilities have become more essential than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are spending more time at home and need more electricity, gas and water. However, paying for utilities can be a struggle, especially for those who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. Hear from community members and organization […]
Andersonville businesses host socially distanced performance art
By Amelia Burns Medill Reports In 2021, live performances are rare in the city of Chicago, but a local theatre group is proving that in-person community art doesn’t have to be unsafe. Stop Motion Plant is an ensemble group that recently held a series of socially-distanced performances in Andersonville entitled, “Window Plays.” Amelia Burns is […]
Individuals stay home during Chicago’s deep freeze
By Laura Harris Medill Reports Snow shoes, shovels and snowblowers are put to use as Chicago sees one of the longest cold snaps in history. Staying indoors and staying safe are top priorities when more than 40 inches of snow sticks to the ground. Chicagoans share that working from home should be the only option […]
Here’s what’s in the reopening framework for Chicago Public Schools
Christopher Vazquez Medill Reports After a tense standoff between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district, the union has approved a framework for resuming in-person learning — but it’s not everything teachers were hoping for. Christopher Vazquez is a video reporter at Medill. You can follow him on Twitter at @ByChrisVazquez.
Illinois advances to new vaccine phase
By Cameron Bopp Medill Reports Illinois expanded Phase 1B of vaccine administration last week, and a greater number of high-risk individuals are included. With such high demand and low supply, however, Cook County will not immediately advance to the new phase like the rest of the state. Cameron Bopp is a video/broadcast Reporter at Medill. […]