The fight for affordability: Woodlawn’s demands for the Mayor’s housing plan
By Sidnee King Medill Reports “I am writing to personally and directly share with you the City’s proposals to take advantage of this historic moment,
Women executives lead six Chicagoland breweries
By Sally Ehrmann Medill Reports Chicago might be known for harsh winters, hot dogs, sports teams and deep dish pizza. But the city is becoming
Preservation Chicago rallies to save historic buildings
Seb Peltekian Medill Reports In February, non-profit Preservation Chicago announced their annual “7 Most Endangered” list. All seven locations on the list–historically or architecturally-notable buildings
Female politicians are struggling, but could succeed with more faith from voters
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports In 2020, more women hold positions in U.S. political office than ever before. Survey data reveals that 69% of adults
DePaul wins for the third straight year at the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament
By Miyah Keller Medill Reports Winning is never a guaranteed formula for competitive athletes but, supporters of DePaul University Women’s Basketball are becoming accustomed to
Special deployment of border patrol agents are targeting sanctuary cities
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports After thwarted efforts by the Trump administration to assert federal authority over the country’s multiple sanctuary cities, President Donald Trump
Immigrants using public benefits could jeopardize visas, green cards under new immigration policy
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports It’s been almost four weeks since the Trump administration enacted the immigration policy that penalizes immigrants who have used or
Knitting for a cause: Tempestry Project fuses art and science to illustrate climate change
By Jake Holland Medill Reports Dappled light streams through the wide windows of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston. Streaks of sunshine stretch along
Alderman Taylor gets candid about Chicago politics during podcast taping
By Sidnee King Medill Reports “I hate City Hall, it’s the devil’s den,” said 20th Ward Ald. Jeanette Taylor at a recent live podcast taping. As
The challenges when lesser known athletes speak out on societal issues
By Jake Meister Medill Reports Athletes are bringing candid and influential voices to social concerns as barriers denying them the opportunity to speak out vanish.
Taxes make Chicago real estate hard to sell
By Jackson Elliott Medill Reports Chicago’s high real estate prices and the lack of buyers might indicate a housing market bubble, one real estate agent
Dance fitness studios across Chicago aim to empower with rhythm and exercise
By Michaela Schirra Medill Reports Dance means different things to different people. For some, it’s pure expression and, for others, it’s simply a way to