Spidey-senses and an entrepreneurial spirit: a Q&A with Balodana founder Dana Todd
By Ruiqi Chen Medill Reports Dana Todd founded Balodana, an online made-to-order retail platform for women, in fall 2019 after many years in and out
Kim Foxx maintains her ‘tough on crime’ message, avoiding more controversy
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports As she navigates a highly politicized reelection campaign, Kim Foxx appeared at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics Seminar
Local officials bring mock Warren, Sanders debate to Chicago stage
By Beth Stewart Medill Reports As Chicagoans prepare to cast their vote in the Democratic Presidential primary on March 17, many took a closer look
A new company, and a new baby, drive the passion in one of Chicago’s female startup founders
By Ruiqi Chen Medill Reports The day after Borislava Baeva’s new fitness subscription startup went live, she found out she was having a baby girl.
Bitten by an animal? Here’s what you should know
By Mackenzie Evenson Medill Reports Animals bites account for 1% of all emergency room visits and often happen without warning. Should you put antibiotic ointment
Minority within a minority: Artists’ work grabs you into their worlds
By Miyah Keller Medill Reports Two artists, two different styles, two master visions. Beyond the rainbow flag, two artists burrow underneath the surface to spark
Zoom shares up 7% amid strong earnings and coronavirus concerns
By Henry Ren Medill Reports Shares of Zoom Video Communications Inc., the company known for its videoconferencing platform, soared 7% Thursday as concerns over the
Older adults are fighting climate change, seeking carbon tax legislation
By Madhurita Goswami Medill Reports Jeff Haverly gave two presentations this winter before members of his Indiana community, urging them to take action against climate
Buenos Aires’ Carnival rocks through a month-long festival
By Yun Hao Medill Reports Ten hours after I arrived in Buenos Aires with my friends, I jumped onto the carnival bus not knowing where
Black history trivia night celebrates Chicago HBCUs
By Roderick Diamond II Medill Reports Chicago’s black history boasts famous personalities such as the late comedian Dick Gregory, founder of the Chicago Defender Robert
This Chicago entrepreneur’s biggest insecurity became her entire business
By Neena Rouhani Medill Reports During her high school years, Merl Kinzie felt embarrassed about shopping for second-hand clothes. Today, the 35-year-old designer and entrepreneur
Transportation group president says Rebuild Illinois Act is ‘long overdue’
By Jackson Elliott Medill Reports This year, Illinois will kick off road repairs, funded by the Rebuild Illinois Act, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed in