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 the black and yellow equipment and Hawkeye tennis displays, Kerst received a screenshot of the NCAA’s announcement on March 12 that winter and spring sports were canceled the rest of […]
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 Minnetonka, Minnesota, grandmother who deals with the common struggle of a restless night and an early rise during this COVID-19 pandemic. Greeting the day just an hour and a half […]
Fight for Justice: Stories from across America
By Bre’onna Richardson Medill Reports In this June 8-15 special report, Fight for Justice: Stories from across America, Medill Reports looks at how the Black Lives Matter movement has already led to policy changes across the country and how tough battles lie ahead for healthcare workers as coronavirus cases spike in several states. From Chicago […]
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 pawnshops in lower-income areas of Chicago saw fewer new loans taken out and old loans being paid back early. Pawnshops in wealthier parts of the city, however, faced a rush […]
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, I got drafted — wound up in Vietnam. Uncle Sam sent me a letter of greeting: “You are hereby ordered for induction.” There was a battle called Hamburger Hill. I […]
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 17, two days before the first day of spring, the conservatory closed based on public health advice. Visitors stayed home, and revenue was lost. The free-to-visit conservatory, a botanical oasis […]
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 face uncertainty. Now, Abbott may be facing its biggest challenge yet: an economic and health crisis combined. Over the last 132 years, Abbott, located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, has overcome […]
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 of life. “This has become my new normal, not seeing or spending time with my family,” Gonzales said. Photo at top: Nurse practitioner Ampora Gonzales suited up to take care […]
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 Nicole Lujan of Southern California says the time to start planning your financial future is now. “Preparing for your financial success is always smart and is something you should start […]
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 us how her office is making changes to continue seeing patients. Photo at top: dental hygienist Audrey Young preparing to see dental patient.(Michael Thomas/MEDILL)