Tyler Perry’s ‘Bruh’ co-stars discuss new BET+ series
By Bre’onna Richardson Medill Reports Joining the list of Tyler Perry’s directorial projects currently airing on television and streaming services, “Bruh” premiered May 7 on BET+. The series, starring Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr. and Monti Washington, follows four friends as they navigate life and relationships through the strength of their brotherly bonds. […]
Serving customers, restaurants and drivers, Asian Food Delivery Startup thrives during lockdown
By Yun Hao Medill Reports When COVID-19 hit in early March, Shuo Yang, a researcher from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, took necessary measures to prepare her family with a two-week supply of food and stopped visiting grocery stores. But vegetables and snacks ran out fast, so Yang needed to restock. Having no masks or […]
COVID-19: Stories from Across America
By Samone Blair Medill Reports In this May 18-24 special report, COVID-19: Stories from across America, Medill Reports looks at how the global pandemic is affecting veterans, families, local businesses, and athletes across the country. From Chicago to Washington D.C., Michigan to Florida, and everywhere in between, see how Americans are reacting to the coronavirus […]
A perfect fit stays positive
By Evan Brooks Medill Reports COVID-19 is taking its toll on elderly people living in retirement homes. One Maryland senior residence is keeping members positive with a series of celebrations. Photo at top: A Perfect Fit residence home in Maryland. (Christina Fitts/A Perfect Fit)
Virginia schools providing food and laptop pickup for students
By Yousef Nasser Medill Reports Schools have been closed in the state of Virginia for two months due to COVID-19. In Prince William County, schools are providing food and laptop pickup for their students. Learn more about how schools are reacting to COVID-19 and what challenges still lie ahead. Photo at top: A Prince William […]
Pandemic brings attention to veteran isolation
By Jenny Ly Medill Reports Veterans groups across the country are facing a different Memorial Day weekend this year unlike any other in the past. Traditional celebrations to commemorate our nation’s fallen heroes, such as parades, won’t be happening this year because of coronavirus. As the entire country nearly shut down due to executive stay-at-home […]
Personal trainer adapts to stay-at-home orders
By Allegra Zamore Medill Reports Personal trainers and fitness instructors are finding new ways to reach clients in their homes. Caitlin Akey, a personal trainer and Orangetheory Fitness coach, has been offering donation-based workout classes to keep her fitness community motivated over the last few months. Akey tells Medill Reports how she plans to ease […]
Possible Hertz bankruptcy could affect SW Florida
By Samone Blair Medill Reports Hertz, the rental-car company based in Estero, Florida, is in financial trouble amid the coronavirus pandemic. The SEC has given Hertz until Friday to restructure its debt. According to Village of Estero Mayor Bill Ribble, Southwest Florida would miss the business, if it were to go out of business. Not […]
Suburban Airbnb pivots to long-term renting after coronavirus hit
By Henry Ren Medill Reports Panic crept in as Airbnb host Samuel Szobody lost $48,000 worth of guest bookings in the two weeks that followed Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announcing a statewide lockdown on March 20. “From April through June, all my calendars just went completely empty,” he said. Szobody manages nine Airbnb listings in […]
College football recruits commit to uncertainty
By Dave Peck Medill Reports When a high schooler commits to playing college football, they do so expecting a season. That’s not the case for this year’s class of recruits. For incoming freshman Jacob Horigan and transfer Max Jacobs, the decision to play football for Bowdoin College came amid the most unusual circumstances. Photo at […]