Coffee shop does the unthinkable during stay-at-home order
By Jenny Ly Medill Reports The COVID-19 era has called for a new shift in the way Americans conduct business and socialize. Executive orders sweeping the nation on both federal, state and local levels hindered local businesses, forcing limited services or closures of many businesses and thrusting the local economy in a deep downward direction. […]
Wrigleyville pizzeria starts campaign to help feed healthcare workers
By Michael Thomas Medill Reports Owner of Wrigleyville’s Big G’s Pizzeria, Jaimie Gamez, wanted to find a way to keep his doors open while giving back to front line workers at hospitals. “I know I had to do something,” Gamez said. With the idea of having people donate money to his store in exchange for […]
On the road again: Essential road travel during coronavirus
By Samone Blair Medill Reports Several states have ordered residents to make essential trips only during the coronavirus pandemic. But for those of us who need to hit the roads, what should we expect? With light traffic and low gas prices as positives, see what else to be prepared for. Photo at top: A highway […]
Experts provide mental health resources amid coronavirus crisis
By Bre’onna Richardson Medill Reports The outbreak of COVID-19 has created additional stress as people deal with stay-at-home orders, economic uncertainty and fears of catching the virus. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched free mental health resources during the pandemic. https://vimeo.com/413729903 Photo at top: Man sits on a chair with his […]
Many Texas businesses will remain closed despite expiration of stay-at-home order
By Joshua Skinner Medill Reports With Texas’ stay-at-home order set to expire at the end of April, many businesses are preparing to operate in a limited fashion. Others have decided to remain closed for financial, liability, or safety reasons. But on the journey to bring the state economy back to life, not all businesses are […]
Virginia teacher creates PPE using 3D printers
By Yousef Nasser Medill Reports With Virginia public schools closed down for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year due to COVID-19, learn how Carlos Castro, a technical education teacher at Woodbridge Senior High School, is using his expertise to benefit community members in need of PPE. Masked medical professionals hold a note that reads, […]
Local fitness trainer goes virtual amid COVID-19 orders
By Dave Peck Medill Reports The first year of a new business can be stressful. The first year of a new business during a pandemic? Now that’s terrifying. But Bill Buscetto of Buscetto Performance Training has made the jump from in-person to online amid Connecticut’s stay at home orders. While online workouts aren’t ideal, Buscetto […]
COVID-19 on campus
Allegra Zamore Medill Reports The coronavirus pandemic has created a difficult landscape for both administrators and college seniors. University teams have had to make tough decisions, and may face even more challenging times as the fall semester gets closer. It’s clear that no one has the right answer, but everyone is just trying to make […]
Leading the troops: Jahmir Young’s brilliant season ends due to COVID-19
By Evan Brooks Medill Reports Charlotte 49ers All-American point guard Jahmir Young was gearing up for the conference tournament in Frisco Texas with a chance of potentially going to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005. As COVID-19 took over the world his phenomenal season ended instantly. Photo at top: Jahmir Young brings […]
In BUILD, Chicago youth find an alternative to gang violence
By Shreya Bansal Medill Reports CHICAGO — It’s the day before Thanksgiving and a group of young and old men have come out to play football as a part of their “turkey bowl.” When a police car passes by, the officers wave and smile at the players. One of the older men waves back and […]