A tale of two cities: How Beaufort, SC, and Evanston, IL, are meeting the threats of climate change
By Anne Snabes Medill Reports Laura Norris’ local beach in Evanston is shrinking. On leap day, the winter-scrubbed sand stood only a few feet wide on some areas of the beach. The lake sparkled under the late winter sun and snow mounded on the shoreline. Norris guessed that Lee Street Beach is about a third […]
Guided through stress: Chicago intervention program mentors youth past poverty-related trauma
By Zack Fishman Medill Reports On a sunny afternoon in early March, two graduate students, Elizabeth Sargent and Diana Chaidez, supervise an after-school program for 10 students in the school library at Wentworth Elementary School, located on Chicago’s Southwest Side in Englewood. The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders sit at round tables, accompanied by a similar […]
COVID-19: Stories from across America
By Yousef Nasser Medill Reports In this April 26-May 2 special report, “COVID-19: Stories from across America,” Medill Reports looks at how the global pandemic is affecting businesses, universities, athletes, and travel in the United States. From Virginia to Texas, New England to Arizona, to highways spanning the country, see how the coronavirus is changing […]
‘Run as long as you can until you can’t’: The motivation behind ultrarunning
By Caroline Kurdej Medill Reports Ultrarunner Andrea Kooiman was never a superstar cross-country runner in high school. “I really only joined because there was a dude on the team I liked,” she said with a giggle. Yet since her high school days, Kooiman has competed in 150+ ultramarathons and marathons. Now, at 44, she’s crossed […]
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, […]