More international students in the U.S. ponder career prospects after graduation
By Lily Qi Medill Reports After receiving another job rejection, 22-year-old Dayan Paiewonsky posted an Instagram screenshot of the email with “thank u, next.” Paiewonsky left the Dominican Republic four years ago to study international business and finance at the Loyola University Chicago. With graduation approaching this summer, finding a job is becoming urgent for […]
Break down silos to make Chicago an electric transit leader
By Xieyang Jessica Qiao Medill Reports As vehicle automation and electrification gain traction, they create a new mobility ecosystem for Chicago to tap into. Yet the city’s traditional residential infrastructure and limited connectivity could hinder Chicago and other metropolises in their ability to innovate. Waymo, Google’s autonomous car subsidiary, announced last year they would purchase […]
Local businesses assess the impact of the Lincoln Yards project
By Louis Ricard Medill Reports Developer Sterling Bay is working with the City of Chicago to bring a new recreational area in Lincoln Yards, a massive city-within-a-city proposed development . After Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd) gave his approval earlier this month to the third and latest proposal in his ward, the Chicago Plan Commission voted […]
5G rollout brings to life the smart hospital
By Xieyang Jessica Qiao Medill Reports Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center partnered with AT&T to deploy a fifth-generation cellular network in hospital settings, capitalizing on 5G’s fast speeds to enhance access to care and improve efficiency. 5G is expected to operate in the millimeter wave band, which has a much higher frequency than current bands […]
Never had a food allergy? You may develop one in adulthood
By Lu Zhao Medill Reports Tree nuts used to be a healthy snack for Jill Marks Yamane – until last year. She snacked on a pack of Almond Pocky Sticks as usual while waiting for an appointment. Suddenly, she felt terrible. “My tongue started going numb,” Yamane recalled. “And my mouth felt inflamed.” Breathing became […]
Born from the soda pop tax repeal, independent commission to examine Cook County revenue
By Dwight A. Weingarten Medill Reports Balancing your family budget often starts with taking a hard look at available income before determining the expenses you can afford. For Cook County, a new Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission will be mapping out the county’s projected revenue starting in April in response to widespread criticism that forced repeal […]
Loyola outlast Pepperdine, dispatches UC San Diego to notch perfect weekend
Tim Hackett Medill Reports Ramblers Improve to 5-1 by Winning Five-Set Thriller Over Waves, Sweeping Tritons A pair of wins at Gentile Arena this weekend reinforced why Loyola Men’s Volleyball is one of the best teams in the sport. The #7 Ramblers improved to 5-1 in the 2019 season by outlasting the #5 Pepperdine Waves […]
Doomsday clock remains at two minutes to midnight, closest setting to Apocalypse
By Lily Qi Medill Reports The Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists announced Thursday that the hands on the Doomsday Clock remain at two minutes to midnight in “a new abnormal” world situation with little progress made on limiting nuclear risks, climate change dangers and cybersecurity threats. The hands of the clock freeze where they were […]
Tracked and hacked: Why every internet user should care about cybersecurity and digital privacy
By Tyler Sonnemaker Medill Reports Consider all the digital devices you use. Smartphones and tablets. Smart TVs and speakers. Wi-Fi routers and cable boxes. Wearable technology and health trackers. Video game systems. Wireless connections to printers, refrigerators, thermostats, home security systems and other smart appliances. Even cars with onboard computers. If it’s connected to a […]
Eleven Chicago mayoral candidates stress LGBTQ issues and positions
By Ariana Puzzo Medill Reports Eleven Chicago mayoral candidates stressed the importance of an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum in city schools and the elimination of workplace discrimination. They spoke at a public forum on Saturday at the Second Presbyterian Church, one of several mayoral forums on city policies. LGBTQ community organizations invited the candidates to speak so […]
