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What grows between the graves 30.10.2026 12:13 ↓

Two hundred years ago, prairies covered most of Illinois. Today, less than 0.01% remain, and much of it is hiding behind cemetery fences. In Will County’s Vermont Cemetery Preserve, a one-acre pioneer burial ground that was never plowed still holds some of the state’s rarest prairie.

Mayda Del Valle talks about being poet laureate for the city of all she loves 07.10.2026 14:55 ↓

Mayda Del Valle talks about being poet laureate for the city of all she loves by MedillReports

What's lost when the WNBA grows? 06.10.2026 12:28 ↓

What's lost when the WNBA grows? by MedillReports

Longtime West Garfield Park resident discusses floods that damaged homes in her neighborhood 09.09.2026 10:48 ↓

By Camille Vocelka Medill Reports

Sydney Meyer and Dr. Monica Peek 28.07.2026 14:50 ↓

By Sydney Meyer — Medill Reports

Growing up too fast 16.07.2026 14:47 ↓

By Morgan Norris Medill Reports

Is ‘The Real Housewives’ a feminist text? A cultural studies scholar weighs in. 12.06.2026 14:24 ↓

By Caitlin Keller, Medill Reports

WBEZ Chicago: Prisoncast! ep. December 14, 2025 01.05.2026 4:20 ↓

Featured segment: “Living Through the Holiday Season Behind Prison Walls,” from the Dec. 14, 2025, episode of WBEZ Chicago’s “Prisoncast!”

Kimberly Henrickson - hearing the body in real time 22.04.2026 12:12 ↓

By Kimberly Henrickson Medill Reports

Inside a Viral Facelift - The Guadalajara Plastic Surgery Journey 24.12.2025 11:12 ↓

Inside a Viral Facelift - The Guadalajara Plastic Surgery Journey by MedillReports

Evanston Grows works toward food justice 25.07.2025 14:57 ↓

Evanston Grows works toward food justice by MedillReports

Emma DeSouza interview 11.06.2025 17:22 ↓

Emma DeSouza interview by MedillReports

Illinois mask legislation 09.06.2025 12:29 ↓

Illinois mask legislation by MedillReports

Chicago baseball fans 24.04.2025 3:37 ↓

Chicago baseball fans by MedillReports

Chicago's Filipino food scene continues to grow 18.04.2025 3:49 ↓

Lana Hong/MEDILL

Why are egg prices so high right now? 18.03.2025 4:05 ↓

Claire Murphy/MEDILL

CORRECTED: Medill Reports: The Audio Show, Episode 3 02.12.2015 30:12 ↓

In light of the ongoing protests around the police shooting death of Laquan McDonald, Medill reporters covered stories of activism. From environmental activism on Chicago’s Southside, to student protests led by Northwestern University Football players in 1980 and Chicago’s public high school students, Chicago is alive with activism. Check out more at: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/35...

Medill Reports: The Audio Show, Episode 2 15.11.2015 18:55 ↓

The Republican debate, apps for your health, the Federal reserve, Homeless protests, and Northwestern University football ... ... these are just a few of the stories covered by Medill Reports this week at www. MedillReports.org.

Medill Reports: The Audio Show, episode 1 30.10.2015 13:09 ↓

Police Brutality protests, President Obama speaks to Police Chiefs, Chicago Public Schools vs. Charter schools, and Twitter's quarterly earnings. Just a few of the stories covered by Medill Reports this week at www. MedillReports.org. http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/riseupoctober-rallies-downtown-chicago-video/ http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/obama-calls-for-cop-reform-supp...