Claire Hyman
Stories by Claire Hyman
Seandell Holliday’s mom and friends reflect on his tragic death
A WBEZ education reporter spoke to the mother and friends of the 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed at Millennium Park on Saturday.
One million people have died of COVID-19 in America
A new analysis finds COVID-19 vaccines could have prevented at least 318,000 virus-related deaths between January 2021 and April 2022.
What is being done to stop anti-Asian hate crimes?
Leaders in Chicago and Illinois respond to a series of shootings targeting Asian businesses in Dallas over the past month.
Illinois could be the only abortion safe haven in the Midwest if Roe falls
Some Wisconsin doctors are already considering opening an abortion clinic on Illinois’ northern border to expand access to services.
Paxlovid saves lives. So why is it hard to access?
The antiviral pill has been shown to help COVID-19 patients recover quickly, but some say it’s hard to get a prescription in the first place.
Why Chicago went from weeks of cold to 80-degree weather
A weather expert explains the science behind this chaotic spring.
Chicago infectious disease specialist says to mask indoors
Both Chicago and Cook County are now at “medium” risk for COVID-19.
How Illinois abortion providers are preparing if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Local organizations already provide abortion care to mostly people from out of state. What will happen if abortion access is limited even more?
Bioethicist explains ‘fetal viability,’ a key part of Roe v. Wade
A bioethicist weighs in on the leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that would strike down Roe v. Wade.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says we’re in the ‘control phase’ of the pandemic
Data shows COVID cases continue to rise across the U.S. Plus, there’s been an increase in unvaccinated people dying from the virus.