Chicago Scholars Program offers economic, college aid to first generation students
First generation and low-income students stand to enter a network of distinguished alumni to help them through their professional journey.
Michael Liptrot
Reset Production Fellow
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Black Joy: Chicagoan Rico No Suave explores his Afro-Cuban roots through salsa
The South Side native brings his personality to life on the dance floor and through his talk show “The Rico No Suave” Show.
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As COVID public health emergency comes to an end, what’s next for Illinois?
Three years, four million cases and 40,000 deaths later, the state will officially concluding its emergency designation on May 11.
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UChicago, other med schools withdraw from rankings system over equity concerns
Schools pulling out say the U.S. News and World Report rankings are inaccurate and prop up a system that prioritizes wealth and prestige.
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RUSH Medical Center partners with CVS to expand Medicare access in the Chicago area
One of the city’s largest healthcare providers is teaming up with CVS to increase the geographic reach of primary care.
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Illinois marks three years of COVID-19 pandemic
An infectious disease specialist discusses the past, present and future of the pandemic. Plus, how sleep affects our health.
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How Chicago-area libraries are fighting book bans
After numerous parent complaints, Chicagoland libraries are combating widespread calls for removal of various children’s books.
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Federal lawsuits filed to block assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a suit in federal court in hopes of striking down the state’s newly passed weapons ban.
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The argument for killing passwords
At least 16 characters long, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and a special character. Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly demanding.
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Ald. Rodriguez shares her vision for mental healthcare in Chicago
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez joins to give her perspective on the state of mental health in Chicago.
