Mike Reilley: A Professional Biography

Mike Reilley, a seasoned reporter and journalism professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago has crafted his career around teaching the value of digital technology in journalism.  By Julia Kindelin Mike Reilley strives to educate his students about the importance of understanding digital concepts and platforms, something he learned from Neil Chase, one of … More Mike Reilley: A Professional Biography

The University of Illinois at Chicago Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

UIC opens the Chicago study of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which will be distributed to 1000 participants over the next month.  By Julia Kindelin CHICAGO. Sept 18, 2020- Clinical trials for Modernas COVID-19 vaccine began at the University of Illinois at Chicago this August. UIC was the only university in Chicago chosen for the trial … More The University of Illinois at Chicago Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

UIC Announces Virtual Global Internship After Cancelling Spring 2021 Trips Abroad Due to COVID-19

The University of Illinois at Chicago has cancelled Spring 2021 trips following CDC recommendations about COVID-19. To replace the program, a virtual global internship will be offered to UIC students this spring. By Julia Kindelin On October 22nd, 2020 University of Illinois at Chicago’s study abroad program made the decision to temporarily postpone all Spring … More UIC Announces Virtual Global Internship After Cancelling Spring 2021 Trips Abroad Due to COVID-19

Illinois Residents and Small Businesses Scramble for Stability During COVID-19

By Brittany Benson and Julia Kindelin The majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and 27-year-old DSW employee Karen Nhol of Chicago is no exception. But when the global pandemic shut down DSW stores on March 18, Nhol and many others  were left wondering what would happen to their financial futures.  “When this began I … More Illinois Residents and Small Businesses Scramble for Stability During COVID-19

What you need to know about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is quickly evolving and is a prominent concern for most of the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic (a disease epidemic that spreads across a large region). The first case of the virus was reported on Nov. 17, 2019 in the … More What you need to know about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus Fear Grows Again, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Drop New Music Videos

The coronavirus continues to spread… and so does public fear As the world moves into its 3rd month since the Coronavirus outbreak (also called COVID-19), fear continues to worsen as cases rise across the world. On January 30th, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a … More Coronavirus Fear Grows Again, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Drop New Music Videos

West Half of U.S. Home to Most Craft Breweries in the Country

Whether you’re a casual drinker or a super-fan of the suds, craft beer is undeniably an American staple when it comes to what we’re drinking. Each state is home to at least a few craft breweries, but a few stand above the rest in terms of total breweries. To no surprise, the birthplace of the … More West Half of U.S. Home to Most Craft Breweries in the Country

Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s Massive Success, Coronavirus Spreads From China

Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s Massive Success Two of Youtube’s most popular creators, Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson, recently collaborated on a makeup collection sold and produced by Jeffree’s self-owned makeup company, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. The duo boasts over 40 million subscribers combined. Jeffree Star, one of YouTubes most popular “beauty vloggers’ has a loyal … More Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s Massive Success, Coronavirus Spreads From China