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WATCH: DAY IN & DAY OUT — As Illinois spends $900 million on new prisons, people coming home invest in art instead
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (719+ words) HENRY BROOMFIELD: This a poem I wrote while I was in prison. AUDIO: Now, this may offend, But how can this offend When this is my skin In the world that I live in? A word for less you settle....
Boyd, Blackwell set program records as Wisconsin rallies past Illinois, before falling to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament
2+ week, 5+ day ago (648+ words) By Justin Parmer Medill Reports Despite being down by double digits at multiple points throughout Friday's Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, Wisconsin put its trust in its veteran guards, rallying to defeat Illinois 91-87 in overtime. For the first time since 1968 the…...
In chilly San Francisco Bay, open-water swimmers find warmth in community
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (738+ words) By Lucy Roberts Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO " The water in the San Francisco Bay rarely rises above 60 degrees, even in the summer. But these chill temperatures do not stop swimmers from diving into the bay, chasing not just the shock…...
An orchestra reborn: How Chicago, the cuatro and a car crash reinvigorated Orlando Rivera’s career
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (750+ words) In'December,'67-year-old Orlando Rivera'will'celebrate 30 years as the'executive'director and co-founder of'the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra. Based in Humboldt Park, this nonprofit organization offers free classes for anyone to learn the cuatro " Puerto Rico's national stringed instrument " along with the guitar, tiple (a…...
Third time’s the charm: Maryland earns first-ever win over Oregon before falling to Iowa in Big Ten Tournament
3+ week, 1+ day ago (481+ words) By Khuyen Dinh Medill Reports It doesn't take long for familiarity to build in college basketball. In just the third meeting ever between Maryland and Oregon " and the second this season " the Terrapins flipped the script with a statement 7060 victory…...
For the Patriots’ Leonard Taylor III, special teams has always been a special time
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (791+ words) By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. " When New England Patriots defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III blocked Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz's 45-yard field goal attempt to help preserve the Patriots' 13-10 lead in the AFC championship game, it shocked…...
Patriots' Mack Hollins has always been different — it’s why he’s still here
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (845+ words) By Lucy Roberts Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. " When New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins was drafted from North Carolina in 2017, one of his goals was to own a world-renowned aquarium. Nine years later, he doesn't quite have the…...
Bay Area prepares public transportation for busy year of sports
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (652+ words) By Ryan Kirton Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO " Even with a year to prepare, there were still doubts the Bay Area would be ready to go for Super Bowl LX. More than two dozen transit agencies are scattered across the Bay Area,…...
Can Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels continue his legacy without Tom Brady?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (508+ words) By Sarah Galla Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. " Although New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was part of six Super Bowl-winning teams during his previous two stints with the team, his return to the New England Patriots isn't about…...
New England’s Borregales set to become 1st Venezuelan to play in Super Bowl
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (647+ words) By Justin Parmer Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. " Even after 59 iterations of the game, Sunday's Super Bowl LX will add yet another first." Born in Caracas, New England Patriots kicker Andr's Borregales is set to become the first Venezuelan player…...