Stories by Andrew Montequin

After Artemis II, NASA Charts Path to the Moon and Beyond

NASA’s 10-day Artemis II mission showed off the rigor and precision that has made the agency a household name.

Should Illinois Ban No-Knock Warrants? State Lawmakers Debate

Anjanette Young has become the leading voice for reform, seven years after a botched police raid at the wrong address left her handcuffed while naked in her Chicago home. Now, a bill bearing her name could reshape how officers execute warrants in Illinois.

Chicago’s Cultural Venues Adapt to a Changing Landscape

Music, art and movies are woven into Chicago’s history. But the city’s cultural landscape is constantly evolving. Many well-known institutions have undergone changes — from sales to renovations to closures — with a number of spaces trying to stay afloat.

As Prediction Markets Grow, Lawmakers and the Public Race to Keep Up

Once a niche interest, prediction markets have broken through to a wider audience. Now, lawmakers and the public are trying to adapt to a world where people can bet on almost anything.

Pritzker Looks to Keep Momentum, Influence Going After Primaries

Gov. JB Pritzker’s reelection bid kicked off in earnest Wednesday, the day after his uncontested primary wrapped up.

The Market is ‘Volatile.’ How Should You Think About Your Investments Amid the Uncertainty?

“Volatile” is the word many are using to describe the economy these days. How should you react to the ups and downs of the market?

Working Across Borders, Great Lakes Leaders Plan for Region’s Future

The Great Lakes provide water to hundreds of cities and tribal nations, from Chicago to Duluth to Toronto. Leaders are joining together to advocate for their shared needs and to protect the shared resources of the lakes.

UChicago Trauma Center Reduced Travel Time for Shooting Victims, Saving Lives: Study

A new study found that after the University of Chicago Level 1 Trauma Center opened, transportation time following firearm injuries dropped by nearly 10 minutes. Importantly, this translated to an estimated 79 lives saved for every 2,000 firearm injuries.

UChicago Paleontologists Unveil Newly Discovered Spinosaurus Species: ‘A Kind of Hell Heron’

The unique size and shape of the bones from Spinosaurus mirabilis — the first Spinosaurus species discovered in over a century — gives important clues to the history of spinosaurids on Earth.
 

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