Stories by Evan Garcia
The Last Printer on Printers Row Fights to Survive
| Evan Garcia
We visit Palmer Printing, the sole remnant of a once-vibrant printing industry in the South Loop.
Obama Science Adviser: ‘Do Not Be Intimidated, Speak Truth to Power’
| Alex Ruppenthal
Scientists should respond to a “political climate of opposition to facts” by speaking out about their work, said John P. Holdren during a recent lecture on climate change at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Rauner Announces Re-election Bid on Brink of Veto Session
| Amanda Vinicky
After publicly equivocating of late, Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday officially launched his bid for a second term in a highly produced two-minute video.
Dramatic Recovery of Illinois Sport Fish Traced to Clean Water Act
| Alex Ruppenthal
The remarkable comeback of 13 sport fish species in the Illinois River began just after implementation of the Clean Water Act, according to a new study by the Illinois Natural History Survey.
BBB Stresses Vigilance After Card ‘Skimmers’ Found on Chicago ATMs
| Matt Masterson
More than a dozen malicious card-reading devices have recently been found throughout the city, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The Week in Review: Sources Say Amazon Bid Features Big-Money Incentives
| Nick Blumberg
Mayor’s city budget is rife with new taxes and fees. New details on Chicago’s Amazon bid. Bulls player suspended after punching teammate. And the Cubs season comes to a close.
CPS to Consider Closing 4 Charter Schools
| Matt Masterson
Under its accountability guidelines, the Board of Education can opt to revoke or not renew charters that have been placed on an academic warning list.
Sources Say Amazon Incentives in the Ballpark of $2 Billion
| Paris Schutz
Chicago, Cook County and Illinois government are willing to shell out an incentive package worth around $2 billion in order to lure Amazon, according to two sources close to the bid process.
Zoos Celebrate International Sloth Day
| Alex Ruppenthal
Did you know it’s International Sloth Day? We check in with one of Lincoln Park Zoo’s experts to learn about these furry, slow-moving animals.
Arrest Made in CTA Beating That Left Victim Unable to Speak
| Matt Masterson
A 24-year-old man was arrested on felony charges more than two months after he allegedly beat and robbed a man at a CTA Red Line station, leaving the victim temporarily unable to communicate.
Cubs Season Ends With Humiliating NLCS Defeat
| Paris Schutz
It was a merciless ending to a rough NLCS rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who now advance to the World Series for the first time since 1988 after a 11-1 Game 5 victory.
Former Students Describe Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Evanston Teacher
| Matt Masterson
Evanston Police say they have fielded dozens of calls in the last week regarding allegations of sexual harassment and abuse levied against a former high school acting teacher.
New Book Focuses on Life, Work of Mysterious Photographer Vivian Maier
| Alexandra Silets
Northwestern photography professor Pamela Bannos joins us to discuss her new book “Vivian Maier: A Photographer’s Life and Afterlife.”
Apple Takes a Bite Out of Chicago Riverfront
| Brandis Friedman
After almost 14 years on the Magnificent Mile, the Apple store is making a move to the Chicago River. We get a preview of the new space.
Deadline Day for Amazon HQ2 Bids
| Paul Caine
Chicago is reportedly pulling out all the stops to try to entice the e-commerce giant. But just what is Amazon looking for, and how strong a contender is Chicago likely to be?
Innovation Partnership Launches, But Who’s Paying?
| Amanda Vinicky
Vacant land in the South Loop could host a massive new research institute.
Study: Despite More Coverage, Mass Killings Not Occurring More Often
| Matt Masterson
While public awareness of mass killings is undoubtedly higher, U of I researchers say the frequency with which they occur is steady – and it’s remained that way over the last decade.
Northwestern Scientists Discover Molecules Capable of Killing Cancer
| Kristen Thometz
“Our research may be tapping into one of nature’s original kill switches, and we hope the impact will affect many cancers,” said Northwestern scientist Marcus Peter. “Our findings could be disruptive.”
‘Past the Naked Eye’ Captures Science, Fine Art
| Kristen Thometz
“I’d like more people to be interested in science,” said Chicago student photographer Kaylee Costello. “These images will hopefully grab their attention, so they also know there is art within science.”
New Museum Showcases Massive Collection of Stained Glass, Rare Clocks
| Marc Vitali
Historic clocks from around the world and brilliant stained glass windows fill a new museum in Evanston. We go for a look.
Ask Geoffrey: White Castle Inspired by Chicago Water Tower?
| Erica Gunderson
Was the design of White Castle restaurants based on a Chicago landmark? Geoffrey Baer has the answers you crave.
Durbin, Sessions Spar Over Chicago Gun Violence
| Eddie Arruza
A testy confrontation on Capitol Hill: Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sparred over gun violence in Chicago and the Justice Department’s threat to withhold federal grants to cities that protect undocumented immigrants.
Cyber Warfare: How the U.S. Military, Tech Companies Shield Themselves
| Evan Garcia
What will cyber warfare of the future look like? We discuss how the private and public sector is impacted by cyberattacks.
Fee Hikes, New Spending in 2018 City Budget
| Paris Schutz
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says city finances are finally “back on track” after years of fiscal uncertainty and poor credit ratings. But does the claim hold true?
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