Stories by Andrea Guthmann
Prize-Winning Journalist Rukmini Callimachi Risks Her Life Reporting on Islamic State
| Andrea Guthmann
We speak with the prize-winning journalist who began her career in the Chicago area and now risks her life reporting on Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.
Cubs Squander Division, Prep for Wild Card Matchup
| Paris Schutz
The Chicago Cubs led their division for the majority of this season. But Monday, hopes for a division title were quashed as the rival Milwaukee Brewers came to Wrigley Field and won tiebreaker game number 163.
Why Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is Saying No to a Mayoral Run
| Paul Caine
Despite forcing a runoff election when he ran against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not planning a second mayoral bid.
South Side Artists of the ‘60s and ‘70s Get Spotlight in 2 Exhibitions
| Marc Vitali
How South Side artists charted new courses for Chicago art – and created a cultural legacy that echoes to this day.
Cardinal Blase Cupich: Sexual Abuse Victims ‘Are the Priority’
| Alexandra Silets
The Catholic Church is struggling to deal with worldwide sex abuse scandals. And within its own walls, the church seems to be at war with itself.
Shopping Online? Pay Up: Out-of-State Retailers Charging Sales Tax
| Evan Garcia
Online shoppers in Illinois are now required to pay the state’s sales tax when making purchases from certain out-of-state retailers.
New Musical ‘Tootsie’ Eyes Gender Roles, But Its Heart Belongs to Show Business
| Hedy Weiss
For all its timely social commentary, “Tootsie” (a gently updated musical version of the hit 1982 film) feels a bit like show business balm – a feel good work for the #MeToo era.
City Solicits Solar Energy Developers for Vacant South, West Side Lots
| Alex Ruppenthal
Chicago is seeking proposals to install solar panels on 30 acres of previously developed land in Austin, Englewood, West Pullman, Riverdale and South Deering.
Hubbard Street’s Percussion-Driven Experiment Probes Heaven and Hell on Earth
| Hedy Weiss
In its three-part fall season program, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago harkened back to the creation of the universe and the ascent of man before conjuring an apocalyptic vision of where it all went wrong.
CDC Urges Flu Vaccinations After 80,000 Flu-Related Deaths Last Year
| Kristen Thometz
Flu season is right around the corner, and health officials are urging patients to get vaccinated in light of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that estimates 80,000 Americans died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Will Brett Kavanaugh be Confirmed?
| Evan Garcia
Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.
The Week in Review: Van Dyke Defense Shows Animated Video of Shooting
| Evan Garcia
Defense attorneys for Jason Van Dyke show jurors an animated video of the fatal shooting. How political campaigns can prevent sexual harassment. And the Chicago Cubs clinch their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.
EPA to Host Chicago Hearing on Repeal of Obama-Era Clean Power Plan
| Alex Ruppenthal
Local public health experts are set to testify at a Chicago hearing next week on the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan, which established limits on pollution from power plants.
Supreme Questioning at Kavanaugh Hearing Ignites Strong Emotions
| Nicole Cardos
Local reaction to emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee from Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford.
Testimony Tactics: Role of Strategy, Optics in Kavanaugh Hearing
| Nicole Cardos
It was a long day for the Senate Judiciary Committee, and an even longer one for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and one of the women accusing him of sexual misconduct, Christine Blasey Ford.
Making College Work: A Conversation with New NEIU President Gloria Gibson
| Andrea Guthmann
Northeastern Illinois University has a new president, its first African-American woman. Gloria Gibson shares her plans for the Northwest Side campus.
EPA Awards Nearly $60,000 for Chicago River Education Project
| Alex Ruppenthal
A new federal grant aims to help educators use the Chicago River as a “living classroom” to teach students about water quality issues.
Transforming the Merchandise Mart Into a Canvas for Digital Art
| Marc Vitali
This weekend, the largest digital art projection in the world will be projected onto a Chicago landmark. Here’s a preview of Art on the Mart.
The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist in ‘Rising Out of Hatred’
| WTTW News
The son of a prominent white supremacist becomes a leader in his father’s movement – and then rejects the cause. A new book tells the story.
Pilsen Photographer Sebastian Hidalgo Focuses on Longtime Residents
| Jay Shefsky
Meet a photographer who captures a “culture under threat” in an area recently named by Forbes magazine as one of the 12 coolest neighborhoods in the world.
Firearms Training, PCP Take Focus as Van Dyke Defense Preps for Week 3
| Matt Masterson
Jurors on Thursday learned how officers, including suspended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, are trained in the use of firearms as the second week of the high-profile murder trial came to a close.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 27-30
| Kristen Thometz
German beers, art fairs, historic homes and aliens usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
New Book Dishes on Chicago’s Best Pizza
| Andrea Guthmann
Local food reporter Steve Dolinksy serves up a slice from his new book, “Pizza City, USA.”
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