Stories by Bridgette Adu-Wadier

Local News Deserts Rose to Record Levels as Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Public Broadcasting, New Report Finds

Bridgette Adu-Wadier |

Nearly 300 public radio stations and more than 100 public television stations in the U.S. are producing local reporting, researchers found. In nine counties, public radio is the sole news source.

Chicago’s Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protest Fills Downtown Streets With Huge Crowd: ‘We Need to Act Now’

Bridgette Adu-Wadier |

The gatherings are part of a mass mobilization across the U.S. and globe positioned as a denouncement of President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. In Chicago, they come amid sustained immigration raids.

What to Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Happening in Chicago, Across the US on Saturday

Bridgette Adu-Wadier |

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Chicago-Area Catholics React to Pope Leo XIV: ‘Wow, We Had the Current Pope at Our House’

Bridgette Adu-Wadier |

Cardinal Robert Prevost was born in Chicago, grew up in south suburban Dolton and served as prior of a local Augustinian order. He will now be known as Pope Leo XIV.

 

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