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Chicago Crime During Pandemic

By Dom Jasinauskas and Myra Leon While a stern shelter-in-place order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved Chicagoans indoors during the global pandemic, it hasn’t exactly put a halt to crime, an analysis of Chicago and FBI crime data shows. The shelter-in-place order, which took effect on March 21 and hasContinue reading “Chicago Crime During Pandemic”

False Information Leads To COVID-19 Myths

By Myra Leon As the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to spread, more media outlets and people continue to release more information about the disease and its impact. However, not all the information that’s released is true. In some cases, rumors or myths are released which cause more panic and harm. According to the director-general ofContinue reading “False Information Leads To COVID-19 Myths”

Chicago Braces For Harsh Winters

By Myra Leon Although this winter is reported to be one of the warmest, Chicago has seen harsh winters with record breaking temperatures. In Jan. 2019, the coldest temperature in Chicago in 34 years of 23 degrees below zero was recorded. To combat these extreme temperatures and help its residents, the City of Chicago hasContinue reading “Chicago Braces For Harsh Winters”

Analysis: 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Success, José Altuve’s Part In Astros Cheating Scandal

By Myra Leon Shakira’s World Cup Success Translates During Halftime Performance On September 26, 2019, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira both announced that they will be performing during the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. This announcement came after Jay-Z’s record label, Roc Nation, announced that they will be partnering with the NFL. Since Miami isContinue reading “Analysis: 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Success, José Altuve’s Part In Astros Cheating Scandal”

Splash Mountain Raining Threes

By Myra Leon Brook Lopez, also known as Splash Mountain, is the 7-foot center for the Milwaukee Bucks. The right-hand shooter is averaging 10.8 points per game this season, 1.4 of which are triples. Last season, Lopez averaged 12.5 per game, 2.3 of which were threes. Although these numbers are great, Brook Lopez did notContinue reading “Splash Mountain Raining Threes”

Chicago Cubs Attendance In 2008 vs. 2016

By Myra Leon Despite the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, attendance in 2008 was higher by more than 67,780. Prior to 2016, the Cubs came close in ending the longest World Series drought in Major League Baseball in 2008 after winning back-to-back division titles. With key players in their roster such as CarlosContinue reading “Chicago Cubs Attendance In 2008 vs. 2016”

Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program

Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is harming the Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarships and access to higher education in Illinois. “This is so important toContinue reading “Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program”