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02/01/2023

Life Expectancy Between Two Chicago Neighborhoods Reveals Years of Systemic Racism- Story by Bill Meincke

Two neighborhoods, just nine miles apart, have vastly different tones. Englewood, a predominantly Black, impoverished neighborhood, and the Gold Coast, a mostly white, wealthy neighborhood, are separated not only by the towering steel skyscrapers of the Loop but also by a startling 30-year gap in life expectancy.

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📸Photo Credit: Bill Meincke

01/25/2023

The Problem With a Crypto King’s Mega Donations- Story by Barbi Walker-Walsh

A self-professed follower of a social and philosophical movement known as effective altruism, Bankman-Fried claimed his goal was to give away all his money to charity and, more recently, political donations.

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📸Photo Credit: Cointelegraph, CC BY 3.0

11/23/2022

Special Report 2022 Midterms- Illinois Approves Collective Bargaining Measure- Story by Sarah Ashley

(CHICAGO)— Illinois voters approved constitutional Amendment 1, codifying the right to collective bargaining in the state constitution, with more than 50 percent of voters in favor, according to The Associated Press. Known informally as the Worker’s Rights Amendment (WRA), the measure guarantees Illinois laborers the right to organize themselves, negotiate contracts, and advocate for desired wages and benefits. It also prohibits right-to-work laws in the state constitution.

The AP announcement came one week after election day and amid confusion over whether the measure earned enough support. Amendment 1 needed 60 percent approval from residents who voted on the specific measure, or 50 percent approval out of all ballots submitted. The New York Times’ live midterm coverage reported 58.4 percent of Illinoisans voted in favor of Amendment 1 as of Nov. 17. However, The Illinois State Board of Elections will not codify the WRA until Dec. 5, when it can be sure all ballots have been counted, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

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📸Photo Credit: Sarah Ashley

11/14/2022

Special Report 2022 Midterms- Democrat Reelected as County Judge Overseeing Houston- Story by DJ Waller

(HARRIS COUNTY, Tex.) – Democrat Lina Hidalgo, who was the first woman and person of Latino descent to be elected as Harris County judge, has defeated Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer to retain her seat, according to local station KHOU 11 News.

“Unity prevailed over division in this election. Truth prevailed over lies, and decency prevailed over vitriol, and I’m proud of that.” Hidalgo said during a press conference following her victory.

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📸Photo Credit: Lina Hidalgo for Harris County YouTube page

11/12/2022

Special Report 2022 Midterms- Republican Ted Budd Wins NC Senate Seat After Tight Race- Story by Jamal Michel

(CARY, N.C.)—Ted Budd, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open US Senate seat, won a tight race against Democrat Cheri Beasley after Beasley conceded Tuesday night.

“We need to support our law enforcement, secure our border, finish the wall, and give our border agents every resource they need to stop cartels and the criminals from poisoning our citizens,” Budd said in his victory speech to a small crowd in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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📸Photo Credit: NC Farm Bureau/Flickr

11/01/2022

After 94 years, the YMCA in Hackensack has Closed- Story by Melanie Lewis

The Greater Bergen County YMCA in Hackensack closed its doors on March 25 after more than 94 years of serving residents

The YMCA opened at 360 Main St. on Feb. 12, 1928, moved to a new facility in New Milford, and the historic building is officially closed.

The Greater Bergen County YMCA announced plans to sell its building in 2019. “The current building has been declining for over a decade, and the branch’s operational deficits have prohibited the capital investment needed for ongoing use,” the Metro Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges wrote on its website.

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📸 Photo Credit: Melanie Lewis

10/29/2022

A Mysterious Street Poet Reveals Herself in Prague- Story by Anna Dohnalova

(PRAGUE, Czechia) – In metro stations, bus stops, and street poles, Prague residents have come across installations of mysterious poems with a QR code. The artist behind them is Nina Sibinska, 21, an aspiring student of the capital’s prominent Academy of Fine Arts. After hiding her face from the public for two years, Nina has revealed herself to The Click. Together with her team, she fights the idea that art belongs only in closed galleries.

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📸 Photo Credit: Nina Sibinska

10/27/2022

5 Questions With Filmmaker Nelson Egh- Story by Valene Jones

(ATLANTA) — Nelson Egh started his film career less than six years ago and hasn’t turned back since. From Africa to the United Arab Emirates and now America, the Nigerian-born filmmaker and creative director have had the opportunity of touring with Afrobeats artist Burna Boy and creating videos for Wizkid and others. From his current home base in Atlanta, Egh spoke to The Click about his career, with advice for those who want to follow his path. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read more about their stories.

📸 Photo Credit: Kenneth Dapaah, 2022

10/27/2022

How To Be a Superhero in the Telemetry Department- Story by Melanie Lewis

(HACKENSACK, N.J.)—There are so many stories that occur in the hospital that nobody knows about. For example, a famous rapper can be your patient, or a tragic love story can occur all on the same day. Working in an actual hospital is just as dramatic as Grey’s Anatomy, just without the incorrect medical terminology.

On the fourth floor of Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), any time of the night or day, a team of technicians are tracking the heart rhythms of a dozen or more patients using telemetry monitors. Patients with cardiac or other issues requiring monitoring are fitted with five electrodes on their chests. A team of telemetry technicians then interprets the electrical activity of a patient’s heart to detect arrhythmias, shortness of breath, sweating heavily, blood pressure anomalies, and chest pain.

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📸 Photo Credit: Melanie Lewis

10/25/2022

Tampa Parents Worried About Overcrowded Lunchrooms- Story by Lee Alisha Williams

(TAMPA, Fla.) — Parents at Wharton High School in Tampa, Florida, expressed concerns about overcrowded and rushed lunch breaks in a post on the neighborhood social media app Nextdoor.

Daniela Diaz, a substitute teacher and the parent of two Wharton High School students, created the post after her daughter returned home from school hungry. She told her mother that lunch was canceled after she stood in line for 30 minutes.

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📸 Photo Credit: Lee Alisha Williams

10/22/2022

Q&A: Sow Eden Organics, Cannabidiol-Infused Wellness Company- Story by Jessica Montes

A husband and wife team combined their passions to create a business with CBD products and wellness in mind: Sow Eden Organics.

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📸 Photo Credit: Jacob and Lindsey Dunn

10/20/2022

Do Dogs Love? This Author Thinks They Do- Story by Sarah Ashley

(CHICAGO)—Jules Howard, a London-based science writer and zoology correspondent, tackles the canine psyche in his new book, “Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans” (Pegasus Books, 2022). Howard regularly contributes to The Guardian and has written several books about wildlife for both children and adults. In “Wonderdog,” he explores how dogs experience emotion, the role of playfulness in canine domestication, and why we can thank them for significant scientific discoveries.

On a recent morning, Howard took a break from his work to speak with The Click over Zoom about his findings. After overcoming a spotty internet connection—a decidedly human experience—Howard settled next to the router in one of his children’s bedrooms to dish on all things dog.

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📸 Photo Credit: Jules Howard

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