Alexis Schofield

Chicago faces a shortage of more than 119,000 affordable housing units.

With rents rising and over half of renters burdened by costs and living expenses, new policies are aiming to help — but most residents aren't seeing quick relief.

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When COVID-19 first spiked in early 2020, Washington had the highest number of cases — driven by an outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland.

See early case numbers and how the outbreak unfolded below.

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Here's how I used @elevenlabs.io to create an audio podcast of a news story about Mayor Brandon Johnson's speech being interrupted by loved ones of a police shooting victim:

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Hidden Biases and Discrimination in AI Decision-Making By Alexis Schofield

Artificial intelligence is shaping decisions in various industries, workplaces, and beyond — but what happens when these systems carry hidden biases? Learn how AI's perpetuation of subtle linguistic biases can lead to real-world discrimination.

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CTA ridership has undergone major shifts since before the pandemic. See below for trends in reduced ridership from Jan. 2020 to Dec. 2024, as well as how both CTA trains and buses have been recovering in recent years.

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Looking to refine your matcha-making skills? Follow this easy, step-by-step recipe to help you make the perfect cup of matcha every time.

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How to Create a Stand-Out Resume as a College Student As a college student, creating a high-quality resume is one of the most important factors for standing out in a competitive job market and…

Whether you're applying for an internship, part-time job, or full-time position, a professional and high-quality resume is key to making a strong first impression. Here's how to make yours stand out:

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Google Trends: Economic Blackout and Measles Outbreak See Upticks in Search Activity From protesting corporate greed to responding to corporations rolling back DEI policies, more people are now thinking about where they…

Google search data reveals insights into the Feb. 28 economic blackout as well as the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas. See how these topics are trending and read the full stories below.

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LeBron James and Luka Dončić account for nearly half of the Los Angeles Lakers' $188 million total payroll for the 2024-25 season.

See the full salary breakdown, including insights on top earners and how this contributes to the Lakers' future success.

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Flourish Graphics A Flourish story by Alexis Schofield

Men made up the large majority of employees at top tech companies according to a 2019 gender breakdown. See the full data, including information on Chicago COVID-19 cases by ethnicity and total annual snowfall in four major U.S. cities.

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Chicago's Pride Parade attendance doubled from 2010 to 2013 to an estimated 1 million attendees, fueled by the legalization of same sex marriage and growing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. See the full attendance data from 1985 to 2014 below.

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Chicago Residents Raise Concerns Over Setbacks in CTA Accessibility By Alexis Schofield, Pat Reinhofer and Matt Miller

Chicago residents raise concerns over setbacks in CTA accessibility.

Learn more about future plans for improvement, a map of inaccessible El stops, and why the wait for an inclusive system continues.

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Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org

Gov. Pat Quinn discusses 2012 MAP Grant scholarship shortages for Illinois students at DePaul University.

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