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Jessica is a graduate student in Columbia College Chicago's journalism program and current student editor for ChicagoTalks. She has a background in video production, photography, journalism and video editing. Jessica received her B.A. from the University of Iowa with a double major in Journalism and Cinema.
Illinois State Lawmaker Works to Require Defibrillator Training in High School Health Classes
March 18, 2014 Comments Off
George Laman lost his daughter because no one used the device that could have saved her life. Now he’s working with some state lawmakers to make sure the situation doesn’t happen again. Lauren Laman, 18, was a member of the St. Charles North High School drill team when she suddenly collapsed in practice. “Lauren was […]
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One might think Tuesday would be a big day for “new-age Republican” Myles L. Tobin. Going for a seat in the House of Representatives in the Democratic stronghold District 9, but with both Tobin and incumbent Arthur Turner II running unopposed, their face off won’t happen until November. As a “new-age Republican” Tobin said he […]
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This year’s award season has been anything but predictable and Hollywood’s elite will gather for one last attempt at winning gold at the Oscars, March 2. There are nine films nominated for the prestigious Best Picture award. American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, 12 Years A Slave, The Wolf of Wall […]
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Concerned about children being exposed to secondhand smoke, some state lawmakers want to ban smoking in any private vehicle with a minor in it. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), would allow police to fine drivers $100 if someone was smoking in the vehicle, but officers wouldn’t be able to stop a car […]
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Gina Lettiere, a sustainability specialist at Loyola University, advised students who wanted to look at an environmental issue with local to global implications. The first class was offered in 2009. Students work in groups and take on an issue, and one group started Loyola’s Farmers Market to promote awareness about food systems, where food comes […]
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The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees budgeting for the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace transportation systems, voted Wednesday to divvy up funding between the agencies, giving the CTA 98 percent of the funds. The board missed a Sept. 15 deadline when it last met on Sept. 13. By law, the board was required […]
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