
Sidewalk stories: Reporters master the art of talking to strangers
Cherubs share how they landed interviews in Evanston.
Living in Evanston

Gallery: Stars, stripes and smiles — Evanston’s Fourth of July parade
Cherubs snapped photos as they covered Evanston’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Target treasures: Cherubs share their strangest purchases
During ‘Tarjay’ treks, students bought pretzels and Doritos — but also stockpiled some unusual items.

Exploring Evanston’s local java
Cherubs searched the city for good coffee and calm work environments.

Red, white and purple: Cherubs cover July Fourth parade
Cherubs discovered the charms of Evanston at an essential city parade.

Sun, sand, sea and… stories?
For weary cherubs, Lake Michigan became an oasis — and an unlikely workplace.

Stranger things: Sourcing in Evanston
Cherubs (mostly) overcame their fear of approaching strangers for interviews.

Beating wildfire smoke
As the summer air thickened, cherubs sprang into action.

Battle of the burrito bowls
Cherubs are divided on the two burrito-bowl spots downtown, Chipotle and DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill.

A whole lot of Whole Foods
Whole Foods became a grocery staple as cherubs got a glimpse into creating a sustainable college campus life for themselves.

Dog-ged journalism
In their adventures around Evanston, cherubs had many encounters with the furry friends of the city.

Evanston eateries foster connection
Local restaurants offered a taste of college life and doubled as second homes for many cherubs.
Going to Chicago

Seas-ing the day
Cherubs reflect on their time on the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour.

Gallery: Wednesdays in the Windy City
Starting on week two of the program, cherubs traveled to Chicago every Wednesday to explore the city.

Tasting Chicago
In a search for variety, cherubs explored the many restaurants Chicago had to offer.

Medill cherubs find their place in Chicago newsrooms
As part of the Medill cherub program, cherubs visited professional newsrooms across Chicago.

Purple lanyards on the Purple Line
Taking the Chicago L on their field trip to downtown Chicago, cherubs got a taste for the city’s public transit system.

Charmed by Chi-town
Cherubs explored downtown Chicago and found busy streets, bustling sidewalks and a new sense of belonging.