April Quevedo

Neighborhood reporter for @journalsentinel. | Proudly Chicago raised and #merrillmade.

[Dan Shafer @DanRShafer]

"Farm bankruptcies in Wisconsin increased by 700% in 2025."

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially announced today she’ll be running for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election. https://t.co/OcyOwGPSFr

[TomDaykin @TomDaykin]

From John Diedrich...Indicted landlord Sam Stair starred in reality show, 'American Slumlord' https://t.co/58Jwrm60c1 via @journalsentinel

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ICYMI…Walmart redevelopment, with small data center, set for open houses https://t.co/FdIkZ8ung0 via @journalsentinel

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From April Quevedo...Midtown data center pulled from Milwaukee City Plan Commission agenda https://t.co/lgtXTgmYkH via @journalsentinel

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping students on two separate occasions will be able to seek employment at schools this month. My latest for @journalsentinel.

[Journal Sentinel @journalsentinel]

MPS staffer who got plea deal in slapping case had earlier incident https://t.co/DoMM1WBC2K

[Dan Shafer @DanRShafer]

Fascinating, well-researched story from @journalsentinel showing that recent grocery store closures in Milwaukee are not actually related to theft. Kroger insinuated as much, but provided no data, so the JS dug in, finding theft is actually on the decline. https://t.co/ViAEqq6KC2

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

Did theft drive Pick ’n Save closures in MKE?

There’s a clear narrative, but limited public data behind it. Kroger ignored my emails, so I went after what is available: police reports.

What can be verified (and can’t) in my latest for @journalsentinel: https://t.co/Fi52Ykf043

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

Metcalfe Park residents provided emergency aid to a motorcyclist using jumper cables and a stick after a car slammed into him on his 29th birthday. Read the story: https://t.co/4G91d125hS

[Journal Sentinel @journalsentinel]

See photos of Community Within the Corridor block party along Metcalfe Park https://t.co/SvpBbX5BnX

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

My first story for @journalsentinel is up! CWC hosted a block party in Metcalfe Park on Friday, in part to celebrate the reopening of their east building. There was food, face painting and back to school goodies giveaways.

[Journal Sentinel @journalsentinel]

Community Within the Corridor hosts block party, celebrates reopening of east building https://t.co/rWJ65gwYRQ

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

As Trump continues to target members of the press, Illinois will protect and empower our journalists to keep the public informed.

Today, I'm signing SB 1181 into law to strengthen anti-SLAPP legislation — the press don't have to fear retaliation for reporting the truth here.

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

The American trucking industry is, and has long been, experiencing a driver shortage. Additionally, drivers on visas accept loads for less pay than American drivers. I’m curious to see what the removal of cheap labor will do to freight costs — and ultimately, consumer wallets.

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Effective immediately we are pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers.

The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers.

[ABC 7 Chicago @ABC7Chicago]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement on Monday, saying he has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest Democrats who fled the state to halt a GOP redistricting plan on Sunday. https://t.co/Ohzu9eUYVT

[Forbes @Forbes]

Website traffic is hanging by a thread in the AI search revolution. Small businesses need to adapt before it starts cutting their clicks too. (Illustration: Macy Sinreich for Forbes; Images by Pacharawi Imsuwan; Malte Mueller via Getty Images) https://t.co/gIHPwp3Fml

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

@ije_le @merrillcollege @journalsentinel Thank you again, Ijeoma! 🫶🏻

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

Personal update: In May, I graduated from the masters program at @merrillcollege. Today is my first day as a neighborhood reporter for the @journalsentinel. So many people to thank, so many stories to write! Stay tuned. 👩🏻‍💻🧀🍻

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

@Dylan_Manfre11 @merrillcollege @journalsentinel Thanks Dylan! Nice work with the podcast btw!

[April Quevedo @aprilqueved0]

Graduation eve…how did two years go by so quickly??

[POLITICO @politico]

Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93 https://t.co/rvtDV8Bb4R