Wallis Rogin

[The Daily Memphian @DailyMemphian]

An open triathlon practice hosted by BPC Performance Coaching drew participants of all ages to Shelby Farms Park over the weekend. Spectators cheered on family members while experienced triathletes guided beginners.

Read more about this event at https://t.co/MOOVoTcw1N.

✍️ Story by Wallis Rogin
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[The Daily Memphian @DailyMemphian]

Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a new set of wheels — not four, but two, responding to emergencies on their brand-new bikes. https://t.co/H10XuPDwYq

[The Daily Memphian @DailyMemphian]

Ever wanted to try your hand at a triathlon? At Shelby Farms Park, an open practice offered a “soft entry to what feels like an intimidating sport.”  https://t.co/wRbiTW2C6l

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Over the past few weeks, Northwestern’s winter sports closed their seasons and have their eyes set on the next. Sports Editor @jemccl125 talks about NU’s basketball, wrestling, fencing and swimming and diving teams.
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Reported by @wallisrogin https://t.co/mXIlMwiRG6

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Following Mayor Daniel Biss’s win in the Democratic primary to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, residents are already reflecting on his tenure.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin and Taariq Ahmed https://t.co/rvGgkuUyHw

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Después del triunfo del alcalde Daniel Biss en la primaria demócrata para representar el 9o distrito congresal de Illinois, los residentes reflexionan sobre su legado.
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Reportado por Wallis Rogin y Taariq Ahmed https://t.co/WZHTDFGDUZ

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

On The Weekly, The Daily covers ICE in O’Hare International Airport, broken commitments to consolidate the 9th District race and Northwestern’s new women’s basketball coach.
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Reported and produced by @wallis_rogin and Emerson Leger https://t.co/LeXT6L5o9Y

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Between 2000 and 2024, Evanston’s Black population shrunk from 22.5% to 14.4%. Many community members attribute an outmigration of Black residents to rising housing costs and a shifting economy in Evanston.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/O1PRKtMrfE

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

As Evanston residents head to the polls on Primary Election Day, The Daily is interviewing voters to gauge their policy priorities and candidate preferences. Follow our live coverage as it’s updated with their perspectives throughout the day. https://t.co/n4no3qvruL

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton’s trial date in Illinois has been set for Oct. 21. Horton will face a three-week jury trial for counts of embezzlement and fraud.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/gUddkUAnPd

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago), a candidate running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, had the police called on him Friday, according to a Monday news release from his campaign.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin and @jdowb2005 https://t.co/1GhSaVLqnU

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Skokie school board member Bushra Amiwala (Kellogg ’25) answered students’ questions concerning education and immigration during a discussion hosted by the political science department Tuesday evening.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/JLBKwSZVjU

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Evanston SPACE, a local music venue miles closer than Chicago, hosts live shows where patrons can listen to a melody in tune with a loved one. The venue won Best Spot for a Date this year.
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Written by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/igDmgUsBp9

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

In January, two new overdose-related laws went into effect in Illinois. They require all public libraries to supply Narcan and first responders to establish standardized overdose reporting procedures.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/PUf46ywtWw

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Wilmette announced its formal objection to the Chicago Stars FC obtaining a five-year unique use permit from Evanston that would allow the club to host professional soccer games at the newly renovated Ryan Field.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/dDyUUUfggq

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Attendees gathered to ask Nobel laureate and Prof. Joel Mokyr about topics including technology, economic growth and human progress during an “Ask Him Anything” Q&A held Tuesday evening.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin and Joy Xiao https://t.co/rdvHA8F8pz

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

As the only Black and LGBTQ+ candidate running in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) said experiences like his are “woefully underrepresented” in Congress.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin and @MaxTuretzky https://t.co/1gsoLdM4pX

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

City Council concluded its year by unanimously amending Evanston’s Welcoming City Ordinance, requiring city staff to send out weekly reports on federal immigration activity in the city.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin
https://t.co/FW0yvJith5

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

City Council narrowly rejected a TIF grant request for a West Village restaurant in its first meeting of 2026.
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Reported by @wallis_rogin and Cami Knight https://t.co/ZHLUz38sAV

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

FirstRepair is hosting its 5th annual National Symposium for State and Local Reparations with the National African American Reparations Commission on Dec. 3-5. The event’s theme is “ACT: Acknowledge, Commit, Transform.”
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Reported by @wallis_rogin https://t.co/H4bp8KQnal