Anna Savchenko
Her reporting has earned her a regional Murrow award for feature reporting and a Public Media Journalists Association award for best commentary.
Anna received her master’s in English from Azusa Pacific University in California and joined WBEZ as a Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism fellow.
Stories by Anna Savchenko
Chicago sees a spike in Black teens out of school and out of work, study shows
Experts say the pandemic disrupted the pathways that helped teens get a job or an education after high school.
Women saw red flags, one man saw defamation
Dozens of members and moderators of the Chicago Facebook group “Are We Dating The Same Guy?” are due in court Monday as part of a federal lawsuit.
Eileen O’Neill Burke says she’s running for state’s attorney because ‘our justice system is not working’
The former judge says her decadeslong track record makes her fit for the role. Her critics call it her Achilles’ heel.
Families and schools are rattled by end of state private school scholarship program
As the taxpayer-supported scholarship program sunsets, worried parents look to Springfield for solutions while critics fight to keep program at bay.
Columbia College adjunct faculty strike leaves students in limbo
The arts-focused college in the South Loop has replaced many part-time teachers as the strike reaches its seventh week with no end in sight.
Chicago firefighters reel from a year marked by loss
Four firefighters died in the line of duty in 2023, the most in 25 years. Experts urge the city to offer training on dealing with trauma.
From simple alterations to complex cosplay costumes, Chicagoans are embracing sewing
“There is a lot of attention to detail. Today, sewing is more of a kind of mindfulness,” said Cherice Taylor of Making It Sew Fun.
Caftan crawl honors the style of sitcom character Helen Roper
Helen Roper may have been a supporting character on the 1970s sitcom “Three’s Company,” but women all over the country — including Chicago — are celebrating her with cosplay romps.
Expect fall colors in Illinois to peak in mid-October, experts say
From the cotton-candy scented katsura to the classic red leaves of the maple, here is where you can find some of the best fall foliage in the Chicago area.
Health officials are encouraging Chicago-area residents to get the new COVID-19 booster
Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck says residents need to battle pandemic fatigue and “boost up,” even if they are feeling “boosted out.”