Kathy Chaney

Chicago

Executive Editor at The Times of Northwest Indiana

Exec. Ed. @nwi | Past: @itsYRmedia Exec. Ed; @Suntimes D.M.E., Breaking News & Staff Dev; @EBONYMag Managing Editor | [email protected]

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Caren Jones has created a culture of comfort at YWCA

2 months ago | nwitimes.com | Kathy Chaney

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Trailblazers of the heartland: Northwest Indiana's women who changed history

Mar 1, 2025 | nwitimes.com | Kathy Chaney

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The History of African American Hair

Feb 28, 2025 | nwitimes.com | Kathy Chaney

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From survival to celebration: The complex history of African American food

Feb 5, 2025 | nwitimes.com | Kathy Chaney

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A legacy of strength

Feb 1, 2025 | nwitimes.com | Kathy Chaney

The story of Northwest Indiana’s steel industry is deeply tied to the Great Migration when thousands of Black Americans moved north seeking jobs, dignity and opportunity. They settled in cities like East Chicago, Gary and Hammond, transforming industrial centers into vibrant communities while shaping America’s industrial backbone. Black steelworkers not only forged steel but also laid the foundation for the Region’s economic and social identity.
Chasing the (Invisible) Bag: Job Experiences Among Youths in Chicago

Sep 30, 2024 | yr.media | Kathy Chaney |Rashad Alexander |Carleigh Lewis

The youth unemployment rate, as of July 2024 stood at 9.8%, an increase from the 8.7% rate in July 2023. The rate usually fluctuates seasonally, with higher activity during the summer months when more young people enter the job market for summer employment or following graduation. By August 2024, the rate stood at 9.7%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the school year, some teens and young adults get jobs at retail and grocery stores, fast food places and restaurants.
Georgia Moms Want Metal Detectors in Every School

Sep 18, 2024 | yr.media | Kathy Chaney

In the aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia on Sept. 4, two moms are taking action. Candace Williams, 49, and Rebekah Rico, 42, have launched Moms for Metal Detectors – a movement asking for metal detectors at every school door in the state of Georgia. “This is really close to home,” Williams, an attorney from Gainesville, Ga., and mom to a 15-year-old girl.
21 Year Old With 7 Jobs ‘Addicted’ to Being Busy - YR Media

Sep 16, 2024 | yr.media | Kathy Chaney

A graduate who has SEVEN jobs is “addicted to being busy” and loves her hectic lifestyle. Kloe Woodroffe, 21, currently works as professional dance instructor, baker, influencer, barista, and babysitter, while she also does boat trip tours and works at Subway. Kloe says she thrives on her busy schedule and has no plans to slow down. She takes home around $2,364 a month from her various jobs, and often does some work on seven days a week.
Teen Brains Aged Prematurely Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns

Sep 11, 2024 | yr.media | Kathy Chaney

COVID-19 lockdowns prematurely aged teenagers’ brains by years — particularly for girls, reveals new research. Restrictive rules imposed to try and stop the spread of the virus during the pandemic accelerated the brain development of teenage girls by an average of 4.2 years and 1.4 years in boys, according to the study. Researchers believe girls suffered most because they felt particularly “isolated” from their friends during the pandemic.
First Showdown: Harris-Trump Debate in Philly

Sep 10, 2024 | yr.media | Kathy Chaney

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will hit the stage in Philadelphia Tuesday night for the first debate — and possibly only one — as we’re nearly two months away from the presidential election that polls show is a close one. Debate Watch Guide – 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT TV: ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, PBS, The CW and UnivisionStreaming: Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+