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Hi! My name is Ilana Arougheti (they/she). I'm a breaking news reporter at the Kansas City Star in Kansas City, MO.
I graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in June 2023. I hold degrees in journalism, sociology and gender studies.
I interned at the Chicago Tribune from July 2023 to January 2024, working on the Business and Emerging News desks. There, I reported extensively on healthcare news, labor strikes, breaking news and cultural events. I've highlighted joy and tragedy across residents' lives, tracked evolutions in the Chicago hospital landscape and built relationships with communities impacted by the Oct. 7 Hamas hostage crisis.
I was a reporting intern at the Chicago Sun-Times from January to March 2023. There, I gained experience with breaking news and election night coverage, and focused particularly on transportation and religion stories.
In the summer of 2022, I was a metro reporting intern at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. I reported on civic issues, crime and accountability in the Triangle region of North Carolina, with a special focus on Durham.
I held several roles for my college newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, including city editor and investigations editor.
Feel free to say hi, send scoops or ask questions at iarougheti@gmail.com or (872) 256-1815.
Featured Articles
At Northwestern Medicine, nonbinary patients can now record their legal sex as ‘X’
Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and dread: Pumpkin Spice Malört is here
Through the end of the month, Pumpkin Spice Malört is on the menu.
Israel, US confirm Hamas release of Evanston hostages: ‘I’m going to sleep tonight,’ says father of held teen
Brother of Evanston teen held hostage by Hamas speaks on hope for a safe return: ‘We are a peaceful family’
With outdoor shofar events, Chicago Jews aim for accessible religious holidays
NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst long COVID study will dig into treatment options. ‘I think a lot of people are really desperate’
Pilsen activist says father of her children is boater missing in Lake Michigan: ‘We’re a family in crisis right now’
(Cobyline) Chicagoans stare down financial cliff as student loan repayments are set to restart this fall
Joliet nurses begin 4-day strike for increased staffing, higher pay
Ukrainian students, refugees host prayer vigil on invasion anniversary: ‘I will remember this all my life’
In April, Mazur had been forced to leave Ternopil, in western Ukraine, after Russia invaded. She’s one of 75 students at St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Ukrainian Village who arrived from Ukraine within the last year.
St. Nicholas hosted a prayer vigil Friday to mark and mourn the first anniversary
Why are so many people leaving Illinois?
“There’s lots of great Ethiopian food, Nigerian food, Chinese food, Vietnamese food,” said Jones, 30. “I think Chicago has the best food in the United States. And not only that, but you can find good food at all price ranges.”
Jones, who lived in Chicago for eight years, moved to Los Angeles last March after switching careers to pursue screenwriting.
Crowded Out?: As Triangle shelters fill up, here’s how to keep dogs and cats off the track to euthanasia
The animal shelter staff can’t figure out why no one has adopted Rameses yet, with his soulful chocolate eyes and his fully paid adoption fee.
My Work
For Chicago artist Helena Kim, restoring vintage leather is a lesson in self-care — and in going viral
Amid January flu and COVID season, some hospitals are asking patients to mask up again
(Contributing)After women are fatally shot in apparent Cicero domestic dispute, the alleged gunman is found dead and a baby is later hospitalized
Meet Cook County’s first married couple of the year
Some Chicago companies eyeing expansion are finding luck in Ireland
Man, 53, shot through window in Chicago’s 1st gun death of 2024
At Northwestern Medicine, nonbinary patients can now record their legal sex as ‘X’
Slim Jim promotional car stolen in California is recovered outside Hillside hotel
Girl, 5, dies in Englewood house fire
Rocky’s Bar opens in United Center, honoring late Blackhawks chairman with craft cocktails and mini hot dogs
At least 3 injured in 2-alarm fire at Uptown public housing building
A temporary migrant shelter will open in Portage Park. Residents have strong feelings.
(Cobyline) New body camera footage shows Elk Grove Village man shot by police after calling 911 on himself
Snowflakes, candy canes and 36,000 LED lights: The making of the CTA holiday fleet
Many would-be kidney donors are ineligible because of their weight or smoking habits. A UChicago project helps them qualify
Man fatally shot by Elk Grove Village police outside home has been identified, as grieving family hires lawyers
Residents and fellows training at Northwestern Medicine file to unionize
Three arrested after armed robbery attempt at Midlothian liquor store
As COVID numbers rise, public health officials call for vigilance against respiratory viruses
Veterinarians warn of mystery illness affecting dogs in Illinois, other states
Lisle police investigating stabbing of two young children
African wildcat that escaped Vernon Hills home and roamed for hours dies after being captured
‘He was the happiest person ever’: 72-year-old man shot and killed leaving grandson’s birthday party in Logan Square
Instead, 72-year-old Patino was fatally shot while leaving the party.
Green New Deal advocates rouse support in Little Village gathering
Breaking News
(Cobyline)Woman found beaten, unresponsive on CTA Red Line train overnight, cops say
(Contributing)After women are fatally shot in apparent Cicero domestic dispute, the alleged gunman is found dead and a baby is later hospitalized
Man, 53, shot through window in Chicago’s 1st gun death of 2024
Slim Jim promotional car stolen in California is recovered outside Hillside hotel
Girl, 5, dies in Englewood house fire
At least 3 injured in 2-alarm fire at Uptown public housing building
(Cobyline) New body camera footage shows Elk Grove Village man shot by police after calling 911 on himself
Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park car crash
1/3/24, 2:30 AM Woman dies after hit-and-run by SUV in Garfield Park Page 1 of 4 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-breaking-hit-and-run…ark-kills-pedestrian-20231209-2dcjtqpb55bjxgvak7ib
Man fatally shot by Elk Grove Village police outside home has been identified, as grieving family hires lawyers
Three arrested after armed robbery attempt at Midlothian liquor store
Lisle police investigating stabbing of two young children
African wildcat that escaped Vernon Hills home and roamed for hours dies after being captured
‘He was the happiest person ever’: 72-year-old man shot and killed leaving grandson’s birthday party in Logan Square
Instead, 72-year-old Patino was fatally shot while leaving the party.