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Cam Rodriguez

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As seen in: WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL), The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Substack, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit Free Press, La Voz Chicago, Miami Herald, Poynter Online, Yahoo, The Charlotte Observer and
Covers:  Illinois politics, the nuclear industry, environmental issues, pollution, Chicago restaurants, Chicago, travel, transportation, media studies, moral panics, colleges and universities, data,
Doesn't Cover: Still haven't figured that out yet.
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BA/MA Data Journalism and GIS student at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Focusing on a variety of issues, I enjoy data-driven longform and multimedia pieces, and enjoy covering Illinois politics, the nuclear industry and environmental impacts of industries, transportation, urban development, and issues impacting students and higher education. Big FOIA fan, I love maps, and, hey, Chicago's winters aren't that bad.

Cam Rodriguez’s Journalist Portfolio

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14 East Staff Picks: Radio Issue

14 East Staff Picks: Radio Issue

A collection of some of the 14 East staff's favorite radio stations, segments and podcasts, and the memories …

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Ask Geoffrey: The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm

Ask Geoffrey: The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm

What does a 20th century electricity baron have to do with a spitting llama at a suburban petting zoo? Geoffr…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Guide, Part 1

COVID-19 Vaccine Guide, Part 1

What to do, where to go and what you need to know 14 East is a group of community members - students, journal…

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Ask Geoffrey: Snow, Snow, Snow

Ask Geoffrey: Snow, Snow, Snow

A collective groan may or may not have been heard around Chicago when the city awoke to find it was snowing -…

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Vaccine Phase 1C "Projected" to Include Most, But Not All, University Employees

Vaccine Phase 1C "Projected" to Include Most, But Not All, University Employees

Two months into distribution, the City of Chicago's COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan could expand to include emp…

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Ask Geoffrey: The Schwinn Bicycle Company

Ask Geoffrey: The Schwinn Bicycle Company

Bicycle sales in Chicago have surged over the past year as the pandemic has forced more and more people outsi…

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Escuelas secundarias latinas podrían ser las más afectadas por recortes de maestros en el presupuesto de CPS

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By Sarah Karp Verified, Cam Rodriguez Verified
| La Voz Chicago Verified
El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. A la maestra veterana Anna Acosta le dan escalofríos al pensar cómo reaccionarán los alumnos de la Secundaria Kelly cuando lleguen el próximo mes y descubran que una decana muy querida ya no está. Sospecha que el despido de la decana afectará especialmente a los estudiantes inmigrantes que recientemente han sido parte de la escuela y que acudían a ella en busca de apoyo.
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Extreme heat blamed for 7 deaths in Cook County this year, the most in more than a decade Original

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By Cam Rodriguez Verified
| Chicago Sun-Times Verified
David P. Sopys’ family grew worried after he missed their Fourth of July barbecue. Sopys, 46, lived on and off at various facilities while living with a learning disability, but he always came home for the holidays, said Chamille Sopys, his niece. “He always comes over for any holiday, especially when food’s involved,” Chamille Sopys said. “It was just kind of weird that he hadn’t called or said anything.
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Workers brave extreme temperatures as heat wave stretches on in Chicago

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By Candace Chambers, Cindy Hernandez, Violet Miller Verified, Cam Rodriguez Verified
| WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL) Verified
While many have been able to remain indoors during the heat wave, countless Chicago workers have continued to endure sweltering conditions as extreme temperatures persist throughout the week. Faheem Jackson, who was working construction in Douglas on Wednesday, is among the many workers doing their best to make it through the day as temperatures climbed into the 90s and the heat index reached nearly 100 degrees. “There is no staying cool right now,” said Jackson, 34.
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What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#Snowpocalypse, #Snowmageddon, and #Chiberia, every winter.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Spotify, a pen, paper, and lots of emailing.

Why did you become a journalist?

Because I not only want to tell stories about other people and their lives, but also to hold those in power accountable for their actions.