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Jewél Jackson

Jewél Jackson is a multimedia investigative journalist reporting on youth, culture and society in Chicago, IL and nationwide. She has juggled many roles as a project manager, researcher, journalist and audio producer. In Chicago, she previously focused on K-12 education for the Illinois Answers Project as an investigative reporter and has also covered higher education for El Paso Matters and for various social justice movements in her hometown of Louisville, KY. Additionally, Jackson proudly mentors young journalists, has produced numerous radio segments for local public radio stations and is an alumna of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

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South & West Siders Want More Indoor Sports Facilities for Youth
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Stories by Our Fellows
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March 5, 2026

In survey responses, youth and parents told the Weekly the South Side needs more indoor facilities for sports and recreation—and better maintenance of existing ones.

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