Sandi is the managing editor of the popular Chicago news Web site The Windy Citizen. Graduating with a master's of science in journalism in August 2008, Sandi has become immersed in the world of new media journalism. Click around the site for examples of her work covering the City of Chicago through photo, video, interactive pieces and narrative writing.
By Sandi Villarreal and Erica L. Green, Originally published June 16, 2008
On Thanksgiving Day 2004, William McCarthy had a hard time finding much to be thankful for. As in years past, he could have reflected on his loving family, his successful company--his happiness.
By Sandi Villarreal, Originally published March 6, 2008
On Sunday afternoon, Trita Parsi stood at the pulpit in the chapel of St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Lincoln Park and gave churchgoers the history of U.S.-Iran relations. Parsi, president of the National Iranian-American Council, was lecturing on avoiding war with Iran and strongly advocating diplomacy.
By Sandi Villarreal, Originally published January 29, 2008
For the second time, Adalberto United Methodist Church in Humboldt Park is in the middle of the immigration debate after offering sanctuary to an illegal immigrant.