Meg Hilling
Meg Hilling
Producer / Reporter
Meg Hilling is a National Correspondent with Scripps News based in Chicago. Her work is predominately featured on the weeknight show, In The Loop with Christian Bryant, as well as the documentary series, In Real Life. Using her background in sports, science and the American West, she delivers character driven stories that lend unique perspectives on pressing issues facing our world. She takes on the ground reporting very seriously and often returns to the newsroom sunburnt and covered in mud with a wild story in hand.
Recent Work
Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services
Why the overuse of 'therapy-speak' is proving to be problematic
Why Wisconsin is the cranberry capital of the US
Infant mortality rates shine a light on maternity care deserts
Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?
Pilot lifestyle and staffing shortages add to spikes in job pressure
Chicago braces for homeless and migrant needs this winter
Why self-checkout has become controversial
How wastewater testing is helping to decode public health
In Real Life: Blocking The Sun
How Americans view and approach relationships is evolving
What's driving long wait times at the doctor's office?
As Americans age, in-home care worker shortage grows
Driverless taxis leave San Francisco divided over safety concerns
FEMA puts restrictions in place as disaster relief funds run low
Retail theft surge driving businesses to explore more safety options
The back and forth on Berberine, the alleged 'Nature's Ozempic'
Black lung cases surge, miners seek relief through rule proposal
Travel hack 'skiplagging,' is dividing customers and airlines
The bourbon barrel tax removal is dividing Kentuckians
With all the recent shark activity, should you stay out of the water?
Passport woes leave travel advisors preaching caution
US tackles firefighter shortage as wildfires rage across North America
Why are custody battles over pets on the rise?
What lessons should brands take away from the 'Bud Light Effect'?
Why are Mexican Corridos gaining popularity on the music charts?
As overdoses climb, schools decide policies on Naloxone use
New blood donor policy opens doors, raises questions for PrEP users
To mow or not to mow? Why there's a culture war happening on your lawn
