'What would you do if you couldn't fail?' Park Ridge woman becomes the oldest woman to win a figure skating world title — great story by Emily McClanathan chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/dea…

I doobie? It’s wedded bliss when weed is part of the reception. Robert McCoppin w/ photos by Terrence Antonio James chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/i-d…

Chicago’s sordid history of being one of the most segregated cities in the United States is detailed in a new four-part documentary series, “Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation.”

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Sometimes, being in the same place in different seasons is like being on another planet

Diverse group of Chicagoans come together to share stories in The Frunchroom -- by Rick Kogan chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/chi…

The Taylor Family Award is one of my favorite journalism awards - it is about craftsmanship, going about the work in the fairest possible way. Congrats to Megan Crepeau Joe Mahr Brian Cassella and fellow editor Jeff Coen.

When is a bribe not a bribe?
Oral arguments at the Supreme Court start at 9 a.m. in a bribery case that could shape political corruption probes in Illinois, including case against ex-Speaker Michael Madigan
I’ll have the details:
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As the Chicago Bears prepare to unveil their vision for a new downtown stadium, projects in other NFL cities could prove instructive chicagotribune.com/2024/04/14/chi…

Illinois lawmakers call for ban on intoxicating hemp products, but retailers call for regulations chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/ill…

Harness horsemen call for end to Hawthorne's veto power over new track and casino chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/har…

Chicago Bears appeal property taxes on Arlington Heights site. Schools fear influx of students if team builds there. chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/chi…

NPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust npr.org/2024/04/09/124…

Zombie malls becoming places for demolition and reinvention chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/zom…

Hundreds of migrants still arriving in Wilmette as Chicago consolidates shelters chicagotribune.com/2024/04/08/hun…

NIH study found women who use hair relaxers have twice the rate of uterine cancer chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Chicago tradition of smelting is a dying due to the crash of the food chain —by Dale Bowman

Interesting and impressive interview about a Pulitzer-winning career in journalism with my former colleague at the Herald, Kimbriell Kelly

Layoffs at WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times comes amid declining fundraising--and a 19% raise for the departing CEO. wbez.org/stories/chicag…

Illinois House speaker's lawyer James Hartmann leaves post after telling lawmakers not to discuss 'political' matters with the Tribune chicagotribune.com/2024/04/02/hou…

'Straight-up collusion' drives O'Hare cost overruns, small contractor says chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/202…