In honor of Fran Spielman’s 50 years as a reporter, this was presented to her last night. Former Chicago Sun-Times Managing Editor Mary Dedinsky Shows off “Frantastic.” Congrats Fran Spielman

While most #Pride parades are facing cutbacks and deficits due to corporations pulling back support, #Chicago is bucking the trend due to its unique business model. My story for Axios: axios.com/local/chicago/…

Officials Concede They Don’t Know the Fate of Iran’s Uranium Stockpile nytimes.com/2025/06/22/us/…

JUST IN: Qatar's foreign ministry issued a statement saying Qatari air defenses "thwarted the attack and successfully intercepted the Iranian missiles," with no injuries or deaths reported. axios.com/2025/06/23/ira…

Tariff clock is ticking and no one knows what comes next trib.al/paWEjVC

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚛️The U.S. and Iran will meet next week to discuss a potential nuclear deal, President Trump claimed at a press conference at the end of the NATO summit on Wednesday. My report on Axios axios.com/2025/06/25/tru…

🎯 Under the Army Transformation Initiative, nothing is sacred. "Complacency right now is going to be rewarded with failure and death in the short- to medium-term," Secretary Dan Driscoll told me after touring Fort Stewart. Brace for 2.0. Axios axios.com/2025/06/25/for…

Total customs revenue from actions taken since Jan. 20 — including tariffs, taxes and fees — hit $106.1 billion as of last Friday. trib.al/UdPxT4M

Iran-linked hackers may target U.S. firms and critical infrastructure, U.S. government warns - reuters.com/sustainability…

Today we said goodbye to Ray Long Chicago Tribune. A special reporter. I called him “The Franchise.” We rolled through Madiganistan in 2019 reporting on an alderman’s wild blunder. In 2024 we chronicled corrupt Chicago history. He visited my grandma when she was dying. Great man.

Yes, I retired today from ⁦Chicago Tribune⁩ I enjoyed my 27-plus years at the paper! The Trib team remains strong! Keep reading!

Trump administration shelves Navy's F/A-XX, citing industry strain ⁦Axios⁩ ⁦Colin Demarest⁩ axios.com/2025/07/02/nav…

💣 B-2 strikes on Iran marked America’s latest foray into the MidEast, where for decades it's expended taxpayer dollars and lives. “This is the part of the world that continually draws the United States into conflict. And it’s not an accident.” Axios axios.com/2025/07/02/pen…

What evil alternate universe is this

Tribune Tower debuted 100 years ago, ushering in the glory days of the 'Magnificent Mile' chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/tri…

“I had about 200 kids — scared, cold, and terrified. Probably the worst day of their lives.” Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskin shares how he helped save 165 people during the devastating Texas floods at Camp Mystic.

New Medicaid work rules put states in a bind axios.com/2025/07/14/med…

Minnesota's "Best" late night food is at … Kwik Trip? axios.com/local/twin-cit…

One day you’re young and wild; the next, it’s Tuesday, and you’re dialing into a team's call.

When the DOJ sold the only copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album "Once Upon a Time In Shaolin," it concealed the sale price citing “trade secrets.” Now, after a four year FOIA battle, Jason Leopold has the answer bloomberg.com/news/newslette…