The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune Win 2026 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting The Washington Post won the 2026 Toner Prize for national political reporting. The Chicago Tribune won for local political reporting. Ceremony set for March 23 in Washington, D.C.

Proud to be sharing this award with my fantastic colleagues @royalpratt.bsky.social @andrew-carter.bsky.social @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social @ckubzansky.bsky.social
Thanks @newhousesu.bsky.social
and to the entire Tribune newsroom for its immigration coverage
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64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.

Congratulations to 2026 Shadid Award finalists @royalpratt.bsky.social, @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social, @ckubzansky.bsky.social, @jmetr22b.bsky.social & @andrew-carter.bsky.social (chicagotribune.com) for reporting on the mass deportation effort in Chicago.
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A titan of civil rights remembered.

An advanced look at tomorrow's front page, featuring the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Rioters? Agitators? Immigration agents’ claims against US citizens mostly fall apart in court. Time and again, Donald Trump’s immigration agents claimed horrific crimes at the hands of protesters in Chicago. Those allegations of abuse did not withstand the scrutiny of judicial review.

The Trump administration arrested 106 protesters this fall, calling them “rioters” and saying the National Guard was needed to protect the immigration agents.

But only 9 cases still have a pending felony charge.

Most are falling apart in court.

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Farewell, and thank you: A veteran Tribune writer retires after 50 years of witnessing history As a history professor, I told students stories that I read in textbooks. The Tribune sent me to witness historical events.

A Tribune legend.

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Inside Chicago’s growing resistance movement against Operation Midway Blitz: ‘Small acts have huge consequences’ In Chicago, the resistance to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation mission has taken many forms. A movement has grown through acts large and small.

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Renee Ferguson, longtime investigative reporter for WMAQ-Ch. 5, dies Renee Ferguson, the first Black woman to work as an investigative reporter on Chicago television, has died.

Renee Ferguson, longtime investigative reporter for WMAQ-Ch. 5 and co-founder of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, has died. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/06/r...

In An Era of Big Money, the University of Illinois Shrugs Off Rules on Athletes’ NIL Deals Records show that a fraction of the school’s athletes are complying with a state law requiring them to disclose endorsements. In the wild west of college sports, Illinois’ flagship university says the...

Gotta love a March Madness investigation!

In An Era of Big Money, the University of Illinois Shrugs Off Rules on Athletes’ NIL Deals @stacystclair.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com and @jodiscohen.bsky.social @propublica.org

In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.

In the current wild west era of college sports, Illinois shrugs off a state law - one they pushed for - that requires its athletes to report their NIL deals.

Story w/ @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @propublica.org

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‘I can smell a sale’: How notable Chicagoans shop for the holidays Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, writer Rebecca Makkai, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, a professional Santa and more dish on their gift-giving tips and traditions.

Fun read from @taliasoglin.bsky.social in which she asks well-known Chicagoans for gift-giving tips.

But I'm concerned Maria Pappas isn't be reading the room correctly when she says Athens hotel workers "go crazy" for her Glamour Shots-inspired calendars.

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As he turns 90, a look back at Ron Grossman’s life and Tribune career Reporter Ron Grossman isn’t finished telling great Chicago stories. In honor of his 90th birthday, here’s a look back at the archive of his life and words written for the Tribune — by t…

It's the great Ron Grossman's 90th birthday today. Happy birthday, Professor!
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‘You were in the ComEd family, weren’t you?’ Defense attacks credibility of key witness in Madigan corruption trial Defense attorneys in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday attacked the credibility of a key prosecution witness, questioning his motives for cooperating with th…

Madigan's defense team attacks the credibility of a key witness - by grilling him about his divorce.
Good read from Megan Crepeau and Jason Meisner of @chicagotribune.bsky.social

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