Articles filed under Special Reports
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Covering a story about a subject you grew up loving brings back all the feelsNov 04, 2024 11:48 am - One of the great things about being a journalist is learning about new subjects that you know nothing about. But the better thing is getting to cover a story about something you love.
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Managing expectations in the new vote-counting environmentNov 04, 2024 4:00 am - At long last, we find ourselves at the eve of Election Day, and this year more than most, I am drawn to reflect on how different our expectations have to be regarding whe...
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The April solar eclipse brought unexpected emotionNov 01, 2024 4:00 am - The emotion experienced by the crowds watching the eclipse gave me reason to look forward to the next solar event
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‘It’s got to be a fair deal’: Arlington Heights legislators open to Bears funding if the team comes back to townOct 26, 2024 2:00 pm - Arlington Heights legislators involved in behind-the-scenes Bears stadium discussions have left open the door to providing some public assistance for redevelopment should the NFL franchise redirect its focus back to Arlington Park.
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Commissioner faces ethics violation over leaked Bears tax appeal infoOct 16, 2024 6:00 pm - Cook County’s inspector general has recommended that a county board of review member take ethics training for leaking confidential information about the Bears’ property tax appeal at Arlington Park to the Daily Herald and other media outlets.
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Facts Matter: Disaster relief money not diverted to help migrantsOct 12, 2024 4:51 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that FEMA has run out of money because of spending on migrants, Donald Trump is pictured wading through floodwater and more.
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‘We’re confident in Kevin’: McCaskey backs Warren in bid to build new lakefront stadiumOct 10, 2024 1:59 pm - WARE, England — George McCaskey is fully behind Kevin Warren. Speaking at the team’s temporary home for the week on the outskirts of London, the Bears chairman said he be...
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Bears CEO says lakefront ‘best’ stadium site, but leaves door open for Arlington HeightsOct 09, 2024 6:55 pm - While maintaining that downtown Chicago is the “best” site for a new Bears stadium, team President and CEO Kevin Warren said Wednesday architects are designing a venue that is “agnostic” to location, including Arlington Heights.
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‘We’re continuing to make progress’: Bears’ Warren focused on breaking ground on lakefront stadium in 2025Oct 09, 2024 12:11 pm - WARE, England — The Bears remain focused on the city’s lakefront as the location for a nearly $5 billion stadium development project, team president Kevin Warren said Wed...
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Facts Matter: Walz off on proposal detailed in Project 2025Oct 06, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Project 2025 calls for documenting pregnancies, Donald Trump oversaw a peaceful transfer of power, Joe Biden is offering stimulus checks for homeowners and more.