With two promotions, Chicago Sun-Times returns to its watchdog roots October 6, 2016 By Jackie Spinner
Could the Chicago ownership shuffle mean a brighter future for the Sun-Times? February 18, 2016 By Jackie Spinner
Why five police officers can sue the Chicago Sun-Times February 10, 2015 By Jonathan Peters Court rules that publishing driver’s license details broke the law–and First Amendment is no defense
The problem with ‘scoreboard’ reporting on the gun violence beat August 5, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Chicago’s reporters work to bring context and accountability to the city’s crime stories
How an activist journalist’s commitment to a poor Chicago community led to a big FOIA win (UPDATED) July 31, 2014 By Rui Kaneya After a years-long fight, city agrees that records of police misconduct complaints will be public
A TV news veteran brings a Chicago watchdog group back to life June 30, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Under Andy Shaw, the BGA has been reinventing itself–and turning heads
A Chicago anti-violence program gets belated scrutiny June 9, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Why did it take nearly four years for Illinois reporters to start covering the story with gusto?
A rally for laid-off Sun-Times photogs June 6, 2013 By Tanveer Ali A protest Thursday morning drew about 150 picketers to the newspaper’s headquarters
Homicide coverage is about people, not just stats February 18, 2013 By Tanveer Ali Stories about Hadiya Pendleton’s death should be a guide for journalists in future crime reporting
Loaded language of gay marriage January 4, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Reporters need to be mindful of using loaded terminology
Jenny McCarthy as a Sun-Times columnist? October 29, 2012 By Jennifer Vanasco Science writers are skeptical, though McCarthy won’t promote a fake link between vaccines and autism there