Mark Konkol, recipient of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, wrote and produced the Peabody Award-winning series "Time: The Kalief Browder Story." He was a producer, writer and narrator for the "Chicagoland" docuseries on CNN and a consulting producer on the Showtime documentary "16 Shots."
KONKOL COLUMN: A young Chicago professional shot while bicycling near the West Loop says he doesn't feel unsafe in his everyday life.
At least 35 people were shot, including four fatally, over the weekend in Chicago.
KONKOL COLUMN: Let's remember why Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's mayoral campaign imploded into an epic landslide loss.
A new anonymous police tip line offers up to $15,000 for information that leads to a homicide conviction.
Congrats to White Sox mascot Southpaw for being nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana. Cast your ballots online!
Happy Thursday, Chicago! 40th Ward Ald. Andre Vasquez will be rapping on stage for a block party at Ainslie Art Plaza at 6 p.m.
KONKOL COLUMN: It's not shocking the Bears will invest in a suburban stadium instead of a team that can beat the Packers.
It's Wednesday, Chicago. Be safe out there! So far this month, there has been a shooting on city expressways every three days.
Happy Taco Tuesday, Chicago. An ex-alderman pleaded guilty to corruption charges, and it's Jose Abreu Bobblehead Night at Sox Park.
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CHICAGO PATCH WEEKEND EDITION: Kick back with the top news, sports hot takes, lovely long reads and fun stuff for your to-do list.
"Winning never gets old. It gets better. You appreciate it more because of what everyone had to do to get here." — Sox Manager Tony La Russa
Here's a five-minute guide to the most important things happening today in town.
KONKOL COLUMN: Despite a succession of failures, former Chicago mayor finds success turning public policy advocacy into big-time paychecks.
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KONKOL COLUMN: Chicago ordinance hamstrings city inspector general from probing anonymous misconduct allegations against aldermen.
KONKOL COLUMN: Will County Deputy Chief Dan Jungles revoked a Patch reporter's media credentials for writing a story without his permission.
KONKOL COLUMN: Firefighters Tom Maloney, Joel Burns and Stan Salata made a pilgrimage to see how America has healed 20 years after 9/11.
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: My 12,300-mile storytelling tour of America ends with a monumental celebration and unfunded promises of a bright future.
