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."
MARK KONKOL COLUMN: Long on mistakes and short on diplomacy, Rahm Emanuel carries too much baggage to send to Japan as the U.S. ambassador.
It's Instagram official: Cubs manager David Ross and NBC "Chicago Med" actor Torrey DeVitto are dating.
KONKOL COLUMN: Back in Chicago after two years in Puerto Rico, former U.S. Rep. Luis Guiterrez has roared back into the public eye.
KONKOL COLUMN: Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx scapegoats staff for not reminding her it's her job to keep tabs on "heater" cases.
KONKOL COLUMN: Even the Illinois State Rifle Association says Orland Park's new concealed carry ordinance is unnecessary.
In an email to staff, Jackson said she has made the "tough decision" not to renew her contract, which expired June 30.
KONKOL COLUMN: Illinois' ex-con former governor says newly drafted Bears QB Justin Fields already endorses an "f'n' golden" product.
Former Alderman Ricardo Munoz was indicted for allegedly tapping campaign funds for personal use, including tuition payments.
The grandson and nephew of two Chicago mayors was indicted Thursday on charges related to a federal bank fraud investigation.
Chicago public health commissioner says "Vax Pass" plan is a concept that could include mask-free neighborhood events for the vaccinated.
KONKOL COLUMN: Facts get in the way of Jackie Robinson West coaches' claims that they've been vindicated in Little League cheating scandal.
KONKOL COLUMN: 65 percent of Patch readers who responded to an online poll said there's no chance they would use vaccine passports.
Chicago public health officials say drive-up and walk-in appointments for a Johnson & Johnson jab will be available starting next week.
Public health commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady says folks who want to be part of summer fun in Chicago should "get vaccinated."
KONKOL COLUMN: Campaign cash seems to benefit Chicago Teachers Union priorities in Springfield, while police contract reform languishes.
Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said city vaccination sites will start offering shots to walk-ins this week.
Cardinal Cupich called on St. Sabina members to stop "tactics of intimidation" against the review board investigating sex abuse claims.
KONKOL COLUMN: Pritzker Administration set to reimburse schools for COVID-19 testing following a lawmaker's bill and a Patch investigation.
Traveling to Iowa and Wisconsin no longer requires Chicagoans to self-quarantine or have a negative coronavirus test under updated order.
Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago is prepared for possible riots, looting after verdict in trial of cop charged with George Floyd's murder.
