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: Restorative justice expert Robert Spicer says a political peace circle isn't a laughing matter. It could even change Chicago.
Chicago police said five people were murdered and 59 people were shot, including two teenagers, over the weekend.
Illinois Board Of Elections rules Kanye West's presidential campaign did not submit enough valid signatures to qualify for Nov. 3 ballot.
CTA promotional video gives Chicago first glimpse at what Red Line extension, new stations could bring to far South Side neighborhoods.
Picketing outside Mayor Lightfoot's Logan Square house could get protestors thrown in jail for six months under state law.
KONKOL COLUMN: CTU leaders want us to believe they're fighting for kids when, behind closed doors, they want extra money for less teaching.
Chicago Teachers Union files labor grievance over remote learning plan. CPS officials say they won't reduce student instruction time.
A civic institution also under siege in America — journalism — led to political pressure that may save the Postal Service. Patch Commentary.
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin, Nebraska from travel restrictions requiring self-quarantine; put Iowa and Kansas back on the list.
KONKOL COLUMN: False statements to public about Jussie Smollett case will haunt Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx well beyond election.
State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office engaged in "substantial abuses of discretion" but didn't break the law handling the case, a report said.
Chicago launches new task forces including increased police monitoring of social media aimed at preventing, rapidly responding to looting.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office announced 42 of 43 arrests related to Chicago Looting this week resulted in felony charges.
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop U.S. Postal Service in Mt. Greenwood, 60655, unless it's time for lunch.
KONKOL COLUMN: Mayor Lightfoot dismisses myth that Chicago needs a powerful boss to make it through tough times. Insiders aren't so sure.
A tornado touched down in Rogers Park. South Side neighborhoods got hit with most power outages after Monday's derecho caused heavy damage.
Police launch "looting task force" seeking videos, photos and any information related to the early Monday attacks on businesses.
KONKOL COLUMN: Chicago politicians playing the blame game offer too few solutions, balk at compromise. Stop whining and work together.
Durbin says he has "suspicious" White House and Republicans have intentionally caused Postal Service problems as November election nears.
Chicago Park District officials announced that restaurants on the lakefront will be allowed to open this week; beaches will remain closed
