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."
READ: Mayor Lori Lightfoot's letter to White House says she will take Trump at his word that he wants to help Chicago fight violence.
As coronavirus cases spike, Chicago officials announce restrictions on bars, indoor fitness classes and personal services will start Friday.
Vandals attacked Ald. Ray Lopez's Brighton Park office two days after he sent letter to residents calling on them to help "go after" gangs.
Activists, aldermen call for removal of Columbus statue after protesters and officer clash in Grant Park, police brutality allegations.
Lori Lightfoot to Trump spokeswoman who called her Chicago's "derelict" mayor: "Hey Karen. Watch your mouth."
CPS officials announced a hybrid plan that includes a mix of in-person classes and online-learning when school returns in the fall.
"The U.S. Postal Service is a disgrace. Speaking for my community, we are sick and tired of the excuses," Ald. Matt O'Shea says.
UPDATE: State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office has contacted inspector general, "determining next steps" on whether to pursue criminal charges.
After a recent spike in complaints that has public officials calling for action, Patch wants to know how you rate U.S. Mail delivery.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned young people driving a spike in coronavirus cases has the city on the brink of shutting down businesses, again.
KONKOL COLUMN: How can you blame a lady for dropping f-bombs at post-office when mail doesn't get delivered for weeks at a time in Chicago?
Chicago police say 64 people were shot including 11 fatalities in 50 shooting incidents across the city over the weekend.
Bars, restaurants and breweries are required to stop selling beer and liquor at midnight under new requirements to slow coronavirus spread.
KONKOL COLUMN: Top cop should use roving unit to train officers to see themselves as anti-crime advocates instead of a crime-fighting force.
Ald. Ray Lopez blamed "gang bangers" for "brazen front-door assault" on his house, and setting nearby garage on fire.
Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.
KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. Pritzker spends $56 million to court votes for tax increase, prioritizing his political ambitions over people.
Police Supt. David Brown calls for changes to electronic monitoring system that is a "revolving door in the criminal justice system."
As coronavirus cases spike nationally, Mayor Lightfoot warns restaurants to follow rules or get shut down.
Construction on new Culver’s franchise in Pullman is set to begin in fall.
