Chicago Sun-Times reporter, assistant news desk editor ∙ [email protected] @Suntimes
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2014
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Heartbreaking to hear that violence prevention leader Andre Thomas was killed this weekend. Nearly 3 years ago, Thomas told me about the importance of investing in anti-gun violence programs. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…
If you're curious about the Northern Illinois Transit Authority's new and unprecedented power to develop land near transit, here's an explainer I wrote for the @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…
I wrote about Metra's new (and very ambitious) plan to create crosstown service. They can do it by running trains through the middle of Union Station.
Metra says it would cost $9B for upgrades so trains run every 15-30 minutes. For @Suntimes
chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…
'This group is building benches at bus stops that don't have one. Will the city let them?' ... for the @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…
DuSable LSD bridge was still closed to traffic when I checked it out a few minutes ago. Lots of frustrated cyclists and runners who didn't know it's been unable to fully close for a 'heat-related issue' since 10 am. Here's my story for the @Suntimes
chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…
David Struett retweeted
Today our members showed up to bargaining to once again tell CPM we're asking for real protection:
• No layoffs due to generative Al
• No cutting hours/pay due to GenAl
• No eliminating future jobs to make room for GenAl
• GenAl can't write or create our editorial content
David Struett retweeted
The Chicago Sun-Times Guild is fighting for generative AI protections at the bargaining table.
Follow along as we continue to push for a fair contract.
ALT White text on black background reading: “The Chicago Sun-Times Guild is fighting for protections against generative Al at the bargaining table. Here's what we're asking for ->” as well as the Sun-Times Guild Local 34071 logo
ALT White text in black background with the Guild logo faintly behind it reading: “We're asking for real protection: • No layoffs due to Al • No cutting hours or pay because of Al • No eliminating future jobs to make room for Al • Al can't write or create our editorial content”
'2 tornadoes packing winds of 86 to 110 mph hit Chicago area, toppling trees and leaving 250,000 without power' chicago.suntimes.com/weather…
'Chicago Nurse Sues CTA-Hired Security Firms After Fare Jumper Left Her With A Broken Leg' blockclubchicago.org/2026/08…
A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was fatally struck by a driver in North Center on Monday. He is the third teen to be killed on an e-scooter in traffic in Chicago this year. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…
David Struett retweeted
‘CTA crime has dropped for last 6 consecutive months amid security surge, agency boss says.'
@dstru312 reports.
chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…
David Struett retweeted
'Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider.'
@kwashy12 reports.
chicago.suntimes.com/health/…
For the second time in a row, CTA's interim president showed up to City Council to take questions — but that didn't happen because enough alders didn't show up.
Here's my story about it for the @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/city-ha…
'As temperatures soar, critics say Johnson administration needs to improve extreme heat plan'
Elijah James reports for @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/health/…
'Some Chicago boaters call for stronger rules following fatal crash they say is too common'. @kwashy12 reports for the @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/public-…
No ticket to the Obama Center opening? No problem.
Several dozen people without access to the invite-only performance, and nearby sold-out watch party, gathered as close as they physically could along a tall fence at 60th Street and Stony Island Avenue...
There's plenty more coverage of the Obama Center grand opening at @Suntimes
chicago.suntimes.com/live/st…
