Mark Konkol
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago, IL, United States
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Why DNAinfo Chicago wasn't a failure: Konkol
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Why DNAinfo Chicago wasn't a failure: Konkol
Visit Crain's Chicago Business for complete business news and analysis including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, government, sports and more. → Read More
Funeral For Slain 'Chicagoland' Prom King Lee McCullum Set For Friday
Lee McCullum Jr.'s life and death is an example of how difficult it is for kids to escape street life. → Read More
Lee McCollum, 'Chicagoland' Prom King, Shot Dead On South Side
Former Fenger student Lee McCollum talked about trying to escape city violence in a CNN documentary. → Read More
Teachers Who Don't Join CTU One-Day Strike Will Be Kicked Out Of Union
KONKOL: Teachers who object to April 1 "Day of Action" are considered "strikebreakers" in CTU bylaws. → Read More
Pullman Artist JB Daniel Installs Street Art Tribute To Labor Movement
KONKOL: Artist JB Daniel's "Laborpaste" public art installation uses century-old wheat paste recipe. → Read More
Journalist 'Consulted' by Mayor's Police Task Force: 'They Already Decided'
Lone journalist consulted, Brandon Smith, disagreed with holding videos 60 days, he said → Read More
Jackie Robinson West Parents To Discuss Lawsuit Against Little League, ESPN
The suit claims the Little League knew of the player eligibility issues, and did nothing about it. → Read More
Celebrating the Pulitzer Prize Centennial Offers A Cool Moment For Fan Boys
Pulitzer Prize winners gathered in Washington, D.C. to celebrate centennial of journalism's top prize. → Read More
Chicago Police Hid Mics, Destroyed Dashcams To Block Audio, Records Show
KONKOL: Intentional destruction, hiding mics and the curious case of Jason Van Dyke's dashcam. → Read More
Jackie Robinson West Boss Bill Haley Resigns In Wake of Cheating Scandal
The leadership change is the "necessary first step" for JRW to play Little League games next season. → Read More
Anger, F-Bombs And A Shouting Match With Spike Lee In A Tale Of Two Mondays
KONKOL: Mutual frustration over Chicago's Tale of Two Cities pits "Chi-Raq" director against "Mr. DNA." → Read More
Hey, Spike Lee: Chicago's 'Chi-Raq' Problem Isn't Just a South Side Thing
KONKOL: On the eve of the non-South Side premiere of "Chi-Raq," Lee misses the mark on "Tonight Show." → Read More
Instagram Photos of the Struggle: Urban Animals Fight To Survive in Chicago
It's nature vs. man as urban animals navigate a wild life along the lakefront and in city nature parks. → Read More
Chicago Might Be Broke, Corrupt And Cold-Blooded But It's Bike Friendly Too
KONKOL: Don't blame Emanuel for Chicago's troubles he's trying to fix. Let's go for a bike ride instead. → Read More
Good News: Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Spirit Animal Is Absolutely Not a Lizard
KONKOL: Online quiz says Rahm's spirit animal is a colorful pheasant, but don't call him Mayor Peacock. → Read More
Wrigleyville Is Chicago's Public Urination Capital, Data Shows
Since 2013, police issued 77 tickets at 940 W. Addison that netted $20,750 in fines. → Read More
Mayor Emanuel Didn't Deliver on Promise to Give JRW Kids Championship Rings
Jackie Robinson West championship rings promised to players remain at a posh Oak Street jewelry store. → Read More
Should Jackie Robinson West Be Featured in ESPN World Series Promos?
A sources says JRW player highlights will be used in future Little League World Series promos. → Read More
Jackie Robinson West 'Cheetah' Pin a Hot Trade at Little League Tournament
The Jackie Robinson West scandal was commemorated with a limited-edition "Little League Cheetah Pin." → Read More