Jonathan Bullington
chicagotribune.com
Louisville, KY, United States
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‘Chicago’s a driving city.’ NASCAR Chicago Street Race opens to big crowds — but storms postpone some events.
After a year of planning and millions of dollars, racing fans on Saturday got their first look at Chicago's NASCAR race course for a two-day event. → Read More
I-55 dust storm crash: Read the Tribune investigation
Read the Tribune's three-part series into the I-55 dust storm crash that left eight dead and dozens injured. → Read More
Fatal I-55 dust storm crash puts focus on Illinois farmers: ‘We haven’t advanced
Advocates say Illinois has failed at encouraging the types of planting methods that could stop fertile soil from being carried off fields by high winds or washed into waterways by rain storms. → Read More
Deadly I-55 dust storm: The ‘hellish’ minutes scores of drivers spent battling a 200-foot wall of farm soil
On I-55 in central Illinois, a weather phenomenon fueled by gusting farm soil led to a deadly 84-vehicle crash. → Read More
The I-55 dust storm crash took lives, shattered families. Here are some of their stories.
A sudden dust storm on I-55 claimed the lives of 8 people in May — everyday people just traveling through central Illinois. → Read More
Evanston’s groundbreaking reparations plan was stumbling. A brother and sister pushed it forward.
Most conversations about reparations center on compensating descendants of enslaved people. Evanston focused its effort on repairing damage caused by housing discrimination. → Read More
Suburban elections: Wehrli declares victory as Naperville’s next mayor; D’Arcy claims win over Joliet incumbent O’Dekirk; Elgin’s Kaptain gains 4th term
Scott Wehrli led the voting over two other candidates. Joliet totals showed Terry D'Arcy ahead of incumbent Bob O'Dekirk. → Read More
Louisville's jail has a new system for phone calls with family. Here's how to navigate it.
Despite advocate's concerns, jail leaders are hopeful people behind bars will have more chances to stay connected with the outside world. → Read More
Firing pins and warning labels: How Louisville plans to skirt Kentucky's gun auction law
Two years ago, a Courier Journal investigation found 31 examples of guns sold at auction later resurfacing in criminal cases across Louisville. → Read More
'Ghost signs' in Louisville reveal bygone era. Here's where to find them.
These signs once lined commercial corridors in cities and towns around the world, advertising in bold text every manner of business. → Read More
How The Courier Journal reported on the Mayfield tornado anniversary
The stories of three women who escaped the wreckage of the Mayfield candle factory are emblematic of the struggle many survivors still face. → Read More
'Vindication': Breonna Taylor's family, supporters celebrate federal charges against cops
"Today's overdue, but it still hurts," Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, said of the federal indictments against LMPD officers. → Read More
Eastern Kentucky flooding: As death toll reaches 37 victims, here are the names we know
Coroner's offices in counties across Eastern Kentucky continue to identify bodies while first responders work to search for missing people. → Read More
Got a question about Louisville? There’s data for that.
“Everyone and anyone can tap into the data portal and use it,” said Andrew McKinney, data officer with the Office of Civic Innovation and Technology. → Read More
'It means a lot': Louisville celebrates return of Zoeller Pump Pegasus Parade
For the first time, The Kentucky Derby Festival's Zoeller Pump Pegasus Parade marched down Broadway in downtown Louisville on a Sunday. Take a look. → Read More
What you should know about those license plate readers popping up in neighborhoods
License plate readers offer searchable images of license plates, car types and even drivers' faces. But are they unfairly invading people's privacy? → Read More
Body-cam footage: Man pointed gun at Louisville police officer before being shot
A man who was shot in March by a Louisville police officer appeared to point a gun at the officer before the shooting, body camera footage shows. → Read More
Louisville mayor names new Metro Corrections director to oversee troubled jail
Lt. Col. Jerry Collins replaces Dwayne Clark, who announced his retirement amid ongoing turmoil at the city's jail. → Read More
Louisville Metro Corrections director to retire in wake of 7 prisoner deaths
Metro Corrections Director Dwayne Clark had led the department overseeing Louisville's jail since 2019. → Read More
Inside frantic hours before candle factory was destroyed by tornado: ‘It should have shut down’
Survivors question why the company didn't decide to close and send workers home before a massive twister leveled the building, killing at least eight. → Read More