Colleen Connolly
NPR's Latino USA
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Fleeing Violence in Honduras, Migrants Enter US Political Arena as Midterms Approach
On October 29, the president ordered troops to the border, even though the caravan was —and still is— hundreds of miles away. → Read More
Fleeing Violence in Honduras, Migrants Enter US Political Arena as Midterms Approach
On October 29, the president ordered troops to the border, even though the caravan was —and still is— hundreds of miles away. → Read More
From the Midway: A podcast miniseries about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair
It's been 125 years since the 1893 Chicago World's Fair drew millions to Chicago — and its impact persists today. → Read More
From the Midway: Our new podcast about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair
It's been 125 years since the 1893 Chicago World's Fair drew millions to Chicago — and its impact persists today. → Read More
How The Des Moines Register built on credibility for its Tibbetts profile
In the month after Mollie Tibbetts disappeared, reporters from national media outlets descended on the tiny town of Brooklyn, 70 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa. Wire services fed investigation updates to major newspapers, whose coverage amped up on August 21. That day, remains were found, authorities announced charges against Cristhian Bahena Rivera, and President […] → Read More
Tragedy at the 1893 World's Fair: Fire killed 16 while crowds watched
As thousands filled the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a fire broke out that would fatally trap a dozen firefighters and kill four others. → Read More
Tragedy at the 1893 World's Fair: Fire killed 16 while crowds watched
As thousands filled the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a fire broke out that would fatally trap a dozen firefighters and kill four others. → Read More
How Chicago beat New York to get the 1893 World’s Fair
New York tried, but failed, to host the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Chicago, no "second city," prevailed. → Read More
How Chicago beat New York to get the 1893 World’s Fair
New York tried, but failed, to host the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Chicago, no "second city," prevailed. → Read More
50 years ago, a Naperville executive plotted to murder his wife — and almost blew up a plane
On Feb. 6, 1968, Earle T. Cook was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to blow up an airplane carrying his wife. The couple maintained his innocence. → Read More
Mayan language survives in Champaign, poses challenge in immigration court
With interpreters of uncommon languages in short supply, effectively representing native speakers in immigration court can be challenging. → Read More
50 years ago, Francis Brenton sailed a canoe from Lake Michigan to Senegal
Chicago in 1967 was wracked with social upheaval and protests against racial inequality and the Vietnam War. Brenton, untethered to daily life, was an escape. → Read More
Chicago Marathon map: A journey through neighborhoods
On the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Marathon, take a virtual trip through some of the race’s annual neighborhood highlights. → Read More
Follow along on epic hourlong car chase
Details, map of car chase that criss-crossed Chicago → Read More
Ken Griffin, Illinois' Richest Man, Announces Support for Marco Rubio
Illinois' richest man, Ken Griffin, has announced his support for GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio, saying he believes Rubio will be the next president. → Read More
Amazon Begins Grocery Delivery for Prime Members in Chicago
Online retailer Amazon expanded its one-hour delivery service Thursday to include groceries for Chicago residents who are members of Amazon Prime. → Read More
'We Also Must Bear Responsibility': Black Caucus Apologizes for Handling of Laquan McDonald Case
Hours after Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivered an emotional mea culpa over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case, the City Council's Black Caucus offered an apology of their own for their involvement in approving... → Read More
Speaker Madigan Says CPS 'Deserves Help' From the State
In a rare speech at the City Club Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Madigan expanded on his view on the Chicago Public School system, saying it should not be ignored by the state of Illinois. → Read More
Poll: More Than Half of Chicago Voters Think Mayor Emanuel Should Resign
A new poll shows that more than half of Chicago voters believe Mayor Rahm Emanuel should resign amid the fallout from the release of the Laquan McDonald shooting video two weeks ago. → Read More
Mindy's Hot Chocolate Chef Launches Line of Marijuana Edibles
With medical marijuana dispensaries now open in Illinois, a Chicago chef has become the first to launch a line of marijuana edibles attached to her personal brand of sweets. → Read More