Ray Long
@raylongchicago.bsky.social
Retired Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, 40+years govt/pols/scoops: 2x Pulitzer Finalist, 7 govs, City Hall, Obama, Burke, Madigan.
Author: The House That Madigan Built
Author: The House That Madigan Built
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There are many songs about this city, but Tom Waits wrote one of the best, simply titled "Chicago." Out today, Mavis Staples' new album kicks off with her fantastic version of the song. I'm so glad to hear this quintessential Chicago singer putting her own stamp on it.
Chicago
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November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
There are many songs about this city, but Tom Waits wrote one of the best, simply titled "Chicago." Out today, Mavis Staples' new album kicks off with her fantastic version of the song. I'm so glad to hear this quintessential Chicago singer putting her own stamp on it.
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The priest at a Catholic church in Dedham defended his parish’s decision to replace nativity figurines of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign reading “ICE was here,” saying the gospel is clear about treating immigrants with respect. trib.al/Ob5ptDw
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The priest at a Catholic church in Dedham defended his parish’s decision to replace nativity figurines of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign reading “ICE was here,” saying the gospel is clear about treating immigrants with respect. trib.al/Ob5ptDw
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A warden was tasked with ending abuse at one of the highest security federal prisons in the U.S. But he says his own officers and the Bureau of Prisons stood in the way.
A Warden Tried to Fix an Abusive Prison. He Faced Death Threats.
He was tasked with ending abuse at a federal penitentiary, but he says his own officers and the Bureau of Prisons stood in the way.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A warden was tasked with ending abuse at one of the highest security federal prisons in the U.S. But he says his own officers and the Bureau of Prisons stood in the way.
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Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
Robert Reich
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
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"Widespread job losses, with declines in employment among manufacturers, construction companies and professional services firms. Losses were concentrated among small businesses..."
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Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Widespread job losses, with declines in employment among manufacturers, construction companies and professional services firms. Losses were concentrated among small businesses..."
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Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
Chicago Headline Club seeks entries for 2025 local news stories headlineclub.org/awards/peter...
2025 Peter Lisagor Awards for journalism in Illinois and Northwest Indiana - Chicago Headline Club
Nominations for the 48th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards, which recognize Chicago’s best journalism from across the media spectrum, are open from December 1, 2025 to February 2, 2026. The price of entry w...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Chicago Headline Club seeks entries for 2025 local news stories headlineclub.org/awards/peter...
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
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Federal appeals court rules Alina Habba, Trump's former personal lawyer, is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey. https://cnn.it/4pairkP
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Federal appeals court rules Alina Habba, Trump's former personal lawyer, is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey. https://cnn.it/4pairkP
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Timothy Evans, Cook County’s longest-serving chief judge, is also among its most storied politicians. As he leaves office after 24 years, where does his tenure leave the courts? [In collaboration with @injusticewatch.org ] www.chicagomag.com/news/timothy...
Timothy Evans Expects to Endure
Cook County’s longest-serving chief judge is also among its most storied politicians. As he leaves office after 24 years, where does his tenure leave the courts?
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December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Timothy Evans, Cook County’s longest-serving chief judge, is also among its most storied politicians. As he leaves office after 24 years, where does his tenure leave the courts? [In collaboration with @injusticewatch.org ] www.chicagomag.com/news/timothy...
Nominations now open for Chicago Headline Club’s 2025 journalism awards headlineclub.org/2025/12/01/n...
Nominations now open for Chicago Headline Club's 2025 journalism awards - Chicago Headline Club
The Chicago Headline Club is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Chicago Headline Club’s 2025 journalism awards — including a new way to honor Chicago editors. While planning you...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Nominations now open for Chicago Headline Club’s 2025 journalism awards headlineclub.org/2025/12/01/n...
‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Opinion | ‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’
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December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Trump’s campaign of retribution numbers at least 470 www.reuters.com/investigates...
Trump’s campaign of retribution: At least 470 targets and counting
A Reuters investigation documents at least 470 acts of retribution under Trump’s leadership.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Trump’s campaign of retribution numbers at least 470 www.reuters.com/investigates...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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This idea of illegal orders is not hypothetical.
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This idea of illegal orders is not hypothetical.
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Lawyer for protesters to ICE bigwig Russell Hott: “Do you agree that it's unconstitutional to arrest people for being opposed to Midway Blitz?”
Hott: “No.”
Hott: “No.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Lawyer for protesters to ICE bigwig Russell Hott: “Do you agree that it's unconstitutional to arrest people for being opposed to Midway Blitz?”
Hott: “No.”
Hott: “No.”
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
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November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
JFK granddaughter cancer
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/m...
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Tatiana Schlossberg, Caroline Kennedy’s daughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis - The Boston Globe
Schlossberg, 35, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, with a rare mutation found in less than 2 percent of cases.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
JFK granddaughter cancer
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Neil Steinberg on how timeless Lincoln weeping cartoon follwing JFK death came together on deadline www.everygoddamnday.com/2013/11/linc...
Lincoln weeping
The blog of Neil Steinberg
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November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Neil Steinberg on how timeless Lincoln weeping cartoon follwing JFK death came together on deadline www.everygoddamnday.com/2013/11/linc...
Piggy Gets Polite www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Opinion | Piggy Gets Polite
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November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Piggy Gets Polite www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Federal appeals court temporarily halts release of hundreds of 'Operation Midway Blitz' detainees www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...
Federal appeals court temporarily halts release of hundreds of ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ detainees
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the release on bond of hundreds of immigrants whose arrests during Operation Midway Blitz are being challenged under a consent decree.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Federal appeals court temporarily halts release of hundreds of 'Operation Midway Blitz' detainees www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/f...
Federal judges block Texas from using new GOP-gerrymandered, pro-Trump congressional map
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Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Federal judges block Texas from using new GOP-gerrymandered, pro-Trump congressional map
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Senate President Don Harmon faces new challenge over near-$10M campaign finance fine www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/17/d...
Senate President Don Harmon faces new challenge over near-$10M campaign finance fine
Libertarian-leaning Liberty Justice Center has filed a complaint regarding Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s collecting millions of dollars for his campaign committee.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Senate President Don Harmon faces new challenge over near-$10M campaign finance fine www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/17/d...