Chad Yoder

Breaking down the connections in the Martin Sandoval investigation

February 10, 2020 at 8:20 p.m.

With the guilty plea of former state Sen. Martin Sandoval, the onetime head of the Senate's Transportation Committee became the first person to be convicted in an ongoing corruption probe...

Patrick Kane skates on the ice after the Blackhawks defeated the Jets 5-2. Kane scored his 1000th point off an assist in the win.

Breaking down Patrick Kane’s milestone points, from No. 1 to No. 1,000

January 20, 2020 at 8:59 p.m.

Over the Blackhawks' long and storied history, only Stan Mikita, Bobby Hull and Denis Savard had scored 1,000 points for the franchise. On Sunday night, Patrick Kane's name was added...

How does Joe Maddon stack up against Hall of Fame managers? Check the numbers.

October 2, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

When the Cubs made the decision to cut ties with Joe Maddon, they were separating from one of the best managers in Cubs history and someone who may be Hall...

The statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George S. Halas outside of Gate O at Soldier Field on Sept. 3, 2019.

George Halas, Walter Payton among statues of 23 sports greats around Chicago

September 17, 2024 at 9:15 a.m.

George Halas and Walter Payton have returned to Soldier Field — in statue form.

What does your Lake Michigan beach look like? The Tribune checked out many in Chicago to see how they’re faring.

August 2, 2019 at 4:52 p.m.

Less than seven years ago, on the heels of one of the most crippling droughts in recent memory, Lake Michigan water levels dipped to their lowest point on record. Back...

Changing abortion rights: How Illinois’ new law compares with what other states are doing

June 18, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

Crossing a state line often means crossing a deep divide in abortion laws and policies. We're tracking which states are aiming for more regulation of abortion and which ones are...

A group of women carry picnic supplies to a spot at the Indiana Dunes State Park on May 20, 1964. Although the water was chilly for swimming, the sun and sands were perfect for sunbathing.

How Indiana Dunes compares to the other national parks

June 19, 2019 at 8:17 p.m.

Indiana Dunes National Park is the first in Indiana, and at about 40 miles from downtown Chicago, the nearest to the city by a large distance. It became the nation's...

Illinois income tax calculator: How would Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax affect you?

May 3, 2019 at 8:16 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed a graduated income tax as a way to fix Illinois' shaky finances. The proposal would increase taxes for the wealthy and lower taxes for the...

City Council runoffs: Breaking down 15 races

May 12, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

At least 14 City Council races look headed to a runoff election April 2, including 10 races in which the incumbent failed to win 50 percent of the vote. Those...

Are bridges near you deteriorating? Search our interactive map

June 19, 2019 at 8:21 p.m.

appeal_fla difference-illo-arrow erate ratio1 spinner triangle Inspectors regularly assess the condition of bridges across the state. A review of Illinois Department of Transportation data showed that 400 out of 3,460...

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