William Tong

William Tong is a former intern at the Tribune who covered breaking and local news.

Brett Yang and Eddy Chen of TwoSet Violin perform in Orchestra Hall in Chicago on Oct. 14, 2025, as part of the Chicago Symphony Presents series. (Todd Rosenberg)

TwoSet Violin pulls a young, enthusiastic audience to Symphony Center: ‘Classical music can compete with brainrot’

October 15, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

Brett Yang and Eddy Chen said when they started out, everyone was skeptical they could pull off live concerts blending comedy with classical music. They now have millions of YouTube...

A speed camera fires its light in the 5800 block of Broadway in the Edgewater neighborhood, Aug. 26, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new speed cameras see big early revenue as aldermen tout safety impact

September 7, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

Speeding tickets from new automated cameras are quickly hurtling toward the $11.4 million benchmark Mayor Brandon Johnson is counting on for 2025.

Leone José Bicchieri leads his family — wife Claudia Galeno-Sanchez and their children, Leone, 8, and Claudia, 11 — from their home, walking to the children’s school, Orozco Community Academy, in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, on Sept. 5, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

‘It’s important to make our community feel safe’: CPS community organizes ahead of potential ICE action

September 6, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.

Chicago Public Schools stakeholders are promoting Constitutional rights amid threats of incoming National Guard and immigration enforcement.

Protesters and activists, including Lee Goodman, in stripes, protest outside Cook County's domestic violence-focused courthouse in Chicago on Sept. 4, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

ICE agents detain 2 at county domestic violence courthouse this week. Advocates warn of chilling effect on victims.

September 4, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

The arrests near the facility at 555 W. Harrison St. come as residents and politicians brace for a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Chicago.

Aaron Hughes, an Illinois Army National Guard veteran, speaks in Chicago’s Federal Plaza on Sept. 2, 2025, about ways for members of the Illinois National Guard to oppose a possible federal deployment in the city. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Veterans, advocates urge National Guard members to resist potentially unlawful Trump orders

September 3, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.

Veterans and lawyers also asked Gov. JB Pritzker to offer more material protections for National Guard members who resist federal orders on domestic deployment.

Members of the North American Fujianese associations Lily Lo, left, and Crystal Lo decide to get more stuffed pizza as a Pizzeria Due server in Chicago, Aug. 28, 2025, helps them during the meal. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

‘This is my family’s story’: Fujian groups celebrate heritage in Chicago

August 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Known as Fujian hometown associations, at least a dozen such groups from across North America gathered in and around Streeterville over the past week to participate in the convention.

A ceremonial wreath lays on a bust of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable during a ceremony honoring his legacy as founder of the city of Chicago on Aug. 23, 2025, at DuSable Bridge downtown. (Dominic Di Palermo/ Chicago Tribune)

Chicago commemorates city’s founding father Jean Baptiste Point DuSable: ‘He’s important to us’

August 24, 2025 at 8:09 a.m.

On Saturday, the DuSable Heritage Association, government officials and other community members gathered in Pioneer Court to commemorate du Sable, Chicago’s first non-indigenous permanent settler. This week marks his 207th death...

A recycling truck crashed into a small business in the 1000 block of East 31st Street in La Grange Park about 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2015, destroying windows, ceiling boards and decades-old heirlooms. (Dan Petrella/Chicago Tribune)

West suburban antique store to rebuild after recycling truck crashes into storefront

August 21, 2025 at 5:23 p.m.

A truck drove into Heart’s Desire, a small business at 1014 E 31st St., at about 8 a.m. Thursday.

Angel Santiago holds his dachshund Bam Bam as they arrive at Niles Animal Hospital with the help of friend Nico Zayas on Aug. 20, 2025. The stolen service dog was reunited with Santiago on Tuesday. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Bam Bam, the stolen support dog, reunited with his Logan Square owner; ‘I prayed every day and night’

August 20, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

The pair was reunited Tuesday night, police said, after a man and woman dropped Bam Bam off at Chicago Police’s 16th District station.

Maria Hernandez, whose basement flooded following two days of heavy rain, sorts through wet and soiled clothing in the 5600 block of South Fairfield Avenue in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago area cleans up after rounds of heavy storms

August 19, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

From the flooded basements on the city’s southwest side to a flooded riverwalk in Naperville, thousands across Chicago and suburbs were affected by storms Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

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