Ray Long
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Ray Long
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Retired Chicago Tribune reporter, 45 years govt/pols/scoops: 2x Pulitzer Finalist, 7 govs, City Hall, Obama, Burke, book on Madigan
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    Ray Long
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    Nov 13, 2019
    Feds recorded calls of ex-lobbyist Mike McClain, close confidant of House Speaker Michael Madigan: sources - Chicago Tribune chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-… w ⁦@jmetr22b⁩ Send tips: 312-222-3448 or [email protected]
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    Ray Long
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    Jul 5, 2024
    On its best days, Chicago is nothing short of spectacular
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    Ray Long
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    Jun 8, 2018
    Of all quotes carved into the walls at Tribune Tower, this is my favorite. It is from Abraham Lincoln. I wanted to get a picture before I left. Though it is our last day in the tower and we are moving next to Millennium Park, I will stand by the quote itself every day.
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    Ray Long
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    Feb 1, 2024
    Chicago Tribune Guild members are on strike today to give our hedge fund overlords a taste of how we are unafraid of them. Alden pumps up obscene profits by squeezing employees. We break stories. Alden won’t break us. This is Chicago. We know how to fight. We won’t back down.
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    Ray Long
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    Nov 28, 2014
    Dred Scott, 5 miles from #Ferguson, noticed by reporter Nicole Wilson of IL press corps. #twill
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    Ray Long
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    Jun 25, 2023
    Bill Murray’s appearance announced in London while standing by unidentified Chicagoans …
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    Jun 24, 2023
    Legendary @Cubs fan Bill Murray in the building for London Series!
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    Ray Long
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    Jul 1, 2025
    Yes, I retired today from ⁦@chicagotribune⁩ I enjoyed my 27-plus years at the paper! The Trib team remains strong! Keep reading!
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    Ray Long
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    Apr 21, 2023
    'So we're going to go after Newsmax, we're going after One America News and the owners of One American News, who are billionaires, and we're going to go after the individuals who helped spread these lies' 'It's the same lies' as Fox
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    Dominion lawyer shoots down Newsmax’s defense of 2020 coverage: 'It's the same lies' as Fox
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    Ray Long
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    May 1, 2025
    “He’s a bully, and his staff is worse," the official said about Gov Pritzker
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    Sources: Pritzker team calls congresswoman 'damaged goods,' seeking to stop potential Senate run
    Sources have confirmed to NBC Chicago that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's political team is using its muscle to deter other Democrats from a Senate run
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    Ray Long
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    Dec 7, 2022
    Tribune Editorial: Time to take a jackhammer to the Trump sign on Chicago’s Trump Tower.
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    Editorial: Time to take a jackhammer to the Trump sign on Chicago’s Trump Tower
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    Ray Long
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    Jan 9, 2024
    Robberies and assaults across Chicago make me afraid for the first time - Chicago Sun-Times In 40 years as a journalist, I visited every Chicago neighborhood. For the first time, I now fear for my safety. Andy Shaw
    Chicago police officers stand near police tape surrounding a crime scene on North Rush Street.
    In 40 years as a journalist, I visited every Chicago neighborhood. For the first time, I now fear...
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    Ray Long
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    Oct 12, 2023
    This is my 42nd anniversary as a professional journalist, a field I love. Here's to 42 more! ;) Thanks to all of you for going along for the ride!
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    Ray Long
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    Oct 12, 2020
    39th anniversary in journalism for me today. Thanks to all of you for following me, and thanks for sending tips along the way. I started at the Peoria Journal Star and moved to the Chicago Sun-Times and The Associated Press. Now @chicagotribune for 22+ years. Here's to 39 more!
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    Ray Long
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    Jun 2, 2022
    Chicago is seeing a wave of union activity. Among the reasons: Workers ‘saw the willingness of their bosses to let them die’
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    Chicago is seeing a wave of union activity. Among the reasons: Workers ‘saw the willingness of...
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