Dan Mihalopoulos

Read all about it here www.dailyherald.com/20260226/new...

Donate to Running for Mount Prospect Food Pantry, organized by William Schroeder Hello everyone, my name is William and on March 7th & 8th, 2026 I am particip… William Schroeder needs your support for Running for Mount Prospect Food Pantry

A really nice guy, running (a lot) for a great cause www.gofundme.com/f/village-of...

Letter from suburban superintendents to Preckwinkle

Letter from suburban superintendents to Preckwinkle

Letter from suburban superintendents to Preckwinkle

Today, 90 suburban school superintendents sent this letter to Cook Co Board President Toni Preckwinkle alleging “catastrophic mismanagement” and “a failure of leadership that actively harms” the public.

They also called for a “formal audit” of Treasurer Maria Pappas‘s office

Nice work!

Full disclosure: Chicago Public Media has litigated a number of public records cases involving the CPD.

In cases pertaining to my reporting, we are repped by Matt Topic and his FOIA Team

A PR Push on the Public Dime: Chicago Police Podcast Records Peel Back Layers of Expanded Communication Costs Podcasts are a new avenue for police to reach the communities they serve. A monthslong public records battle with CPD identifies the cost of the podcast “Roll Call.” It is the latest evidence of the h...

One of many glistening nuggets of information in this @wttw.bsky.social story by @jaredrutecki.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2026/02/25/p...

“Since 2015 the Chicago Law Dept. has paid more than $3.1 million in more than 200 public records, litigation cases involving the police department”

Chicago has spent gobs of public dollars to lawyers who hold them accountable when they illegally stonewall access to public records #FOIA

Spin City PD

Indiana's Bears stadium bill advances, awaits governor's signature Senate Bill 27 empowers the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to acquire and finance a Bears stadium. It passed 45-4 Thursday.

In Indianapolis, Hoosier politicians say they think the Bears are "very serious" this time - and are talking about Dick Butkus.

But have they kissed the butts of the current Bears ownership enough to lure the team to Indiana after all?
chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/0...

How Jeffrey Epstein sought to infiltrate the justice system New Epstein files emails show how Epstein tried to cultivate relationships with prosecutors and others involved in his case

NEW: (gift) A Miami Herald Investigation: How Jeffrey Epstein Beat the Justice System by @jkbjournalist.bsky.social and @clurhealy.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

Two Cook County property tax appeal commissioners face strong challengers in March 17 primary Democratic Board of Review members Samantha Steele and George Cardenas have feuded. Both face opponents with lots of political experience.

A lot of Democratic politicians are lining up behind the March 17 primary challengers to Cook County Board of Review Commissioners Samantha Steele and George Cardenas, who say they've done a good job amid several high-profile controversies chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Poll numbers from Illinois US Senate election

Looks like Raja’s big advantage quickly shrunk - or may be gone entirely

Crowded primary for Krishnamoorthi's suburban House seat underscores Democrats' generational divide As former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean looks to retake a seat she lost 16 years ago, candidates with more progressive platforms are calling for a new generation of leadership.

Lotsa Democrats interested in the northwest suburban US House seat left open by Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

For the first time since at least the Great Depression.

As the country of immigrants turns hostile to new arrivals, native-born Americans seek to live abroad

Reports of the Midwest’s demise have been exaggerated

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

EXCLUSIVE: An @npr.org investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

Other documents that mention Trump have been taken down (and some restored).

More:

F.B.I. Raids Los Angeles Schools Chief’s Home and District Headquarters

Will LA follow Chicago’s footsteps and see its public schools chief in handcuffs? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...

As ICE expands, an AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused Investigators say one immigration official abused his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he sexually abused a woman in his custody.

At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 and the wrongdoing includes patterns of violence, sexual abuse and corruption, a review by The Associated Press found.

When a show on Netflix becomes realité

Flags of the USA and many other nations in the school cafeteria

Hey, I was the best social science and English student in my class in 1992!

A story I wrote for the school paper 35 years ago

The school’s spectator gym

What a great experience to return to Maine West High School in Des Plaines today for the first time in a long time.

Smart questions from the kids about journalism — and some reminders of my 4 years as a Warrior, in the Class of ‘92!

Cook County contractor: Pappas abused, bullied executives in profane ‘tirades’ The CEO of embattled Tyler Technologies told county Treasurer Maria Pappas that executives would no longer take her calls or meet with her.

Cook Co. Treasurer Maria Pappas offers no apologies to county IT contractor who alleges she abused their employees: “The whole world knows that Maria Pappas is an attack dog. I’m not Little Miss Muffet sitting in a corner. I’m not going to do it.” chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/24/c...

Cook County contractor: Pappas abused, bullied executives in profane ‘tirades’ The CEO of embattled Tyler Technologies told county Treasurer Maria Pappas that executives would no longer take her calls or meet with her.

Some wild stuff alleged in here against Cook County Treasurer and 2027 mayoral hopeful Maria Pappas chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/24/c...

DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court String of embarrassing defeats for prosecutors as experts condemn DoJ effort to cast people as ‘violent perpetrators’

"In Chicago, of 92 people arrested for assaulting or impeding officers last fall, 74 cases have resulted in no charges; in 13 cases, charges were filed and dismissed; and five charged cases were still pending. . . there have been no convictions.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

What NPR reporters will remember most about these Winter Olympics NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics.

NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics. n.pr/4aLxlIx

‘Abolish ICE’, ‘Caleb Chilliams’ Among Winners of Annual Snowplow Naming Contest The other winners of the fourth annual contest were Stephen Coldbert, Pope Frío XIV, The Blizzard of Oz, Svencoolie and Caleb Chilliams, Chicago officials announced.

A push to name one of Chicago’s snowplows “Abolish ICE,” clearly linking the humorous pun to efforts to oppose President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort, won the city’s annual snowplow naming contest, officials announced.

https://to.wttw.com/4rZGMLg

Cartel violence in 14 Mexican states

Front page of Chicago Sun-Times special section on the Rev. Jesse Jackson, showing an image of Jackson and the headline "He Was Somebody."

The Sun-Times and WBEZ have published about 20 stories and audio pieces this week about the Rev. Jesse Jackson, showing how his civil rights work intersected with film, education, Chicago mayors and much more. So, here's an ICYMI thread with some highlights. 🧵

These Indiana Governor victory laps on NewsNation and Fox News may not age well

After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois After praising Indiana’s stadium push, the Chicago Bears say talks are progressing in Illinois as both states face key legislative deadlines.

Another “shift in tone” from the Bears, after angering Illinois www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/bea...

Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation Guardian review of US justice department files reveals Epstein interacted with six CBP officers. The officer investigated denied any knowledge of trafficking underage girls

Been waiting for this. There’s no way they could have trafficked this many people without CBP assisting. Whether that is looking the other way or taking bribes. No way.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...