John Chase

@chasejohn

Dep. Metro Editor/Politics @chicagotribune. Alum @BetterGov. 2022 Pulitzers. Co-author of "Golden," the Rod Blagojevich story. On BlueSky:@johnchase.bsky.social

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John Chase@chasejohn · May 9, 2022

This Pulitzer for the @BetterGov & @chicagotribune is wonderful recognition for powerful work. I am also thinking today of Shamaya Coleman, her children and the dozens of others victims in Chicago who died. The city still has not fully addressed the issues raised in our stories.

chasejohn's tweet image. This Pulitzer for the @BetterGov &amp; @chicagotribune is wonderful recognition for powerful work. I am also thinking today of Shamaya Coleman, her children and the dozens of others victims in Chicago who died. The city still has not fully addressed the issues raised in our stories.

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 19

In a blow to Gov JB Pritzker, who has significant sway among party leaders, Cook County Dems don’t endorse his pick (Lt Gov Juliana Stratton) for US Senate. By @rap30 and @ad_quig: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/18/coo…

chasejohn's tweet card. Cook County Democratic slatemakers also endorsed state Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago for state comptroller spot being vacated by Susana Mendoza.

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Alice Yin@byaliceyin · Jul 18

new Maria Pappas fit just dropped in this excellent writeup of yesterday's Cook County Dems slating by @ad_quig and @rap30: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/17/coo…

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Rick Pearson@rap30 · Jul 18

Motion to make comptroller an open primary fails in full vote of county dems by 95 votes out of more than a half million, sources say. Apparently Croke recommendation will stand. Awaiting end of closed session.

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Rick Pearson@rap30 · Jul 18

At Cook County Dem slating: No endorsement, open primary, for US Senate. Croke endorsed for state comptroller.

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Rick Pearson@rap30 · Jul 18

As Cook Co. Dems turn to consider US Sen candidates to vie to succeed Dick Durbin, US Rep Robin Kelly misses flight from DC, where voting ran late, and has an ally present for her. Fellow House member, Rep Raja Krishnamorthi, made the trip and will appear.

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Ray Long@RayLong · Jul 18

Cook County Democrats hold off endorsement decision for county assessor, don't back Board of Review incumbent @ad_quig @rap30 chicagotribune.com/2025/07/17/coo…

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 18

Good story by @byaliceyin detailing how Ald. Walter Burnett's departure leaves @ChicagosMayor with the challenge of picking his third Zoning Committee chair as the City Council’s Black and Latino caucuses have already begun jockeying for the coveted spot. chicagotribune.com/2025/07/18/may…

chasejohn's tweet card. The heads of both the Black and Latino caucuses are calling for the Zoning Committee chairmanship to go to one of their members.

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Sam Charles@samjcharles · Jul 17

Lawyers for Chicago Housing Authority used ChatGPT to cite nonexistent court case chicagotribune.com/2025/07/17/chi…

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Jake Sheridan@JakeSheridan_ · Jul 16

I've been so lucky to learn from & laugh with @CraigDellimore at work. There's no one more fair, kind or loving at City Hall. So grateful for all his past-mayor stories, open ears & newsroom union advice. Here's the moment he saw the "Craig Dellimore Radio Room" unveiled:

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 17

Thanks for the shout-out @ShiaKapos! And thanks for not mentioning ages!

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 16

This is a key week for public broadcasting as the Senate prepares to vote on Trump's proposed cuts. The impact will be felt everywhere, but especially in downstate communities where public broadcasting is the primary source of news. By @danvock: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/ill…

chasejohn's tweet card. While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas would get hit harder.

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Rick Pearson@rap30 · Jul 11

My story: Attorney general investigation in DuPage County a concern for Democrats continued growth in former GOP hotbed. chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/ill…

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 9

Cook County bd member Donna Miller is running to represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. She's the latest of what is becoming a blur of candidates for various congressional offices. @oliviaolanderr/@PetrellaReports have all the info here: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/02/ill…

chasejohn's tweet card. Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.

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Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune · Jul 8

BREAKING: Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke’s release from federal prison expected Tuesday trib.al/zbmKjEH

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jul 6

Pregnant and in Chicago w/o legal immigration status, Daniela Sigala isn’t sure her son will be a U.S. citizen. Today’s Sunday read explores the impact of SCOTUS decision & Trump initiatives on birthright citizenship. By @nellbsalzman and @danvock: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/sup…

chasejohn's tweet card. High court’s decision fuels uncertainty about whether babies born to immigrants lacking legal immigration status will be considered American citizens, despite 14th Amendment.

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Dan Petrella@PetrellaReports · Jul 3

Cook County's troubled tech overhaul boils over, as political leaders start pointing fingers, @ad_quig reports chicagotribune.com/2025/07/03/coo…

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jun 30

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inner circle worked with outside lobbyists not registered to lobby on behalf of the city in the Illinois General Assembly, a practice his office defended because their contracts were “pending.” @byaliceyin, @JeremyGorner, @ad_quig: chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/may…

chasejohn's tweet card. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new lead Springfield IGA director John Arena argued those lobbyists did not need to register because their contracts with the city were still “pending.”

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jun 30

Once again @realBlagojevich not doing his homework: The Comey rumor "originated with America's Last Line of Defense — a network of Facebook pages and websites that describe their content as satirical in nature." snopes.com/fact-check/fbi…

RRod Blagojevich@realBlagojevich · Jun 30

What greedy & dishonest hypocrites these weaponized prosecutors are! For the salvation of our democracy, they must be investigated & held accountable for their abuses of power.

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Robert McCartney@McCartneyWP · Jun 29

Katharine Graham’s granddaughter, writing in The Nation, blisters Bezos for betraying the WashPost’s legacy by kowtowing to Trump. thenation.com/article/societ…

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John Chase@chasejohn · Jun 30

So @GovPritzker is hiring. Some of those on the short list to be lt gov: Deputy Gov Andy Manar, ex-Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, and state Rep. Lisa Hernandez. There are certainly others. Story by @oliviaolanderr @rap30: chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/gov…

chasejohn's tweet card. The job of Illinois lieutenant governor will become vacant with the current occupant, Juliana Stratton, running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

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