A.D. Quig
@adquig.bsky.social
Cook County, Chicago City Hall and Obama Presidential Center reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Hoosier. aquig@chicagotribune.com
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The 8 officers have been named in 13 lawsuits filed by drivers who said they were improperly stopped and searched Downtown because they are Black, according to an analysis of court records by @wttw.bsky.social
Taxpayers have paid a combined $378K to resolve 6 of those lawsuits, records show.
Taxpayers have paid a combined $378K to resolve 6 of those lawsuits, records show.
The agency tasked with investigating misconduct by Chicago police officers identified a troubling pattern of undocumented and unprofessional stops of Black people in a downtown police district, according to a document obtained by WTTW News.
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Police Misconduct Agency Identified Troubling Pattern of Stops of Black Chicagoans in Downtown Police District, Records Shows
Four members of the 1863 tactical team named in COPA’s letter have been stripped of their police powers, according to a department spokesperson.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The 8 officers have been named in 13 lawsuits filed by drivers who said they were improperly stopped and searched Downtown because they are Black, according to an analysis of court records by @wttw.bsky.social
Taxpayers have paid a combined $378K to resolve 6 of those lawsuits, records show.
Taxpayers have paid a combined $378K to resolve 6 of those lawsuits, records show.
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Hi all. A little clarification: the Purdue student journalists did OFFER to do this but "Unfortunately and understandably, the IDS declined the offer, fearing expulsion of its student leaders and more firings of its professional staff." They printed and delivered a statement of solidarity instead
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hi all. A little clarification: the Purdue student journalists did OFFER to do this but "Unfortunately and understandably, the IDS declined the offer, fearing expulsion of its student leaders and more firings of its professional staff." They printed and delivered a statement of solidarity instead
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800 South and West Side lots owned by the "city's worst landowner" went up for sale at an auction.
But only a fraction have sold, leaving more than 500 lots still sitting vacant, a Block Club + @illinoisanswers.bsky.social investigation found. buff.ly/Kc9djFV
But only a fraction have sold, leaving more than 500 lots still sitting vacant, a Block Club + @illinoisanswers.bsky.social investigation found. buff.ly/Kc9djFV
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
800 South and West Side lots owned by the "city's worst landowner" went up for sale at an auction.
But only a fraction have sold, leaving more than 500 lots still sitting vacant, a Block Club + @illinoisanswers.bsky.social investigation found. buff.ly/Kc9djFV
But only a fraction have sold, leaving more than 500 lots still sitting vacant, a Block Club + @illinoisanswers.bsky.social investigation found. buff.ly/Kc9djFV
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This @royalpratt.bsky.social story is essential and horrifying: a 60-year old man with heart problems originally from El Salvador was issued a $130 ticket by ICE in Rogers Park for “not having his papers” proving his legal status on his person.
ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’
Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a second Trump administration, it was rarely enforced.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This @royalpratt.bsky.social story is essential and horrifying: a 60-year old man with heart problems originally from El Salvador was issued a $130 ticket by ICE in Rogers Park for “not having his papers” proving his legal status on his person.
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"Once Brockman was handcuffed and placed in the van, the agents pulled out, clipping the rear bumper off of a stopped car partially blocking their path and speeding away past an approaching elongated CTA bus and through the busy intersection."
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"Once Brockman was handcuffed and placed in the van, the agents pulled out, clipping the rear bumper off of a stopped car partially blocking their path and speeding away past an approaching elongated CTA bus and through the busy intersection."
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Federal agents fire guns at Chicago activist they accuse of 'boxing in' vehicle in Brighton Park
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Federal agents fire guns at Chicago activist they accuse of ‘boxing in’ vehicle in Brighton Park
Federal authorities shot a Chicago activist in Brighton Park on Saturday, but accounts differ on what happened before agents fired their guns.
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October 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Federal agents fire guns at Chicago activist they accuse of 'boxing in' vehicle in Brighton Park
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Our latest story about prominent Chicago activist turned politician Andrew Holmes, who is facing new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl. Also details how some families felt exploited. With @alisonflowers.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com
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Prominent activist turned politician faces new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl
A survivor of sex trafficking has sued anti-violence activist and Dolton trustee Andrew Holmes, alleging he sexually assaulted her at age 16.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our latest story about prominent Chicago activist turned politician Andrew Holmes, who is facing new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl. Also details how some families felt exploited. With @alisonflowers.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com
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News photographers have to be ready to meet the moment and the Chicago Tribune's Stacey Wescott did that superbly. She tells the story here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/22/t...
A Tribune photographer describes capturing a compelling image from protests outside Broadview’s ICE facility
Tribune veteran photographer Stacey Wescott details how she captured an image of an ex-Marine protesting in front of an ICE facility in Broadview that became a sensation on the internet.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
News photographers have to be ready to meet the moment and the Chicago Tribune's Stacey Wescott did that superbly. She tells the story here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/22/t...
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Quick reminder for some - don't share rumors or things that can't be confirmed, don't have dates, etc - even if it's seemingly good news. That only confuses an already very bad situation. There are MANY good journos and photogs on the ground doing fantastic work. Look for and amplify that.
September 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Quick reminder for some - don't share rumors or things that can't be confirmed, don't have dates, etc - even if it's seemingly good news. That only confuses an already very bad situation. There are MANY good journos and photogs on the ground doing fantastic work. Look for and amplify that.
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Bloodbath in Indiana higher ed as public colleges and universities ordered to eliminate 20% of all degree programs, apparently based purely on student demand (=enrollments) and not any rational calculation of need or value.
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Indiana public colleges cut almost 20% of degrees
Public Indiana colleges and universities have eliminated 19 percent of their degree programs to meet requirements added to the state’s budget, according to the Commission for Higher Education.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Bloodbath in Indiana higher ed as public colleges and universities ordered to eliminate 20% of all degree programs, apparently based purely on student demand (=enrollments) and not any rational calculation of need or value.
www.ipm.org/news-section...
www.ipm.org/news-section...
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So @adquig.bsky.social and David Jackson at @injusticewatch.org have been writing about the troubled Tyler Technologies Cook County contract for months & now the political finger-pointing. 10s of millions over budget and delays. Latest in @chicagotribune.com: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/03/c...
Cook County’s troubled tech overhaul boils over, as political leaders start pointing fingers
The latest delays to the Cook County property tax system upgrade by controversial contractor Tyler Technologies is leading to fighting among county leaders.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
So @adquig.bsky.social and David Jackson at @injusticewatch.org have been writing about the troubled Tyler Technologies Cook County contract for months & now the political finger-pointing. 10s of millions over budget and delays. Latest in @chicagotribune.com: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/03/c...
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My friend and former seat-mate in the Chicago City Hall press room Craig Dellimore of WBBM-AM (second from left) is hanging up his microphone Friday. His retirement party was at the station today. One of the good guys in local broadcasting and SAG-AFTRA leadership.
June 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My friend and former seat-mate in the Chicago City Hall press room Craig Dellimore of WBBM-AM (second from left) is hanging up his microphone Friday. His retirement party was at the station today. One of the good guys in local broadcasting and SAG-AFTRA leadership.
I’ve been lucky enough to so far avoid buyouts or layoffs, but always lived in dread of them. Been gutted all day thinking about who will leave, who might have no choice but to leave, what stories we’ll miss without them, and how much our readers will suffer for it. Alden doesn’t care.
This is the official bsky account for the Chicago Tribune Guild. We learned today that @chicagotribune.com is offering buyouts to our journalists. This move by Alden Global Capital, our rapacious ownership group, shows a total lack of vision and respect for the newsroom and the city we serve. (1/5)
June 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I’ve been lucky enough to so far avoid buyouts or layoffs, but always lived in dread of them. Been gutted all day thinking about who will leave, who might have no choice but to leave, what stories we’ll miss without them, and how much our readers will suffer for it. Alden doesn’t care.
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When a tech firm -- whose 3 govt contracts have ballooned to $265M -- needed help they hired lobbyist Jay Doherty. He was later convicted in the ComEd 4 case. Folo of joint @chicagotribune.com/@injusticewatch.org by David Jackson & @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/c...
Troubled Cook County tech firm used insider lobbyist who was later convicted in ComEd corruption scheme
Tyler Technologies’ major Cook County contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by lobbyist Jay Doherty, who is set to be sentenced in unrelated utility scandal.…
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June 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
When a tech firm -- whose 3 govt contracts have ballooned to $265M -- needed help they hired lobbyist Jay Doherty. He was later convicted in the ComEd 4 case. Folo of joint @chicagotribune.com/@injusticewatch.org by David Jackson & @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/c...
Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers. The first of many stories looking at the state of farming here. Lots of troubling insights: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/01/i...
Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers.
Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers. The first of many stories looking at the state of farming here. Lots of troubling insights: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/01/i...
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The Music Box theatre is adding a third screen to the historic Lakeview cinema. blockclubchi.co/3FyTlKW
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Music Box theatre is adding a third screen to the historic Lakeview cinema. blockclubchi.co/3FyTlKW
A Chicago housing nonprofit that provides rental subsidies for very low-income renters is facing a $10M budget shortfall and saw nearly its entire board turned over. Lizzie Kane with the details: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/17/c...
Chicago housing nonprofit providing rental subsidies for very low-income renters facing a $10M budget shortfall
The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund is in charge of funding and administering over 3,000 rental subsidies for individuals and families to use in the private market.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A Chicago housing nonprofit that provides rental subsidies for very low-income renters is facing a $10M budget shortfall and saw nearly its entire board turned over. Lizzie Kane with the details: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/17/c...
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"Our parent company, Paramount, is trying to complete a merger. The Trump administration must approve it. Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways"
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"Our parent company, Paramount, is trying to complete a merger. The Trump administration must approve it. Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways"
As promised, today's dispatch from pre-slating.
At some point, I will make a flow chart of who worked for who and the source of their rivalries, but we're JUST starting out on the 2026 campaigns, so gimme a break. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/t...
At some point, I will make a flow chart of who worked for who and the source of their rivalries, but we're JUST starting out on the 2026 campaigns, so gimme a break. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/t...
April 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
As promised, today's dispatch from pre-slating.
At some point, I will make a flow chart of who worked for who and the source of their rivalries, but we're JUST starting out on the 2026 campaigns, so gimme a break. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/t...
At some point, I will make a flow chart of who worked for who and the source of their rivalries, but we're JUST starting out on the 2026 campaigns, so gimme a break. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/t...
Dems support labor, but unionization efforts in public offices are facing pushback, incl. from State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, who said during the campaign she'd be "honored" to be part of the union effort. Glad @taliasoglin.bsky.social dug in: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
In Illinois, Democrats tout pro-labor bona fides, but sometimes push back when their staffs seek unions
Advocates say the hesitation of bosses to recognize unions is the unwillingness of even self-professed pro-labor employers to give up control over their staff.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Dems support labor, but unionization efforts in public offices are facing pushback, incl. from State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, who said during the campaign she'd be "honored" to be part of the union effort. Glad @taliasoglin.bsky.social dug in: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/16/i...
Pre-slating day here at Local 134 for Cook Co Dems. We’ve got a lot of uncontested races (board prez, clerk, treasurer, sheriff). Assessor and Board of Review are the hotter tickets. Not a ton of Qs today (no endorsements until later this summer), in part because most alds are at Council. Story TK.
April 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pre-slating day here at Local 134 for Cook Co Dems. We’ve got a lot of uncontested races (board prez, clerk, treasurer, sheriff). Assessor and Board of Review are the hotter tickets. Not a ton of Qs today (no endorsements until later this summer), in part because most alds are at Council. Story TK.
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"Ethics Committee Chair Ald. Matt Martin said [he]... had to focus on what should be the absolute bare minimum, fighting tooth and nail just to preserve the status quo.”
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s resistance to ethics reforms draws criticism
Mayor Brandon Johnson has resisted efforts to codify rules banning lobbyists from donating to mayoral candidates and blasted a report that he mishandled gifts.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Ethics Committee Chair Ald. Matt Martin said [he]... had to focus on what should be the absolute bare minimum, fighting tooth and nail just to preserve the status quo.”
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The city of Chicago is on track to exhaust the $82 million officials set aside to cover police misconduct settlements and judgments in 2025, just four months into the year, city records show. (via @heathercherone.bsky.social)
4 Months Into the Year, Chicago Set to Exhaust $82M Annual Budget for Police Misconduct Settlements
Ald. Gilbert Villegas plans to invoke a rarely used rule at Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting to force representatives of Mayor Brandon Johnson to answer questions publicly about their plan to ...
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April 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The city of Chicago is on track to exhaust the $82 million officials set aside to cover police misconduct settlements and judgments in 2025, just four months into the year, city records show. (via @heathercherone.bsky.social)