Tonia Hill
@tonia.thetriibe.com
Award-winning journalist. I'm passionate about elevating the voices of Black Chicagoans and showcasing their resilience and joy—systemic racism reporter at The TRiiBE.
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Prosecutors took that stance despite the fact that the witnesses in his case all recanted. Jackson applied and was rejected twice by the Cook County Conviction Integrity Unit before he learned the group included the wife of the cop who built case, Brian Forberg.
November 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Prosecutors took that stance despite the fact that the witnesses in his case all recanted. Jackson applied and was rejected twice by the Cook County Conviction Integrity Unit before he learned the group included the wife of the cop who built case, Brian Forberg.
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New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
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Phenomenal reporting here by @tonia.thetriibe.com.
Fabio Valentin, who was tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence for a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 90s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.
Fabio Valentin, who was tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence for a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 90s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.
Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Phenomenal reporting here by @tonia.thetriibe.com.
Fabio Valentin, who was tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence for a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 90s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.
Fabio Valentin, who was tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence for a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 90s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.
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“The special prosecutor tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence petition for Kevin Jackson, a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 1990s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s best known and most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.”
Over the last few months, I've been taking a closer look at one of three special prosecutors tapped by the state's attorney's office to oppose Kevin Jackson's certificate of innocence. Jackson was wrongfully convicted and spent 23 years incarcerated.
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Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“The special prosecutor tapped to oppose an upcoming certificate of innocence petition for Kevin Jackson, a wrongfully convicted Englewood man, is the same 1990s-era assistant state’s attorney named in one of Chicago’s best known and most expensive wrongful conviction settlements.”
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NEW — Should a prosecutor involved in the wrongful conviction of the Englewood Four be assigned as a special prosecutor in a new wrongful conviction case?
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Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NEW — Should a prosecutor involved in the wrongful conviction of the Englewood Four be assigned as a special prosecutor in a new wrongful conviction case?
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Over the last few months, I've been taking a closer look at one of three special prosecutors tapped by the state's attorney's office to oppose Kevin Jackson's certificate of innocence. Jackson was wrongfully convicted and spent 23 years incarcerated.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
thetriibe.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Over the last few months, I've been taking a closer look at one of three special prosecutors tapped by the state's attorney's office to oppose Kevin Jackson's certificate of innocence. Jackson was wrongfully convicted and spent 23 years incarcerated.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is requiring officials at the de facto detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide detainees with a clean bedding mat, a sufficient amou...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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🎁 Gift link — Award-winning TRiiBE reporter Tonia Hill reflects on the day she was tear-gassed by federal agents while covering unrest in a Chicago neighborhood.
This article was adapted from the Oct. 30 edition of our members-only RESHAPE newsletter.
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This article was adapted from the Oct. 30 edition of our members-only RESHAPE newsletter.
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REFLECTION: I was tear-gassed, and everyday Chicagoans came to my rescue • The TRiiBE
I was tear-gassed on Oct. 14, while covering unrest on the East Side. After experiencing what I did and being face-to-face with federal agents, I walked away believing in the power of people again.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🎁 Gift link — Award-winning TRiiBE reporter Tonia Hill reflects on the day she was tear-gassed by federal agents while covering unrest in a Chicago neighborhood.
This article was adapted from the Oct. 30 edition of our members-only RESHAPE newsletter.
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This article was adapted from the Oct. 30 edition of our members-only RESHAPE newsletter.
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With approval from both chambers, the Clean Slate Act now awaits a signature from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
At the moment, it’s unclear if Pritzker supports the legislation.
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At the moment, it’s unclear if Pritzker supports the legislation.
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Organizers await Pritzker’s signature on historic Clean Slate legislation • The TRiiBE
Following its passage by the Illinois Legislature, the Clean Slate Act now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker for approval. The legislation aims to eliminate employment and housing barriers for millions of Ill...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
With approval from both chambers, the Clean Slate Act now awaits a signature from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
At the moment, it’s unclear if Pritzker supports the legislation.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
At the moment, it’s unclear if Pritzker supports the legislation.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/orga...
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Zohran was polling at six percent in January. Nothing is impossible
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Zohran was polling at six percent in January. Nothing is impossible
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as i've been saying for weeks, he has broken 50% and this is going to be important his ability to control the narrative after tonight
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
as i've been saying for weeks, he has broken 50% and this is going to be important his ability to control the narrative after tonight
The bulls won too what a night 😭😭
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The bulls won too what a night 😭😭
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Court back in session for a restraining order hearing on the class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview ICE facility.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
How did he feel being held at Broadview, the plaintiff atty asks.
"Well I felt bad," Moreno González responds.
He says, at the atty's asking, that he understands he is a class rep and can serve to represent other people held at Broadview.
That's all the plaintiff atty has. Court taking a break.
"Well I felt bad," Moreno González responds.
He says, at the atty's asking, that he understands he is a class rep and can serve to represent other people held at Broadview.
That's all the plaintiff atty has. Court taking a break.
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Court back in session for a restraining order hearing on the class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview ICE facility.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
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We gone need local Black led reporting more than ever
And that’s all I can say until somebody makes me independently wealthy because
None of the words I want to say beside will keep on this side of heaven or prison so I am focusing on supporting who we need
And that’s all I can say until somebody makes me independently wealthy because
None of the words I want to say beside will keep on this side of heaven or prison so I am focusing on supporting who we need
NEW — The TRiiBE obtained audio of a 911 call made by a Border Patrol agent to report a crash injuring a 49-year-old Black woman in Chicago.
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
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In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
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Listen to a Border Patrol agent’s flustered 911 call following a West Side car crash • The TRiiBE
Dispatch asked the race of the victim; the agent responded, “Uh, she’s, uh, African.”
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November 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We gone need local Black led reporting more than ever
And that’s all I can say until somebody makes me independently wealthy because
None of the words I want to say beside will keep on this side of heaven or prison so I am focusing on supporting who we need
And that’s all I can say until somebody makes me independently wealthy because
None of the words I want to say beside will keep on this side of heaven or prison so I am focusing on supporting who we need
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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This 911 call is something. Complete confusion is understandable from a layperson, but it’s unusual to hear a “federal agent” struggle to describe the most basic elements of what allegedly happened and who was involved.
Of course, then he describes a Black woman as “African.”
Of course, then he describes a Black woman as “African.”
NEW — The TRiiBE obtained audio of a 911 call made by a Border Patrol agent to report a crash injuring a 49-year-old Black woman in Chicago.
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
Listen to a Border Patrol agent’s flustered 911 call following a West Side car crash • The TRiiBE
Dispatch asked the race of the victim; the agent responded, “Uh, she’s, uh, African.”
thetriibe.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This 911 call is something. Complete confusion is understandable from a layperson, but it’s unusual to hear a “federal agent” struggle to describe the most basic elements of what allegedly happened and who was involved.
Of course, then he describes a Black woman as “African.”
Of course, then he describes a Black woman as “African.”
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NEW — The TRiiBE obtained audio of a 911 call made by a Border Patrol agent to report a crash injuring a 49-year-old Black woman in Chicago.
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
Listen to a Border Patrol agent’s flustered 911 call following a West Side car crash • The TRiiBE
Dispatch asked the race of the victim; the agent responded, “Uh, she’s, uh, African.”
thetriibe.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
NEW — The TRiiBE obtained audio of a 911 call made by a Border Patrol agent to report a crash injuring a 49-year-old Black woman in Chicago.
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
In the aftermath of the crash, a federal agent was captured on witness video apparently placing a Black man in a chokehold.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
I've been following the aftermath of a car crash where a federal agent was captured on video placing a Black man in a chokehold.
We obtained the 911 call made by a US Border Patrol agent who was on the scene through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
We obtained the 911 call made by a US Border Patrol agent who was on the scene through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
Listen to a Border Patrol agent’s flustered 911 call following a West Side car crash • The TRiiBE
Dispatch asked the race of the victim; the agent responded, “Uh, she’s, uh, African.”
thetriibe.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I've been following the aftermath of a car crash where a federal agent was captured on video placing a Black man in a chokehold.
We obtained the 911 call made by a US Border Patrol agent who was on the scene through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
We obtained the 911 call made by a US Border Patrol agent who was on the scene through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
thetriibe.com/2025/11/list...
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
Okay what’s up with this floor decal Bulls 🧐
November 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Okay what’s up with this floor decal Bulls 🧐
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Gayle King, the face of CBS News' morning show for more than a decade, is expected to depart as an anchor of the morning program next year, Variety reports
Gayle King Expected to Depart as ‘CBS Mornings’ Anchor Amid CBS News Overhaul (EXCLUSIVE)
Gayle King is expected to depart as 'CBS Mornings' anchor when her contract expires next spring. She may shift to a different role at CBS News.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Gayle King, the face of CBS News' morning show for more than a decade, is expected to depart as an anchor of the morning program next year, Variety reports
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NEW — In response to the pause in SNAP benefits scheduled for Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an order to designate $20 million in state funding for 2,600 food pantries across Illinois.
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Pritzker taps into state funds to help Illinoisans with food assistance during federal SNAP pause • The TRiiBE
The executive order also addresses forthcoming changes to the food stamp program.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW — In response to the pause in SNAP benefits scheduled for Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an order to designate $20 million in state funding for 2,600 food pantries across Illinois.
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NEW — The day before Halloween, Gov. JB Pritzker urged the President Donald Trump administration to suspend its immigration enforcement operations this weekend so families and children can stay safe while celebrating the holiday.
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Pritzker asks Trump administration to stop immigration enforcement operations for Halloween • The TRiiBE
“I honestly can't even believe that I have to make this plea. This is not the America that I know. I ask you to restore some sanity for the sake of our children,” Pritzker said.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NEW — The day before Halloween, Gov. JB Pritzker urged the President Donald Trump administration to suspend its immigration enforcement operations this weekend so families and children can stay safe while celebrating the holiday.
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