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Dr. Quentin Young, a longtime civil rights activist, addresses Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH in 1975.
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The activist-doctor Quentin Young is still in

by Ben Joravsky October 15, 2013August 19, 2021

A new film project tries to capture the life of physician and activist Quentin Young.

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Welcome to U.S. Cellular Field, home of the sweetheart deal

by Ben Joravsky April 23, 2013August 19, 2021

Welcome to U.S. Cellular Field, home of the taxpayer-funded sweetheart deal.

Posted inBlogs

Wrigley Field upset: Governor Quinn outfoxes Mayor Rahm

by Ben Joravsky November 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Governor Quinn uses Dr. Quentin Young to momentarily stall Mayor Rahm’s attempt to dole out money to the Cubs—somewhere Harold Washington is smiling

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Defining ‘newsworthy’

by Michael Miner December 15, 2011August 19, 2021

At the Tribune, the news is whatever it reports, whenever it feels like it

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Sun-Times Scoops Trib on Wrigley

by Michael Miner May 13, 2008August 19, 2021

State’s deal with Sam Zell for Wrigley Field falls through, and the Sun-Times gets the story first.

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Will he or won’t he?

by Ben Joravsky March 5, 2008August 19, 2021

Once again Mayor Daley changes his mind about the state’s plan to buy the future Wrigley Field at Bud Light Bleacher Plaza.

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