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How One Tea Party Conservative Took On a Highway Department Dynasty

When a tea party conservative defeated a 24-year officeholder in last month's Republican primary, it ended one of the longest-running political dynasties in the Chicago area, spanning three generations over about half a century.

Robert McCoppin | Chicago Tribune
March 20, 2017
Government, Business

Traffic Deaths on the Rise as Distracted Drivers Roam the Roads

After years of tougher drunken-driving laws and a massive awareness campaign, the public's attitude about intoxicated motoring shifted and traffic fatalities decreased.

Robert McCoppin | Chicago Tribune
August 24, 2016