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Mary Mitchell

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Mary Mitchell is a columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times.

Scam Caller Uber Driver Killed
Commentary
Scam calls asking for money are serious business; authorities believe one was tied to an Ohio death
The fatal shooting of an Uber driver, allegedly by an 81-year-old man, should set off alarms.
By Mary Mitchell
 
The Sun-Times’ Chicago’s Next Voices guest columnists: (top, from left) John F. Wasik, Lashaunta Moore, Chris Bigelow and Maham Khan; (middle, from left) Lucy Biederman, Thom Cicchelli, Valery Pineda and Emily Dagostino; and (bottom, from left) Derek Helling, Effie Koliopoulos, Randi Forrest and Nancy Osness.
Chicago’s Next Voices
What's your Chicago story? We want to hear it.
We want to hear from diverse voices from across the city to be part of our Chicago’s Next Voices and tell stories of their personal experiences.
By Mary Mitchell
 
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 1995, file photo, O.J. Simpson reacts as he is found not guilty in the death of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in Los Angeles. Defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey, left, and Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. stand with
Commentary
O. J. Simpson's murder trial exposed America's great divide
Simpson’s death won’t bring an end to debate over his acquittal on murder charges.
By Mary Mitchell
 
R.J. Dale Advertising
Columnists
Robert J. Dale, pioneering Black ad executive and mentor, dies at 80
City’s Black entrepreneurs recall Dale’s generosity and support.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Twenty-dollar bills are fanned out from a wallet.
Starting Over
AARP financial tips for older adults are on the money
Readers get a new perspective on aging and financial planning in February/March edition.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Medicare enrollment form
Starting Over
Worried about being victimized by a catheter scheme involving Medicare? You're not alone.
Check those Medicare statements now, and report suspected fraud.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Medicare enrollment form
Starting Over
Medicare paid over $8,000 for supplies ordered under my name. Nobody can tell me why
Open bills you receive in the mail, read them and report any discrepancies to Medicare and other health partners, Mary Mitchell writes.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Starting Over
Illinois targets car insurance discrimination
Car insurance premiums should be based on one’s driving record, not socioeconomic factors.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Mitchell Seniors Jogging
Starting Over
Keeping fit and healthy in an unsafe world
Seniors need exercise to stay active but are targets for crime in some neighborhoods.
By Mary Mitchell