Year In Review 2023
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Sun-Times covered this year’s most notable stories, including personal anecdotes and the best photos of the year.
Después de enterarme de que mi abuela estaba hospitalizada, contar las historias de migrantes que venden flores para el Día de las Madres se volvió aún más significativo para mí.
With firings, brawls, clubhouse drama and a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Sox kept finding new lows to hit this year. The Sun-Times’ beat writer reflects on what it was like covering a 101-loss team that started the season with World Series aspirations.
The little break from my usual day-to-day reminded me to look around, soak it up and bring that spirit to work with me every day.
The stories of Chicagoans and their tattoos have been appearing as part of a Chicago Sun-Times series called Inking Well. Here are a couple that stood out.
You see a lot covering an NFL team for a decade, but the 2023 Bears have presented a unique level of chaos.
We get ideas for our weekly “Murals and Mosaics” series from readers sending in tips, by searching social media and by roaming the city and suburbs on the lookout.
As a breaking news reporter, Stefano Esposito used to cover some of the worst moments in people’s lives. He recently joined the Sun-Times’ Features team. The shift in roles also offers a shift in perspectives.
We wanted to find out what records these officers are leaving. And we wanted to hear from civilians about their own experiences with these sworn law-enforcement officers on the streets of Chicago and in other parts of Illinois.
As journalists, we stay objective as a responsibility to our readers, but I feel it’s just as important to stay compassionate to those who trust us with their stories when we cover tragedies.
Mitch Dudek, who succeeded award-winning obituary writer Maureen O’Donnell, is often amazed at how people open up to talk about their loved ones.
Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.
New arrivals and a new mayor grabbed city headlines while old political figureheads went down and long-standing conflicts flared up. The Sun-Times was there for it all.
The year also brought standout titles about murders of Native Americans, Michael Jordan’s Nike deal and a doll leaving her pink wonderland.
After losing 101 games, White Sox fans lost a beloved broadcaster who was a lifelong Sox fan himself.