Plastic surgeon’s license suspended after Chicago Tribune investigation exposed 8 deaths
Plastic surgeon’s license suspended after Chicago Tribune investigation exposed 8 deaths
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Kaarin Tisue
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Investigations editor, Chicago Tribune. One Pulitzer Prize and seven finalists. My alter ego is a competitive ballroom dancer. UNC Tar Heel.
The Aragon, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for loud rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for romance.
Vintage Tribune: The Aragon Ballroom once lived up to its name, enchanting dancers with music from the 'Waltz King'
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Proud to say the Chicago Tribune's investigation into hospitals and guardianship, exposing harm to vulnerable seniors and their families, has won the National Press Club's award for excellence in reporting on aging. chicagotribune.com/guardianship
Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family
Chicago-area hospitals recently initiated hundreds of guardianship petitions in just 18 months, a Chicago Tribune investigation has found.
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@pressclubdc.bsky.social · last mo.Click the link below for a full list of the winners: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Super proud of this important impact from our Medical Misconduct investigation about sexual abuse in healthcare settings. Investigation at chicagotribune.com/medicalmisconduct www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/12/n...
New protections on the way for Illinois patients against sexual abuse, misconduct by healthcare workers
A 2024 Chicago Tribune investigation exposed how healthcare systems failed to protect patients from abuse and state government failed to hold them accountable.
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Illinois regulators to audit plastic surgeon case, seek changes in law after Tribune investigation
Illinois regulators to audit plastic surgeon case, seek changes in law after Tribune investigation
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Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s ads have an appealing ring to budget-minded consumers: “Most Affordable Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Period.” But a Tribune investigation has found eight of Sayeg’s patients died in a seven-year span shortly after their surgeries. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/07/p...
Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating
More than five years after Illinois regulators started investigating him over a patient death, the plastic surgeon remains open for business with a clean medical license.
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Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s ads have an appealing ring to budget-minded consumers: “Most Affordable Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Period.”
Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating
More than five years after Illinois regulators started investigating him over a patient death, the plastic surgeon remains open for business with a clean medical license.
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A good and very sad story
Duaa Eldeib@deldeib.bsky.social · 3mo agoThis was a hard story to report. Newborns who don’t get a vitamin K shot are 81 times more likely to develop a condition where they bleed uncontrollably. But more and more families are declining the shot. And babies are dying. www.propublica.org/article/more...
So proud of our newsroom and the way it rose up to meet this challenge.
Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 3mo agoThe Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting Monday for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall.
Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/04/c...
Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos
The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall.
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So proud of my colleagues for their courage and hard work covering Operation Midway Blitz.
The Poynter Institute@poynterinstitute.bsky.social · 3mo ago🏆The Batten Medal, sponsored by Editors from the former Knight Ridder, goes to USA Today Network Ohio and Staff at the Chicago Tribune. USA Today Network Ohio, Vicious: An investigation into how Ohio law fails thousands of dog attack victims www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...
A 69-hour workday? A Tribune analysis of a decade of legal bills in reverse-conviction cases shows the city paid some head-scratching invoices, including dozens of attorneys who billed for more than 24 hours in a single day. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/19/c...
A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills
Legal invoices are one of the only available avenues to evaluate how well Chicago is vetting massive bills for which taxpayers ultimately are on the hook.
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Our latest:
Jason Meisner@jmetr22b.bsky.social · 4mo agoA 69-hour workday? A Tribune analysis of a decade of legal bills in reverse-conviction cases shows the city paid some head-scratching invoices, including dozens of attorneys who billed for more than 24 hours in a single day. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/19/c...
I'm sad to see this... I was fortunate to meet the Aguilar sisters at their studios in the state of Oaxaca back in 2003. A piece by Josefina's sister Concepcion, a sad devil, is one of my prized possessions. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/a...
Josefina Aguilar, Who Depicted Mexican Life in Clay, Dies at 80
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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets. Chicago’s legal strategy on reversed-conviction suits — private attorneys, drawn-out fights — adds millions to costs. Reporting from @joemahr.bsky.social @jmetr22b.bsky.social dream team www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/29/c...
Court battles hit taxpayer wallets
The costs of Chicago police misconduct have grown enormous as the city settles lawsuit after lawsuit using expensive private counsel to handle most of the work.
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Over 10 years, Chicago has more than doubled how much it’s paying outside lawyers on reversed-conviction cases to more than $20 million a year. The city argues it’s protecting taxpayers. Is it working? @joemahr.bsky.social and I take a look at the receipts: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/29/c...
Court battles hit taxpayer wallets
The costs of Chicago police misconduct have grown enormous as the city settles lawsuit after lawsuit using expensive private counsel to handle most of the work.
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When our federal courts reporter (@jmetr22b.bsky.social) joins forces with an investigative reporter with a nose for data (@joemahr.bsky.social) you get:
Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 4mo agoThe costs of Chicago police misconduct have grown enormous as the city settles lawsuit after lawsuit using expensive private counsel to handle most of the work.
In case you missed it: Here are the Cook County judicial election results (so far). Official results will be declared by April 7.
Judicial election results: Three appointed judges rejected by voters in Cook County judicial primaries
Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.
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Resistance is futile (and I can't believe it's been more than 30 years since Star Trek: Next Generation) www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/16/c...
What is a BORG? Chicago police confiscate gallon jugs at St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing.
“Blackout rage gallons” are alcoholic mixtures usually contained in a plastic gallon jug. Chicagoans joked online about their demise.
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Ohhh I am not going to be happy if they eff around with the Chicago Stock Exchange room, one of the best things to see at the Art Institute of Chicago - in part as a living testament to the need for historical preservation rules
Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 5mo agoPope Leo XIV’s childhood church and the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room at the Art Institute made Preservation Chicago’s annual ranking of the city’s most endangered buildings.
Congratulations to The Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune, winners of the 2026 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting! The prizes are awarded by the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. #TonerPrizes #journalism (1/2)
RIP Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and Chicago-based presidential candidate. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/r...
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and Chicago-based presidential candidate, dies at 84
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the Chicago-based Baptist minister, political figure and two-time presidential candidate, has died.
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Chicago Tribune names [awesome journalist and loyal friend] as new managing editor www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/t...
Chicago Tribune names newsroom veteran as new managing editor
The Chicago Tribune named newsroom veteran Stacy St. Clair as the newspaper’s new managing editor Friday.
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Proud to say our @chicagotribune.com investigation on hospitals funneling patients into guardianships is a finalist for both the Watchdog Award and the A-Mark Prize. The paper's staff is also a finalist for reporting on the year's biggest news, Midwest Blitz. headlineclub.org/2026/02/04/f...
Finalists for the Chicago Headline Club’s first A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting, Watchdog Award - Chicago Headline Club
Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 21 at FOIA Fest The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce the finalists for its inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Editing and Reporting and ...
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I sadly enjoyed the little tribute to the CrissCross directory in this story about a Washington Post veteran laid off yesterday. IYKYK. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
He Was Laid Off at The Washington Post After Working There 60 Years
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NEWS: In 2003, Antonio Porter was convicted of murder despite all witnesses testifying that he wasn’t the guy. After 23 years, he has been ordered freed pending a new trial. Here’s our story @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/a...
Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder, orders release of Antonio Porter
A Cook County judge vacated Antonio Porter’s conviction and ordered a new trial, based in part on a police officer’s history.
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A Chicago Tribune investigation exposing some hospitals’ questionable use of the state’s guardianship system has inspired new legislation.
Chicago Tribune investigation into hospitals’ use of guardianship system inspires new bill
A Chicago Tribune investigation exposing some hospitals’ questionable use of the state’s guardianship system has inspired new legislation.
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