Claire Malon

Chicago

Content Editor and Data Reporter at Chicago Tribune

Data, graphics & audience @ChicagoTribune | Proud @DePaulJOUR alum, St. Louis native & @CTGuild member | Formerly: @14EastMag

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Articles

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 10

4 days ago | chicagotribune.com | Grace Miserocchi |Claire Malon

It’s been a big week for Chicagoland, especially the region’s large Catholic community. Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, is not only the first American leader of the Catholic Church, but he’s also a South Sider. Prevost was born at Mercy Hospital and grew up in the south suburban town of Dolton. He is also a fan of tavern-style pizza and, according to his brother, has always cheered for the White Sox.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 3

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon

Hello, quotes readers. Did you miss us? Well, it’s May and you know what that means … May Day!Thousands rallied downtown on Thursday to commemorate the annual celebration with Chicago roots. Organized labor and activist groups marched from Union Park to Grant Park, calling for workers’ rights and fair wages and protesting President Donald Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal employees and workplace diversity programs.
Editorial: No, President Trump, Lori Lightfoot is neither ‘evil’ nor a ‘dope’

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Claire Malon |Grace Miserocchi

Harvard University’s non-partisan Institute of Politics is a soft landing place for political figures who either have lost elections or seen their positions become casualties of changing administrations. “Visiting fellowships” are offered, allowing said officials to lick their wounds as they write books and articles or otherwise figure out their next moves.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 19

3 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon |Grace Miserocchi

Howdy, quotes readers! Ready for this week’s quiz? We’ve got you covered, but first, the news:Chicago hosted two national figures this week. First, former President Joe Biden spoke about threats to Social Security in his first remarks since leaving office. Then, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to the Economic Club about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up inflation. Relatedly, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appeared for the first time on Fox News to criticize Trump’s tariffs.
These were the 10 priciest ZIP codes for Chicago homebuyers in 2024

3 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon

Good news for Chicago homeowners and bad news for potential buyers: Home values went up last year. Property values surged in almost every corner of the Windy City in 2024, with the citywide average increasing by more than $6,500 from the previous year. The average home in Chicago, including single-family residences, condos and cooperatives, was about $294,000 last year.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 12

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon

The Trump administration’s economic and immigration policies dominated the news again this week. President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners before issuing a 90-day pause for all but China. To counter, China raised import taxes on American goods from 84% to 125%, and the stock responded with extreme volatility, as indexes plunged and then recovered from one day to the next.
The cost of these three consumer goods just hit all-time highs. Here’s how everyday prices are changing under Trump.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon

For everyday Americans, some consumer prices are skyrocketing. Now more than $6 a dozen, the average price of eggs has cracked all-time highs for a third consecutive month, jumping up another 30 cents despite bullish predictions by the Trump administration. The cost of ground beef and electricity also broke previous records set this year, according to the latest data from the Consumer Price Index.
The cost of these three consumer goods just hit all-time highs. Here’s how everyday prices are changing under Trump.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Claire Malon

The cost of these three consumer goods just hit all-time highs. Here’s how everyday prices are changing under Trump. For everyday Americans, some consumer prices are skyrocketing. Now more than $6 a dozen, the average price of eggs has cracked all-time highs for a third consecutive month, jumping up another 30 cents despite bullish predictions by the Trump administration. The cost of ground beef and electricity …
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 5

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Grace Miserocchi |Claire Malon

Well, the first week of April had lots in store for us, so let’s get right into it!The stock market took a major downturn this week after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, including a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries. China retaliated Friday by matching the tariffs set against them with a 34% tariff on all U.S. products. Legal backlash against Trump administration policies continued this week.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 29

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Claire Malon |Grace Miserocchi

Welcome back, quotes readers!The week started off with the first major national security breach of the Trump administration. On Monday, The Atlantic reported that top national security officials — including the vice president, secretary of state and defense secretary — texted attack plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat on the messaging platform Signal that included the magazine’s editor-in-chief.