
Katelyn Haas
Social Media Editor at WTTW-TV (Chicago, IL)
@wttw social media editor | she/her
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Jun 27, 2024 |
chicago.suntimes.com | Katelyn Haas |Mitch Dudek |Lisa Shames
Robert Crimo III surprised prosecutors Wednesday when he decided not to go along with a negotiated plea to charges stemming from the Highland Park parade shooting on July 4, 2022. In today’s newsletter, we break down the rejected plea deal and what it means ahead of the trial set for next February.
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Mar 20, 2024 |
chicago.suntimes.com | Katelyn Haas |Selena Fragassi
It's Election Day! And Lollapalooza lineup reveal day. And March Madness takes over on Thursday. So it's a busy week. In today’s newsletter, we're following along with our live updates on the Illinois primary election here in Chicago. Early voting and mail ballot numbers suggest significantly lower turnout than the past two presidential primaries.
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Oct 6, 2023 |
chicago.suntimes.com | Matt Moore |Katie Anthony |Katelyn Haas |Violet Miller
Finding new running routes in Chicago has become a hobby of sorts for me in the last few years. It’s a great way to appreciate the details of different neighborhoods and get in the groove of running various distances. This time of the year, one of my all-time favorite routes to return to is pretty autumn leaf-centric.
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Oct 4, 2023 |
chicago.suntimes.com | Katie Anthony |Katelyn Haas
The 2023 Chicago Marathon will take place Oct. 8, with 47,000 runners making their way through the city, from 35th Street to Sheridan Road. Whether you’re heading out early to cheer from the sidelines or supporting from the comfort of your couch, here’s what to know about the annual event. Each race group has a specific start time when they will take off from Grant Park.
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Sep 12, 2023 |
chicago.suntimes.com | Katelyn Haas
Music fans will be out in full force at Douglass Park this weekend to take in more than 100 bands at Riot Fest, including headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, Mr. Bungle and more. Though we can’t say for certain what each artist will perform, we’ve put together our best guesses through set lists from recent performances of each group.
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