Illinois House Resolution 939 congratulates journalists for Pulitzer Prize win.
The Illinois House of Representatives congratulates Laura Rodriguez, Gregory Pratt, and editor Erika Slife for winning the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. Their work for the Chicago Tribune covered Operation Midway Blitz, a militarized immigration sweep by ICE agents. The resolution highlights the importance of fearless journalism in protecting democracy and ensuring accountability. It also recognizes the impact of their reporting on immigrant communities in Illinois.
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