Navy Pier murder: Why covering this crime hit so hard

I welcomed my first child in December 2020, a COVID baby named Edith Rose who spent her first months nestled inside a Noble Square apartment, insulated from the political unrest and violence that festered outside. I was told to cherish those early moments, to embrace the bubble at home. But within a few weeks, I was back to work, covering the world outside our four walls. ... + full article