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Ray Long

Investigative Reporter

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WLDS WEAI News, WGLT, WBGO

Preston's Summary

Ray Long is an Investigative Reporter at the Chicago Tribune. With over 40 years of experience covering government, politics, and high-profile scoops, he has reported on significant events at the state Capitol, City Hall, and beyond, including the stories of two governors who went to prison and a state senator who ascended to the White House. Ray is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and is featured in various publications including Forbes, Yahoo News, and the Better Government Association.

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Geo Focus

United States (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Legal Policy Regulation: 28 %
Informative: 24 %
Evolving Stories: 10 %
Government Announcement: 8 %
Events: 8 %

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Pitching Insights

Ray Long specializes in covering local government and politics, particularly in Illinois and Chicago. His articles focus on evolving stories, legal policy regulation, and breaking news within this domain. Journalists or experts with insights into ongoing political developments, legal proceedings related to public figures such as Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, or the intricacies of corruption trials may find success when reaching out to him.

Given his coverage attributes which include evolving stories and breaking news, sources should be prepared to provide up-to-date information and real-time analysis on the topics covered by Ray Long. Additionally, expertise in Illinois politics would be essential for effectively engaging with him.

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Articles

Troy University

TROY alum wins two national communication awards

By: Whitney Bowers

Mike Wetzel, a 1979 graduate of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, won two national awards at the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) awards presentation in July 2025. Wetzel, the current communications director for the Morgan County Commission, won a superior award for exceptional work among peers for the June 2024 issue...Read More

WGLT

State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4

State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4

By: Ray-Long, Sean-Crawford

The decision comes nearly three years after their convictions on charges that involved what prosecutors called a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. They argued those working for Commonwealth Edison hired people Madigan recommended in exchange for him helping with favorable legislation.

WBGO

Flea Realizes His Childhood Dream

Flea Realizes His Childhood Dream

By: Ray Long

WBGO’s Ray Long explores Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea’s inspiring tale of turning an early childhood dream to reality, as Flea releases Honora - a solo debut that finds him reinvented as a jazz trumpeter.

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