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Robert Mccoppin

Chicago Tribune reporter on COVID, nursing homes, cannabis etc. Questions—I’ve got questions. rmccoppin@chicagotribune.com

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Last Front PageMAY 27, 2026Latest appearance

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Bears’ Hammond site would be on slag heap

Proposal puts stadium near hazardous waste sites and refinery

View Front PageChicago Tribune • MAY 19, 2026

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Hawthorne alleges it’s losing out on state funds

Race course says top Illinois official steered money to rival track

With:Jeremy Gorner

Chicago Tribune•MAY 27, 2026

A report on a dispute between a local racetrack and state officials over the allocation of gambling revenue.

Bears’ Hammond site would be on slag heap

Proposal puts stadium near hazardous waste sites and refinery

Chicago Tribune•MAY 19, 2026•Lead Story

The paper focuses heavily on the environmental and logistical drawbacks of a proposed out-of-state stadium site, contrasting physical hazards with local Illinois political maneuvering.

Chicago grew slightly over last year

City maintains spot as third largest in the US

With:Jake Sheridan

Chicago Tribune•MAY 14, 2026

Presents recent demographic data with a civic-minded tone, countering narratives of urban decline by highlighting population retention.

State gives $32M to cannabis companies

Some say it's significant move while others call it too little too late

Chicago Tribune•APR 22, 2026

Reports on the allocation of state funds to licensed dispensaries, noting industry reactions regarding the timing and impact of the loans.

Poll: Chicagoans want Bears in Arlington Heights, not Indiana

56% of respondents rather team move to the northwest suburb, 10% prefer Hoosier State

Chicago Tribune•APR 22, 2026

Presents local polling data reflecting public opinion on the potential relocation of the city's NFL franchise.

Names of dead on jury list could have wide impact

After problem found in Whiteside County, questions arise about Illinois juror pools

Chicago Tribune•APR 20, 2026

Highlights a structural flaw in the state judicial system, focusing on the potential legal fallout from compromised local juror pools.

‘It’s a true community’

THE REGION: HOME TO STEEL MILLS, BEACHES AND ... THE CHICAGO BEARS?

Chicago Tribune•APR 12, 2026•Lead Story

The paper uses the potential relocation of the Chicago Bears to explore the distinct cultural and economic identity of neighbouring northwest Indiana. The framing emphasises community pride and the blend of industrial history with suburban development.

Bears eye summer stadium decision

CEO still waiting for Illinois lawmakers to OK property tax deal

Chicago Tribune•APR 2, 2026

Outlines the timeline and political funding hurdles facing the local NFL team's stadium relocation plans.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Robert Mccoppin in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.