Top Story Community Orland native shares Pulitzer for podcast delving into racially motivated beating Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jun 21, 2024 Jun 21, 2024 0 1 of 3 Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Healy Jr. works on a project. Provided/Bill Healy Jr. Bill Healy Jr., center, poses with his parents, Bill Sr. and Nancy, after he won a Studs Terkel Award. Provided/Bill Healy Jr. Bill Healy Jr. is an Orland Park native and Sandburg graduate. Provided/Bill Healy Jr. Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent John F. Kennedy.kAmq@3 sJ=2?]k^AmkAmr2C= $2?53FC8]k^AmkAmq:== w62=J yC]k^AmkAm*6D[ E96 c_\J62C\@=5 ~C=2?5 !2C< ?2E:G6 :D @? 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