Description: (Columnist)
Mike Royko Jr. was a well-known American newspaper columnist celebrated for his humorous and insightful commentary on Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his impressive 30-year career, he penned over 7,500 daily columns for esteemed publications like the Chicago Daily News, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Royko's sharp wit and keen observations garnered him widespread praise, highlighted by his Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1972. His contributions to journalism and literature, especially in urban commentary, remain highly regarded.