Cindy Richards is a veteran Chicago reporter and full-time freelancer who has written a weekly commentary column for the Chicago Sun-Times and continues to write travel stories and general features for a number of different publications.
She spent 15 years on staff at the Sun-Times, first as a business reporter and then as a member of the editorial board. She also has worked as a metro reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Most recently, she was the senior editor and travel editor for Chicago Parent, named the best regional parenting magazine in the country two years in a row. Throughout her career, Richards has focused on writing about health care policy, social justice, education, work-life issues and women’s, children’s and family issues.
Richards has won numerous awards for her work:
-a Parenting Publications of America Gold Award for best travel story in a large-circulation magazine
-a Peter Lisagor award for a series of editorials on corrupt aldermen
-the James P. McQuire Award from the American Civil Liberties Union for a series of columns on abortion rights
-a first-place award from Northern Illinois University for a series on white collar unemployment.
While working as a business reporter for the Sun-Times, she was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of workplace issues.
Latest Articles by Cindy Richards
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Busch Gardens Tampa
by Cindy Richards October 17, 2008Go on a Serengeti Safari and play tiger tug-of-war at Busch Gardens and Jungala.
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Tampa Bay Tours: Canoes, Cats and Crabs
by Cindy Richards October 17, 2008Explore Tampa on a nature tour, including crabbing on the bay, canoeing near alligators and visiting the Big Cat Rescue sanctuary.
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A Family Watery Wonderland at the Dells
by Cindy Richards August 19, 2008Slip and slide your way to the Water Park Capital of the World for a vacation full of action-packed entertainment.
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The Dells: A Mix of Family Thrills and Relaxation
by Cindy Richards August 18, 2008From wild amusement park rides to mellow nature hikes, the Wisconsin Dells has it all.
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Family Lodging and Dining in the Dells
by Cindy Richards August 18, 2008Find upscale dining and cozy, family-owned lodging on your vacation to Wisconsin Dells.
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Baraboo Celebrates the Circus
by Cindy Richards August 13, 2008Circus World and Ringlingville keep the circus tradition alive and well in Baraboo, Wis.
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Water Parks: Wild Waves of Family Fun
by Cindy Richards July 1, 2008Cool off with your kids at wet and wild family water parks across the United States.
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Affordable Family Fun at U.S. Amusement Parks
by Cindy Richards June 26, 2008For families on a budget, amusement and water parks offer low-cost thrills and new attractions, often close to home.
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Livin’ La Vida Lava
by Cindy Richards May 27, 2008Hawaii’s Big Island offers cool hikes through molten caves.
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Riviera Maya: Playtime at the Playa
by Cindy Richards May 16, 2008Pristine beaches, ancient ruins and eco theme parks—there is something for everyone at this jewel on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
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