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RICJ Racial Justice Writers’ Room Fall Cohort Concludes
On Wednesday, November 1, the second cohort of the RICJ Racial Justice Writers’ Room concluded with a celebration at DePaul University. The Writers’ Room was led by Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker, and media activist Judith McCray, who is the Senior Professional in Residence in DePaul University’s journalism program, teaching documentary production, social justice […]
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Best of Chicago 2023 Digital Toolkit
The polls are open for nominations beginning October 15: chicagoreader.com/best
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Chicago Reader announces two promotions
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, announces recent promotions. Shawnee Day is now multimedia content producer. Day (she/they) joined the Chicago Reader in 2021 as the Special Projects Associate. In her role as Multimedia Content Producer, she will infuse her creative energy to craft compelling visual and auditory experiences […]
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[PRESS RELEASE] GRAMMY Award winner Peter CottonTale headlines Chicago Reader’s Annual UnGala Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, September 20, 2023 – Chicago Reader announced today that multi-platinum recording artist and producer Peter CottonTale, who has collaborated with Chance the Rapper, SZA, and others, will be headlining its second annual Reader UnGala Celebration, presented by The California Clipper, on October 18, 2023. Held at Epiphany Center for the Arts, […]
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[UPDATED] RICJ Racial Justice Writers’ Room Launches Cohort 2
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which publishes the Chicago Reader, has launched the second cohort of the Racial Justice Writers’ Room. Six early- to mid-career journalists will work for eight weeks on racial-justice related reporting projects under coordinator Judith McCray. The Racial Justice Writers’ Room is part of RICJ’s Racial Justice Reporting Hub and […]
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The Chicago Reader promotes Amber Nettles to Associate Publisher
For immediate release The Chicago Reader is proud to announce Amber Nettles as Associate Publisher. Nettles has been with the Reader since 2020, most recently as Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy. “I can’t think of a better person than Amber to take this role,” said Solomon Lieberman, CEO and Publisher. “Not only does […]
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Chicago Reader announces two new hires and two promotions
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, announces recent staff hires and promotions. Chasity Cooper, who previously served as Newsletter Associate for the Reader, is our new director of marketing and strategic communications. Cooper (she/her) is an award-winning writer and wine culture expert who also has an extensive background in […]
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Chicago Reader’s 2nd Annual UnGala Celebration
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Epiphany Center for the Arts
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RICJ Racial Justice Writers’ Room Cohort 2 applications now open
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), publishers of the Chicago Reader, will launch its second cohort program for writers interested in and/or working on stories directly addressing racial justice issues in the first of two three-month sessions. This cohort will be limited to six (6) participants and will last eight weeks. Applications will be […]
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Reader wins journalism awards
The Reader is pleased to announce that we’ve won a number of awards over the past few months. Three of our stories from 2022 won at the 2022 Peter Lisagor Awards, which recognize some of the best in journalism from Illinois and northwest Indiana. The awards are organized by Chicago Headline Club, the official Chicago […]
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Chicago Reader announces three new hires
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, announces recent staff hires. Diane Pascal, who previously worked as a consultant for RICJ, is our new chief development officer. Pascal (she/her) has more than 25 years of experience as a nonprofit fundraiser and marketing executive. She worked for seven years as senior […]
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[PRESS RELEASE] Chicago Reader celebrates Best of Chicago at Metro June 1
CHICAGO, IL — Best of Chicago Celebration is back! On June 1 at Metro Chicago, the Chicago Reader is thrilled to host its iconic event of celebrating the Best of Chicago–nominated and voted by the people of this great city. Buy Tickets Here Where: Metro Chicago3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 When: Thursday, June […]