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About the Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA)

by Chicago Reader February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

The Chicago Independent Media Alliance, a project of the Chicago Reader, is a partnership of independent, local, and community-driven media entities coming together in the spirit of collaboration, especially on creating new revenue.

Posted inReader

[PRESS RELEASE] 43 Chicago-area media host joint fundraiser May 12-June 11

by Chicago Reader May 4, 2021August 18, 2021

Forty-three independent Chicago-area media outlets have joined forces to raise funds in a month-long campaign launching May 12, 2021. The for-profit and nonprofit organizations represent a wide cross-section of community media in the city and nearby suburbs.

Adam Toledo, 13, was killed by Chicago police. This group marches for his justice.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Media’s ‘utter lack of humanity’

by Arionne Nettles April 20, 2021August 18, 2021

Chicago police killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo, and some media responded by questioning Toledo’s character. Black and Brown kids deserve better.

Posted inBlogs

Tim Knight exits but Wrapports won’t get new CEO

by Michael Miner October 5, 2015August 18, 2021

Instead, a trio of executives will manage the struggling media company.

Posted inBlogs

What does “alternative” mean anymore?

by J.R. Jones May 28, 2012August 19, 2021

When does an alternative form of culture stop being alternative?

Posted inBlogs

It’s not Chicago’s fault if protest is photogenic

by Michael Miner May 21, 2012August 19, 2021

How does Chicago look to the world?

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The high price of creating good journalism

by Michael Miner March 7, 2012August 19, 2021

How Sun-Times Media left the Chicago News Cooperative behind

Posted inBlogs

The media catch up with Malachi Ritscher

by Michael Miner November 29, 2006August 19, 2021

An Associated Press story spreads the Malachi Ritscher story among the mainstream media.

Posted inNews & Politics

They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror

by Steve Bogira September 3, 1987August 27, 2021

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