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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[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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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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Reader stories announced as finalists for journalism awards
The Reader is pleased to announce that several of our stories from 2022 were chosen as finalists for 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 chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Winners […]
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Meet the new editor in chief of the Chicago Reader: Salem Collo-Julin
For immediate release The Chicago Reader is proud to announce Salem Collo-Julin as editor-in-chief. Collo-Julin has served on the editorial staff of the Reader since 2019, most recently as managing editor. “It’s been my honor and privilege to work for this organization from my first day,” Collo-Julin said. “I truly feel lucky to be able […]
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RICJ Racial Justice Writers’ Room Launches
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which publishes the Chicago Reader, has launched the first Racial Justice Writers’ Room Cohort. Eight early- to mid-career journalists will work for 12 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 Writers’ Room […]
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New publisher and CEO hired for Chicago Reader
RICJ’s current chairperson Eileen Rhodes, has been re-elected, along with secretary Kim L. Hunt. New board member Reese Marcusson has been elected treasurer. Returning at-large board members are Alison Cuddy, Vanessa Fernandez, and Robert Reiter. New at-large members are Daniel Dever, Matt Doubleday, Torrence Gardner, and Christina Crawford Steed. Officers serve for one year while at-large members serve in staggered two-year terms.
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Chicago Reader welcomes four new staff members
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism, which operates the 51-year-old newspaper, Chicago Reader, has announced recent staff hires, including two in leadership. Alia Graham (she/her) has joined as director of people and culture, a new position at RICJ. Graham brings a host of expertise to the role; she has an extensive background in diversity and […]
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Reader Institute for Community Journalism announces new board of directors
RICJ’s current chairperson Eileen Rhodes, has been re-elected, along with secretary Kim L. Hunt. New board member Reese Marcusson has been elected treasurer. Returning at-large board members are Alison Cuddy, Vanessa Fernandez, and Robert Reiter. New at-large members are Daniel Dever, Matt Doubleday, Torrence Gardner, and Christina Crawford Steed. Officers serve for one year while at-large members serve in staggered two-year terms.
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Chicago Reader announces new hires
The Chicago Reader is pleased to announce some new hires in our editorial and marketing departments. Kerry Cardoza (she/her) is the Reader’s newest culture editor, and her focus will be on art, architecture, books, literary arts, and other related cultural topics. She is a Chicago-based journalist who often writes about art, culture, labor, and power. […]
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Enrique Limón named Editor in Chief of Chicago Reader
Longtime journalist and editor Enrique Limón has been named editor in chief of the Chicago Reader, the city’s 51-year-old alternative newspaper, after a national search. Limón will start October 3. “For half a century, the Reader has punched above its weight and has set a standard across the alt industry and beyond,” Limón said. “It’s […]