Can Local Journalism Survive? Thrive?

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Thursday, October 09, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Oak Park Public Library - Main Library

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10/09/2025 06:00 PM 10/09/2025 08:00 PM America/Atikokan Can Local Journalism Survive? Thrive? The internet killed off many newspapers and other legacy publications are struggling to survive. Meanwhile, a new wave of young online publications is attempting to fill the vacuum and cover their communities. If democracy is to survive, voters need to know the candidates running for office and their positions. Join the discussion with the panel. Tracy Baim, Executive Director of Press Forward Chicago Max Reinsdorf, Interim executive director Growing Community Media April Alonso, Co-founder of Cicero Independiente Amethyst Davis, Founder of the Harvey World Herald Free and open to the public.Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3266375-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/chicago/events/oak-park-public-library-main-library/can-local-journalism-survive-thrive-528925?ref=uceaddevent Oak Park Public Library - Main Library, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301

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The internet killed off many newspapers and other legacy publications are struggling to survive. Meanwhile, a new wave of young online publications is attempting to fill the vacuum and cover their communities. If democracy is to survive, voters need to know the candidates running for office and their positions. Join the discussion with the panel. Tracy Baim, Executive Director of Press Forward Chicago Max Reinsdorf, Interim executive director Growing Community Media April Alonso, Co-founder of Cicero Independiente Amethyst Davis, Founder of the Harvey World Herald Free and open to the public.

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