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Mike Stephen talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning local journalists Sarah Conway of City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler of the Invisible Institute about the importance of the Freedom of Information Act and then gets an update on a proposed bill to regulate homeschooling in Illinois from Capitol News reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker.

Neil Brown, president of The Poynter Institute and former chair of the Pulitzer Prizes, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss the Pulitzer Board's decision to require AI disclosure in prize submissions. In 2024, two Pulitzer Prize winners disclosed using AI in their work - City Bureau and Invisible Institute used machine learning to analyze police misconduct files for "Missing in Chicago," while The New York Times' visual investigations desk employed AI to identify bomb craters in Gaza. Of the 45 finalists that year, five had disclosed using AI in their submissions. In this episode, Brown discusses how the Pulitzer Board approached AI disclosure requirements and shares his perspective on technology's evolving role in journalism.Key topics include:The Pulitzer Board's approach to AI disclosure and transparencyHow newsrooms can bridge the divide between technical and editorial teamsWhy newsrooms need to take a longitudinal approach to technology adoptionThe importance of involving audiences in technological innovationLessons from journalism's digital transformation that apply to the AI eraSign up for the Newsroom Robots newsletter for episode summaries and insights from host Nikita Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his $17.3 billion budget proposal for 2025. Staring down a $1 billion budget gap, the mayor announced a $300 million property tax increase to avoid what he said would otherwise be mass layoffs and cuts to critical city services. We are joined by Illinois Answers Project's Alex Nitkin and City Bureau's Ariel Chung to discuss other cost-cutting measures, key investments, and the remaining budget season timeline. Plus, we discuss the regional transit authority's new board, Google's Thompson Center transformation, and Chicago-area Palestinians returning to their home country for olive harvesting season. Good News: Huge improvement in city tree trims Nominate City Cast Chicago for best podcast and Hey Chicago for best email newsletter. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 1 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Mubi BetterHelp – Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

As migrants struggle to get by without legal work authorization, a new investigation found day laborers face exploitation, physical assault, and arrests. City Bureau's Sarah Conway and freelance investigative journalist Sebastian Hidalgo tell us about the investigation. Plus, we talk about Gov. JB Pritzker calling for the resignation of the Sangamon County sheriff following the killing of Sonya Massey, the Chicago Police Department's portion of the DNC security funding, and the Sox's broken losing streak and management shake-up.  Good news: Former staffers from the Schuler Scholars program have put together an initiative to raise money for the students whose tuition coverage was taken away, a Chicago artist is showcasing work in Mexico, and the Bud Biliken Parade is Saturday. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 9 episode: Ravinia Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Sarah Conway, a senior reporter at City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler, the data director for The Invisible Institute. They just won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for their 2-year investigation, Missing in Chicago. You can find it at ChicagoMissingPersons.com.Their 7-part investigative series revealed how Chicago police violated state law and police procedure, delaying and mishandling missing person cases. The series revealed a racial bias that disproportionately impacts Black women and girls and how poor police data is making the problem harder to solve.The interview explores how the project began, challenges faced during the investigation, personal experiences that shaped their journalism journeys, the importance of accurate data, and the value of community involvement in journalism. The conversation also highlights the duo's personal mental health strategies while working on this emotionally taxing project.Sarah's Salutes: Chicago photojournalist & reporter Sebastian HidalgoTrina's Salutes: Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Block Club ChicagoAbout City Bureau:City Bureau is a Chicago-based nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local media: how we make it, who can make it, and how it can better reflect people's priorities and needs. We do this by equipping people with skills and resources, engaging in critical public conversations, and producing information that directly addresses people's needs. Our programs equip people with skills, resources, and connections, creating pathways for a more participatory democracy. Drawing from our work in Chicago, we aim to equip every community with the tools it needs to eliminate information inequity to further liberation, justice and self-determination To learn more about City Bureau, listen to our interview with its co-founder, Bettina Chang About Invisible Institute:The Invisible Institute is a nonprofit journalism production company on the South Side of Chicago. We work to enhance the capacity of citizens to hold public institutions accountable. As we address the racial inequities that deform our society, we also work to alter the asymmetrical power dynamic within journalism by creating the conditions for people to drive their own narratives, putting our craft at the service of their experience. Our work is organized around a central principle: we have co-responsibility with the government for maintaining respect for human rights and, when abuses occur, for demanding redress.Thank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.com,Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpod.Subscribe to our newsletter- journalismsalute.substack.com

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After an eight-day pro-Palestinian protest at University of Chicago, police cleared the encampment on early Tuesday. Invisible Institute's Trina Reynolds-Tyler and City Bureau's Sarah Conway are here with the latest. Plus, we discuss the new director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, celebrate Chicago's 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners, and send some Mother's Day love. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Hubbard Street Dance Aligner Experts Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Palestinian protests have continued at several college campuses across Chicago despite an increased presence of police and counter-protesters. Dozens of protesters were arrested over the weekend at the School of the Art Institute. The City Cast team breaks down the latest. Plus, the temporary Bally's casino is pulling in less money than expected, and we show love to some amazing teachers in honor of National Teacher Day.  Good News: Invisible Institute and City Bureau won a Pulitzer Prize for their investigation “Missing in Chicago” and Invisible Institute and USG Audio won for their podcast series “You Didn't See Nothin.”  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Hubbard Street Dance Aligner Experts Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking Forward Our Way 98 Signal Ohio is Bridging News Deserts and Fueling Civic Empowerment In this episode of "Looking Forward Our Way," hosts Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson welcome Rita McNeil Danish, the CEO of Signal Ohio, to discuss the transformative impact of nonprofit journalism in Ohio communities. With a focus on promoting civic engagement, fostering community involvement, and addressing news deserts, this insightful conversation sheds light on the critical role of nonprofit news organizations in reinvigorating local journalism and connecting with diverse audiences. Here's a comprehensive overview of the episode:Fostering Civic Engagement and AccountabilityThe episode begins with an exploration of the growing trust in media and its positive influence on civic engagement. The hosts and Rita delve into the impact of media presence on the behavior of politicians and the challenges associated with educating the electorate about government and journalism. Rita emphasizes the importance of involving and educating young people in journalism through internships and fellowships to address this challenge effectively.Sustainability and Revenue ModelsRita provides valuable insights into Signal Ohio's mission to target underserved communities and create an ecosystem of accessible, impactful news without a paywall. The organization's commitment to diversifying revenue streams is highlighted, reflecting its focus on achieving long-term sustainability through innovative strategies such as member sales, ads, and philanthropic giving.Impact Beyond JournalismThe discussion further emphasizes the broader impact of nonprofit news on community and civic engagement, steering away from dictating opinions and instead providing thoughtful explainers for complex issues. Rita sheds light on Signal Ohio's current focus on local issues and their aspirations to develop a statehouse newsroom in the future, underlining their dedication to addressing major election issues, gerrymandering, and providing voters with crucial information on local ballot issues and judicial races.Expanding Influence in OhioRita shares the dynamic approach of Signal Ohio in reaching diverse audiences and delivering news through multiple mediums, including websites, public forums, SMS news delivery, and audio news technology. The episode delves into the organization's plans for expanding into new areas, including the launch of Signal Cleveland and the upcoming launch of Signal Akron, with future intentions to expand into additional parts of Ohio.Empowered Community EngagementCentral to the conversation is the organization's commitment to empowering and informing the community through various mediums, reflecting their efforts to capture the pulse of different regions and capitalize on word-of-mouth, documenters, public forums, videos, and social media to raise awareness.Challenges and Triumphs in Nonprofit JournalismThe challenges facing local journalism, economic struggles, and changing news consumption patterns are highlighted, followed by a detailed exploration of the transformative impact of Signal Ohio's newsrooms and dedicated reporters spearheading community-based journalism. Their utilization of documenters, everyday citizens trained by the City Bureau, serves as a powerful example of how nonprofit news organizations can enhance government transparency, accountability, and community understanding.Inspiring Words of Wisdom from Rita McNeil DanishRita concludes the episode by sharing her inspiring perspective on the vital role of nonprofit journalism in contributing to positive change. She emphasizes the importance of seeking truth,...

The reporters on the seven-part series from City Bureau and the Invisible Institute found that Chicago detectives repeatedly brushed off family members' concerns, mishandled evidence and recorded inaccurate data that made finding missing people harder. Reset learns more from the duo behind the investigation, Trina Reynolds-Tyler, data director at the Invisible Institute, and Sarah Conway, senior reporter at City Bureau.

What happens when a person goes missing in Chicago? Trina Reynolds-Tyler with Invisible Institute and Sarah Conway with City Bureau are here to discuss “Missing in Chicago,” their two-year investigation into how Chicago police handle missing person cases. They highlight inadequate police data, testimonials from families who felt mistreated or dismissed by police, and a disproportionate impact on Black women and girls. Make sure you also check out their resources list and rights guide. Good News: Karaoke Storytellers on 11/30 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a three month search, Mayor Brandon Johnson has hired Dr. Olusimbo Ige to lead Chicago's Public Health Department. This is one of Johnson's biggest hirings, especially following the ousting of the former top doc. Crain's Katherine Davis and City Bureau's India Daniels are here to discuss why this move is so critical. Plus, the city's $16 billion dollar budget was approved, Howard Brown health workers strike again, and there are plenty of opportunities to see Chicagoland's holiday lights. Calendar for police district council meetings and follow along with the City Bureau Documenters Good News: Stay up to date with City Bureau events Chicagoland Light Shows: Chicago Botanic Gardens Lightscape, Lincoln Park ZooLights, Morton Arboretum Illumination, Magnificent Mile Lights Fest, Sparkle Light Fest Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're focusing on Chicago — the country's third largest (and one of the most diverse) cities, and a city that has been a blueprint for housing segregation. While the discriminatory practice of racial redlining was officially outlawed in 1968, the practice still reverberates throughout the city today. For every dollar loaned by banks in Chicago's white neighborhoods, they invest just 12 cents in the city's Black neighborhoods, and 13 cents in Latino areas, according to a 2020 study by WBEZ and City Bureau. A typical household's wealth in the richest area of Chicago is 206 times higher than a typical household's wealth in the poorest area. This continued inequity lies at the crux of the city's ongoing struggles against gun and gang violence, unemployment, and homelessness, but are often overlooked. The system was designed to create these problems, and has worked as intended. Now, it's time to learn how so many Chicagoans were set up to struggle, and how we can all be a part of undoing the legacy of racism that pervades the city's maps. Here to talk to us about Chicago's infamous housing history, ongoing consequences, and nationwide influence, is Mike Amezcua, associate history professor at Georgetown University and author of “Making Mexican Chicago: From Postwar Settlement to the Age of Gentrification.”

On this episode we're joined by Karen Hawkins. Karen is a longtime journalist and is currently a story editor for The 19th*, a newsroom that operates at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. She is also a board member for the NLGJA, the association of LGBTQ journalists, of which Karen is one.Additionally, she is the founder and rebelle in chief of Rebellious Magazine, which delivers a unique feminist perspective on Chicago news, politics and culture. She is also the former co-publisher and co-editor in chief of the Chicago Reader and the co-host of a podcast about mental health.Karen shared her journalism origin story, talked about what her job as a story editor entails and how she approaches the editing process. She talked about her future hope for The 19th*, which is that it continues leaning into the asterisk and is inclusive of marginalized groups, and the year ahead for the NLGJA.She also shared trends she's noticed in coverage of the LGBTQ community, reminisced about her time at the Chicago Reader, and told the story of her passion projection, Rebellious.Karen's salutes:The first African-American writer to publish a short story, Frances Ellen Watkins HarperJournalist, author, teacher Jamal Jordan and Derrick CliftonJournalism Websites: The Triibe, City Bureau, ScalawagThe NLGJA Mentoring Program Thank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback at journalismsalute@gmail.com, visit our website at thejournalismsalute.org and Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) or tweet us at @journalismpod.

Mike Stephen discusses the “We Will Chicago” plan and its criticisms with City Bureau reporters Jerrel Floyd and India Daniels, talks to local photographer Marty Perez about his 40 years of music photography and his new book called Kill a Punk For Rock & Roll: 1976-2019 Photographs, and chats with Peter Moore, artistic director at Steep Theatre, about that theater company's new grant from the City of Chicago.

Mike Stephen learns about Chicago's new guaranteed income pilot program from Sky Patterson, reporting fellow at City Bureau, discusses pre-trial assistance with Cliff Nellis of the Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and explores how Illinois Humanities works to boost arts and culture across the state with Matt Meacham, program manager for statewide engagement.

Douglass Park neighbors say the city is unfairly prioritizing festivals and events over residents who use the park. The park won't be fully repaired until after Riot Fest this fall, so neighbors are pushing for more of a voice in event permitting. Host Jacoby Cochran talks about that story with the Center for Public Integrity's María Inés Zamudio and City Bureau's Alejandra Cancino. Plus, they talk about development in Bronzeville, air pollution on the South and West sides, a community garden in Pilsen, and Cook County's guaranteed income program. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland is a surprising laboratory for non-profit media enterprises. Several years ago, City Bureau opened Cleveland Documenters, which hires citizens to document public meetings, posting notes to Twitter in real time. This year, the American Journalism Project launched the Ohio Local News Initiative with a newsroom in Cleveland, and The Marshall Project, which is focused on the criminal justice system, opened its first geographically based newsroom-also in Cleveland. The national press has taken notice. As these projects get their footing, we'll discuss how they hope to serve the community in ways that are fundamentally different to traditional news organizations.rnrnJim Crutchfield is an accomplished journalist who has led newsrooms across the country as both an editor and publisher. He also served as press secretary for the late U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. Most recently, he was the president and publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal. He was announced Editor in Chief for The Marshall Project's local news operation in Cleveland in April.rnrnAfter a five-month open search, Lila Mills was announced in April as the Editor in Chief for the Ohio Local News Initiative--a network of independent, community-led, nonprofit newsrooms, backed by a coalition of Ohio organizations, community leaders, and the American Journalism Project. Lila served over seven years as the Associate Director for Neighborhood Connections, providing her a deep connection to Cleveland neighborhoods, experience in community building, and journalism.rnrnJoin us in Public Square to learn more about these two new Cleveland newsrooms, and the visionary leaders at the helm.

Sonam Vashi, the co-founder and co-director of the independent local news outlet Canopy Atlanta, and Max Resnik, the Documenters Network Manager at City Bureau, discuss bringing the Documenters Network to Atlanta. Plus, Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, the president of the American Medical Women's Association and professor of medicine at the Augusta University and University of Georgia medical partnership, discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The El Milagro tortilla brand is strong in Chicago. You can find it in almost every grocery store, and you can often see people line up around the block of El Milagro factories, waiting to get hot, fresh tortillas. But in recent months, we all paid a little more attention to the workers in those factories as they became more vocal on calling out unsafe work conditions and low pay. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to Pedro Manzanares, a 52 year old who's been working at El Milagro for 18 years, and City Bureau reporter Sarah Conway about labor organizing in food production companies across Chicago.  A little bit of news: Early voting has been moved again, now to Tuesday, May 31. Check out our episode with the Chicago Board of Elections for everything you need to know about primary voting. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Construction is underway on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. But since the project launched, residents in nearby neighborhoods like Woodlawn and South Shore have worried the “transformation” the center is expected to bring to the South Side could push them out of their homes. They've fought for a community benefits agreement to ensure protections, but project leaders — and the former president, himself — have rejected calls to sign one. So what is a CBA? And without one, how else are housing activists fighting displacement? Guests: Dixon Romeo — Organizer, Not Me We Sarah Conway — Senior Reporter, City Bureau Here's City Bureau's guide on community benefits agreements and alternatives. Check out the Women's L Project, which celebrates women of Chicago's past and present. Call or text us at 773-780-0246 and tell us what you were doing right before the pandemic shutdown in 2020. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stephen learns about a guide to more public involvement in community benefits agreements with City Bureau senior reporter and special projects manager Sarah Conway, goes curling with the Windy City Curling Club, and discusses the significance of the Illinois Freedom Project with Milton McDaniel, co-founder of the African-American Museum of Southern Illinois, and Matt Meacham of Illinois Humanities.

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. In this week, Wattz Up! presents a series of investigative podcasts created by the Your Story, Your Way students in collaboration with City Bureau fellows! We researched and reported on the topics of collective power and environmental justice in Chicago's Little Village community: In "Our Collective Power", we take a look into the Defund CPD campaign and see what kind of narratives are believed about police abolition in our community. “Looking at Unequal Green Spaces” reports the disparities in Chicago's natural parks and green spaces, comparing the north to west and southside and highlighting what community residents think on the issue. “Food Sustainability” discusses how we can adequately make food accessible to the people who live in our neighborhoods on the west and southside, speaking with the organizers of The Love Fridge Chicago and Mercado de Colores.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way interns in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Summer 2021, researching and reporting on the topics of collective power, environmental justice, and urban agriculture in Chicago's Little Village community. "Our Collective Power" podcast takes a look into the Defund CPD campaign and see what kind of narratives are believed about police abolition in our community, with special guest Tynetta Hill-Muhammad, Chicago community organizer and abolitionist.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way interns in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Summer 2021, researching and reporting on the topics of collective power, environmental justice, and urban agriculture in Chicago's Little Village community. “Looking at Unequal Green Spaces” reports the disparities in Chicago's natural parks and green spaces, comparing the north to west and southside and highlighting what community residents think on the issue. Featuring a special interview with a mental health specialist.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way interns in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Summer 2021, researching and reporting on the topics of collective power, environmental justice, and urban agriculture in Chicago's Little Village community. “Food Sustainability” discusses how we can adequately make food accessible to the people who live in our neighborhoods on the west and southside, speaking with the organizers of The Love Fridge Chicago and Mercado de Colores.

Mike Wise is back after his off season hiatus. Mike and Bruce Bernstein break down the first week of the season, including a discussion of the early growing pains with the Lakers, the rejuvenation of Carmelo Anthony, the Kyrie Irving vaccination kerfuffle, JA Morant's hot start, and other early season reaction. Mike also explains what he is doing in Mexico City while Bruce shares highlights of his son Mitch's weekend wedding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ald. Jim Gardiner from Chicago's Northwest Side is, justifiably, getting heat for a series of leaked text messages in which he called colleagues sexist and inappropriate names and instructed staffers to withhold city services from constituents who were critical of Gardiner. City Bureau's Bettina Chang and City Cast Chicago producer Simone Alicea dig into that story, as well as other city politics news like pay raises for aldermen and zoning laws that could mean more cannabis dispensaries. Plus, moments of joy! Guests: Bettina Chang—Co-founder and Editorial Director, City Bureau Simone Alicea—Producer, City Cast Chicago Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm

Achieving a “work-life balance” has always been hard, but the pandemic blurred those worlds even more. The resulting burnout is prompting many companies to rethink how they work. One local example is City Bureau. The journalism nonprofit is trying out a four-day work week this summer to combat burnout and boost productivity. We ask City Bureau co-founder Bettina Chang and the organization's people and culture director Cristina Salgado about what they hope to learn from the experiment and how they plan to spend their extra day off. Guests: Bettina Chang, Co-Founder/Executive Editorial Director, City Bureau (@bechang8) Cristina Salgado, Director of People and Culture, City Bureau  We are always looking for ways to make the show better, and we need your help! Fill out our survey and you'll be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card: https://chicago.citycast.fm/survey   Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm

It's been over a month since Chicago Police shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo. And Chicagoans are contending with yet another video of police shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alverez. The recent shootings are prompting journalists to re-think how they cover these stories. To help with that, City Bureau's Ellie Mejía is helping to gather input from the public through the organization's “Public Newsroom” workshops. Guest: Ellie Mejía, Community Resource Organizer, City Bureau (@_elliemejia) Watch last week's Public Newsroom: https://fb.watch/5enrbkVE01/  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm

Illinois still has a redlining problem. Decades ago, the government labeled Black neighborhoods as “high risk” for home loans. And we’re still feeling the legacy of this policy today. In 2020, WBEZ and City Bureau found that for every dollar that Chicago lenders invested in mostly white neighborhoods, they only invested 12 cents in mostly Black neighborhoods.How can urban communities of color break the cycle of disinvestment? Guest host Collete English Dixon, executive director of the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, welcomes Ralph Martire to explain a proposed new state program.If you’ve listened to our last few episodes, you know that Ralph is the Arthur Rubloff Professor of Public Policy at Roosevelt University. He also serves as the executive director of the Center of Tax and Budget Accountability, a bipartisan think tank. This episode is the last in a three-part series on the CTBA’s work to address racial and economic disparities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. **Wattz Up! is practicing staying home and social distancing, so the youth broadcasted straight from the comfort of their couches! In this edition, Wattz Up! collaborated with City Bureau to create a series of podcasts around the Little Village neighborhood in which they researched and reported topics such as: Housing, Mental Health, and Immigration.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way students in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Fall 2020, researching and reporting around Little Village about housing, mental health, and immigration. “Little Village, Big Problems” highlights the exploitative sale of the historic Little Village Discount Mall with special guests Julio Anaya from Little Village Local, Kocoy Malagon, and Katie Bedoya, community members.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way students in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Fall 2020, researching and reporting around Little Village about housing, mental health, and immigration. “Desde la Raíz” speaks about the struggles local street vendors are facing during the pandemic and with police with special guests Martin Unzueta from Chicago Community and Workers Rights and Daniel Martinez, a food truck owner.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way students in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Fall 2020, researching and reporting around Little Village about housing, mental health, and immigration. “Mental Health in Chicago’s Latinx Communities” discusses the inequalities that low income, black and brown, immigrant communities face in regard to mental health resources with special guests Elizabeth Chrisostomo from ENLACE Chicago, Sarah Taylor from Yo soy ella , and Arturo Carrillo from Brighton Park Community Council.

A series of podcasts made by the Your Story, Your Way students in collaboration with City Bureau fellows at virtual Yollocalli in Fall 2020, researching and reporting around Little Village about housing, mental health, and immigration. “Mental Health in Chicago’s Latinx Communities” discusses the inequalities that low income, black and brown, immigrant communities face in regard to mental health resources with special guests Elizabeth Chrisostomo from ENLACE Chicago, Sarah Taylor from Yo soy ella , and Arturo Carrillo from Brighton Park Community Council.

We welcome back to the show, City Bureau journalist, Justin Agrelo. Justin reports on housing for City Bureau and he and their housing team published a report on Chicago’s looming housing crisis. They spoke with Chicago residents facing eviction to better understand the impacts the pandemic is having on their ability to keep a roof over their heads. We’re going to talk about Chicago’s eviction crisis, who was highlighted in this piece and their testimonials and Justin will share some solutions that can help you or anyone you know who is facing eviction.Host, Joshua Smyser-DeLeon's Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleonPodcast Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.orgYouTube Channel ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZAFacebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcastTwitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcastInstagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast/Publicist, Ambar Colón's Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/MeDicenAmbiDirect Download ★ https://www.paseomedia.org/episodesApple Podcasts ★ http://ow.ly/9Agz50COMEFGoogle Podcasts ★ http://ow.ly/u80T50COMF1Spotify ★ http://ow.ly/2g8h50COMFoPitch A Story ★ https://www.paseomedia.org/contactBlock Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMHu★Justin’s Website ★ https://www.justinagrelo.comJustin’s Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/mellowagrelo/?hl=enJustin's Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/JstnAgrloInside Chicago's Silent Housing Crisis ★ https://www.citybureau.org/the-housing-cliff★Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.orgSounds ★ Notification Sounds + Flor Meléndez Ramos

Season II, episode VIII of Half Mystic Radio features Davon Clark’s poems “For Rappers With Colored Beads” and “I Want a God Whose Heaven is Golden”, and Chok Kerong’s song “A Sweeter Sound”. This season hosted by special guest Stephanie Dogfoot. #halfmysticspeaksHalf Mystic is an independent publishing house, literary journal, radio show, and arts organisation dedicated to the celebration of music in all its forms. You can find the full show notes, including the text of the two pieces featured in this episode, at: http://halfmystic.com/blog/hmr-ii-viiiDavon Clark is a Philadelphia-raised artist who is currently based in Chicago. He uses investigative journalism practices in his camerawork and poetry. His work looks to fill in the gaps left behind in coverage of the worlds that he lives in and peripheral to. His multimedia highlights include work with the Big Ten Network, City Bureau, and Sovereign Magazine. He’s a published international poetry slam champion. His poetry appears on Button Poetry, Write About Now, Poetry Slam, Inc., and more. He’s a 2017 CUPSI champion, 2-time NPS group piece finalist, 2018 Philly Pigeon Slam team member, and 2018 Pushcart Prize nominee. He likes flowers and the little things in life.Chok Kerong has established himself as one of Singapore’s most versatile talents. He has distinguished himself as an inventive pianist and organist, and has performed at such events as the Tokyo Jazz Festival, Singapore International Festival of Arts and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. A composer and arranger of remarkable clarity and depth, his growing body of work includes music for big band, string quartet, hybrid ensembles, and more recently, projects that combine songwriting with contemporary music production.

Healthcare workers in homes face increased exposure risk to Covid-19, just like traditional front line workers. So why are employers using loopholes in the law to avoid paying some essential workers sick leave? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act covers pay, if you’re infected by COVID. For home healthcare workers, it’s only if they contract it from a client. The issue is that home healthcare workers exposure risks extend far beyond their clients. If they’re doing the job properly, they’re exposed to their clients, other caregivers, their family members and friends, as well as nearly daily contact with the public at large as they handle their client’s daily affairs. In this episode, one home healthcare worker talks about how she was able to finally get paid after catching COVID-19 on the job.Reporter BIA MEDIOUS (she/her) is a native Chicagoan, journalist and audio producer. Passionate about storytelling, she commits to projects that challenge traditional narratives, seek justice, and encourage civic participation. Bia investigated alternative courts in Cook County while completing a civic reporting fellowship with City Bureau, a local media organization. She helped produce podcasts at USA Today, including “The City” which investigated the environmental injustice that remained after the FBI closed Operation Silver Shovel. She later joined the podcast team at WBEZ, Chicago’s NPR Station. There, Bia worked on a variety of narrative and news-based podcasts, earning three Peter Lisagor awards for her work on “South Side Stories,” a first ever partnership between public media and a cable network - Comedy Central. She's most proud of her byline is with the historic Chicago Defender. And she recently founded her own audio production company, BIA Media, at the start of a global pandemic.

On this episode, Mark is joined by Bettina Chang, one of the co-founders and executive editorial director for City Bureau, a Chicago-based non-profit journalism lab that both covers the city and works with the community to produce impactful, equitable and publicly-responsive reportingBettina talked about the group and what led to its formation in 2015. She explained how they try to reimagine local news by teaching local residents how to document what happens in public meetings along with the creation of journalism fellowships awarded to a diverse group of aspiring journalists who report for larger media outlets.She also explained how the group provides essential public information, including the creation of a Zine to help prisoners file appeals. And she shared technological developments like a bot that tracks government bills, along with the website HasMyAldermanBeenIndicted.com.Bettina concluded by offering advice to journalists looking to take the kind of approach that City Bureau does and shared a journalism organization that she would like to salute.Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to rate and review us. Stay safe and stay well.IMPORTANT LINKSCityBureau.orgBettinaChang.comCity Bureau's Newmark School talkBettina's Ted Talk on Maslow's Pyramid, Fake News, and The Future of Journalism

Colton Lochhead and Bill Dentzer of the Las Vegas Review Journal's Carson City Bureau join Steve in this episode of RJ Politics.

Mike Stephen explores how restaurants are turning to sandwiches to survive with Nick Kindelsperger of the Chicago Tribune, learns about the City of Chicago budget process with City Bureau reporting residents Kelly Garcia and Corli Jay, and discovers the Secret History of local R&B band The Lovelites. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the show and ponder an OTL paywall experience. The local pandemic tunez come from Motel Breakfast.

Our guest is journalist Justin Agrelo. He's currently covering housing for local Chicago media outlet, City Bureau, and some of you may know him for his piece in Mother Jones on the history of the Puerto Rican flag. We’re going to talk about his experience as a Puerto Rican journalist, representation in journalism, the history of the Puerto Rican flag and the importance of reporting on housing.Keep in mind, we recorded this with Justin a few weeks ago before we got our new sound setup, so the audio is going to sound like a Zoom call......because it is. =)Host: Joshua Smyser-DeLeon, Twitter @jsdeleonPaseo Podcast Website + Facebook + Twitter + InstagramSound Editor: Richie Requena, Twitter @RichieRequenaPublicist: Ambar Colón, Twitter @MeDicenAmbiSounds: Notification Sounds + Flor Meléndez RamosJustin's Twitter + Mother Jones Article: How a Change of Color for the Puerto Rican Flag Became a Symbol of ResistanceCity Bureau Housing Crisis SurveyCity BureauEpisode 34: Marina Del Rios, MD, MS on Covid-19 & IL UnidosThe Ben Joravsky Show: Joshua Smyser-DeLeon on the Puerto Rican votePuerto Rican Cultural Center Website + Facebook + Twitter + Instagram

Mike Stephen talks to Lucien Liz-Lapiorz of the Chicago DSA about a new interactive map that shows which landlords own what properties in Chicago, discusses lessons learned from the March primaries with City Bureau reporter Alex Arriaga, and discovers the Secret History of The Resurrection Band.  And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on this week's show and discuss the power of using data to change society. The local pandemic tunez come from The Strangelets.

This week the podcast welcomes Lawrence Daniel Caswell, Field Coordinator for Cleveland Documenters at Neighborhood Connections. Documenters.org is a program that provides payment for citizens to attend and report on local governmental meetings, providing transparency for the community. The discussion revolves around the 2020 launch of documenters.org in Cleveland, Ohio. Links- DOCUMENTERS.org, Powered by City Bureau - https://www.documenters.org/ Cleveland Documenters Open House (Virtual) 09/03/2020 – free with registration at https://bit.ly/CleDocsOpenHouse Cleveland Documenters Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/2692229777684790 Lawrence Caswell email and phone number for questions –  lcaswell@neighborhoodgrants.org.     Neighborhood Connections - https://class.csuohio.edu/caec/NeighborhoodConnections Neighbor Up - http://neighborupcle.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NeighborUpCle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/neighborupcle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neighborupcle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcPOnrmOd1DeRk7REQ6zuA

Mike Stephen catches up with former WGN news anchor and MTV host Dometi Pongo, discusses civic engagement in Chicago immigrant communities with Alexandra Arriaga of City Bureau, and learns the Secret History of 70s rockers Trilogy. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the importance of civic engagement and sing the praises of the aforementioned Mr. Pongo. The local pandemic jamz this week come from Ocean Cult.

Com a chegada da Covid-19 no Brasil, uma preocupação surgiu: o impacto do vírus nas periferias. As mudanças na sociedade são evidentes e isso impactou diretamente em como produzimos e distribuímos informação dentro das quebradas. Durante essa crise, o jornalismo tem um papel importante de relatar os efeitos da pandemia e manter a sociedade informada. Mas como os jornalistas estão fazendo isso nas periferias? Como é distribuir no território, quais são as estratégias para tentar alcançar os moradores? Na segunda edição do Redação Aberta de 2020, as jornalistas Cintia Gomes, da Agência Mural e Elena Wesley, da Agência Narra contam como estão atuando dentro das periferias e favelas de SP e RJ durante a pandemia. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto e veja os conteúdos discutidos nesse encontro acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Na última edição da COP 25, em dezembro de 2019, onde líderes mundiais se reuniram para discutir temas relacionados ao aquecimento global, ficou evidente como a elite mundial não consegue debater o tema com profundidade olhando para a realidade. Quem conta sobre isso são dois jovens repórteres convidados a frequentar o evento, Michel Silva e Kayam Mendes, e reportar a partir de realidades distintas – as periferias do Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo – como seus cotidianos se conectam com os temas abordados no evento. Na segunda edição do Redação Aberta de 2020, nos reunimos com Kayam, Michel e mais Dimas Reis, fundador da Preto Império (um coletivo que olha para a saúde da população negra e periférica) e Valéria Marcoratti da Cooperapas- Cooperativa de agricultores Orgânicos, para discutir como a discussão sobre o clima se aproxima da quebrada. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto e veja os conteúdos discutidos nesse encontro acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Chicago activists are calling on Chase Bank to make reparations to black neighborhoods following a WBEZ and City Bureau report on racial disparities in home lending. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Linda Lutton and organizer Ja’Mal Green for more on the push for reparations ahead of Juneteenth. Host: Justin Kaufmann Producer: Nereida Moreno

A new analysis by WBEZ and the nonprofit City Bureau shows gaping disparities in the amount of money lent in white neighborhoods compared to black and Latino areas. Reset takes a closer look at the issue.

Uma reportagem da Revista AzMina sobre aborto fez a ministra da Mulher, da Família e dos Direitos Humanos, Damares Alves, abrir uma denúncia no Ministério Público por “apologia ao crime”. A reportagem “Como é feito um aborto seguro” reúne recomendações da OMS (Organização Mundial da Saúde) sobre como interromper a gravidez de forma segura, lista lugares onde é permitido e reforça que, no Brasil, o aborto só é permitido em caso de estupro, risco à vida da mulher ou anencefalia do feto. A denúncia da ministra gerou uma onda de ataques nas redes contra as jornalistas e um debate sobre censura, liberdade de expressão e imprensa e a segurança das jornalistas. Convidamos a diretora da revista AzMina, Helena Bertho, para uma edição extra do Redação Aberta para falar sobre a experiência, os bastidores da reportagem e também para compartilhar os aprendizados com o caso. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto e veja os conteúdos discutidos nesse encontro acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

“We are all healthier when we live in a culturally diverse world. When there are more stories that are accessible to us when every voice is part of every cultural conversation. It's not about excluding traditional voices. It's about expanding the range of what people know is there.” If you are a playwright or someone who is just starting to write plays, then you must know the New Play Exchange. We had the pleasure of interviewing writer, innovator, and arts advocate, Gwydion Suilebhan. He serves as both the Executive Director of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and the chief architect and evangelist of the New Play Exchange for the National New Play Network. He is also a co-founder of The Welders, award-winning playwrights collective in Washington DC. He's the author of several plays, and he has a Master of Arts in poetry from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. His forthcoming series All Souls is currently in post-production. To learn more about Gwydion and his work, you can visit the following links Website: www.suilebhan.com NPX Profile: newplayexchange.org/users/104/gwydion-suilebhan Or follow him on Twitter @GwydionS RELATED LINKS: Gwydion's New Series “For All Souls” www.forallsouls.com/ Tanuja Jagernauth's “Public Newsroom 124: Creating A World Beyond Racism and Fascism" on Nov 7th at City Bureau in Chicago. www.facebook.com/events/2446259125645248/ _____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it in our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com38. Interview with Gwydion Suilebhan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/support

“We are all healthier when we live in a culturally diverse world. When there are more stories that are accessible to us when every voice is part of every cultural conversation. It’s not about excluding traditional voices. It’s about expanding the range of what people know is there." If you are a playwright or someone who is just starting to write plays, then you must know the New Play Exchange. We had the pleasure of interviewing writer, innovator, and arts advocate, Gwydion Suilebhan. He serves as both the Executive Director of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and the chief architect and evangelist of the New Play Exchange for the National New Play Network. He is also a co-founder of The Welders, award-winning playwrights collective in Washington DC. He’s the author of several plays, and he has a Master of Arts in poetry from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. His forthcoming series All Souls is currently in post-production. To learn more about Gwydion and his work, you can visit the following links Website: http://www.suilebhan.com NPX Profile: https://newplayexchange.org/users/104/gwydion-suilebhan Or follow him on Twitter @GwydionS LINKS: Gwydion’s New Series “For All Souls” http://www.forallsouls.com/ Tanuja Jagernauth’s “Public Newsroom 124: Creating A World Beyond Racism and Fascism" on Nov 7th at City Bureau in Chicago. https://www.facebook.com/events/2446259125645248/ _____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it in our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com

Depois da #VazaJato, ninguém mais foi o mesmo. A divulgação das trocas de mensagens reacendeu uma discussão: estamos seguros conversando na internet ou nossas conversas estão sendo monitoradas? Qual caminho as mensagens fazem entre quem envia e quem recebe o conteúdo? E será que existe uma maneira de trocar aquelas nudes de uma forma segura? Nesse episódio do Redação Aberta, a gente recebeu a comunicadora Gabriela Juns pra explicar como funciona a internet – esse universo virtual que a gente usa todo dia, mas pouco entende sobre os bastidores. Um encontro mega importante com discussões sobre o mecanismo da internet, a privacidade e o uso de dados pessoais, os mitos e verdades sobre a deep web e até onde vai a proteção da criptografia, além de trocar dicas pra bater papo na rede de forma segura. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto e veja os conteúdos discutidos nesse encontro acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast live through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. In this edition, Wattz Up! collaborated with City Bureau to report around Little Village and Back of the Yards neighborhoods, in diverse topics such as: Home Lending, Neighborhood and Communities Change around the Latino Neighborhoods and Migration & Census.

Census 2020 is a very important topic for the city of Chicago and Illinois. It was a great chat with Sarah and Alexus from the City Bureau about this topic.  Founded in 2015, City Bureau is a nonprofit civic journalism lab based on the South Side of Chicago. https://www.citybureau.org/. Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals Check out https://www.documenters.org/. It is about participating in and documenting public meetings. 

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast live through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. In this edition, Wattz Up! collaborated with City Bureau to report around Little Village neighborhood.

Quem conta as histórias que chegam até você? Se olharmos para os números, a falta de diversidade é nítida: na literatura, por exemplo, entre 2004 e 2014, apenas 2,5% dos autores não eram brancos e só 4,5% dos protagonistas da história eram negros; nas redações, 72% dos jornalistas são brancos e mulheres somam só 37% do mercado. Num recorte de território, o Brasil também vive uma crise de cobertura jornalística: 30 milhões de brasileiros vivem em “desertos de notícias”, sem veículos locais que escrevam sobre a região. Como resultado, acabamos consumindo um conteúdo feito por e para pessoas que não conhecem vivências diversas. Como romper a falta de diversidade e ampliar as narrativas existentes? A 6ª edição do Redação Aberta explora as interseções entre narrativa pessoal e jornalismo. Como os dois podem se unir para desafiar as narrativas dominantes e como podem ser usados como ferramenta para construir comunidade? Pra discutir sobre o assunto, recebemos o jornalista e escritor Alexandre Ribeiro e a cantora e compositora Nayra Lays, ambos formados pela Escola de Jornalismo da Énois em 2016. Além da dupla, o encontro também conta com o jornalista Tony Marlon, comunicador e educador popular. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

O nível de confiança que os brasileiros têm na imprensa aumentou em relação ao ano passado: 72% confiam muito ou um pouco na imprensa, contra 61% em 2018. Mas, o trabalho dos jornalistas parece não agradar ao governo. Levantamento do Estadão mostrou que a imprensa é alvo de Bolsonaro no Twitter a cada 3 dias. Nesse cenário, o que garante credibilidade ao jornalismo? O que é jornalismo e o que não é? Como ajudar o leitor a diferenciar opinião, publicidade e notícia? A 5ª edição do Redação Aberta recebe a jornalista Angela Pimenta pra falar sobre credibilidade no jornalismo, desinformação e democracia. Ela é coordenadora-executiva do Projeto Credibilidade (capítulo brasileiro do projeto internacional The Trust Project), que trabalha para aumentar a transparência das organizações noticiosas e do conteúdo que publicam. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Veículos de mídia alternativa e/ou independente atuam ampliando a diversidade informativa e cultural do país. Em 2016, a Agência Pública mapeou o jornalismo independente no Brasil e listou 79 iniciativas espalhadas por 12 estados. Mas de lá pra cá, qual o atual cenário do jornalismo independente brasileiro? Como se organizam e quais são os ambientes de emprego da mídia alternativa? Quais seus modelos de financiamento e de trabalho? Esses novos modelos resolvem problema de precarização do trabalho jornalístico? Quanto desses veículos atuam com base voluntária? Quais as oportunidades de atuação que podem ser aproveitadas? A 3ª edição do Redação Aberta recebe Ana Flávia Marx, pesquisadora do Centro de Pesquisa em Comunicação e Trabalho – ECA-USP e diretora de formação do Centro de Estudos da Mídia Alternativa Barão de Itararé, pra dar um panorama histórico e atual sobre o setor e dar dicas sobre como atuar na área como jornalista independente. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

O Brasil caiu três posições no Ranking Mundial da Liberdade de Imprensa e está no 105º lugar, em uma lista que analisa 180 países. Segundo a organização Repórteres Sem Fronteiras, que realizou o levantamento publicado em 18/04, o assassinato de 4 jornalistas, ano passado, pelo exercício da profissão e a eleição de Bolsonaro, com uma campanha de desinformações e ataques à imprensa, foram fatores decisivos para a pior colocação do país desde 2014. Nesse contexto, qual a importância da liberdade de imprensa na manutenção da democracia? Qual a influência da internet na garantia desse direito? E de que forma a perda de credibilidade no jornalismo abre precedentes para o aumento da difusão de informações falsas? A 4ª edição do Redação Aberta recebe a especialista norte-americana Jane Kirtley, da Faculdade de Jornalismo da University of Minnesota e diretora-executiva por 14 anos do The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Além dela, o jornalista Vagner Alencar, da Agência Mural de Jornalismo das Periferias, e a jornalista Nina Weingrill, da Énois, discutem sobre Liberdade de Imprensa na Era Digital. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Seja em época de eleição ou durante o mandato de um político, a gente sempre repete a mesma coisa: precisamos acompanhar e fiscalizar as ações dos governos. Mas como colocar em prática essa fiscalização? Desde 2012, todo mundo pode pedir acesso a documentos públicos ao governo graças à Lei de Acesso à Informação (LAI). O que eu, como cidadão, tenho a ver com uma coisa que parece tão burocrática? Como eu posso usar a LAI pra contribuir pra comunicação na e sobre a minha quebrada? Como transformar um pedido de acesso em uma reportagem? E, afinal, quais dados o governo precisa divulgar de fato e como eu posso ser estratégico pra conseguir acesso à uma informação de forma mais eficaz? A 2ª edição do Redação Aberta recebe duas jornalistas pra discutir sobre o assunto: Marina Atoji, da Abraji e Priscila Pacheco, da Agência Mural de Jornalismo das Periferias. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Violações de direitos humanos ocorrem todos os dias nos territórios. Mas o que faz com que um acontecimento, dentre tantos outros do cotidiano, vire notícia? E como imprimir sentido de denúncia em locais onde as violações são tão rotineiras? A 1ª edição do #RedaçãoAberta recebe a jornalista da Ponte Jornalismo, Maria Teresa Cruz, que debate como, quando e por que contar uma determinada história ou denúncia, como dar um tratamento adequado para vítimas de violência e quais posturas de segurança tomar se você mora no ambiente em que está essas violações acontecem. O Redação Aberta é uma parceria da Énois com o City Bureau. Saiba mais sobre o projeto acessando enoisconteudo.com.br/redacaoaberta.

Driving around Black neighborhoods in Chicago, you see a lot of currency exchanges. While reporting on wealth in Black communities this summer, Tonia Hill wanted to know what their impact is on working class communities of color and why it seems as though there are more of these types of financial services in South Side communities than banks. This piece was reported by Tonia Hill and produced by Erisa Apantaku and Tonia Hill in partnership with City Bureau, a civic journalism lab. The bumper at the beginning features SSW reporter Erisa Apantaku and was produced by Jed Lickerman. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Daniel Kay Hertz teamed up with City Bureau to bring Chicagoins together to produce equitable media coverage, encourage civic participation and hold powerful forces to account. He is aiming to mold a new narrative of Chicago's past, present, and future and discussed how organizing workshops around Chicago's South side is the perfect way to do that.

Illinois has been making moves toward reducing incarceration, but there is a large group of people who are being left behind. People like 21-year-old Joe Montgomery, who have been sentenced with Class X felonies, make up almost a third of Illinois’ prison population according to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Some say these individuals who need the most help are instead left with few options but prison. City Bureau reporters Sajedah Al-khzaleh and Bia Medious spoke with Montgomery’s friends and family about the hole his absence means to his community. This piece was produced in collaboration with City Bureau, a Woodlawn-based civic journalism lab. For more information go to www.citybureau.org. Music heard in this story is “Cool Curves” by producer Jumega Silverback. The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast live through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. In this edition, Wattz Up! shared their journey of writing stories about Little Village with the fellows from City Bureau over the Summer.

Our guest in the first half is Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy with the ACLU-IL. We talk with him about the ACLU's response to the Trump Administration's separation of families and the detaining of children. City Bureau is a dynamic organization rethinking journalism in Chicago. In the second half, Bettina Chang tells us about their upcoming reporting fellowship--it's an amazing opportunity that can open doors for aspiring journalists! [it even includes a stipend ;) ] Guest: Ed Yohnka Guest: Bettina Chang Host: Tariq I. El-Amin Producer/Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Lessazo - Moussa - bit.ly/2wHdV6z Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - bit.ly/2sUDn71

City Bureau is a dynamic organization rethinking journalism in Chicago. Bettina Chang tells us about their upcoming reporting fellowship--it's an amazing opportunity that can open doors for aspiring journalists! [it even includes a stipend ;) ] Guest: Bettina Chang Host: Tariq I. El-Amin Producer/Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71

Producer Michael O'Connell talks with Andrea Hart, co-founder and director of community engagement at City Bureau, about the importance of local coverage and an inventive way to bring better representation and authenticity to not only the stories being told but empowering the people telling them. It’s All Journalism is a weekly podcast about digital journalism. Find out all the latest news about our podcast by signing up for our weekly email newsletter.

Wattz up! is produced by Yollocalli Arts Reach youth and broadcast live through Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5FM Chicago. In this edition, Wattz Up! presented awsome people that are doing journalism in Little Village from La Villita mamis to City Bureau fellows.

I’m a Chicago-based reporter and editor for Christianity Today, where I have reported on mass incarceration, religious freedom, overseas persecution, racial justice, and technology. I host my publication’s inaugural podcast, Quick to Listen, a weekly current events discussion-based podcast. I run CT Magazine’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. I serve on CT’s Culture, Diversity and Innovation task force, and as an editor, I am working to intentionally grow the number of writers of color who contribute to our website. I also founded and lead the company's young professionals group.Beyond CT, I co-founded Foul and Fair, a weekly sports and social justice newsletter. This fall, I am reporting on the city of Chicago with City Bureau.

In the Fall of 2017, it was announced that all four of the last remaining Englewood neighborhood high schools would be closing. Three of them will be dissolved over the next three years, but Paul Robeson High School, which opened in 1977, had it's last day of school on Tuesday, June 19. It will be demolished to make way for a new, $85-million high school. Since its opening four decades ago, Robeson High School has been a staple in the Englewood neighborhood—one that's garnered community pride and supported student growth. It has also been a place of disinvestment, neglect, and several failed education policies. Its closure leaves a hole in the hearts and minds of the many students, staff, parents, and community members who interacted with Robeson High School over the decades. For the past six months, we at South Side Weekly Radio—Erisa Apantaku, Olivia Obineme, Bridget Vaughn, and Bridget Newsham—have been collecting memories and experiences from former students, teachers, staff members, parents, and community members. In this hour of radio, we take you through those four decades of Robeson history, through the stories of people from the Robeson community. If you’re a Robeson Raider who wants your memories preserved, email us at southsideweeklyradio@gmail.com. If you’d like to support the work of South Side Weekly, visit www.southsideweekly.com/donate to see how you can fund local journalism projects such as the one you just heard. This project was partially supported by an Illinois Humanities Grant. Additional support came from South Side Weekly, City Bureau, and the Invisible Institute. Additional reporting came from Tytania Holliman, Jed Lickerman, Jasmine Mithani, and Hafsa Razi. Special thanks to Blackstone Bicycle Works for helping us recreate a food fight. Music heard during this episode: "My Auntie's Building" by Open Mike Eagle; "Concussion/Memphis" and "Close But No Cigar" by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, recorded live at WFMU for Surface Noise with Joe McGasko (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0); "Absum," "Weapon," "Distilled" by Nctrnm (CC BY 4.0); "Nasty" by David Szesztay (CC BY-NC 3.0); and "Blipper" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0). The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

Last week we heard Pascal Sabino's piece on affordability in Englewood rents. This week, he joined SSW Radio hosts Olivia Obineme and Andrew Koski to talk more about his reporting around housing in Englewood as part of his work in the City Bureau reporting fellowship. City Bureau is a Woodlawn-based civic journalism lab. For more information go to www.citybureau.org. South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme. The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Lannon Broughton was born and raised in Englewood. Throughout his life, he was pushed out of the neighborhood due to railroad developments and unaffordable rents. Now that Lannon's back in Englewood, he's working with other residents to attack issues of unaffordability and displacement. As City Bureau reporting fellow Pascal Sabino reports, it's about more than just rent. This piece was produced in collaboration with City Bureau, a Woodlawn-based civic journalism lab. For more information go to www.citybureau.org South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme. The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Last month, the Chicago Community Bond Fund hosted City Bureau’s 58th Public Newsroom. Director of Advocacy Irene Romulo and volunteer Liz Corrado talked through Cook County’s money bond system and shared findings from a 2017 courtwatching initiative led by the Coalition to End Money Bond. Here they answer questions posed by a curious audience. Notes: As of early May, the Circuit Court of Cook County website has data about bond court from the last quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018. The Civic Federation proposed recommendations for the Sheriff’s Office, not legislation. Read and listen to more of South Side Weekly's coverage of bail at https://southsideweekly.com/?s=bail+reform. South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme. The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Ken Davis is joined by the co-founders of City Bureau. It’s a non-profit news organization that strives to train members of minority communities in Chicago as news reporters and “trackers” who attend all manner of public meetings to document the official proceedings with written reports and live tweets. They discuss the demise last week of DNAInfo, which was shut down by its sole owner, Joe Ricketts, after the New York staff unionized. Chang and Holliday talk about how DNA, for which they, themselves once worked, did wonderful work but was ultimately unsustainable because it didn’t have a diversity of financial sources. They believe that their mix of member support, donations and philanthropy is ultimately a more reliable model. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by media observers Thom Clark and Scott Smith. They discuss the Chicago media landscape, in particular the likely sale of the Sun-Times and Reader to Tronc, which already owns the Tribune, Chicago Magazine and dozens of other smaller publications. They also discuss the rise of other news sources in Chicago such as ProPublica Illinois, the South Side weekly and City Bureau, and they express their concern that the Reader might not survive the transition. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Many of the organizations and groups mentioned on AirGo have developed in response to ways that existing institutions have failed to successfully serve the purpose they claim to serve, from the classroom to the corner to the studio. News media has also largely failed its purpose of honestly, fairly, and accurately telling the stories of Chicago. This week's guests, Andrea Hart and Darryl Holliday, are editors of City Bureau, an organization "aiming to restore civic media coverage of the South and West Sides of Chicago by training a new generation of young reporters in the practice of urban journalism." In this meeting of the media minds between City Bureau and AirGo live some ideas for how to continue extending the Chicago Renaissance onto the newsprint and airwaves that are tasked with telling the truth. Recorded live 2/18/16 at WHPK in Chicago Music from this week's show: Into the Trees - Kodyak Mercury Rising - @themindmusic BLK PR (feat. @ali-of-new-kingz, sydshawmusic, & Chapo)- @kingronthepoet

Guests this hour include - Tony Perry (S.D. City Bureau), and Scott McEwen ( local trial lawyer/author) Tony Perry is a hot guest on The Mark Larson Show AGAIN! He'll have more details on the Mayor Filner scandal and talk San Diego's future! PLUS, what is the public's view of the Zimmerman decision? Scott McEwen will round off the hour talking with Mark about support of the Navy Seals Foundation and more. LIVE, LOCAL, and right in the middle of The Mark Larson Show!