Illinois School District Board Withdraws from State Celebration of Children’s Literature Over Book on Racism and Antiracism
"The board's deliberations were plainly ideological,” said Jonathan Friedman, Sy Syms managing director, U.S. Free Expression Programs at PEN America. “This program is a wonderful opportunity for kids to… More
Black Reporters in Conversation: Tammy Gibson
“We can't afford to let someone else tell our story." More
Journalism and COVID-19: Illinois Newsrooms Affected
The pandemic has devastated an already-struggling news industry. Here are the Illinois newsrooms that have faced cutbacks as a result of the pandemic. More
Journalism and COVID-19: The Toll of a Pandemic
This project helps us begin to understand the toll of the pandemic on journalism in the United States. More
Local Journalist Heroes: Sky Chadde
“Local news reporters are on the front line of covering the virus, and their work is so incredibly valuable.” More
Local Journalist Heroes: Michelle Kanaar and Nissa Rhee
“There’s so much bad news out there, but it’s been amazing to see people work together to protect each other and push for larger systemic changes.” More
Local Journalist Heroes: Martha Bayne
“If we lose the physical connection to our readers and their communities, it can’t help but have consequences in terms of what stories get told and how intimate the… More
Local Journalist Heroes: Natalie Moore
“Marginalized and vulnerable communities will have a harder time recovering—which will need to be documented.” More
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