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Chicago Public Media board approves ‘Sun-Times’ acquisition
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“This is an important step to grow and strengthen local journalism in Chicago,” said CPM CEO Matt Moog.
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“This is an important step to grow and strengthen local journalism in Chicago,” said CPM CEO Matt Moog.
Will the deal be a national model? Station executives weigh in.
Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.
Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.
McDaniel has served as WAMU’s chief content officer since 2015.
The grant is part of a larger initiative to “strengthen inclusive journalism” in the city.
CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain’s.
Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.