Medill panel discussion: ‘How Chicago news outlets build credibility in their communities’

The Medill School of Journalism in partnership with the News Literacy Project is hosting a free event, Trust issues: How Chicago news outlets build credibility in their communities at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at McCormick Foundation Center Forum, 1870 Campus Drive.

CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez will moderate a panel discussion with:

• Alejandra Cancino, deputy editor of City Bureau
• Jennifer Kho, executive editor of the Chicago Sun-Times
• Jen Sabella, co-founder and director of strategy of Block Club Chicago

Michael Spikes, lecturer at Northwestern Medill and director of the Teach for Chicago Journalism Program, will provide an introduction about the state of public trust in the news media.

Illinois teachers can receive two Professional Development Clock Hours (also known as CPDU credits) by attending this event. If you’re a Chicago-area teacher joining in person, please see Katie Fernandez at the event to complete the paperwork. Teachers who wish to attend virtually should email katie.fernandez@northwestern.edu for instructions to receive PD credits.

Register here.