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Brought to life by the work of our independent local newsrooms – WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times – we envision a Chicago that is equitable, inclusive and vibrant.<br/></p><div class="div-block-15"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65b9abbd6d4f5f512214ac7e/65c3cb1fa16ad1a5f6050d2e_Combo_logos.svg" loading="lazy" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale3d(0, 0, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale3d(0, 0, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale3d(0, 0, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);transform:translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale3d(0, 0, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0)" alt="Chicago Sun Times and WBEZ Chicago Logos " class="image-5"/></div></div><div id="w-node-d8c69fa6-eb82-4eae-6c12-51686e0412b7-2214ac84" class="div-block-10"><div style="opacity:0" class="div-block-17"><p class="txt_body long">Chicago Public Media originated as the home to WBEZ, Chicago’s NPR news source. WBEZ’s award-winning journalists ask tough questions, dig deep for answers and expose truths that spark change and foster understanding. Its programming includes local, national and international news, and a wide-ranging portfolio of popular podcasts and urban alternative music station, <a href="https://vocalo.org/" target="_blank" class="link-3"><span class="txt_link">Vocalo</span></a>. <br/><br/>In 2022, Chicago Public Media acquired the Chicago Sun-Times, forming the largest nonprofit local news organization in the nation. Winner of eight Pulitzer Prizes, the Chicago Sun-Times is known for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, timely behind-the-scenes sports analysis and insightful entertainment and cultural coverage. <br/><br/>Together under the banner of Chicago Public Media, WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times reach more than 3.5 million people each week across the Chicago area through broadcast, print and digital platforms.</p></div></div></div></div></div><section class="story bg_black txt_white"><div class="container"><div class="story_wrap"><div id="w-node-_11bbe8f1-1add-a5d7-bcfd-8f5c445a0c67-2214ac84" class="div-block-5"><div id="w-node-_18724002-8899-8de5-cc9c-42c7ea1c23c8-2214ac84" class="copy_block story"><h2 class="h1">Our Story</h2><div class="txt_body_copy"><p class="txt_body story_par">Chicago Public Media is a media non-profit organization committed to the support and cultivation of trustworthy, outstanding reporting. Through our network of independent newsrooms—including Chicago institutions like WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times—we envision a Chicago that is equitable, inclusive and vibrant.</p></div></div></div><div id="w-node-b3a99967-a6a3-caa9-fbdf-68bb61f917fa-2214ac84" class="story_img_wrap"><div class="story_image_1"></div><div class="story_image_2"></div><div class="story_image_3"></div></div></div></div></section><section class="anniversary bg_white"><div class="images_holder"><div class="inner_container"><div data-w-id="9ddea988-8406-8fd4-1823-1820094b27da" class="photo_row"><div class="img_item is-5"></div><div class="img_item is-2"></div><div class="img_item is-6"></div><div class="img_item is-1"></div><div class="img_item is-4"></div><div class="img_item is-3"></div></div></div></div><div class="container"><div data-w-id="d996aba0-e85d-20de-653b-93f84be40193" class="anniversary_wrap"><div id="w-node-fa527582-7c2e-7103-70ae-074cc2fb7843-2214ac84" data-w-id="fa527582-7c2e-7103-70ae-074cc2fb7843" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);opacity:0" class="copy_block"><h2 class="h2">Our news</h2><div class="txt_body_copy"><p class="txt_body">We are building on our legacy with a continued commitment to journalistic excellence to serve Chicago and the region now and for years to come.</p></div><a href="https://www.wbez.org/pressroom" target="_blank" class="alt_btn w-inline-block"><div class="second_btn"><div class="btn_txt">Keep up with our news</div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65b9abbd6d4f5f512214ac7e/65c29273368d34eaa4aceec3_red_arrow.svg" loading="lazy" alt="Offsite indication arrow" class="btn_arrow _2nd"/></div></a></div></div></div></section><section id="support" class="support bg_black txt_white"><div class="container"><div data-w-id="70a9665d-f635-0c95-3ed7-59ea3cdce30f" class="support_wrap"><div id="w-node-_71100d64-4440-050c-745b-a47cd74b6d3b-2214ac84" data-w-id="71100d64-4440-050c-745b-a47cd74b6d3b" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);transform:translate3d(0, 100px, 0) scale3d(1, 1, 1) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) rotateZ(0) skew(0, 0);opacity:0"><div id="w-node-c8bda437-1292-0322-96a9-30529cf79a14-2214ac84" class="copy_block support"><h2 class="h2">Support our work</h2><div class="txt_body_copy"><p class="txt_body no_top_margin">Chicago Public Media is powered by our listeners and readers – over 90% of our funding comes from our community. 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