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Not Him, Us

Something very beautiful happened in Nevada.

Mar 8, 2020

Not Him, Us

Mar 8, 2020

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City Bureau

The Basics of the Illinois Appellate Courts

This spring at City Bureau, one of our reporting teams is looking into how people can appeal their cases — in particular, how do…

Apr 12, 2018

The Basics of the Illinois Appellate Courts

Apr 12, 2018

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IlliNoise

Make What You Need: Introducing IlliNoise

In 2018 I’m trying something new. I’m starting a podcast to answer Illinoisans’ questions about our state government, how it works, and how…

Feb 8, 2018

Make What You Need: Introducing IlliNoise

Feb 8, 2018

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We Are Hearken

Meet the Hearken Consulting Team

We’re hiring at Hearken! We’re looking for a rad journalist and community engager to be the fourth member of our consulting team. Do you…

Jun 19, 2017

Meet the Hearken Consulting Team

Jun 19, 2017

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We Are Hearken

More Than Fluff: Dismantling Journalism’s Hard News Bias

Say you’re an editor of your city’s main newspaper. Which of these news stories do you think your audience needs most?

Aug 17, 2016

More Than Fluff: Dismantling Journalism’s Hard News Bias

Aug 17, 2016

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We Are Hearken

Public-Powered Journalism Isn’t Lazy

This past year I found myself sitting at a dinner party with a family friend who is a retired columnist for a Big Respected Newspaper. When…

Apr 14, 2016

Public-Powered Journalism Isn’t Lazy

Apr 14, 2016

Ellen Mayer

The Year In Self Care

This month I told myself I wouldn’t read any end-of-year lists — at least not the ones about the year’s best songs, albums, movies, TV…

Dec 26, 2015

The Year In Self Care

Dec 26, 2015

Ellen Mayer

Ellen Mayer

Chicago Media Gal. Host and producer of IlliNoise. Freelance reporter and community engager. Formerly @wearehearken.

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