Announcements
Greetings from the Chicago Journalism Unity Picnic
McKinley Park News staffers had a great time at Hyde Park's Promontory Point, picnicking with fellow Chicago journalists from across the city.
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The Record North Shore Restores Local News for Chicago’s Lakeshore Suburbs
A member of the Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA), The Record North Shore publishes original news for Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Highland Park.
The publication, along with the McKinley Park News and many others, is participating in the CIMA fund-raiser running through Monday, June 19.
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Do You Want to Help Independent Local News? Donate to CIMA!
The Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA) has been the most supportive and consequential organization helping our small local news business.
And now you can help! Donate today to support nearly 50 independent Chicago news outlets.
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Chicago Newspapers Join Fight Against AI’s Theft of Local News
Three print newspapers of record on Chicago's North Side are at risk of being shut down due to AI's theft of their content and expertise, just like the McKinley Park News, says Inside Publications Publisher Ron Roenigk.
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Media Lab Program Delivers Resources, Expertise and Labor to Support Independent Local News
Over the past year, the Metro Media Lab program at Northwestern University’s Medill School has provided invaluable support to Chicago’s McKinley Park News publication through audience surveys, professional consulting and expert labor.

Neighborhood Christmas Calendar Highlights McKinley Park Holiday Events
The McKinley Park News has launched its 2021 Christmas calendar of events at https://mckinleypark.news/christmas, highlighting holiday celebrations, shopping and more coming up inside the neighborhood.
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Chicago-Area Media Host Joint Fund-raiser October 3-17
Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA) includes independent community and diverse media, legacy and newer outlets under the hashtag #WeAmplifyChicagoVoices. Pledges made on October 3 and October 4 have three times the impact!
Read more: Chicago-Area Media Host Joint Fund-raiser October 3-17
McKinley Park, Central Manufacturing District T-Shirts Among First Merchandise from the McKinley Park News
McKinley Park neighborhood residents, fans and friends can show their community pride with new t-shirts for McKinley Park and the Central Manufacturing District, part of the first merchandise offered by the McKinley Park News.