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We’re now accepting submissions for high school guest columnists for our Finding Chicago’s Next Voices contest! Know someone who could be a good fit?  We encourage your high school student – or a student you know – to share their vision for the future of Chicago in a brief writing sample on the theme “Looking Ahead.” No topic is off-limits – whether it’s personal goals, professional aspirations, the environment, diversity or politics – we want to hear unique perspectives from students around Chicago. Here’s how it works:  * High school students ages 13-18 are invited to submit an original, unpublished 525-600 word writing sample – in English or Spanish.  * All entrants under the age of 18 must submit a parental consent form.  * A panel of Sun-Times staff will choose guest columnists to feature.  * Columnists will have an opportunity to have their final writing column edited by a Sun-Times editor.  * Winners’ columns will be published in the paper and online.  * Winners will each receive a $250 stipend. Entries are open now through Dec. 31! Learn more, see full rules and enter at suntimes.com/chicagovoices or https://lnkd.in/gvgGtvaU for Spanish entries.

Earlier this month, Sun-Times staffers were honored with four top prizes in the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)’ Salute to Excellence Awards, two of which were for collaborations with Chicago Public Media colleagues at WBEZ Chicago. Join us in congratulating our first-place winners: • Anthony V., videography, for “Football was everything for this Chicago peewee coach. Even after he became blind.” • Mariah Rush and Alden Loury, newspaper business reporting, for “Exodus of major full-service grocers offering healthy variety paints a bleak picture of food access for some in Chicago.” • Elvia Malagón and Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, newspaper feature-single story, for “Are guaranteed-income programs working?” • Sarah Karp, Nader Issa, Lauren FitzPatrick and Alden Loury, newspaper news-series, for “Chicago’s mass school closings’ aftermath.” Press release on the awards: https://lnkd.in/gpcBBbp2. Full stories are linked in the comments below.

Chicago Public Media is looking for a strategic and innovative CMO to lead our marketing efforts and drive growth across both the Sun-Times and WBEZ. This role is essential in expanding our reach, deepening member and subscriber engagement, and managing a dynamic team. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of Chicago’s media landscape, we want to hear from you! 🌟 #CMO #MarketingLeadership #ChicagoSunTimes #WBEZ #MediaJobs

Today, all eyes are on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention! The Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ Chicago newsrooms are guiding readers, listeners and voters through the DNC with around-the-clock coverage, including local context for Chicago-area residents and visitors. Our team of 85 journalists across newsrooms aims to meet readers and listeners where they are, providing quick updates and in-depth analyses across platforms – in the newspaper, online, in emails, texts, on radio and social media. Follow along on our DNC landing page and check comments for additional resources! https://lnkd.in/g-5fwkE8

Chicago Public Media, which the Sun-Times is a part of, is hiring for a Chief Development Officer. View the full job description or submit an application below.

Work published by the Chicago Sun-Times last year has won three top prizes and five other national honors in the Society for Features Journalism's 2024 Excellence-in-Features competition! Join us in congratulating first place winners: “Creative Chicago” premium edition staffers; Andy Grimm for “Voices from Chicago’s most violent neighborhood;” and contributors to first-person essays on survivors of violence in Chicago, co-published by The Trace! And, second place winners: Brian Ernst and Stephanie Zimmermann for “Catalytic converter thefts in Chicago lead to shockingly low arrests” and Dale Bowman for “One last fish.” Also receiving honorable mentions: Katie Anthony’s feature on tattoos, a selection of Stefano Esposito’s features and Josh Neufeld’s “Empathy 101.” Congratulations to all! 👏

The deadline is fast approaching to find out if your workplace or company is the best place to work in Chicago! As a reminder, we’re compiling a list of the best workplaces in Chicago with our partners at Best Companies Group. Companies who enter will be ranked based on employee satisfaction, company culture, workplace environment and more. Top companies will be featured on our list and get to broadcast this achievement on their website, job search platforms, social media, etc.  Registration closes on Sunday, May 19 so don’t hesitate to forward this email on to your employer or fill out the form below.   https://lnkd.in/gqaqQxVH Thank you and good luck!

Is your workplace one of the best in Chicago? We’re partnering with Best Companies Group to find Chicago’s top workplaces and yours could be among them! Best Companies asks questions about employee satisfaction, company culture, workplace environment and more to determine the best places to work in the city. Fill out this free application or send it to your employer to find out if your workplace makes the cut! https://lnkd.in/gBmjHx6J Registration is open now through Sunday, May 19. 

This is a photo of Sadie Campbell (née Stachniak) reading the January 29, 2024 edition of the Sun-Times on her 106th birthday: January 29, 1918. She has been a Chicago Sun-Times subscriber since 1956 when her family moved from Back of the Yards to their home on the South Side, 85th St. Now, it is delivered daily to her in Woodstock, IL., where she moved to in 2017. Sadie starts out every morning with a cup of tea, a slice of toast and the Sun-Times. When asked, she says that’s her secret to a long life. We love seeing the different ways we fit into your life, big and small, because your support makes our paper possible. Tell us how the Sun-Times fits into your life by sending us a message or emailing us at marketing@suntimes.com.

Is your workplace the best? Think your company is among Chicago’s best? Fill out the application below or send it to your employer and your workplace could be listed as one of the best places to work in Chicago! Registration is open now through May 19. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBmjHx6J