To Tell the Truth: The Future of Local Media

Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-05:00

19th Century Charitable Assn. | Oak Park

Presented by Arbor West Neighbors & The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
Publisher/HostPresented by Arbor West Neighbors & The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
To Tell the Truth: The Future of Local Media
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Join us at the historic 19th Century Club for an important discussion around the evolving state of the news in our communities.
About this Event

Local news has never been more important! Come hear from experienced leaders about the current state of media and how we can keep honest, fact-based local resources in the future. Our panel:

Monica Eng - Axios Chicago, formerly Chicago Tribune, WBEZ

Max Reinsdorf - NEWSWELL Chicago GM, Wednesday Journal, Forest Park Review, Riverside Brookfield Landmark, Austin Weekly

Lydia Manning, PhD - Gerontologist, Circle Life Consulting CEO

Charlie Meyerson, Moderator - Chicago Public Square Publisher, former news director, WXRT, WGN

Free. Refreshments served.

This Celebrating Seniors event is brought to you by the 19th Century Charitable Association, Arbor West Neighbors and Chicago Area Villages, Wednesday Journal, Forest Park Review, Austin Weekly and Riverside Brookfield Landmark.

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19th Century Charitable Assn., 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, United States

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