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New issue drop! On the cover: Chicago’s mail art renaissance: A look at five local clubs by Shira Friedman-Parks Pick yours up in person tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gZdSf9Tr ✨ Keep the Reader free and freaky: https://lnkd.in/gzEdhUcw ✨ Become a subscriber to get every edition of the Reader sent directly to your home, consider donating, or purchase Reader items: chicagoreader.com/store

New issue drop! On the cover: The rape kit was invented in Chicago a new book explains by Kerry Cardoza Get yours in person tomorrow or read the PDF now! https://lnkd.in/g7Cau2CB ✨ Keep the Reader free and freaky: https://lnkd.in/gzEdhUcw ✨ Become a subscriber to get every edition of the Reader sent directly to your home, consider donating, or purchase Reader items: chicagoreader.com/store

Most people read the Reader for free—that's the point. We don’t hide our news behind a paywall. Our members, who donate monthly or annually, are one of our core pillars of support. Join our community of donors and help build a healthy future for local journalism, starting at $8 per month. Go here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsssRjkA

The Non-Equity Jeff Awards set a tone of joy, resistance, and community. See more about the winners in theater editor Kerry Reid's Ghost Light column. https://lnkd.in/gN9gX3Mi

New issue drop! On the cover: The ghosts of Geneva’s home for wayward girls’ by Katie Prout Pick yours up in person tomorrow! Cover photo and historical photos accompanying our cover story are courtesy of the Geneva History Museum. Cover photo was altered from original (faces in photo blurred) with permission from the museum. Design by Shira Friedman-Parks. https://lnkd.in/gnd4btXE ✨ Keep the Reader free and freaky: https://lnkd.in/gzEdhUcw ✨ Become a subscriber to get every edition of the Reader sent directly to your home, consider donating, or purchase Reader items: chicagoreader.com/store

If 5 percent of our print readers step up at $8 a month, we’ll raise $25,200 monthly—enough to build the foundation that keeps the Reader independent and thriving. Every week we print and deliver 63,000 copies across Chicago. Most people read the Reader for free—that's the point. Corporate media hides news behind paywalls, but we never will. Your local coffee shop or library will receive 50 copies of the Reader this week. If two or three of their readers become members, that’s enough to reach our 5 percent goal. As part of your membership program, you’ll receive a digital copy of the Reader delivered to your inbox within our community newsletter. You’ll also receive invites to member-exclusive events, notices of contests and giveaways, and occasional discount codes for merchandise! Join the 5 percent who keep local journalism alive. Your support helps power an independent Reader. Read more and become a member. https://lnkd.in/d_iya8V4

With the dawning of the new season—and its promise of warmer weather, brighter days, and new life—there’s no better time to get out into the city and explore our cultural offerings. | ✍️ Kerry Cardoza https://lnkd.in/gi8hZQ8n

Right now, every dollar literally has double the impact. We are in a critical period where accessible, free news must remain available to the public. The Chicago Reader’s unique approach to journalism has the power to connect communities and people who might otherwise remain strangers—even within the same city. Please continue to donate and stand in support of local journalism. https://bit.ly/3RivG3y

New issue of the Chicago Reader is out this week! We're still in fundraising mode as we need to insure that we can continue on this year. Your donations are tax deductible as we're a 501c3 nonprofit org. We have a donor who has pledged to match donated dollars up until $5K through March 31. Now is a great time to hit us up with a financial contribution and allow us to continue to report on Chicago. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gvyVF-J5

New Issue Drop! On the cover: Climbing Toward a Union Workers at First Ascent climbing gyms’ four Chicago locations are unionizing by Devyn-Marshall Brown, p. 7 Photo by Kirk Williamson https://lnkd.in/gNJQBCJY ✨ Keep the Reader free and freaky: https://lnkd.in/gzEdhUcw ✨ Become a subscriber to get every edition of the Reader sent directly to your home, consider donating, or purchase Reader items: chicagoreader.com/store