I owe a lot to Growing Community Media, especially its flagship Wednesday Journal.
When my wife and I moved to Oak Park in 1982, the Journal quickly became indispensable in figuring out how the village worked, who the political players were, who was mad at whom, and why. It didn’t report just what happened; it explained the underlying reasons. Its plainspoken and clear reporting, its robust letters pages and its committed columnists proved essential guides, helping us become part of the community.
I don’t have to tell you that that kind of journalism is an endangered species, not just in Oak Park, but across the country. Now, more than ever, all communities need exactly the kind of local expertise the Growing Community Media team delivers daily.
I hope you’ll join me in supporting Growing Community Media, making a contribution beyond your print subscription.
Charles Meyerson
ChicagoPublicSquare.com
Growing Community Media board member