Chicago Public Media is one of the largest and most respected public media organizations in the country. We support and steward accessible, trusted news and information that helps all Chicago-area residents make informed decisions every day, participate in our diverse communities and make the most of our region. With an unparalleled reputation for creativity and innovation across all platforms, Chicago Public Media provides substantive news and insights, thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections to its diverse audiences throughout the Chicago area, as well as nationally and globally. Chicago Public Media engages with its listeners and users across multiple platforms, including broadcast radio, newspaper, news websites and mobile apps. Its flagship brands, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ Chicago provide local and national news coverage to more than 4.5 million people on a weekly basis.
| Website | https://chicagopublicmedia.org |
| Revenue | $28.8 million |
| Employees | 202 (138 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Phone | (312) 948-4614 |
| Industry | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Content, News, Public Media, Media and Entertainment, Radio, Documentary, Content and Publishing, Publishing, Public Affairs Reporting |
| Web Rank | 2 Million |
| Keywords | Public Media, Public Radio, Nonprofit News, Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Local News, Audio Content, Podcasting, News Broadcasting, Digital Media, Media Production, Community Engagement, Public Affairs, Documentary, Broadcasting, Nonprofit Organization, Media, News, Radio, Information |
| Competitors | PBS, NPR, The Atlantic, Chicago Tribune Media Group, Chicago Sun-Times, Slate Magazine, The Huffington Post, Vox, Chicago magazine, WBEZ-FM 91.5 +38 more (view full list) |
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