We need your help today

After more than 50 years of serving Chicago, the Reader faces imminent closure. 


Can you imagine Chicago without the Chicago Reader? We can’t either. But a perfect storm of sudden economic downturns has put us in a precarious position, without much time to spare.


We’re not giving up though. We have a clear path forward, but only if we can raise enough from enough supporters to make it through this crisis. 


If you value the Reader, and want to see it survive, please chip in now with a tax-deductible donation. 


Questions about giving? Email development@chicagoreader.com or at:

Reader Institute for Community Journalism, 2930 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 102 Chicago, IL 60616

The Reader Institute for Community Journalism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-3670420). Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Questions about giving? Email development@chicagoreader.com or contact us at: Reader Institute for Community Journalism, 2930 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 102 Chicago, IL 60616 The Reader Institute for Community Journalism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-3670420). Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.