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Local news organizations have found new ways to adapt when faced with national crises. Even successful news outlets struggle against the array of new online sources.

These new digital players specialize in niche subjects and rely heavily on social media distribution. They are also experimenting with different ways of reporting and engaging the community. Furthermore, they have opened new opportunities for writers; some of whom can monetize their work via services like Substack. This has led the rise of a brand new type of journalist who does not have to be tied to a particular publication, but can instead build up devoted subscribers for any newsletter they choose.

Digital startups are meeting specific community needs such as on the South and West sides of New York City. Some startups are aimed at holding politicians accountable for the policies they have implemented.

McCormick Foundation has been leading efforts to improve local newsrooms, such as by partnering up with Chicago-area newspapers through the Metro Media Lab program to do audience research and work on strategy. They have also worked with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism’s Chicago campus to develop their skills.

Chicago residents from across all regions reported feeling that news media in their neighborhood could use improvement, with notable regional variations; certain neighborhoods felt under- and misrepresented by mainstream media and there were gaps in coverage of specific issues such as crime and law enforcement.

Chicago area news organizations also boast an innovative news ecosystem with both for-profit and nonprofit outlets operating experimental news programs. Others are working to establish trust between journalists, and the communities they serve by setting up shop in these areas and ensuring that traditionally underserved groups receive written and voice coverage.

Block Club Chicago wrote about Adam Toledo being shot by police a few month after the incident. They took great care not to traumatize their readers, and did not include graphic video footage.

The TRiibe is an online news outlet that is helping build trust in Black Chicago. Founded by three Northwestern University alumni who were tired of seeing Chicago portray itself in mainstream media as "the murder capital," its creators set out to create an avenue where their community's voice would be heard while also giving people ownership over its narrative. TRiibe's efforts have paid off. The content on the site has been shared widely across social networks, leading to civic involvement initiatives in Chicago.