Apr 22, 2022 - News

Chicagoans gather to support the Reader

Monica Eng

Guy at a rally with a rat and signs. — Ald. Carlos Ramírez Rosa (35th) speaks at the "Save the Reader" rally Thursday morning. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios

More than 100 people rallied yesterday near the Lincoln Park home of Chicago Reader co-owner Leonard Goodman, urging the defense attorney to allow the paper to become a nonprofit and access needed grants.

Attendees included Alds. Carlos Ramírez Rosa (35th), Byron Sigcho-López (25th), Pat Dowell (3rd), Rep. Theresa Mah, CTU president Jesse Sharkey, and film director Lilly Wachowski.

Background: We reported on Tuesday that the disagreement is over the makeup of the Reader's potential nonprofit board.

The latest: After the protest, Goodman told Axios he's still waiting for Reader management to discuss his request for more board seats.

"That is why we are at an impasse," Goodman said.
Reader management counters that Goodman's proposed board makeup could jeopardize their potential nonprofit status.

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