Concerns have been expressed over the national decline of traditional news organizations and citizens' resulting in their being misinformed about local government; Chicago is providing an ideal laboratory for experimental journalism with funding from philanthropy allowing reporters and their colleagues to experiment with new methods of newsgathering and storytelling to ensure the city receives adequate coverage in an era of shifting media habits.

Philadelphia's experiment with rethinking traditional journalistic practices may have a ripple effect across the country. Philadelphia has been a pioneer for finding new ways of collecting and disseminating information about the community while encouraging citizens to engage with local government.

They are also mentors who encourage collaboration in Chicago. Their aim is to give the people of Chicago their stories and rewrite its narrative.

The TRiiBE, founded in February 2017 by three Black Northwestern University alumni, aims to change the narrative surrounding their hometown. It also gives its residents back ownership of its stories. Their goal was to empower the community by giving them power to tell their own stories. They have been recognized for their work by organizations like The New York Times, ACLU and others.

Kalyn Besha and Melissa Sanchez, both education reporters, have been recognized for their work covering the digital divide in embassy suites chicago il - http://illinoismail.top/llinois5/ - schools. They influenced policymakers and helped improve Chicago’s technology systems. In 2013, they were shortlisted in the Peter Lisagor Award For Excellence in Education reporting.

Sarah Karp a staff journalist for The Chicago Reporter won a Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalistry for her series of articles on Chicago's incarcerated young people and their struggles in staying in school. She made waves across the media platforms with her stories that inspired the Illinois Department of Corrections implement changes which have improved prison conditions. Inmates can now re-enroll at high school or get equivalent employment once they are released.

Karp received the Justice Leadership Award for her efforts on behalf of crack babys from Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities. This non-profit organization works to assist those who suffer from mental illness, substance abuse disorders or both get out jail and receive treatment in community services.

With financial challenges persisting, journalism's future remains unclear. In order to encourage innovation and not only support one model, journalism supporters need to adopt an inclusive approach that encourages all types of innovation. It involves investing in the business operation to reduce running costs while creating new sources of revenue.