
How do the stories we tell shape what's possible?
Join us for narrative change events Nov. 3 and 4.

Episode 2 of our podcast out today: Ald. Rossana Rodriguez on Public Education
Listen to the second episode of our first-ever podcast, Our Stories, Our World.

Listen to Episode 1 of our new podcast: Shohn Williams on Public Education
The first episode of our new podcast, Our Stories, Our World, is out today!

Listen to the trailer for our first-ever podcast: "Our Stories, Our World"
The youth-driven podcast features stories from six Chicagoans about public health, public safety, and public education.

Chicago Youth Reimagine Community Narratives in New Podcast Series
Public Narrative teams up with A Picture's Worth to produce “Our Stories, Our World”

43 Chicago-area media host joint fundraiser May 12-June 11
"Community media outlets are not getting the resources they need and are thus facing the real possibility of closure."


Winners of the 2021 Community Media Awards Announced
Click through to read the winners of Public Narrative's 26th annual Community Media Awards!

Paid listening session for community media journalists April 15
Community media journalists: What do you need to tell better health stories? Our Chicago Community, Media & Research Partnership will pay you to tell us!


Terkel Awards set for May 13 online
The 26th Annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards will take place online Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Editorial: Now is the time for tough conversations
An editorial by Public Narrative board members Anita Banerji and Paul O’Connor, in advance of the first State of the Public Narrative on Feb. 20.
Feb. 25: Bilingual Virtual Community Listening Session
Join us to answer the question: “How can community and ethnic media communicate effectively and equitably about COVID-19 research to your community?”

Nominations now open for 2021 Terkel Awards
Nominations have been officially re-opened for the 26th Annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, and will be open through March 31.
Announcing: State of the Public Narrative Address
Join us for the first-ever State of the Public Narrative Address on Saturday, February 20, 2021!

Pandemic prompts more changes at Public Narrative
Public Narrative announces the expansion of its Board of Directors, reflecting a new alignment towards narrative change.
Nov. 19: Changing Narratives in Media with MBK Chicago (Online Event)
Join us at 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 19th for our narrative change kick-off event with MBK Chicago!

Public Narrative moving out of Columbia College
After 27 years at Columbia, Public Narrative is going remote.