Robservations on the media beat:
On Thursday night DePaul University and its Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence brought my column on the Most Powerful Women in Chicago Journalism to life. Twenty of the 25 women on the 2019 list gathered at the Union League Club for a town hall meeting, masterfully moderated by Carol Marin. In the company of colleagues and DePaul journalism students, members of "The Power 25" engaged in a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on the role of women in media, how they balance their lives and careers, and what they think of the power they wield. It was an extraordinary assemblage of all-star women — ranging from CEOs and publishers to news directors, editors and columnists — all at the pinnacle of their profession. For me it was a night I'll never forget. (Here is the link to the complete list.) Continue reading