Panel discussion on the future of journalism

For more than a century, Chicago has reigned as perhaps the most vibrant news town in America. But with both major newspapers in the city in bankruptcy, the fate of the reporting trade is murky, here and throughout America.

Join some of Chicago's most prominent reporters, editors and columnists on Thursday, June 18 for a discussion on the fast-changing state of the profession - and the strategies for survival - sponsored by the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.

WHAT: Distinguished media panel discusses the future of journalism
WHERE: Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago
WHEN: June 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

Panelists include:
Mark Brown, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
Ray Long, investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune
Eileen Brown, innovations editor at the Daily Herald
Monroe Anderson, blogger and columnist for EbonyJet
Tom McNamee, editorial page editor for the Chicago Sun-Times
Andrew Huff, editor of GapersBlock
Session moderator: Dirk Johnson, former bureau chief for The New York Times and Newsweek magazine who lectures on journalism at Northern Illinois University.

The panel discussion and Q&A session is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by June 15 to Dirk Johnson .

Hosted by the Union League Club of Chicago. Supporters include the law firm of Kelley Drye & Warren and APCO Worldwide, a public affairs and strategic communications firm.