Chicago Reader facts for kids
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| Type | Alternative weekly |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Wrapports LLC |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | 350 North Orleans Street Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States |
| Circulation | 87,142 weekly in 2011 |
| ISSN | 1096-6919 |
The Chicago Reader is a special kind of newspaper from Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It's known for its interesting writing style and for covering arts, like movies and plays. A group of friends from Carleton College started it.
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What is the Chicago Reader?
The Chicago Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper. This means it's published once a week and offers a different view from regular daily newspapers. It focuses on culture, arts, and local news in a unique way.
How Did the Chicago Reader Start?
The Chicago Reader was started by Robert A. Roth in 1971. He grew up near Chicago and wanted to create a weekly paper for young people in the city. He was inspired by similar papers in Boston.
Roth believed that giving the paper away for free would work best. He convinced several friends from Carleton College to join him. These friends included Robert E. McCamant, Thomas J. Rehwaldt, and Thomas K. Yoder.
They gathered about $16,000 to start their project. The very first issue was 16 pages long. It was published on October 1, 1971.
What Kind of Content Does the Reader Have?
The Reader was made for young readers, especially those in their 20s. In the 1970s, many young people lived in specific Chicago neighborhoods. These included Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, and Lake View.
Later, these groups moved to areas like Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square. The Reader changed with them.
The paper became popular for many reasons. One main reason was its focus on pop culture. Daily newspapers at the time didn't cover entertainment in the same way. Like many alternative weekly papers, the Reader had lots of information. It listed many arts and cultural events. This included live music, movies, and theater shows.
See also
In Spanish: Chicago Reader para niños
