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Alina Panek
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Local Partnerships Associate, American Journalism Project
North Carolina
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Government accountability & transparency
sex, science, technology, finance, design, real estate
Content
By Alina Panek| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified By CBS 2 Chicago StaffDecember 18, 2021 at 7:28 pmBy Alina PanekCHICAGO (CBS) — A 28 year old Chicago man was arrested Friday in connection to the late October murder of a 17 year old boy in Gresham, according to police. READ MORE: 1 Dead, 1 In Critical Condition After Fire In Belmont CraginDanny Simmons, 28, was arrested at O’Hare International Airport on Friday. Police suspect that he is the offender that shot and killed Tremayne Maltbia, Jr., 17, on Oct. 22, on the 7800 block of S. Wood Street.
By Alina Panek| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified By CBS 2 Chicago StaffNovember 7, 2021 at 7:13 pmBy Alina PanekBOLINGBROOK, Ill. (CBS) — Police on Sunday evening were searching for two teenagers who carjacked a woman in Bolingbrook. READ MORE: Kiante Tyler, 21, Denied Bond In Shooting Of Bensenville Police Officer Steven Kotlewski; Officer Remains In ICUAt 4:50 p.m., two teenagers approached a woman inside her white Grand Jeep Cherokee with a weapon aimed at her and demanded her vehicle, according to police.
By Alina Panek| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified By CBS 2 Chicago StaffDecember 18, 2021 at 7:28 pmBy Alina PanekCHICAGO (CBS) — A 28 year old Chicago man was arrested Friday in connection to the late October murder of a 17 year old boy in Gresham, according to police. READ MORE: 1 Dead, 1 In Critical Condition After Fire In Belmont CraginDanny Simmons, 28, was arrested at O’Hare International Airport on Friday. Police suspect that he is the offender that shot and killed Tremayne Maltbia, Jr., 17, on Oct. 22, on the 7800 block of S. Wood Street.
Company Info
American Journalism Project
The American Journalism Project (AJP) is a venture philanthropy organization focused on revitalizing local journalism as a vital civic institution. Founded in 2019 by Elizabeth Green and John Thornton, AJP addresses the challenges facing local news by investing in nonprofit models that prioritize public service. Since its inception, AJP has awarded $55.3 million in grants to 44 partner organizations across 33 states, supported by major funders like the Knight Foundation and Arnold Ventures. AJP's activities include grantmaking to nonprofit newsrooms, capacity building for new news startups, and leadership coaching for newsroom leaders. The organization emphasizes creating sustainable, community-centered news ecosystems, particularly in areas with limited local coverage. AJP's mission is to treat local news as a public good essential for democracy, focusing on equity and civic participation. Under the leadership of CEO Sarabeth Berman, AJP advocates for local news as a crucial part of civic infrastructure, aiming to strengthen the connections between news organizations and the communities they serve.
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Founded: 2019