Stephanie Czekalinski - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

A superb bilingual journalist with an eye for news that’s attention-grabbing and visually appealing. A relentless and methodical watch-dogger who values shoe-leather journalism and the power of digital platforms and technologies. A content-is-king big-J Journalism true believer, but a platform agnostic. An experienced data journalist who can find the compelling human story buried in the columns and rows. A collaborative team leader, who knows that leadership is compassion, development and clarity. A skillful editor dedicated to delivering on journalism’s promise to our community: a punch in the gut, a story of encouragement and a check on power.

Content

Total articles 567

• First head of Cleveland's Gateway project, former Hiram College president, dies

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified| Ideastream Public Media Verified Thomas Chema, who led the Gateway Project which oversaw the construction of what was then known as Jacobs Field and Gund Arena, has died. Chema served as Gateway's executive director from 1990 to 1995 at a time when controversy over the project swirled around the region: The debate raged over whether the project, which called for the construction of a new baseball stadium and new basketball arena in Cleveland, would spur economic development or was a subsidy for professional sports teams.

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified · Ideastream Public Media

  Mar. 21, 2025

• Cleveland Browns pitch financing plan for Brook Park stadium

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified| WOSU-TV (Columbus, OH) Verified The owners of the Cleveland Browns football team released a plan to pay for a new $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park. The plan includes a $1.2 billion contribution from the public, which private funders would match, according to a Haslam Sports Group media release issued Thursday. Private funders would also cover any cost overruns. "We are working on a new domed stadium, but we're also putting in a pretty substantial mixed-use development.

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified · WOSU-TV (Columbus, OH)

  Feb. 13, 2025

• Cleveland police will not enforce federal immigration law, mayor says

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified| Ideastream Public Media Verified Cleveland police will not enforce federal immigration law, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced Tuesday. "My administration will not engage in the deportation of individuals who have not committed violent crimes. No law requires that we do so," Bibb wrote in a statement. "Cleveland police are tasked with protecting public safety, and while we will take action against anybody who commits violent crimes, we are not enforcing general federal immigration law.

  By Stephanie Czekalinski Verified · Ideastream Public Media

  Jan. 28, 2025

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Company Info

Ideastream Public Media

Ideastream Public Media is a prominent multimedia organization based in Northeast Ohio. It operates several public broadcasting stations, including WKSU, WCPN, WCLV, and WVIZ. The organization is dedicated to fostering community partnerships and civic engagement, using media to promote dialogue and connection within the region. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, Ideastream Public Media rebranded to reflect its commitment to enhancing community services. The merger with WKSU expanded its reach, making it one of the largest news organizations in Northeast Ohio. Ideastream Public Media provides a variety of services across radio, television, and digital platforms, delivering local, statewide, and national news, as well as cultural and educational programming. Its mission is to serve as a dynamic multimedia source that illuminates the world for Northeast Ohioans, while its vision focuses on utilizing new technologies to grow its services and strengthen community ties.