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Berwyn, Chicago
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John Dunlevy’s Biography

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Digital news product consulting. Passionate about local community, culture, and independent media.

John Dunlevy’s Journalist Portfolio

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The People Issue (2022)

The People Issue (2022)

“Refreshed and revisited, the People Issue's class of 2022 showcases folks from many walks of life … ” I d…

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Best of Chicago 2021

Best of Chicago 2021

This was the final “Best of” package I worked on from start to finish at the Reader. I built and published, a…

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Chicago comes together to support Ukraine

Chicago comes together to support Ukraine

Thousands marched from Ukrainian Village to the Loop last weekend in a show of solidarity. Article by Jamie L…

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The Reader's stay-at-home chronicles: day 53

The Reader's stay-at-home chronicles: day 53

What we're reading, watching, listening to, drinking, and looking forward to picking up in cans

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Metra Train Catches Fire at Union Station

Metra Train Catches Fire at Union Station

Report by Patrick Fazio. Includes video provided by John Dunlevy that was first posted to Twitter in this thr…

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Remembering WOXY and the Modern Rock 500

Remembering WOXY and the Modern Rock 500

A Memorial Day tradition that chronicled the music of an era. By Robin James. Cover image by John Dunlevy.

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Articles

We’re winners!

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By John Dunlevy
| Chicago Reader Verified
Every year the Association of Alternative Newsmedia gathers to honor the best work of its nearly 100 member publications with origins or tradition in what used to be called alternative weeklies. This year’s AAN Awards celebration of the best of the alt press was held virtually on Zoom. The Reader did well, bringing home seven awards and an honorable mention in seven categories.
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The 18 most-read stories of 2018 by month

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By John Dunlevy
| Chicago Reader Verified
A look at the Reader‘s top stories of 2018 as determined by number of pageviews in each month of the year—an admittedly dubious method that nonetheless does resurface some really great reads. In some months there were virtual ties, which conveniently let me pad this out to the 18 most-read stories. January: “The trials of Stuart V.
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Watch Angela Davis’s entire postelection lecture at the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel

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By John Dunlevy
| Chicago Reader Verified
Maya Dukmasova’s report on last week’s lecture by activist Angela Davis at Rockefeller Chapel has generated a lot of interest. We’ve been asked about where the full address can be read or watched online. Event sponsor Haymarket Books streamed the lecture and conversation live on Facebook, where it is now archived. We are embedding it here so you can watch the full program.
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Interview

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm using a typewriter right now. Not really. But yes, yes I have. I have even had the experience of paying by the hour to use one.

How is social media changing news?

Mostly it seems to be increasingly ignoring and marginalizing it—which is not good!

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

MacBook Air, Samsung Galaxy S22, Canon EOS 800D, Photoshop, BBEdit, Git, Cyberduck, W3C and schema validators

Awards

AAN Journalism Awards

2023 - Special Section

First Place: Chicago Reader – “The People Issue (Volume 52, Number 3)” – Enrique Limón, Salem Collo-Julin, Kirk Williamson, Amber Huff, Sujay Kumar, Jim Daley, Kerry Reid, Philip Montoro, Taryn Allen, Kerry Cardoza, Jamie Ludwig, Leor Galil, Deanna Isaacs, Ben Joravsky, Mike Sula, Debbie-Marie Brown, Kelly Garcia, Katie Prout, Micco Caporale, John Dunlevy | Judge’s Comment: “This report is executed in a fantastic way, from the thoughtful mix of people featured to the surprising details found in each profile. A refreshing take on a tried-and-true special report concept.”

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