On Nov. 3, 2025, Chicago Public Square and Northwestern University’s Local News Accelerator teamed up to offer free and interactive online coaching already received by thousands of professional journalists—courtesy of University of Illinois Chicago journalism lecturer Mike Reilley, who’s trained more than 22,000 journalists, students and teachers in the use of digital tools since 2016. He spotlighted cutting-edge artificial intelligence tech and fact-checking services to help you navigate the new world taking shape before our eyes.
And here’s the link-rich digital handout Mike shared with participants.
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