After four and a half years, publisher Tracy Baim moves on from the Reader. But first, a look back. | ✍️ TracyBaimWCMG
In late August 2018, I was with my father at the hospital, where he was recovering from open-heart surgery, when I received a call from a representative of the Chicago News Guild asking if I’d like to buy the’s editorial union, and they wanted to save their jobs. I quickly stepped out of the recovery room to take the call.to me for $1 on the condition that I take it over immediately. I had said “no” because I did not have the money to shore up a legacy newspaper losing $1 million a year.
I’m a sucker for leaping off cliffs without a full plan. The next day, I met with Eileen Rhodes and Jessica Stites, who were representing the potential new owners, and I was offered the job. Much to my shock, after working in LGBTQ+ community media since 1984, I was the new publisher of the legendary, award-winningWhen I took over in October 2018, I knew the challenges would be immense.
I set out building a team to enhance the experienced editorial staff. We hired new editorial, sales, and business leadership. I realized by mid-2019 thewould have a better chance of surviving if it shifted to become a nonprofit. With the approval of the owners on February 1, 2020, I applied to the IRS to launch a nonprofit that would take over theSix weeks later, COVID-19 shut down the world. We pivoted, we danced for dollars, we put out coloring books, “best of” books, and merchandise.
I am now excited to pass the reins to our new publisher. After a six-month search by the Morten Group, LLC, the board of directors last week announced that. Solomon, who has experience in Chicago nonprofit media from his stints with the Better Government Association and a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University, is excited to take theIt has been an honor to help save what I believe is among the most important newspapers in America.
It was a challenge to get across the finish line to nonprofit independence last year. I have confidence in this team and the newer staff to bring a fresh take on what’s next.My former co-publisherwas lucky to have Karen in leadership for nearly four years, and I learned so much from her.joined in 2021 as vice president of operations. I can’t even imagine surviving the past 16 months without Ann by my side.
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