The Community Media Workshop [CMW] presented its Studs Terkel Awards to local media April 6. Terkel gave an impassioned speech about the need for independent media and journalists. FROM LEFT: Honoree Mary Schmich of the Tribune, CMW’s President Thom Clark, Studs Terkel, honoree John Conroy of the Reader, honoree Tracy Baim of Windy City Times, and CMR’s Hank De Zutter. James Weinstein was also honored at the event, which attracted many media professionals. See www.newstips.org. Photo by Hal Baim