Erica A. Hernandez

Student Newsroom explores Chicago with Google Glass

The 2014 ONA Student Newsroom members were treated to four-hour Google Glass exploration sessions throughout the course of this year’s conference. As mini-explorers, we were equipped with a pair of…

4 min

Changes in Wake of Leaked Innovation Report

When The New York Times' 2014 Innovation Report was leaked to the public in May, it was arguably one of the most honest and humbling looks at the venerable newsroom ever.

Some Opt Out, Others Work Around ONA-Jewish Holiday Conflict

For Greg Linch, this year’s Online News Association conference brought him home — and no, he is not a Chicagoan.

2 min

Chicago

5 Must-Download Apps for Getting Around Chicago

More than likely, getting around Chicago is easier now than the last time you were in town. With Uber, Lyft and Chicago’s ever expanding transit authority, there’s really no need for a car, especially for short trips like those ONA14 attendees will be making.

Chicago

Where to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah? Chicago Has You Covered.

This year, the Online News Association conference overlaps with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which began at sunset Wednesday, Sept. 24, and ends at nightfall Friday, Sept. 26. For…