Thank you to everybody who spent the week with us in Chicago at Local Media Fest 2026.

From our members to the presenters and all our partners and collaboratives, it was a week full of ideas, inspiration and connection. We left with new strategies, stronger relationships and a renewed commitment to the future of local media.

A special thank you to everyone who shared their expertise on stage and behind the scenes — you made this gathering the best yet.

Here’s just a glimpse of the energy, collaboration and fun we shared together.