NPR Critic Eric Deggans Advocates for Local Journalism in Northwest Indiana
Eric Deggans, a Gary native and NPR critic-at-large, is returning to Northwest Indiana to speak at the Legacy Foundation's event on May 28, aimed at strengthening local journalism. Deggans, who has deep roots in the region's journalism scene, will be the keynote speaker for the launch of Press Forward Lake County, a local branch of a national initiative to bolster local news ecosystems. The event, taking place at Indiana University Northwest, seeks to invest in local media organizations and enhance residents' access to reliable information. Deggans, who has a background in journalism and political science, is also a Knight professor of journalism and media ethics. His return to the area is seen as a full-circle moment, as he aims to inspire local institutions to support journalism, drawing from his own experiences growing up in Gary. 
