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Andrea Hanis Obituary (2025) - Munster, IN - The Times - Legacy
Andrea Hanis Obituary (2025) - Munster, IN - The Times
View Andrea Hanis's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
www.legacy.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Andrea Hanis Obituary (2025) - Munster, IN - The Times - Legacy
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74
George Knue spent his entire career with the Tribune, starting in suburban high school sports in the 1970s.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74
Regions Bank, WPSD partner to bring holiday joy to children in need
Regions Bank, WPSD partner to bring holiday joy to children in need
Dolls, teddy bears and even a tricycle were already filling Regions Bank's lobby on Friday as the Spirit of Giving toy drive kicked off.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Regions Bank, WPSD partner to bring holiday joy to children in need
The Medill Local News Initiative is Named Winner Chicago Innovation Award
The Medill Local News Initiative is Named Winner Chicago Innovation Award - Medill - Northwestern University
The Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University has been named one of the winners of a prestigious Chicago Innovation Award. Medill’s award was announced last night downtown at a ceremony...
www.medill.northwestern.edu
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Medill Local News Initiative is Named Winner Chicago Innovation Award
Investigative Editor, Partnerships Pro And Sales Associate Join Block Club Chicago Team
Investigative Editor, Partnerships Pro And Sales Associate Join Block Club Chicago Team
Crystal Paul joins The Watch team as an investigative editor, Christine Schmidt joins our partnerships team as an associate and Ella Durchin joins revenue as an assistant account executive.
blockclubchicago.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Investigative Editor, Partnerships Pro And Sales Associate Join Block Club Chicago Team
State Investigations Editor
State Investigations Editor
The Illinois Answers Project seeks a State Investigations Editor who will oversee projects with statewide focus. The Illinois Answers Project is a nonprofit investigative and solutions journalism news...
illinoisanswers.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
State Investigations Editor
Steve Bertrand says goodbye after 40 years
Steve Bertrand says goodbye after 40 years
After 40 years at WGN Radio, Steve Bertrand works his final day behind the anchor desk. Lisa Dent and crew invite some influential people from Steve’s time at WGN Radio to share some stories …
wgnradio.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Steve Bertrand says goodbye after 40 years
Jim Avila, reporter who spent nearly a decade at CBS Chicago, dies at 69
Jim Avila, reporter who spent nearly a decade at CBS Chicago, dies at 69
Jim Avila, an esteemed journalist who spent nearly a decade as a frontline reporter for CBS Chicago, has died at the age of 69.
www.cbsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Jim Avila, reporter who spent nearly a decade at CBS Chicago, dies at 69
Kelsey Watznauer named Central Illinois executive editor
Kelsey Watznauer named Central Illinois executive editor
Kelsey Watznauer has been named executive editor of The Pantagraph in Bloomington, Herald & Review in Decatur, Journal Gazette & Times-Courier in Mattoon and Woodford County Journal in Eureka.
pantagraph.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Kelsey Watznauer named Central Illinois executive editor
Illinois Public Media’s Executive Director addresses upcoming departure
Illinois Public Media's Executive Director addresses upcoming departure - IPM Newsroom
Bresnahan will become the special advisor to the dean on public media at the college, and two department heads are being promoted from within to take on the executive director role.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Illinois Public Media’s Executive Director addresses upcoming departure
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill - IPM Newsroom
Staff at the Urbana-based station learned in an email Tuesday morning that the College of Media is removing current executive director Moss Bresnahan, moving him to an advisory role within the college.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
Lee Enterprises looks to raise capital for its ‘digital transformation’
Lee Enterprises looks to raise capital for its ‘digital transformation’
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is looking to raise up to $50 million to support the company’s planned digital transformation. Lee on
quadcitiesbusiness.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Lee Enterprises looks to raise capital for its ‘digital transformation’
WGN Radio receives three Silver Dome Awards, Dave Eanet honored by the Illinois Broadcasters Association
WGN Radio receives three Silver Dome Awards, Dave Eanet honored by the Illinois Broadcasters Association
WGN Radio won in three categories at the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Silver Dome Awards, including two honors for the WGN Radio newsroom. The awards, which recognize the top-tier i…
wgnradio.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
WGN Radio receives three Silver Dome Awards, Dave Eanet honored by the Illinois Broadcasters Association
Editor takes pride in pinch-me moments
Editor takes pride in pinch-me moments
I still remember the times growing up that my mom and dad would check the mailbox on Wednesday and open The Beverly Review newspaper to find a photo of myself
www.beverlyreview.net
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Editor takes pride in pinch-me moments
WTVP hires veteran Peoria nonprofit executive as new development director
WTVP hires veteran Peoria nonprofit executive as new development director
Audrey Kamm has been hired by the Peoria PBS station for fundraising efforts and community engagement.
www.pjstar.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
WTVP hires veteran Peoria nonprofit executive as new development director
Farewell, and thank you: A veteran Tribune writer retires after 50 years of witnessing history
Farewell, and thank you: A veteran Tribune writer retires after 50 years of witnessing history
As a history professor, I told students stories that I read in textbooks. The Tribune sent me to witness historical events.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Farewell, and thank you: A veteran Tribune writer retires after 50 years of witnessing history
Jim Slusher on rebuilding trust — and why his new book aims to “nudge the world”
www.editorandpublisher.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Jim Slusher on rebuilding trust — and why his new book aims to “nudge the world”
New WHOW Ownership Group Discusses 'ILSportsWire'
New WHOW Ownership Group Discusses 'ILSportsWire'
If you follow WHOW or WEZC on social media, you likely have seen the ILSportsWire clips pop up after high school football and volleyball games this fall.
Hart Media Group owner Matt Hart...
dewittdailynews.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New WHOW Ownership Group Discusses 'ILSportsWire'
Maureen Cotter, longtime Sun-Times editor, dies at 64
Maureen Cotter, longtime Sun-Times editor, dies at 64
Ms. Cotter saw herself as a guardian of the paper's editorial standards that formed a bond of trust with readers.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Maureen Cotter, longtime Sun-Times editor, dies at 64
ABC7 Chicago job: I-Team Consumer & News Anchor Intern, Spring 2026
ABC7 Chicago job: I-Team Consumer & News Anchor Intern, Spring 2026
ABC7 Chicago is looking for an I-Team Consumer and News Anchor Intern for spring 2026.
abc7chicago.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
ABC7 Chicago job: I-Team Consumer & News Anchor Intern, Spring 2026
How ILSportsWire Is Changing Local Sports Coverage In Central Illinois
How ILSportsWire Is Changing Local Sports Coverage In Central Illinois
ILSportsWire is preparing for the winter high school sports season, with hopes for even more success than in the fall season. The digital media initiative operates as part of this website&rsquo...
taylorvilledailynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
How ILSportsWire Is Changing Local Sports Coverage In Central Illinois
Former Will County Sheriff’s Deputy And On Air Talent Kevin “Kollins” Hedemark To Be Honored On Saturday
Former Will County Sheriff's Deputy And On Air Talent Kevin "Kollins" Hedemark To Be Honored On Saturday - 1340 WJOL
Kevin DeRoy Hedemark, passed unexpectedly on November 3, 2025, just days before his 58th birthday. Born on...
www.wjol.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Former Will County Sheriff’s Deputy And On Air Talent Kevin “Kollins” Hedemark To Be Honored On Saturday
Beese leads way as Chronicle captures 13 NINA journalism awards
chronicleillinois.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Beese leads way as Chronicle captures 13 NINA journalism awards
KWQC to honor veterans with photo tribute
KWQC to honor veterans with photo tribute
KWQC will honor local veterans for Veterans Day with submitted photos.
www.kwqc.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
KWQC to honor veterans with photo tribute
Marver Joins Enquirer~Democrat
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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Marver Joins Enquirer~Democrat