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After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
Scott Marion is closing the notebook on a long and successful career in journalism.
www.theintelligencer.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
After 45 years, Scott Marion tells one last story
Longtime sports director Jeff Bidwell named executive editor of The Sun, WPSD
Longtime sports director Jeff Bidwell named executive editor of The Sun, WPSD
Jeff Bidwell, who spent nearly 20 years as sports director at WPSD Local 6, will return as executive editor over the station, The Sun and all the Paxton Media Group
www.paducahsun.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Longtime sports director Jeff Bidwell named executive editor of The Sun, WPSD
KWQC is experiencing technical difficulties
KWQC is experiencing technical difficulties
KWQC is experiencing technical difficulties.
www.kwqc.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
KWQC is experiencing technical difficulties
Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th
Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis about his book ‘Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News’, plus his upcoming appearance on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at 12pm featuring…
wgnradio.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday December 6th
The Download with DP Episode 13 – Steve Bridge
The Download with DP Episode 13 - Steve Bridge
Rochester football broadcaster and dad to Rocket senior Xander Bridge – Steve Bridge (6:35) joins this week on the Channel1450 podcast to talk about his job, his journey and the emotions of this season....
www.channel1450.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Download with DP Episode 13 – Steve Bridge
New NPR Illinois account executive reawakening sponsorship opportunities
New NPR Illinois account executive reawakening sponsorship opportunities
Elizabeth Wake joins NPR Illinois in the fall of 2025 as one of its sponsorship account executives to develop business funding and increase awareness.
www.nprillinois.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New NPR Illinois account executive reawakening sponsorship opportunities
A letter from the publisher: Journalism built for solutions
A letter from the publisher: Journalism built for solutions
Crain’s Forum goes beyond daily headlines to illuminate the issues that matter most in Chicago — and the solutions that can drive progress.
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A letter from the publisher: Journalism built for solutions
Daily Herald Media Group recognizes six employees with excellence awards
Daily Herald Media Group recognizes six employees with excellence awards
The Daily Herald Media Group on Tuesday recognized six employees from various departments for their dedication and service to the company with this year’s Excellence Awards. Recipients are: • Dyla...
www.dailyherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Daily Herald Media Group recognizes six employees with excellence awards
Strong winds cause WMBD outage, streaming on app continues
Strong winds cause WMBD outage, streaming on app continues
WMBD News is off the air due to a power line issue caused by strong winds, but the news can still be watched on the WMBD+ app.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Strong winds cause WMBD outage, streaming on app continues
Legendary radio personality Eddie Volkman shares his memories of his former radio parter, Joe "Jobo" Bohannon
Legendary radio personality Eddie Volkman shares his memories of his former radio partner, Joe “Jobo” Bohannon
Our condolences to Jobo’s family, friends, and fans.
wgntv.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Legendary radio personality Eddie Volkman shares his memories of his former radio parter, Joe "Jobo" Bohannon
Elliott Publishing sells custom printing business to Area Distributors
Elliott Publishing sells custom printing business to Area Distributors – Muddy River News
Elliott retains ownership of Adams County newspapers LIBERTY, Ill. — Elliott Publishing, Inc. has announced the sale of their custom printing business to Quincy-based Area Distributors. The sale became...
muddyrivernews.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Elliott Publishing sells custom printing business to Area Distributors
WCRX to relocate for the Spring 2026 semester
WCRX to relocate for the Spring 2026 semester
WCRX-FM will move from its longtime first-floor home to a temporary seventh-floor studio over winter break, a shift that will keep the station fully operational while construction begins on the college’s...
columbiachronicle.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
WCRX to relocate for the Spring 2026 semester
Dana Kozlov's throwback turkey prep on CBS News Chicago
Dana Kozlov's throwback turkey prep on CBS News Chicago
Take a trip back just a few years ago as Dana Kozlov preps a turkey on air.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dana Kozlov's throwback turkey prep on CBS News Chicago
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner Named 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner Named 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year - Brownfield Ag News
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recognized excellence in agricultural broadcasting and honored outstanding contributions to the industry during its 82nd annual convention, held November...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner Named 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year
Remembering Phil Supple: Former leader of 25News has died
Remembering Phil Supple: Former leader of 25News has died
www.25newsnow.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Remembering Phil Supple: Former leader of 25News has died
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Saga Communications' Capitol Media Group raised $150,499 during the cluster's 20th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon.
radioink.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Saga's Capitol Media Marks 20 Years of Cares for Kids Radiothon - Radio Ink
Central Illinois Multimedia Group
Central Illinois Multimedia Group | 'Farmer's friend' gets Hall call
“I have never gone to an FFA event where I came home that I wasn’t charged 10,000 times because the young people in that blue jacket really could turn the
www.news-gazette.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Central Illinois Multimedia Group
Lee Enterprises CFO resigns to become pastor
Lee Enterprises CFO resigns to become pastor
Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer Tim Millage, who is leaving to answer a call from
quadcitiesbusiness.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Lee Enterprises CFO resigns to become pastor
After hundreds of fruitless acting auditions, a Chicago Sun-Times reporter considers his options
After hundreds of fruitless acting auditions, a Chicago Sun-Times reporter considers his options
But with a little help from two entertainment pros, perhaps the end is not yet nigh.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
After hundreds of fruitless acting auditions, a Chicago Sun-Times reporter considers his options
Obituary: Tom Houlihan | Nov. 23, 2025
Obituary: Tom Houlihan | Nov. 23, 2025 - HF Chronicle
Tom Houlihan’s love of newspapers began in his early days when he would pour over the Chicago Daily News, one of two afternoon papers and one that was known for taking the side of the little guy in...
www.hfchronicle.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Obituary: Tom Houlihan | Nov. 23, 2025
Steve Bertrand checks in from retirement
Steve Bertrand checks in from retirement
Steve Bertrand, former news anchor on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to check in with the show one week after his retirement after 40 years of working for the station.
wgnradio.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Steve Bertrand checks in from retirement
A cautionary tale on news judgment and AI - Daily Herald
A cautionary tale on news judgment and AI
A funny thing happened on the way to writing this column. Well, maybe not so funny. Maybe a little scary. Hopefully, a little funny. You decide. It starts with a morning editors’ news meeting. As we...
www.dailyherald.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A cautionary tale on news judgment and AI - Daily Herald
Marissa Perlman surprised with honor as Glenbrook South High School Distinguished Alumnus
Marissa Perlman surprised with honor as Glenbrook South High School Distinguished Alumnus
While visiting her alma mater for our School Spotlight, Marissa Perlman received a surprise honor on Thursday from Glenbrook South High School, which named her the school’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus.
www.cbsnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Marissa Perlman surprised with honor as Glenbrook South High School Distinguished Alumnus
KSDK packing up for move in January
KSDK packing up for move in January
KSDK has slowly begun packing things up from our downtown location and moving some of them to our new place in The Highlands.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
KSDK packing up for move in January
Journalist celebrates 50-year anniversary of writing for the Hannibal Courier Post
Journalist celebrates 50-year anniversary of writing for the Hannibal Courier Post
Mary Lou Montgomery has been writing for a local news paper for 50 years and is looking back on her life in the business. For more Local News from WGEM: h...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Journalist celebrates 50-year anniversary of writing for the Hannibal Courier Post