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Editing: A Compliment Goes A Long Way

Posted December 11, 2019 by Bill Wheelhouse

From Jack Limpert’s Blog, About Editing and Writing.    He offers up a list of ways to help fellow writers.   Here is an important one on the power of mutual enthusiasm.

Tip of the Week

Newly Updated Database Of Illinois Government Employee Salaries

Miscellaneous
Posted December 4, 2019 by Bill Wheelhouse

Our Tip Of The Week will give you another tool for your proverbial newsroom toolbox.

Over 500,000 salaries of government employees, teachers and other public employees is in an updated directory from the Better Government Association.  

The BGA says the updates include improved navigation.   Take a look at it here & have folks in your newsroom bookmark it.

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Pulitzer Prizes To Include Radio & Podcasting

Posted December 6, 2019 by Bill Wheelhouse

There will be an audio category in the future.  Nieman Lab has details.

Why TV Networks May Be Afraid Of Investigative Reporting

Posted December 3, 2019 by Bill Wheelhouse

Los Angeles Times article says networks may be shying away from real investigations.

Eight Illinois Newsrooms Taking Part in Report For America

Posted December 2, 2019 by Bill Wheelhouse

Report for America is placing 250 journalists across the country in the coming year.

Eight Illinois news outlets are participating:

Report for America will partner with 45 local news outlets across the Midwest. Regional support comes from the Joyce Foundation, placing six reporters across Great Lakes states focused on statehouse and policy coverage.  More  

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