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CBS News Restructuring

Posted April 16, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

New oversight and new unit…

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Five Tips For Local Media Covering COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Journalism
Posted April 15, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

Our Tip of the Week is international in scope, but gives you a good brief picture of things you can do to improve your coverage.

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Kim Godwin Named President Of ABC News

Posted April 14, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

Variety provides the update…

Chicago NPR Station Selected As Part Of Nationwide Climate Coverage Initiative

Posted by Bill Wheelhouse

WBEZ is one of the station’s taking part in the Local Media Association’s Climate Coverage Initiative…

INBA Names Award After Illinois Broadcast Journalist

Posted April 13, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

The Illinois News Broadcasters Association has announced that the organization’s Crystal Mic award for Best TV Newscast will be named in honor of Paul Davis.

In an article on the group’s website, President Jenna Dooley outlined the honor:

“Davis is a former WGN-TV News Director and past president of INBA.  More  

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