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These ideas come from Editor & Publisher.

This article on the newspaper industry comes from the business section of the Washington Post.

As you prepare for 2020, take some time and read this report and recommendations on saving local journalism.  The report is produced by PEN American, an activist group that defends and encourages free expression.

Illinois Times’ reporter Bruce Rushton reports on the high court’s ruling.

Interesting post about the history of WXRT news in light of dismissal of Mary Dixon.

Here is the Chicago Tribune article on the departure.  

Here is Robert Feder’s article on her departure and other changes at WXRT.

Nextstar is apparently closing CLTV at the end of the year.  This report comes from FTV Live.

Here is Robert Feder’s update.

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

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

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