News Archive

With two major news initiatives in the works, the corona virus has put a wrench into things.  Robert Feder has the story.

While not all of these fall under newsroom purview,  there are some helpful reminders for journalists.

The IBA has created a Covid-19 Resource Site with links to a number of resources. Check it out.

The Western Illinois University GIS Center, in cooperation with the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Information Sciences (EAGIS), have assembled a statewide web map to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Illinois.

Organizers of the Spring INBA conference have cancelled the event due to limits on crowd restriction sizes.   This part of the group’s statement in an e-mail to members.

This decision was not made lightly. The board understands the importance of conventions to our mission of supporting and educating journalists throughout the state But we feel that as journalists,  More  

Some advice on best-practices for safe recording.

Capitol News Illinois has details on executive order which affects physical attendance.

Some good tips from Poynter

A Rockford lawmaker has proposed legislation to keep journalism alive in small Illinois towns.  From WREX

To help you with your coverage of the virus.