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A new audit suggests that a number of Illinois counties are working to help provide transparency, but could do a better job in giving citizens information of who to contact and providing instructions.   The report comes from audits in several states including Illinois. The National Freedom of Information Coalition says the Illinois audit  showed that many of the sampled counties scored high in delivering petitioned public records,  More  

With the death of Anthony Bourdain in the news, there is a web site that provides recommendations for reporting on suicide.   The site Reporting on Suicide provides some important points to assist you in your coverage.  The American Federation of Suicide Prevention also has tips for reporters.     More  

Welcome to IBA Newsroom!  It is a new service of the Illinois Broadcasters Association designed to help improve the working lives of reporters at all levels.

The site includes a searchable pronunciation guide for places in Illinois and IBA Newsroom will provide weekly tips to help you improve your skills.     More  

Consumers spend a lot of money on their pools.  There may be some stories that reporters are missing.

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism took a look at the The Swimming Pool Economy.

We reporters love to grumble when someone won’t return repeated attempts to contact them. How about when people try to get ahold of us? Some news rooms and reporters are not so easy to reach.

The Poynter Institute examined the issue of why newsrooms aren’t always the easiest when it comes to touching base.  More