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Winners of the student competition for broadcast and media awards in the IBA 2018 Student Silver Dome  awards have been announced.

The Reporters Committee For Freedom Of the Press says a Federal court ruling denying AT&T’s request for records of communication between the White House And Department of Justice could prevent news outlets from defending themselves if administrations target them in retaliation for coverage.  Statement and full brief here.  More  

For More Information: Tom Ramsburg, Research America, 610-356-1800

Ilinois Broadcasters Association/Research America, Inc. Poll Reveals Latest Pulse of Illinois’ Registered Voters

(Carterville/Springfield, IL) The Illinois Broadcasters Association/Research America, Inc survey of 1,024 Illinois registered voters provides the latest pulse of Illinois voters.

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A good reminder to radio and TV folks out there.   We don’t need hurricane damage or damage from poor writing.  This sheet from NPR

A traffic provider network went out of business this week.

This is a good primer on the decline of the news business from The Week.  It is worth a read and a share to non-journalists.

Associated Press Statehouse Reporter John O’Connor noted what he terms a “blow to the Freedom of Information Act”.     O’Connor,who has covered the Illinois prison system for many years, reports the Department of Corrections says it can’t disclose documents related to a May prison incident that resulted in an inmate’s death.   More  

Peoria Journal Star reports the latest info on the future of WCBU.

Western Illinois University is going to quit funding its NPR station effective March 1.   Here is Tri States Public Radio’s coverage.

A new study reviewing what local media are producing shows a lot of isn’t necessarily local nor important.   The study from Duke University found of the stories sampled only 17% were truly local.

Neiman Lab spoke with the lead author and provided an overview.

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