A state-by-state guide from the Reporters Committee For Freedom Of the Press
Relevant laws from Illinois Coroners & Medical Examiners Association
Getting Autopsy & Coroner Reports In Illinois & Elsewhere
Posted August 11, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Journalism Archive
Tips For Deep-Diving The Federal Court System
Posted June 28, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Good Lessons For Reporters & Civilians On Police Accountability
Posted June 17, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Ethics And COVID-19
Posted June 3, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Our Tip of The Week gives you some ethical considerations for reporting on COVID-19. Take a few minutes to think about them.
Tip of The Week: Knowing Your Rights Covering Protests This Wed. At Noon on Zoom
Posted June 1, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Preparation, Safety & Knowing Your Rights. The Reynolds Institute of Journalism is offering a Zoom webinar this Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 to help reporters.
Among the topics: What supplies you should have with you; What you should be wearing-Vests, Helmets; What tools can help you communicate with your newsroom/team; More
How To Brainstorm COVID-19 Data Stories
Posted May 20, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Short term planning, long range stories & data tips are all covered in our Tip Of The Week.
FOIA Tips For Coronavirus Stories
Posted May 13, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
A lot of great stories about COVID-19 are hidden. Here are some great suggestions on how to FOIA for them.
Style Help With Coronavirus and COVID-19
Posted May 7, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
I know I need a refresher, maybe you do to. Your tip of the week is AP Style for COVID.
Ace Reporter Shares Tips For Bolstering Covid Coverage
Posted April 17, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Our Tip of the Week comes from the Center For Health Journalism at USC. Advice on staying informed, finding go-to sources & generating useful ideas. It has been a slog for you, perhaps this will help with you a fresh idea or two.
Tips From An Expert To Help You Improve Your Coronavirus Coverage.
Posted March 10, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse