News Archive

A confab of reporters and media types examining the state and the future of journalism is coming up in February.  Robert Feder has the details.

From Poynter, a discussion on the Secretary of State Vs. NPR.   

The Poynter report has both a great tribute and great lessons from Jim Lehrer who died this week.

Nexstar to launch three hour nightly newscast.

An article discussing the possibility of a sale by WGN’s owners and led them to cut ties with Crain’s Chicago Business.  Robert Feder reports:

Here’s a quick summary from AllAccess.com

Viewers in several TV markets will have access to state capitol coverage with the announcement from Quincy Media.

Journalists and photographers are being held to the new law.

Shawn Balint is out at Neuhoff Media. A replacement has been named. 

She wasn’t out of work for long. Mary Dixon, who was let go at WXRT in December will be moving to Chicago NPR affiliate WBEZ as the local Morning Edition host.  The NPR station had been searching for a new host, as long time morning person Lisa Labuz is moving to a mid-day shift.     More