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Lisa Fielding Marks 20 Years At WBBM Radio

Posted April 15, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

A career built on storytelling…

Nextstar Asking Its Stations To Use It As Network Source

Posted April 14, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

Company wants its stations to use News Nation rather than other networks…

Governor To Speak At Local News Summit Today (Fri)

Posted April 10, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

His remarks are at noon. You can watch here…

3 Suggestions To Help Understand The System That Tracks Federal Contracts

Posted April 9, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

Advice on using SAMS.gov and track where government money is going to business…

Using AI Audio Tools To Edit Written Stories

Posted April 7, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

Try it with your own stories…

How To Browse The Dark Web

Posted April 3, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

You can visit safely and legally if you know how…

Story Idea: A More Original Story On Gas Prices

Posted April 2, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

We’ve seen the standard gas price story… people at the pumps complaining. Here’s one that might take some more time, but could help viewers and listeners.

Award-Winning Work & What It Demonstrates About Journalism

Posted March 30, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

It is still quite feasible to tell complicated stories in ways that make a difference…

News Broadcasters Name Illinoisan Of The Year

Posted March 26, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

The annual award is going to a veteran reporter who’s covered big stories in his lifetime…

Is Journalistic Writing Failing Us?

Posted March 23, 2026 by Bill Wheelhouse

Some newswriting styles are being passed along as if it’s unchangeable doctrine…

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