Tracking Federal Grants Through FOIA Can Give You Local Stories
Posted November 25, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
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Ten Tips And Four Story Ideas As We Approach Election Day
Posted October 26, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
The Coronavirus Data You Should Ask For – Our Tip Of The Week
Posted October 19, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Searchable Index Of Binding Opinions From Illinois Access Counselor
Posted October 10, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Our Tip Of The Week can help reporters at all levels.
The Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) has created a PAC Determination Letter Index. Determination Letters are issued by the Public Access Counselor’s Office to resolve complaints about alleged violations of FOIA and OMA by government bodies that are filed by members of the public and the media. More
Tip Of The Week: Two Great Questions You Should Always Ask
Posted October 1, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
This came from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association virtual conference over the weekend.
Panelist Rick Weiss says there are two important questions to ask every time:
1. How do you know that? More
2. What do you mean?
Put these in your toolbox and use them.
The Reporter’s Interview Checklist
Posted September 17, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
Before starting your next story… look at our Tip Of The Week.
Five Tips For Journalists On Covering Trans & Nonbinary People.
Posted September 9, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
TIP OF THE WEEK: Six Must-Know Hacks For Investigative Journalists
Posted September 3, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse
From advances searches to more specific angles…
Using Nurses More In Your Reporting
Posted August 18, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse