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How we played the story when there was more to the storyJan 23, 2020 12:00 am - On a Monday morning last month, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin, along with Lisle police and the DuPage County sheriff's office, had a big announcement to m...
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If you value local journalism, here's an opportunity for you to helpJan 20, 2020 12:00 am - Last year, we reported about 26,000 stories, but there still were plenty of stories we didn't get to. That's to some degree the nature of newspapering. There is always o...
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Finding heartwarming community stories in daily beat reportingJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - As a beat reporter, I'm often reminded of how important it is to be present in the communities I cover. Sure, there are days when I spend most of my time at my desk send...
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The excitement, hard work of shooting a stormJan 09, 2020 12:00 am - There is something about a good thunderstorm that gets your heart pumping. Storms can incite fear, excitement and awe. For photojournalists, a good storm brings the oppo...
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Paddock's Town Square acquires Kansas-based chamber guide companyJan 08, 2020 4:00 pm - Arlington Heights-based Town Square Publications has acquired Metro-Media Inc. of Fairway, Kansas, making Town Square the nation's largest publisher of chamber of commer...
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How we got the pitcure: 'Egret criss-crossing the Fox River'Jan 08, 2020 12:00 am - Photographers are used to working under tight deadlines. High school sports, school board meetings and breaking news are among the variety of assignments where we are as...
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Beyond the byline: Caroline Linden, news editorJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - Growing up the daughter of a University of Missouri (Columbia) journalism professor, News Editor Caroline Linden never entertained the idea of a journalism career until ...
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'Contest season' is a time to reflect and learnJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - As we step into a new year, it's only natural to reflect on the one just past. For news organizations, this is more than an introspective exercise; it's also a precursor...
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In today's Policy Corner we look at the rules and philosophy regarding the use of anonymous sourcesJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - When you hear or see President Donald Trump attack the news media with claims of made-up sources, he puts newspaper editors at a disadvantage to prove him wrong. You see...
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Today's the last day to vote in the holiday lights contestDec 12, 2019 4:40 am - Online voting in the Daily Herald's 2019 holiday lights contest will wrap up today. Vote as many times as you like for as many photos as you like. All voters will be ent...