Journalists in Illinois are contending with a public official’s media policy that requires reporters to submit questions in advance of an interview and face termination of the interview if the reporter asks questions that don’t appear on a pre-approved list. The RTDNA, Illinois News Broadcasters Association, the Illinois Broadcasters Association and the Illinois Press Association sent… Read More: Illinois journalists fight official’s media policy »

A new WBA Award will recognize the young professionals forging new paths in broadcasting. The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. Nominees must be under the age of 40 at the time of their nomination and must have… Read More: WBA offers new way to recognize young, outstanding broadcasters »

You don’t have to be a baseball fan to learn something from the WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop, which this year features Brewers statistical expert. The workshop will be held July 24 at Miller Park and includes a ticket to the afternoon game against the Cincinnati Reds. Speakers this year include officials from… Read More: Get an inside look at sports journalism from Miller Park »