IPA HEADLINES

A change on our editorial page

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:28:00 GMT

Well, here's a change at Wednesday Journal that we've talked about for a couple of years and is now going to happen as we've moved into the NEWSWELL orbit. Read more

Reporter honored for years of service

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:06:00 GMT

A Winchester native whose storied journalism career includes twice being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist is the Illinois News Broadcasters Association's Illinoisan of the Year. Read more

Whitworth returns to The Telegraph newsroom

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Veteran journalist Steve Whitworth rejoins The Telegraph to cover Godfrey Jersey County Steve Whitworth Read more

It's been an honor to serve you

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:35:00 GMT

TOM MARTIN love this newsroom. That's I why leaving it will be so difficult. Read more

Union Banner launches new website

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:10:00 GMT

The Union Banner newspaper launched its new website this week, offering readers an engaging, convenient way to connect with local news 24/7. Read more

Information requests keep staffs busy

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Village had more than 900 FOIA requests in last year, school districts get far fewer Read more

Will County prosecutors releases termination letter after AG weighs in

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:48:00 GMT

The Will County State's Attorney's Office released a termination letter regarding one of its employees after it was found to have violated a state transparency law. Read more

How laying out a paper had changed in 45 years

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:34:00 GMT

This February, the staff of South Side Weekly and Hyde Park Herald said our goodbyes to our long-time layout editor and production manager Tony Zralka, who retired after 45 years in the business. For the last few years at the Weekly, and since 1999 at the Herald, Zralka has nimbly put together the layout of each print paper, fitting text, photos, and ads together like puzzle pieces before sending it all to the printer. Read more

From the newsroom to the art gallery, Conover leaves a lasting legacy

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:39:00 GMT

QUINCY - It's not an exaggeration to say Joe Conover touched lives in all corners of the community both during his time at The Quincy Herald-Whig and after, and that message was made clear by the words of those who knew and worked with him for decades. Read more

Obituary: Patricia Ann Welch

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:28:00 GMT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Patricia Ann (Prough) Welch, 83 on Friday March 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59+ years, Jerry John Welch (d. 2020). Read more