DEKALB, IL – Two outstanding student editors will receive scholarships from the Northern Illinois News Association for their extraordinary work and commitment to the highest standards of journalistic excellence. NINA Board President John Lampinen announced that Sarah Lin, co-editor-in-chief of the New Trier News, has won the 2023 John Etheredge Award for Northern Illinois High School Journalist… Continue reading New Trier, Prospect High Seniors Win Scholarships For Journalism Excellence
DEKALB, IL – The Northern Illinois News Association continues its growth and positive momentum with the addition of three outstanding journalists to its board of directors. The board voted unanimously on March 9 to welcome Evanston RoundTable Publisher and Manager Mary Helt Gavin, Beacon-News (Tribune Publishing) Reporter Megan Jones and DeKalb Daily Chronicle (Shaw Media)… Continue reading 3 New Board Members Swell Ranks of Northern Illinois News Association
DEKALB, IL – The Northern Illinois News Association is pleased to announce the addition of journalists Madhu Krishnamurthy and Julie Mann to its board of directors. Mann is the public information officer for Kane County Government and Krishnamurthy is diversity editor and assistant city editor for the Daily Herald. “I am pleased to welcome Julie and Madhu… Continue reading Julie Mann, Madhu Krishnamurthy Join NINA Board of Directors
The Northern Illinois News Association will award a $1,000 scholarship to the high school senior who earns the John Etheredge Award for "Northern Illinois High School Journalist of the Year." The scholarship competition, recently named after longtime NINA board member and Record Newspapers Editor John Etheredge, is open to graduating high school seniors who plan… Continue reading SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Help NINA Find The 2023 Northern Illinois High School Journalist of The Year
BY RICK NAGEL The future of local journalism isn’t something to d**k around with. There’s a vulgar lead and a dangling participle to start your day. But maybe it will grab your attention long enough for me to get you to the nut graph. The Northern Illinois News Association (that’s right, it’s “News” Association and not… Continue reading Top 3 Reasons NINA’s New Vision Statement Actually Means Something
2023 promises to be a special year for the Northern Illinois News Association under the leadership of legendary Daily Herald Editor John Lampinen. After announcing a name change from “newspaper” to “news” association in late 2022, NINA kicked off the new year by adopting a new vision statement and setting goals to broaden the organization’s… Continue reading Former Daily Herald Editor John Lampinen Chosen To Lead Northern Illinois News Association
Last year, the Northern Illinois News Association changed its name. Now, the 60-year-old journalism association has a new vision. NINA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on Jan. 19 to adopt the following vision statement: “We aim to be the leading advocate in northern Illinois for reliable and factual local journalism – teaching what it is,… Continue reading A New Vision For The Northern Illinois News Association
The Northern Illinois Newspaper Association has changed its name to fit the times. In an announcement made Thursday (Oct. 27, 2022) at NINA’s 60th anniversary event at Altgeld Hall on the Northern Illinois University campus, NINA Board President Patricia Szpekowski said the organization is now the “Northern Illinois News Association.” “For the third time in… Continue reading NINA Changes Its Name
Hey, the big event is tomorrow! (Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022) If you're among our guests, here are a few quick details. Location and Parking: Altgeld Hall is literally a large castle in the middle of campus. It's the only building that looks remotely like this, so it's easy to find. After 5 (except for reserved… Continue reading Here’s Where To Park, How To Pay For NINA’s 60th Anniversary Event Oct. 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Rick Nagel at ricknagel23@gmail.com or Shelley Hendricks at shendricks@niu.edu (815-753-4239) The Northern Illinois University Department of Communication and the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association are rallying efforts to preserve, protect and celebrate quality journalism across Northern Illinois at a historic gathering set for Thursday, Oct. 27. The event –… Continue reading 60th Anniversary Is Rallying Cry For Northern Illinois Journalism
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