Illinois Reporter

Stories from intrepid reporters attending the Illinois Press Foundation Journalism Workshop at Eastern Illinois University

Monthly Archives: June, 2015

2015 Illinois Reporter

Check out the 2015 edition of the Illinois Reporter, a 16-page publication that was reported, written, edited, and designed by the 17 students attending the Illinois Press Foundation/Dow Jones News … Continue reading

June 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

88-year-old is a true living legend

By John Jarosik Bolingbrook Bob Fallstrom is not your typical 88 year old. He is not a man who takes multiple naps a day, goes out to a golf course … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Fishing? Boating? Swimming? Lake Shelbyville has it all

By John Jarosik Bollingbrook Biking, camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. These are just some of the many attractions and activities that one can do during the summer at Lake Shelbyville … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Hanson Family shows what it means to be a H.E.R.O.

By Valeria Martinez On Tues., June 16, Forsyth Public Library hosted the Hanson Family, a troupe of unicyclists and jugglers with a mission to provide fun and education for children. … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Small town paper stands strong through challenges

By Hannah Rosemurgy The air in the office is still, cool and quiet. John returns from lunch and sits down at his desk, carefully taking off his cowboy hat and … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Whats Trending?

 By Ayana Evans Studio 165 Beauty and Boutique Shelbyville, Illinois is full of family oriented stores that are sure to catch the eye. From antique stores to family owned restaurants, … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Bathtub,Meds. Key Evidence In Murder Trial

By Ayana Evans Testimony began today in the murder trial of Chad Cutler. Cutler is accused of murdering his wife Lisa, by drowning  her three years ago in their Mt. … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

The beauty of Shelbyville

By Valeria Martinez When thinking of remarkable places in Illinois, Chicago or Springfield comes to mind. Certainly small towns like Shelbyville do not. In fact, Shelbyville remains disguised to people … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Coles Airport Planning for Renovation

By Siobhan Regan Coles County Memorial Airport is preparing for runway renovation starting July 13. This renovation will take about four months to complete, causing the airport to be shut … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

The lady that changed the lives of house keeping by making it easier to keep up with dishes

By Katelyn Eddington Norma Hubbartt, a local native in Shelbyville Illinois, reenacted Josephine Cochrane on October 23, 2007,  for a German television program called “Patents and Talents.” As part of … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment