Illinois Newsroom Information

Illinois Newsroom is a regional journalism collaboration focused on expanding access to trusted, timely and relevant information across three key statewide topics: Education, Political Impact and Health/Environment. With support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, McCormick Foundation and the partner stations, our team of journalists report on the issues that affect the diverse residents of Illinois with the goals of holding public officials accountable; fostering greater understanding of our state and region; and exploring the many ways people are working together to strengthen their communities. Through online and in-person conversations and events, Illinois Newsroom invites the audiences we serve into the editorial process, connecting and empowering communities across the state. Partners – NPR Illinois, Springfield; WSIU, Carbondale; WVIK, Rock Island; TriStates Public Radio, Macomb; WTVP, Peoria; Illinois Public Media, Champaign-Urbana; Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting; Harvest Public Media; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; McCormick Foundation