Media Directory
Last updated on May 2, 2008.| Bellwood: JK Sports and News |
530 Eastern Ave.
Bellwood, IL 60104
Phone: 708-544-4150
Fax: 708-544-4150
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Monday
Circulation: 5000
Others in Chain: West View-News, Maywood Pioneer Press West Group, Suburban Life, West Suburban Journal-News
General E-Mail: jksports.news@yahoo.com
Sports Editor: Jeff Allen (jksportsnews@yahoo.com)
Asst. Sports Editor/Photographer: Johnny Boston (jbostonsr@yahoo.com, jksports.news@yahoo.com)
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
East Suburban
Girls Catholic Athletics
West Suburban
Schools Covered
Hillside (Proviso West)
Maywood (Proviso East)
Oak Park (Fenwick)
Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)
Westchester (St. Joseph)
| Casey: Reporter |
216 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 158
Casey, IL 62420
Phone: (217) 932-5211, 5212, 5213
Fax: (217) 932-5214
Days of Publication: Mon. Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Noon previoous day
Circulation: 1,900
Others in Chain: Neoga News, Marshall Independent Choice, The Market Place, The Ad Pages
Web Site: urlocalmedia.com/reporter
General E-Mail: ltpckz@rrl.net
General Manager: Phil Cobb
Conferences Covered
Little Illini
Schools Covered
Casey (C.-Westfield)
Marshall
Martinsville
Toledo (Cumberland)
| Chester: Randolph County Herald Tribune |
624 State Street, P.O. Box 269
Chester, IL 62233
Phone: (618) 826-2385
Fax: (618) 826-5181
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon 5 p.m.
Circulation: 3,500
General E-Mail: tribune@egyptian.net
Sports Editor: Melody Rodgers
Conferences Covered
Southwestern Egyptian
Schools Covered
Chester
Red Bud
Sparta
Steeleville
| Collinsville: Madison County Journal |
2 Executive Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234-6120
Phone: (618) 344-0264
Fax: (618) 344-3611
Days of Publication: Wed., Sun.
Publication Deadline: Tues., Fri.
Circulation: 36,000
Web Site: www.yourjournal.com
Sports Editor: Jason Reckamp
Staff: Jason Sibert, Theo Tate
Conferences Covered
Mississippi Valley
Southwestern
Schools Covered
Collinsville
Edwardsville (H.S.)
Edwardsville (Metro-East Lutheran)
Granite City
Madison
Troy (Triad)
| Collinsville: St. Clair County Journal |
2 Executive Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 344-0264
Fax: (618) 344-3831
Days of Publication: Wed. Sun.
Circulation: 36,100
Others in Chain: East St. Louis Journal, Fairview Hts. Journal, O'Fallon Journal, , Cahokia-Dupo Journal
Web Site: www.yourjournal.com
General E-Mail: illinoisnews@yourjournal.com
Sports Editor: Scott Marion (smarion@yourjournal.com)
Staff: Jerry Campbell (jamdad1@charter.net)
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
South Seven
Southwestern
Schools Covered
Belleville (Althoff)
Belleville (East)
Belleville (West)
Cahokia (H.S.)
Dupo
East St. Louis (Sr.)
Freeburg
Lebanon
O'Fallon
| Columbia: Journal Newspapers of Monroe County Clarion Journal |
212 West Locust
Columbia, IL 62236
Phone: (618) 281-7691
Fax: (618) 281-7693
Days of Publication: Wed., Sun
Publication Deadline: Fri., 1:00 p.m., Mon., 2:00 p.m.
Circulation: 17,000
Others in Chain: Millstadt Enterprise
Web Site: www.yourjournal.com
General E-Mail: monroenews@yourjournal.com
Sports Editor: Rick Crossin
Managing Editor: Garen Vartanian
Assoc. Publisher: Mike Goodsell
Staff: Gary Brady
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mississippi Valley
Schools Covered
Columbia
Red Bud
Valmeyer
Waterloo (Gibault)
Waterloo (H.S.)
| Des Plaines: Journal & Topics |
622 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 299-5511
Fax: (847) 298-8549
Days of Publication: Wed., Thurs., Fri.
Circulation: 66,000
Others in Chain: The Journal--Arlington Hts., Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Glenview, Golf Mill, Mt. Prospect, Niles, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Hts., Rosemont, Wheeling
Web Site: www.journal-topics.com
General E-Mail: journalnews@mail.com
Managing Editor: Todd Wessell
Staff: Andrew Cole, Dwight Esau, Tom Wessell
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban League (North & South)
East Suburban Catholic
Mid-Suburban League (North & South)
West Suburban
Schools Covered
Arlington Heights (Hersey)
Arlington Heights (St. Viator)
Buffalo Grove
Des Plaines (Maine West)
Elk Grove Village (E.G.)
Franklin Park-Northlake (Leyden)
Glenview (Glenbrook South)
Hoffman Estates (Conant)
Mt. Prospect (Prospect)
Niles (Notre Dame)
Park Ridge (Maine East)
Park Ridge (Maine South)
Rolling Meadows
Skokie (Niles West)
Wheeling
| Downers Grove: Liberty Suburban Chicago Newspapers |
922 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 969-0188 Ext. 234
Days of Publication: Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sun.,
Publication Deadline: Noon Mon. for Wed/Thurs. Noon Thur. for Fri./Sun.
Circulation: 92,730
Web Site: www.chicagosuburbannews.com
General E-Mail: subnews@life.mhs.compuserve.com
Sports Editor: Joe Yovino (jdy@libertysuburban.com)
Asst. Sports Editor: Mike Sandrolini
Staff: David Good, Alex Janco, Ryan Lowry, Dave Owen, Dawn Parker, Jaosn Rossi, Scott Schmid
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
DuPage Valley
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Interstate Eight
Private School League
SICA
Suburban Catholic
Suburban Prairie
Upstate Eight
West Suburban (Gold)
West Suburban (Silver)
Schools Covered
Addison (A. Trail)
Addison (Driscoll)
Bensenville (Fenton)
Berwyn-Cicero (Morton)
Bolingbrook
Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
Darien (Hinsdale South)
Downers Grove (North)
Downers Grove (South)
Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)
Elmhurst (Timothy Christian)
Elmhurst (York)
Hillside (Proviso West)
Hinsdale (Central)
LaGrange (Lyons)
LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)
Lemont (H.S.)
Lisle (Benet Academy)
Lisle (Sr.)
Lombard (Glenbard East)
Lombard (Montini)
Oak Park (Fenwick)
Riverside (R.-Brookfield)
Romeoville (H.S.)
Streamwood
Villa Park (Willowbrook)
Westchester (St. Joseph)
Westmont
| Fairfield: Wayne County Press |
213 E. Main St.
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: (618) 842-2662
Fax: (618) 842-7912
Days of Publication: Mon., Thurs.
Publication Deadline: 10:00 a.m. Mon & Thurs.
Circulation: 8,325
Sports Editor: Mike Winkler
Conferences Covered
Mid-South
Midland Trail
North Egypt
Schools Covered
Cisne
Fairfield
Wayne City
| Flora: The Hometown Journal |
114 East North Avenue, P.O. Box 100
Flora, IL 62839
Phone: 618-662-6622
Fax: 618-662-2343
Days of Publication: Tues. & Thurs.
Circulation: 3,000
Web Site: www.hometownjournal.net
General E-Mail: hometown@wabash.net
Publisher: Linda Manning
Conferences Covered
North Egypt
Schools Covered
Clay City
Flora
Louisville (North Clay)
| Greenville: Advocate Press |
305 S. Second, P.O. Box 9
Greenville, IL 62246
Phone: (618) 664-3144, 3277
Fax: (618) 644-1613
Days of Publication: Tues. & Thurs.
Publication Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Fri., 4:00 p.m. Tues.
Circulation: 5,000
Sports Editor: Jeff Leidel
Staff: Nathaniel West
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
South Cnetral
Schools Covered
Greenville
Mulberry Grove
| Highland: Highland News Leader |
#1 Woodcrest Professional Park
Highland, IL 62249
Phone: (618) 654-2366
Fax: (618) 654-1181
Days of Publication: Mon. and Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Noon
Circulation: 7,500
Play-by-Play Originations:
Football
Basketball
Track & Field
Tennis
Golf
Wrestling
Soccer
Cross Country
Baseball
Others in Chain: O'Fallon Progress, Cahokia Herald, Waterloo Republic Times, Sparta News Plaindealer, Bellevill News Democrat
General E-Mail: hnlnews@bnd.com
Publisher: Kay Mave
Mamanging Editor: Steve Rensberry
Staff: Keith Gillett, Al Holt, Steve Holt
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mississippi Valley
South Central
Schools Covered
Breese (Central)
Breese (Mater Dei)
Highland
Trenton (Wesclin)
Troy (Triad)
| Marshall: Independent |
119 N. Sixth St., P.O. Box 190
Marshall, IL 62441
Phone: (217) 826-8661; (217) 826-2352
Fax: (217) 826-5920
Days of Publication: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Publication Deadline: noon
Circulation: 3,000
Others in Chain: The Reporter, Neoga News, Oakland-Hindsboro, Prairie Sun
General E-Mail: ltpcic@marshall-il.com
Managing Editor: Jim MOrrison
Staff: Suzanne Avaneth, Nancy Sims (ltpckz@rrl.net), Lisa Ulrey (ltpcic@marshall-il.com)
Conferences Covered
Little Illini
Schools Covered
Casey (C.-Westfield)
Hutsonville
Marshall
Martinsville
| Mount Vernon: Mt. Vernon News |
P.O. Box 489
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-0010
Phone: (618) 532-6489
Fax: (618) 832-6389
Days of Publication: Thurs. & Sat.
Publication Deadline: Wed. @ 9:00 a.m.; Fri. @ 11:55 p.m.
Circulation: 14,000 Thurs.; 8,500 Sat.
Others in Chain: Mt. Vernon Register-News, Effingham News, McLeansboro Times-Leader
Sports Editor: Fred Lowe
Staff: Dan Chamness
Conferences Covered
Midland Trail
North Egyptian
South Seven
Schools Covered
Centralia
Odin
Salem
Sandoval
| Murphsyboro: American |
1400 Walnut, P.O. Box 550
Murphsyboro, IL 62966
Phone: (618) 684-5833
Fax: (618) 684-5080
Days of Publication: Mon., Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tue. 5:00 p.m., Fri. Noon
Circulation: 10,750
General E-Mail: mboro@intrnet.net
Sports Editor: Steve Webb (swebb7@verizon.net)
Editor: John Gojkovich (editor@murphysboroamerican.com)
Conferences Covered
S. Ill. River to River
Schools Covered
Murphysboro
| Newton: Press-Mentor |
700 West Washington
Newton, IL 62448-0151
Phone: (618) 783-2324, 8152
Fax: (618) 783-2325
Days of Publication: Mon., Thurs.
Publication Deadline: 12:00 p.m. previous day.
Circulation: 4,500
Others in Chain: Jasper County Nerws Eagle
General E-Mail: www.newonpressmentor@psbnewton.com
General Manager: Brenda Wagy
Publisher: Carol Garrison
Staff: Tripp Crouse, Paula Lidy
Conferences Covered
Apollo
Schools Covered
Newton
| Pana: News-Palladium |
205 S. Locust, P.O. Box 200
Pana, IL 62557
Phone: (217) 562-2111, 2112, 2113
Toll-Free: 888-880-6397
Fax: (217) 562-3729
Days of Publication: Mon., Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon., Thurs. 8:00 a.m.
Circulation: 4,700
Others in Chain: Nokomis Free Press-Progess, Morrisonville Times
General E-Mail: panannews@mcleodusa.net
Sports Editor: Tom Latonis
Staff: Teri Deal, Terry Rogers
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
Meridian
MSM
National Trails
Prairie State
South Central
Schools Covered
Cowden (C.-Herrick)
Morrisonville
Moweaqua (Central A & M)
Nokomis
Pana (H.S.)
| Princeton: Bureau County Republican |
316 S. Main St., Box 340
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: (815) 875-4461
Fax: (815) 875-1235
Days of Publication: Tues., Thurs., Sat. a.m.
Circulation: 7,250
Web Site: www.bcrnews.com
General E-Mail: sports@bcrnews.com
Sports Editor: Kevin Hieronymus (khieronymus@bcrnews.com)
Staff: Dave McCue (dmccue@bcrnews.com)
Conferences Covered
Big Rivers
Lincoln Trail
Little Ten
NCIC
Three Rivers
Tri-County
Schools Covered
Annawan
DePue
LaMoille
Manlius (Bureau Valley)
Ohio
Peru (St. Bede)
Princeton
Spring Valley (Hall)
| Rochelle: News-Leader |
211 Hwy. 38 East, P.O. Box 46
Rochelle, IL 61068
Phone: (815) 561-2150
Fax: (815) 562-2161
Days of Publication: Tues., Thurs., Sun.
Publication Deadline: Midnight, M,W,F
Circulation: 6,000 (Combined)
Others in Chain: Mendota Reporter, Oregon Ogle County Life, Clinton Daily Journal, Ashton Gazette, Amboy News
Sports Editor: Larry Hanson (Lhanson@rochellenews-leader.com)
Conferences Covered
NCIC
Schools Covered
Rochelle
| Salem: Times-Commoner |
120 S. Broadway
Salem, IL 62881
Phone: (618) 548-3330, Exts.: 3331, 3332, 3333, (618) 548-3593
Fax: (618) 548-3593
Days of Publication: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Publication Deadline: 9:30 a.m.
Circulation: 5,000
Sports Editor: Donna Wolflagel
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
Midland Trail
North Egypt
Schools Covered
Farina (South Central)
Odin
Patoka
Salem
Sandoval
| Streator: The Times-Press |
115 Oak St.
Streator, IL 61364
Phone: (815) 673-3771, Exts. 21, 30
Fax: (815) 672-0623
Days of Publication: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Publication Deadline: Mon.-Sat. - 9:00 a.m.
Circulation: 8,500
Others in Chain: Small Newspaper Group
Web Site: www.timespress.com
General E-Mail: tpress@sainet.net
Sports Editor: Mike Dorsam (mdorsam@yahoo.com)
Staff: Kevin Missel (kmmissel@hotmail.com), J.T. Pedelty (gildedlily@hotmail.com)
Conferences Covered
Illinois Valley
Mid-State (Mid-Central)
NCIC
Tri-County
Schools Covered
Flanagan
Minonk (Fieldcrest)
Ottawa (Marquette)
Streator (Twp.)
Streator (Woodland)
| Tinley Park: Star Newspapers |
6901 West 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 802-8098
Fax: (708) 802-8857
Days of Publication: Thurs. Sun.
Publication Deadline: Wed. Sat.
Circulation: 60,000
Web Site: www.starnewspapers.com
General E-Mail: starsports@starnewspapers.com
Sports Editor: Alan Macey
Staff: Pat Disabato, Brian Frangella, Curt Herron, Kevin Kredens, Bonnie Slyder
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Private School League
River Valley
SICA
Suburban Prairie (Red)
Suburban Prairie (White)
Schools Covered
Beecher
Burbank (Queen of Peace)
Burbank (St. Laurence)
Calumet City (Thornton Fractional North)
Chicago (Brother Rice)
Chicago (Marist)
Chicago (Mother McAuley)
Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
Chicago Heights (Bloom Twp.)
Chicago Heights (Marian)
Country Club Hills (Hillcrest)
Crete (C.-Monee)
Dolton (Thornridge)
Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)
Harvey (Thornton)
Lansing (Illiana Christian)
Lansing (Luther East)
Lansing (Thornton Fractional South)
Lockport (Twp.)
Midlothian (Bremen)
New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)
New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
Oak Forest
Oak Lawn (Community)
Oak Lawn (Richards)
Olympia Fields (Rich Central)
Orland Park (Sandburg)
Palos Heights (Chicago Christian)
Palos Heights (Shepard)
Palos Hills (Stagg)
Park Forest (Rich East)
Richton Park (Rich South)
South Holland (Seton Academy)
South Holland (Thornwood)
Tinley Park (Andrew)
Tinley Park (H.S.)
| Vandalia: Leader-Union |
229 S. Fifth St., P.O. Box 315
Vandalia, IL 62471
Phone: (618) 283-3374
Fax: (618) 283-0977
Days of Publication: Wed., Fri.
Circulation: 5,200
Web Site: www.leaderunion.com
General E-Mail: leader@fginet.com
Sports Editor: Chris Stalter (cstalter@leaderunion.com)
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
Midland Trail
National Trail
South Central
Schools Covered
Brownstown
Farina (South Central)
Mulberry Grove
Patoka
Ramsey
St. Elmo
Vandalia