IHSA

Media Directory

Last updated on May 2, 2008.

  Albion: Navigator and Journal-Register
Media ID: 2891
Box 10 19 W. Main
Albion, IL 62806
Phone: (618) 375-7205, 3300,445-3459
Toll-Free: (888) 875-7502
Fax: (618) 375-3471
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. noon
Circulation: 3700
Others in Chain: Praire Post
General E-Mail:
gator@wworld.com

  Anna: Gazette-Democrat
Media ID: 2456
112 LaFayette, P.O. Box 529
Anna, IL 62906
Phone: (618) 833-2158
Toll-Free: 800-833-2699
Fax: (618) 833-5813
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Wed. - 9:00 a.m.
Circulation: 5,000
Others in Chain: Monday's Pub: Anna
Web Site:
www.annanews.com
General E-Mail: reppert@midwest.net
Sports Editor: Mike Estel
Editor: Geof Skinner
Conferences Covered
South Egyptian
Southwestern Egyptian
Schools Covered
Anna (A.-Jonesboro)
Cobden
Dongola
Mounds (Meridian)
Tamms (Egyptian)
Ullin (Century)
Wolf Lake (Shawnee)

  Arcola: Record-Herald
Media ID: 2457
118 E. Main St.
Arcola, IL 61910
Phone: (217) 268-4959, 268-4950
Fax: (217)268-4938
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. - 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 2,300
Sports Editor: Mike Monahan
Co-Publisher: Linda Rankin
Co-Publisher: Don Rankin
Staff: Chris Slack
Conferences Covered
Little Okaw Valley
Schools Covered
Arcola

  Arlington Heights: Pioneer Press (Arlington Heights)
Media ID: 2900
291 N. Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: 847-797-5106
Fax: (847)797-5151
Days of Publication: Thurs
Publication Deadline: Tuesday-noon
Circulation: 65,000
Web Site:
www.pioneerlocal.com
General E-Mail: arlington@pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Rich Martin
Staff: Mike Martinez, Bill McLean, Joe Villinski, George Wilcox
Conferences Covered
East Suburban Catholic
Fox Valley
Mid Suburban
Schools Covered
Algonquin (Jacobs)
Arlington Heights (Hersey)
Arlington Heights (St. Viator)
Barrington
Buffalo Grove
Cary (C.-Grove)
Hoffman Estates (Conant)
Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Lake Zurich
Mt. Prospect (Prospect)
Palatine (Fremd)
Palatine (H.S.)
Rolling Meadows
Schaumburg (H.S.)
Wauconda

  Ashley: News
Media ID: 2929
229 North 4th Street, P.O. Box 296
Ashley, IL 62808
Phone: (618) 485-2793; (618) 485-6674
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday, Noon
Circulation: 200
Others in Chain: Chester Herald Tirbune, Murphysboro American
General E-Mail:
aumc@midwest.net
Editor: Chuck Trent (aumc@midwest.net)
Conferences Covered
Black Diamond
South Seven
Southern IL River to River
Schools Covered
Benton
Centralia
DuQuoin (H.S.)
Mt. Vernon (H.S.)
Nashville
Okawville
Pinckneyville
Sesser (S.-Valier)
Sparta
Waltonville
Woodlawn

  Auburn: Auburn Citizen (South County Publications)
Media ID: 2459
110 N. Fifth
Auburn, IL 62615
Phone: (217) 438-6155
Fax: (217) 438-6156
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Tuesday Noon
Circulation: 10,500
Others in Chain: Chatham Clarion, Rochester Times, Divernon News, Pawnee Post, Pleasant Plains Press, New Berlin Bee, Jersey Co. Star
General E-Mail:
southco@motion.net
Editor: Joseph M. Michelich
Publisher: Joseph Michelich, Jr.
Editor (Jerseyville): Jill Boomer
Editor (Chatham): Joe Pritchett
Staff: Connie Michelich
Conferences Covered
Missippippi Valley
MSM
Prairie State
Sangamo
South Central
Western Illinois Valley
Schools Covered
Auburn
Chatham (Glenwood)
Divernon
Jerseyville (Jersey)
New Berlin
Pawnee
Pleasant Plains
Rochester

  Aurora: Fox Valley Labor News
Media ID: 2871
726 North Edgelawn Drive, P.O. Box 4155
Aurora, IL 60507
Phone: (630) 897-4022
Fax: (630) 892-3873
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday 2:00 p.m.
General E-Mail:
info@foxvalleylabornews.com
Managing Editor: Carter Crane
Staff: Brenda Bazan, Woodrow Carroll, Jason Crane, Larry Peterson
Conferences Covered
Corn Belt
DuPage Valley
Interstate Eight
Little Ten
NCIC
SICA West
Suburban Catholic
Suburban Prairie
Upstate Eight

  Barrington:
Media ID: 2461
200 James St.
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 381-9200
Fax: (847) 381-5840
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. - noon
Circulation: 65,000
General E-Mail:
barrington@pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Rich Martin
Asst. Sports Editor: Joe Aguilar
Staff: Mike Martinez, Jeff Mores, Rick Sorel, Sara Willingham
Conferences Covered
East Suburban Catholic
Fox Valley
Mid-Suburban
Schools Covered
Algonquin (Jacobs)
Arlington Heights (Hersey)
Arlington Heights (St. Viator)
Barrington
Buffalo Grove
Cary (C.-Grove)
Elk Grove Village (E.G.)
Hoffman Estates (Conant)
Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Lake Zurich
Mt. Prospect (Prospect)
Palatine (Fremd)
Palatine (H.S.)
Rolling Meadows
Schaumburg (H.S.)
Wauconda

  Bartlett: Examiner
Media ID: 2555
4N781 Gerber Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
Phone: (630) 830-4145
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. - noon
Circulation: 45,300
Others in Chain: Carol Stream Examiner, Bartlett Examiner, Streamwood Examiner, Hanover Park Examiner, Wayne Examiner, St. Charles Examiner, South Elgin Examiner
Web Site:
www.examinerpublications.com
General E-Mail: enews@examinerpublications.com
Managing Editor: Randall Petrik
Conferences Covered
DuPage Valley
Upstate Eight
Schools Covered
Bartlett
Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
Elgin (H.S.)
Roselle (Lake Park)
South Elgin
St. Charles (East)
St. Charles (North)
Streamwood
West Chicago (H.S.)

  Bartonville: Limestone Independent News
Media ID: 2462
114 Roosevelt
Bartonville, IL 61607
Phone: (309) 697-1851, 1859
Fax: (309) 697-1851
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Fri. - Noon
Circulation: 2,500
Owner: Barb Widener
Sports Editor: Jerry Rapp
Staff: Joy Haun, Rhonda Welk
Conferences Covered
Mid-Illini
Mid-State Six
Schools Covered
Bartonville (Limestone)

  Beardstown: Cass County Star-Gazette
Media ID: 2463
PO Box 79
Beardstown, IL 62618-0079
Phone: (217) 323-1010
Fax: (217) 323-5402
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Wednesday Noon
Circulation: 5,900
Others in Chain: Tri-County Star
General E-Mail:
stargazette@casscomm.com
Sports Editor: Don Chipman (chip2@casscomm.com)
Staff: Brian DeLoche (deloche@cityscape.net), Leigh Morris, Roy Roberts, Ralph Sabetti
Conferences Covered
West Central
Western Area (WAC)
Western Illinois Valley
Schools Covered
Ashland (A-C Central)
Astoria
Augusta (Southeastern)
Beardstown
Bluffs
Brussels
Camp Point (Central)
Carrollton
Carthage
Concord (Triopia)
Hamilton
Hardin (Calhoun)
Havana
Jacksonville (H.S.)
Jacksonville (Routt)
LaHarpe
Mendon (Unity)
Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg)
Mt. Sterling (Brown County)
Nauvoo (N.-Colusa)
Petersburg (PORTA)
Pittsfield
Pleasant Plains
Quincy (Notre Dame)
Rushville (R.-Industry)
Sciota (West Prairie)
Table Grove (VIT)
Virginia
Waverly
White Hall (North Greene)
Winchester

  Beecher City: Journal
Media ID: 2464
104 S. Charles St., P.O. Box 38
Beecher City, IL 62414
Phone: (618) 487-5634
Days of Publication: Mon.
Publication Deadline: Wed. - Noon
Circulation: 1,500
Associate Editor: Cherie Ryan
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
National Trail
Schools Covered
Beecher City
Cowden (C.-Herrick)
Strasburg (Stewardson-S.)

  Belvidere: Boone County Journal
Media ID: 3069
1217 N. State St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-4430
Fax: 815-544-4330
Web Site:
www.boonecountyjournal.com
General E-Mail: info@boonecountyjournal.com
Staff: David Larson

  Breese: Journal
Media ID: 2912
PO Box 405
Breese, IL 62230
Phone: (618) 526-7211
Fax: (618) 526-2590
Publication Deadline: Tue. Noon
Circulation: 6,100
Web Site:
breesepublishing.papadocs.com
General E-Mail: breespub@papadocs.com
Editor: Vicky Albers
Staff: Jeremy Chawgo (chaw7@hotmail.com)
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Schools Covered
Breese (Central)
Breese (Mater Dei)
Carlyle
Trenton (Wesclin)

  Bridgeport: Leader
Media ID: 2965
131 E. Olive Street, P.O. Box 317
Bridgeport, IL 62417
Phone: (618) 945-9310
Fax: (618) 945-7406
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Noon
Circulation: 2300
Others in Chain: Oblong Gem
General E-Mail:
5dnews@wworld.com
Publisher: Jim Herring
Editor: Sharon Crites
Conferences Covered
North Egyptian

  Byron: Northern Ogle Tempo
Media ID: 2465
N 137 Walnut St., Suite 4
Byron, IL 61010
Phone: (815) 234-4821
Fax: (815) 234-4809
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Fri. 12:00 p.m.
Circulation: 3,500
Others in Chain: Winn-Pec Gazette, Roscoe-Rockton Herald, Post Journal
General E-Mail:
RVCpo1@aol.com
Publisher: Bill Brennan (Billy3x@aol.com)
Editor: Dan Moeller
Managing Editor: Deb McDaniel (DMcDaniel@aol.com)
Staff: Paul Boyd, JIm Swanson
Conferences Covered
Big Northern
NIC 9
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Byron
Forreston
Stillman Valley

  Cambridge: Chronicle
Media ID: 2931
119 W. Exchange Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone: (309) 937-3303
Fax: (309) 937-3303
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,264
Others in Chain: The Henry County Advertiser-Shopper, Geneseo Republic, Orion Gazette
General E-Mail:
editor@netexpress.net
Sports Editor: Shannon Heaton
Conferences Covered
Licoln Trail
Schools Covered
Cambridge

  Carlyle: Union Banner
Media ID: 2467
671 10th St., P.O. Box 220
Carlyle, IL 62231
Phone: (618) 594-3131
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Wed. 10:00 a.m.
Circulation: 6,700
Editor: Warren Dempsey
Sports Editor: Jim East
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mid-State
Schools Covered
Breese (Central)
Breese (Mater Dei)
Carlyle
Trenton (Wesclin)

  Carrollton: Greene Prairie Press
Media ID: 2899
N Side of Square
Carrollton, IL 62016
Fax: (217) 368-2316
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Monday 5 p.m.
Circulation: 2,900 & 1,800
Others in Chain: Scott County Times, Pike Press, Weekly Messenger, Calhoun News Herald
Sports Director: Jonathan Knisley
Office Manager: Shelley Atterberry
Conferences Covered
Western Illinois Valley
Schools Covered
Carrollton
Concord (Triopia)
Greenfield
Hardin (Calhoun)
Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Deaf)
Jacksonville (Routt)
Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg)
Palmyra (Northwestern)
Pleasant Hill
Virginia
White Hall (North Greene)
Winchester

  Carthage: Hancock County Journal-Pilot
Media ID: 2468
31 N. Washington, Box 478
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: (217) 357-2149
Fax: (217) 357-2177
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 4,200
Others in Chain: Daily Gate City-Keokuk, Daily Democrat-Ft. Madison
Web Site:
www.journalpilot.com
General E-Mail: hanjp@adams.net
Managing Editor: Joy Swearingen
Staff: Natalie Dutton, Doug Endres
Conferences Covered
Bi-County
West Central
Schools Covered
Augusta (Southeastern)
Carthage
Hamilton
LaHarpe
Nauvoo (N.-Colusa)
Sciota (West Prairie)
Warsaw

  Casey: Independent Choice
Media ID: 3025
PO Box 158
Casey, IL 62420
Phone: (217) 826-8661
Fax: (217) 826-5920
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Wed.: Noon
Circulation: 1,500
Others in Chain: Casey Reporter
Web Site:
www.marshallindependentchoice.com
General E-Mail: marshallnews@joink.com
Sports Director: Bill Campbell
Staff: Lisa Ulrey

  Chatham: Clarion
Media ID: 2470
456 North Main
Chatham, IL 62629
Phone: (217) 483-2614, (217) 438-6155 home office of chain
Fax: (217) 438-3988
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Tues., 2:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,900
Others in Chain: Auburn Citizen, Divernon News, Pawnee Post, Rochester Times, South County Express, New Berlin Bee, Pleasant Plains Press
General E-Mail:
southco@motion.net
Editor: Joe Pritchett
Publisher: Joe Michelich
Staff: Nancy McCord
Conferences Covered
Central State Eight
Schools Covered
Chatham (Glenwood)

  Chicago: Beverly Review
Media ID: 2471
10546 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: (773) 238-3366
Fax: (773) 238-1492
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Fri. 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 6,500
Sports Editor: Scott Fredericks (
isvsox13@aol.com)
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
Chicago Public League - South
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Schools Covered
Burbank (Queen of Peace)
Burbank (St. Laurence)
Chicago (Agricultural Science)
Chicago (Brother Rice)
Chicago (De La Salle)
Chicago (Leo)
Chicago (Maria)
Chicago (Marist)
Chicago (Morgan Park Academy)
Chicago (Morgan Park)
Chicago (Mother McAuley)
Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
Chicago (St. Ignatius)
Chicago (St. Rita)
Chicago Heights (Marian)
Lemont (Mt. Assisi Academy)

  Chicago: Southwest News-Herald
Media ID: 2473
6225 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: (773) 476-4800 Ext.: 246
Fax: (773) 476-7811
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 8:00 p.m.
Circulation: 20,000
Others in Chain: Southwest Courier, Southwest Beacon
General E-Mail:
vonpub@aol.com
Sports Editor: Tom Danz
Staff: Brian Reidy
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
Chicago Public League
Girls Catholic Athletic
Schools Covered
Burbank (Queen of Peace)
Burbank (St. Laurence)
Chicago (Bogan)
Chicago (Brother Rice)
Chicago (Curie)
Chicago (De La Salle)
Chicago (Gage Park)
Chicago (Hubbard)
Chicago (Kennedy)
Chicago (Leo)
Chicago (Luther South)
Chicago (Maria)
Chicago (Marist)
Chicago (Mother McAuley)
Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
Chicago (St. Rita)

  Chillicothe: The Independent
Media ID: 2978
1020 North Second Street
Chillicothe, Il 61523
Phone: (309) 274-6800, (309) 274-6802
Fax: (309) 274-6801
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon., Noon
Circulation: 1,200
Web Site:
www.cinewspaper.com
Sports Editor: Lorelei Lawson
Editor/Publisher: Karen Moewe
Staff: Scott Miller
Conferences Covered
Mid Illini
Mid-State Six
Schools Covered
Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central)
Dunlap
Varna (Midland)

  Christopher: Progress
Media ID: 2474
112 N. Victor, P.O. Box A
Christopher, IL 62822
Phone: (618) 724-9423
Fax: (618) 724-9510
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. a.m.
Circulation: 2,900
General E-Mail:
cstopher@intrnet.net
Editor: Del Rea
Sports Editor: Zach Browning
Staff: Tom Wheeler
Conferences Covered
Black Diamond
Schools Covered
Christopher
Sesser (S.-Valier)
Zeigler (Z.-Royalton)

  Clinton: The DeWitt County Constitution
Media ID: 2951
104 South Monroe Street, P.O. box 31
Clinton, IL 61727
Phone: (217) 935-0207
Toll-Free: (888) 322-3331
Fax: (217) 935-9797
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday 5 p.m.
Circulation: 2500
General E-Mail:
dewitt@davesworld.net
Publisher: David E. Holt
Sports Editor: Tyrel Klein
Staff: Brady Massey
Conferences Covered
Okaw, Meridian, Sangamon Valley, MIdstate, Cornbelt
Schools Covered
Clinton
Farmer City (Blue Ridge)
Heyworth
Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
Stanford (Olympia)

  Decatur: Tribune
Media ID: 2477
240 N. Park St., P.O. Box 1490
Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 422-9702
Days of Publication: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 20,000
Sports Editor: J. Thomas McNamara (
JThomasMc@aol.com)
Conferences Covered
Apollo
Big Twelve
Meridian
Okaw Valley
Schools Covered
Argenta (A.-Oreana)
Clinton
Decatur (Eisenhower)
Decatur (MacArthur)
Decatur (St. Teresa)
Macon (Meridian)
Maroa (M.-Forsyth)
Monticello
Moweaqua (Central A & M)
Mt. Zion
Niantic (N.-Harristown)
Shelbyville
Sullivan
Warrensburg (W.-Latham)

  DeKalb: MidWeek
Media ID: 2476
650 F Peace Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 758-0696
Fax: 815-758-1418
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Fri. Noon
Circulation: 33,000
Web Site:
www.midweeknews.com
General E-Mail: readit@midweeknews.com
Editor: Debbie McDaniel (debbie_mcdaniel@midweeknews.com)
Staff: Shari Yunker
Schools Covered
DeKalb
Genoa (G.-Kingston)
Hinckley (H.-Big Rock)
Kirkland (Hiawatha)
Rochelle
Sandwich
Shabbona (Indian Creek)
Sycamore

  Durand: Volunteer Publishing
Media ID: 3139
109 E. Oak St.
Durand, IL 61024
Phone: 815-248-4407
Fax: 815-248-4407
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday at noon
Circulation: 5,200
General E-Mail:
volunteer@stateline-isp.com
Publisher: Curt Stalheim (volunteer@stateline-isp.com)
CEO: Gary Haughton (volunteer@stateline-isp.com)
Staff: Cheryl Bradt (volunteer@stateline-isp.com), Sherry Meinert (volunteer@stateline-isp.com)
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini North
Upstate Illini South
Schools Covered
Dakota
Durand
Pecatonica

  Dwight: Star Newspapers
Media ID: 2482
204 E. Chippewa, P.O. Box 159
Dwight, IL 60420
Phone: (815) 584-3007, 584-1270
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues.
Circulation: 3,690
Sports Editor: Tom Doran
Conferences Covered
Corn Belt
Interstate Eight
Kankakee Valley
Schools Covered
Cullom (Tri-Point)
Dwight
Gardner (G.-South Wilmington)
Herscher
Pontiac

  East St. Louis: Metro-East Sports
Media ID: 2483
430 Wimmer Place
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone: 618-271-2515
Fax: (618)397-4976
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 15,000
General E-Mail:
SScott27@aol.com
Asst. Sports Editor: Teri Scott (teriscott@aol.com)
Sports Editor: Stanford Scott (sscott27@aol.com)
Staff: Brianna Johnson (briannaL5@64box.com), Crystal Liddell (crystal1bran@aol.com)
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mississippi Valley
South Central
Southwestern
Schools Covered
Alton (Sr.)
Belleville (Althoff)
Belleville (East)
Belleville (West)
Cahokia (H.S.)
Collinsville
Columbia
Dupo
East St. Louis (Sr.)
Edwardsville (H.S.)
Freeburg
Granite City
Highland
Lebanon
Lincoln
Lovejoy
Madison
O'Fallon
Red Bud

  El Paso: Times-Journal
Media ID: 2486
53 West Front
El Paso, IL 61738
Phone: (309) 527-8595
Fax: (309) 527-8850
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Sun. 3:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,250
General E-Mail:
journal@elpaso.net
Sports Editor: Merlin Haas (mvhaas@elpaso.net)
Conferences Covered
Mid-State
Schools Covered
El Paso (E.P.-Gridley)

  Elburn: Herald
Media ID: 2485
123 North Main Street
Elburn, IL 60119
Phone: (630) 365-6446
Fax: (630) 365-2251
Days of Publication: Thursdays
Publication Deadline: Mon.: 12:00 (noon)
Circulation: 4,000
Web Site:
www.elburnherald.com
General E-Mail: info@elburnherald.com
Editor: Ryan Wells
Photographer: John DiDonna
Sports Editor: Mike Slodki (sports@elburnherald.com)
Assistant Editor/Photographer: Ben Draper
Photographer: Mary Herra
Conferences Covered
Western Sun
Schools Covered
Maple Park (Kaneland)

  Elgin: Sycamore Journal
Media ID: 2494
2521 Technology Dr. Suite 201
Elgin, IL 60124-7892
Phone: (815) 784-5138
Fax: (815) 899-4329
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 9:00 p.m.
Circulation: 2,000
Others in Chain: Hampshire Register
General E-Mail:
thenews@tbcnet.com
Sports Editor: Doug Oleson
Photographer: Rose Subat
Staff: Bill Brock
Conferences Covered
Big Northern
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Genoa (G.-Kingston)
Kirkland (Hiawatha)

  Erie: The Review
Media ID: 3208
P.O. Box 357
Erie, IL 61250
Phone: 309-659-2761
Fax: 309-659-7751
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Circulation: 2000
Others in Chain: Port Byron Review
Editor: Judy James
Conferences Covered
Big Rivers
Three Rivers Area (TRAC-8)
Schools Covered
Erie
Port Byron (Riverdale)

  Eureka: Woodford County Journal
Media ID: 2488
1926 S. Main, P.O. Box 36
Eureka, IL 61530
Phone: (309) 467-3314
Fax: (309) 467-4563
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday, 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 3,500
Others in Chain: Minonk News-Dispatch, Roanoke Review
General E-Mail:
woodcojo@mtco.com
Sports Editor: Jeff Wiseman (jwiseman@mtco.com)
Conferences Covered
Corn Belt
Heart of Illinois
Tri-County
Schools Covered
Eureka
Minonk (Fieldcrest)
Roanoke (R.-Benson)

  Farmer City: Journal
Media ID: 2489
PO Box 80
Farmer City, IL 61842
Phone: (309) 928-2193, 2194
Fax: (309) 928-0360
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 5,500
Others in Chain: LeRoy Journal, Illinois Valley Press, Mahomet-Citizen
General E-Mail:
journal@farmwagon.com
Staff: Steve Hoffman
Conferences Covered
Sangamon Valley
Schools Covered
Farmer City (Blue Ridge)

  Galena: Gazette
Media ID: 2490
S 716 Bench
Galena, IL 61036
Phone: (815) 777-0019
Toll-Free: (800) 373-6397
Fax: (815) 777-3809
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Fri. - noon
Circulation: 6,500
Owner/Publisher: Carter Newton (
cnewton@galgazette.com)
Staff: Richard Maze (dmaze@galgazette.com)
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Dakota
East Dubuque
Galena (H.S.)
Hanover (River Ridge)
Lena (L.-Winslow)
Savanna (West Carroll)
Scales Mound
Stockton
Warren

  Galesburg: The Paper
Media ID: 3011
1445 Monmouth Blvd
Galesburg, IL 61401-1325
Phone: (309) 342-4800
Fax: (309) 344-3341
Circulation: 23,000
General E-Mail:
editor@the-paper.net
Editor: Mike Landis (melandis5@excite.com)
Sports Editor: Jeff Holt

  Galesburg: The Zephyr
Media ID: 2491
P.O. Box 1, 251 E. Main St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 342-2010
Toll-Free: (800) 248-3750
Fax: (309) 342-2728
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 2,000
Web Site:
www.thezephyr.com
General E-Mail: editor@thezephyr.com
Sports Editor: John Ring (ring@gallatinriver.net)
Publisher: Norm Winick (editor@thezephyr.com)
Staff: Mike Kroll
Conferences Covered
Lincoln Trail
Olympic
Prairieland
Western Big Six
Schools Covered
Abingdon
Avon
Bushnell (B.-Prairie City)
Farmington
Galesburg (H.S.)
Galva
Kewanee (H.S.)
Knoxville
London Mills (Spoon River Valley)
Monmouth (M.-Roseville)
Monmouth (Yorkwood)
Oneida (ROWVA)
Williamsfield
Woodhull (AlWood)

  Galva: News
Media ID: 2865
348 Front St.
Galva, IL 61434
Phone: (309) 932-2103
Fax: (309) 932-3282
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. noon
Circulation: 2,000
General E-Mail:
galnews@theinter.com
Sports Editor: Jamie Theesfeld (jrtheesefeld@yahoo.com)
Staff: Doug Boock
Conferences Covered
Lincoln Trail
Schools Covered
Galva
Oneida (ROWVA)
Toulon (Stark County)
Woodhull (AlWood)

  Geneseo: Republic
Media ID: 2492
108 W. First St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (309) 944-2119, 944-2110
Fax: (309) 944-6161
Days of Publication: Fri.
Publication Deadline: Wed. 1:00 p.m.
Circulation: 3,481
Others in Chain: Orion Gazette, Cambridge Chronicle
General E-Mail:
editor@netexpress.net
Sports Editor: Shannon Heaton
Conferences Covered
Lincoln Trail
NCIC
Schools Covered
Annawan
Geneseo

  Glenview: Lerner Communications
Media ID: 2507
3701 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 329-2964
Fax: (847) 329-2060
Days of Publication: Wed., Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 10 a.m.
Circulation: 107,000
General E-Mail:
lerner@enteract.com
Sports Editor: Steve Anderson
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban
Chicago Catholic League
Chicago Public League
Chicagoland Prep
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Private School League
Suburban Prairie

  Glenview: Pioneer Press-North
Media ID: 2497
3701 W. Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (708) 486-7386
Fax: (708) 486-7451
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Circulation: 75,000
Assoc. Sports Editor: Larry Watts (
watts/pioneerlocal.com)
Staff: Jim Coffman, Dennis Mahoney
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban
Chicago Catholic League
Schools Covered
Evanston (Twp.)
Glenview (Glenbrook South)
Northbrook (Glenbrook North)
Skokie (Niles North)
Skokie (Niles West)
Wilmette (Loyola Academy)
Wilmette (Regina Dominican)
Winnetka (New Trier)
Winnetka (North Shore Country Day)

  Golconda: Herald-Enterprise
Media ID: 2936
P.O. Box 400
Golconda, IL 62938
Phone: (618) 683-3531
Fax: (618) 683-3831
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues., 10 am
Circulation: 2,000
General E-Mail:
Sandee@shawneelink.com
advertising manager: Al Mickelson
production supervisor: Pam Joiner
editor: Sandra Cowsert
Conferences Covered
Greater Egyptian Conference
Southern Illinois River to River
Southern Illinois River to River
Schools Covered
Elizabethtown (Hardin County)
Golconda (Pope County)
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Metropolis (Massac County)
Metropolis (Massac County)
Vienna

  Grayslake: Lakeland Newspapers
Media ID: 2498
30 S. Whitney, P.O. Box 268
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: (847) 223-8161
Fax: (847) 223-8810
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 47,000
Others in Chain: Antioch News, Lake Villa Record, Libertyville News, Mundelein News, Gurnee Press, Grayslake Times, Wauconda Leader, Round Lake News, Fox Lake Press, Lindenhurst News, Wadsworth News
Web Site:
www.Ind.com
Sports Editor: John Phelps
Staff: Rob Backus, Steve Peterson
Conferences Covered
Big Northern-Red
East Suburban Catholic
Fox Valley
North Suburban
Schools Covered
Antioch
Fox Lake (Grant)
Grayslake (Central)
Gurnee (Warren)
Johnsburg
Libertyville
Mundelein (Carmel)
Mundelein (H.S.)
Round Lake
Vernon Hills
Wauconda

  Havana: Mason County Democrat
Media ID: 2501
217 W. Market, P.O. Box 380
Havana, IL 62644
Phone: (309) 543-3311
Fax: (309) 543-6844
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 10:00 a.m.
Circulation: 3,600
Others in Chain: Fulton Democrat, Lewistown
General E-Mail:
mcdemo@tneramp.net
Sports Editor: Mary Sarff (mcdemo@tneramp.net)
Editor: Wendy Martin
Staff: Pat Colglazier, Denny Dalmasso, Staley Etter, Bob Martin
Conferences Covered
Mid-Illini
MSM
New Salem
Olympic
Prairieland
Sangamo
Tomahawk
Schools Covered
Ashland (A-C Central)
Astoria
Beardstown
Bushnell (B.-Prairie City)
Canton
Cuba
Farmington
Havana
Lewistown
Manito (Midwest Central)
Mason City (Illini Central)
Petersburg (PORTA)
Rushville (R.-Industry)
Table Grove (VIT)

  Herrin: The Spokesman
Media ID: 2845
216 N. Park Ave., P.O. Box 128
Herrin, IL 62948
Phone: (618) 942-5000
Fax: (618) 942-4630
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 2,000
Others in Chain: Benton Evening News, Carmi Times, DuQuoin Evening Call, Clay County Advocate, Eldorado Daily Journal, Harrisburg Daily Register, Marion Daily Republican, Olney Daily Mail, West Frankfort Daily American
General E-Mail:
sports@mariondaily.com
Sports Editor: Justin Walker (sports@mariondaily.com)
Staff: Eric Chaney, Bruce Marsan, Renee Pressley
Conferences Covered
Black Diamond
River to River
Schools Covered
Carterville
Herrin (H.S.)
Johnston City

  Heyworth: Heyworth Star
Media ID: 3205
108 E. Main St. PO Box 318
Heyworth, IL 61745
Phone: (309) 473-2840
Fax: Fax: (309) 473-2840
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Monday at noon
Circulation: 1100
Others in Chain: Part of Pantagraph Publishing Co. regional newspapers (includes Farmer City Journal, LeRoy Journal, Gibson City Courier, Woodford County Journal)
General E-Mail:
heyworthstar@verizon.net
Staff: Troy Semple

  Hinsdale: Doings
Media ID: 2786
440East Ogden Avenue
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 887-0600, (630) 371-0361
Fax: (630) 887-9646
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues., Noon
Circulation: 50,000
Others in Chain: Hinsdale Doings, Clarendon Hills Doings, Oak Brook Doings, LaGrange Doings, Western Springs Doings, Weekly Doings, Elmhurst Doings
General E-Mail:
doingssports@pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Jeff Davis (jdavis@pioneerlocal.com)
Staff: Joe Goddard, Ken Ryan, Bill Stone
Conferences Covered
East Suburban Catholic
Private School League
Suburban Catholic
West Suburban (Gold)
West Suburban (Silver)
Schools Covered
Darien (Hinsdale South)
Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)
Elmhurst (Timothy Christian)
Elmhurst (York)
Hinsdale (Central)
LaGrange (Lyons)
LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)

  Hoopeston: Chronicle
Media ID: 2787
308 E. Main
Hoopeston, IL 60942
Phone: (217) 283-5111
Fax: (217) 283-5846
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 2,205
Others in Chain: Watseka Times-Republic
General E-Mail:
chronicle@soltec.net
Editor: JoAnn Gocking (chronicle@soltec.net)
Conferences Covered
Sangamon Valley
Vermilion County
Schools Covered
Hoopeston (H. Area)

  Jacksonville: Illinois State Journal Register
Media ID: 2986
607 Hall Drive
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 245-6023
Fax: (217) 245-4417
General E-Mail:
bufordgreen@earthlink.net

  Jacksonville: Sports Page
Media ID: 2504
P.O. Box 462
Jacksonville, IL 62651
Phone: (217) 245-1582
Toll-Free: (800) 701-4707
Fax: (217) 243-0472
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Midnight Monday
Circulation: 5,000
Web Site:
www.thesportspage.net
General E-Mail: sportspage@irtc.net
Editor: Doug Parker
Staff: Kay Divan, Marcus Miller, Jan Miller, Doug Parker, Dave Parker, Lisa Parker
Conferences Covered
Central State Eight
MSM
New Salem
Pike County
Prairie State
Prairieland
West Central
Western Illinois Valley
Schools Covered
Ashland (A-C Central)
Auburn
Augusta (Southeastern)
Barry
Beardstown
Bluffs
Brussels
Camp Point (Central)
Carrollton
Carthage
Concord (Triopia)
Franklin
Girard
Greenfield
Griggsville (G.-Perry)
Hardin (Calhoun)
Jacksonville (H.S.)
Jacksonville (Illinois School for the Deaf)
Jacksonville (Routt)
Kinderhook (West Pike)
Liberty
Mendon (Unity)
Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg)
Mt. Sterling (Brown County)
New Berlin
Palmyra (Northwestern)
Pawnee
Payson (Seymour)
Petersburg (PORTA)
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Plains
Rushville (R.-Industry)
Virden
Virginia
Waverly
White Hall (North Greene)
Winchester

  Jerseyville: Jersey County Journal
Media ID: 3130
832 S. State St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: (618) 498-1234
Fax: (618) 498-6543
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Wednesday
Circulation: 11,500
Others in Chain: Pike Press, Greene Pairie Press, Calhoun New-Herald, Scott County Times, Pleasant Hill Messenger
General E-Mail:
regionaleditor@jerseycountyjournal.com
Sports Editor: Jong Cambron (sports@jerseycountyjournal.com)
Conferences Covered
Mississippi Valley
South Central
Schools Covered
Jerseyville (Jersey)
Piasa (Southwestern)

  Jerseyville: Jersey County Star
Media ID: 2911
W 722 County Road (722 West County Rd., Suite B)
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: (618) 498-3377
Fax: 618-639-7004
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon., 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,500
Others in Chain: Auburn Citizen, Chatham Clarion, Pawnee Post, Divernon News, Pleasant Plains, New Berlin
General E-Mail:
news@thejcstar.com
Editor: Jill Boomer (jill@thejcstar.com)
Sports Editor: Aaron Ottis (aaron@thejcstar.com)
Staff: Mike Davenport (mike@thejcstar.com)
Conferences Covered
Mississippi Valley
Schools Covered
Jerseyville (Jersey)

  Lanark: Prairie Advocate
Media ID: 2958
446 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 84
Lanark, IL 61046-0084
Phone: (815) 493-2560
Fax: (815) 493-2561
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Mon.: 7:00 p.m.
Circulation: 12,700
Web Site:
www.prairie-advocate-news.com
General E-Mail: pa@internetni.com
Sports Editor: Craig Lang
Publisher: Tom Kocal
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini North & South
Schools Covered
Forreston
Hanover (River Ridge)
Lanark (Eastland)
Milledgeville
Pearl city
Polo
Savanna (West Carroll)

  LeRoy: Journal
Media ID: 2928
P.O. Box 30
LeRoy, IL 61752
Phone: (309) 962-4441
Fax: (309) 962-2037
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon.: Noon
Circulation: 1,300
Others in Chain: Farmer City Journal, Mahomet Citizen, Minonk News-Dispatch, Roanoke Review, Woodford County Journal, Community News
General E-Mail:
journal@farmwagon.com
Editor: Susan Bratcher
Staff: Dan Bratcher, Judy Marshall, Debi Stopphotte
Conferences Covered
Sangamon Valley
Schools Covered
Downs (Tri-Valley)
LeRoy

  Lewistown: Fulton Democrat
Media ID: 2506
165 W. Lincoln, P.O. Bx 191
Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-3055
Fax: (309) 547-3055
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 4,300
Others in Chain: Mason City Democrat, Havana
Editor: Ruth Lynn
Staff: Pat Colglazier, Dennis Delmasso, Nancy Etter, Staley Etter
Conferences Covered
Prairieland
Sangamon Valley
Tomahawk
Schools Covered
Astoria
Beardstown
Bushnell (B.-Prairie City)
Canton
Colfax (Ridgeview)
Cuba
Downs (Tri-Valley)
Farmer City (Blue Ridge)
Havana
LeRoy
Lewistown
Manito (Midwest Central)
Mason City (Illini Central)
Petersburg (PORTA)
Rushville (R.-Industry)
Table Grove (VIT)

  Lombard: Lombardian/Villa Park Review
Media ID: 2976
116 South Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 627-7010
Fax: (630) 627-7027
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues., Noon
Circulation: 21,000
Web Site:
www.members.aol.com/lombardian/homepage.html
General E-Mail: lombardian@sbcglobal.net
Sports Editor: Chris Fox (chrisjfox@comcast.net, lombardiansports@yahoo.com)
Staff: Tony Canada, Monty Duffy, Jim Izzo, Ron Kerner, Scott MacKay, Pete Mitchell, Jimmy Olson, Larry Rogowin, Spoden Stephens
Conferences Covered
DuPage Valley
Suburban Catholic
West Suburban (Gold)
Schools Covered
Lombard (Glenbard East)
Lombard (Montini)
Villa Park (Willowbrook)

  Louisville: Clay County Republican
Media ID: 2508
166 Church St., P.O. Drawer B
Louisville, IL 62858
Phone: (618) 665-3135
Fax: (618) 665-3135
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 2:00 p.m.
Circulation: 2,250
Sports Editor: Kelly Stortzum
Chief Editor: Danny Fender
Conferences Covered
Midland Trail
Schools Covered
Louisville (North Clay)

  Macomb: Eagle Publications of Western Illinois, Inc.
Media ID: 3035
210 South Randolph Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 837-4428
Fax: (309) 837-7188
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: 10:00 a.m.-Mon.
Circulation: 3400
Others in Chain: Abingdon Argus; Avon Sentinel; Augusta Eagle-Scribe; Roseville Independent; Macomb Eagle
Web Site:
eaglepublications.com
General E-Mail: eaglenews@eaglepublications.com
Publisher: Tom Huston
Staff: Deb Fowlks
Conferences Covered
Bi-County
Olympic
Prairieland
Schools Covered
Abingdon
Augusta (Southeastern)
Avon
Bushnell (B.-Prairie City)
Macomb
Monmouth (Yorkwood)
Sciota (West Prairie)

  Mahomet: Citizen
Media ID: 2509
427 East Main Street
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: (217) 586-2512
Fax: (217) 586-4821
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 12:00 noon.
Circulation: 2,600
Others in Chain: Farmer City Journal, LeRoy Journal, Pantagraph, Roanoke Review, Woodford Coutny Journal/Star, Twin Cities Publications, Minonk News Dispatch
General E-Mail:
mcitizen@mah.online
Sports Editor: Steve Hoffman (shoffman@farmwagon.com)
Staff: Jennifer Crawley, Steve Hoffman, Tyson Kruse, Carol McCoy, Sara Summers
Conferences Covered
Big Twelve
Central Illinois Soccer
Corn Belt
Little Okaw
Okaw
Schools Covered
Mahomet (M.-Seymour)

  Mascoutah: Herald Publications
Media ID: 2511
314 E. Church, P.O. Box C
Mascoutah, IL 62258
Phone: (618) 566-8282, 277-5241
Fax: (618) 566-8283
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 5:00 p.m.
Others in Chain: Mascoutah Herald, Clinton County News, Lebanon Herald, Fairview Heights Tribune, O'Fallon City Record, Scott Flier
General E-Mail:
herald@accessus.net
Editor: Gene Isbell (herald@accessus.net)
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mid-State
Mississippi Valley
Southwestern
Schools Covered
Belleville (Althoff)
Belleville (East)
Belleville (West)
Breese (Central)
Breese (Mater Dei)
Lebanon
Mascoutah
O'Fallon
Trenton (Wesclin)

  Mason City: Banner Times
Media ID: 2512
126 N. Tonica
Mason City, IL 62664
Phone: (217) 482-3276
Fax: (217) 482-3277
Days of Publication: Tuesday
Publication Deadline: Thursday 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 10,000 (Combined)
Others in Chain: Manito Review, Olympia Review
Editor: Joe Rickard
Schools Covered
Delavan
Greenview
Hartsburg (H.-Emden)
Lincoln
Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.)
Manito (Midwest Central)
Mason City (Illini Central)
Stanford (Olympia)

  Mendota: Reporter
Media ID: 2515
703 Illinois Ave., P.O. Box 300
Mendota, IL 61342
Phone: (815) 539-9396
Fax: (815) 539-7862
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 5,000
Others in Chain: Rochelle News-Leader, Ashton Gazette, Amboy News, Ogle County Life
General E-Mail:
men_sports@mendotareporter.com
Publisher: Kip Cheek
Staff: Steve Wasmer, Ernest Wasmer
Conferences Covered
Little Ten
NCIC

  Mendota: Shopping Guide
Media ID: 2516
504 Ninth St.
Mendota, IL 61342
Phone: (815) 539-7476
Fax: (815) 539-7477
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Fri. Noon
Circulation: 11,500
General E-Mail:
msg1@tsf.net
Sports Editor: Thomas G. Merkel
Schools Covered
Amboy
Earlville
LaMoille
Leland
Mendota
Paw Paw
Sandwich
Shabbona (Indian Creek)
Somonauk

  Metropolis: Planet
Media ID: 2517
111 E. Fifth St., P.O. Box 820
Metropolis, IL 62960
Phone: (618) 524-2141
Fax: (618) 524-4727
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 4 p.m.
Circulation: 6,000
Web Site:
www.metropolisplanet.com
General E-Mail: planet@midwest.net
Publisher: Clyde Wills
Sports Editor: Jim Hall
Schools Covered
Joppa (J.-Maple Grove)
Metropolis (Massac County)

  Midlothian: Southwest Messenger Press Newspapers, Inc.
Media ID: 2872
3840 W. 147th St., PO Box 548
Midlothian, IL 60445
Phone: (708) 388-2425
Fax: (708) 385-7811
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5 p.m.
Circulation: 76,400
General E-Mail:
spressnews@aol.com
Publisher: W.H. Lysen
Executive V.P., Editor: D.E. Talac
Executive V.P. Editor: T.F. Gavin
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
Metro Independents
Private School League
SICA
Schools Covered
Chicago Public League

  Monticello: Piatt County Journal-Republican
Media ID: 2518
P.O. Box 110
Monticello, IL 61856-0110
Phone: (217) 762-2511
Fax: (217) 762-8591
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 10 am
Circulation: 3,850
General E-Mail:
journal@journal-republican.com
Editor: Ken Hartman
Conferences Covered
Little Okaw Valley
Okaw Valley
Schools Covered
Atwood (A.-Hammond)
Bement
Cerro Gordo
DeLand (D.-Weldon)
Farmer City (Blue Ridge)
Monticello

  Mount Vernon: McLeansboro Times Leader
Media ID: 2514
PO Box 489
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 643-2387
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 3,600
General E-Mail:
j_coker2001@yahoo.com
Sports Editor: Jason Coker (j_coker2001@yahoo.com)
Schools Covered
McLeansboro (Hamilton County)

  Mt. Carroll: Mirror-Democrat
Media ID: 2519
308 N. Main, P.O. Box 191
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Phone: (815) 244-2411
Fax: (815) 244-2965
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. Noon
Circulation: 2,300
Others in Chain: Savanna Times Journal, Northwestern Illinois Dispatch
General E-Mail:
mirrordem@gallatinriver.net
Sports Editor: Bob Watson
Staff: Joe McCray, Mike Nester
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini South
Schools Covered
Lanark (Eastland)
Milledgeville
Savanna (West Carroll)

  Naperville: Sun Newspapers
Media ID: 2513
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60566
Phone: (630) 416-5243
Fax: (630) 416-5163
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: noon Friday (All Papers)
Circulation: 33,000 (Combined)
Web Site:
www.scn1.com
General E-Mail: tricitysun@suburbanchicagonews.com
Sports Editor: D.J. Wanberg (wanberg@scn1.com)
Photo Editor: Karin Anderson
Regional Editor: Joe Corrado
Conferences Covered
Suburban Prairie
Upstate Eight
Schools Covered
Batavia
Geneva
St. Charles (East)
St. Charles (North)

  Nashville: News
Media ID: 2520
211 W. St. Louis St., P.O. Box 47
Nashville, IL 62263
Phone: (618) 327-3411, 327-4234
Fax: (618) 327-3299
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 5,800
General E-Mail:
nashnews@midwest.net
Sports Editor: Dennis Kellerman
Staff: Phil Jones, Eddie Kemper
Conferences Covered
S. Ill. River to River (Mississippi)
Schools Covered
Nashville
Okawville

  Newman: The Newman Independent
Media ID: 3030
120 South Broadway, P.O. Box 417
Newman, IL 61942-0417
Phone: (217) 837-2414
Fax: (217) 837-2071
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday @ noon
Circulation: 550
General E-Mail:
news1@tni-news.com
Owner/Editor: Samantha Hutchinson (news1@tni-news.com)
Staff: Heidi Kibler
Conferences Covered
Little okaw valley
Schools Covered
Broadlands (Heritage)
Hume (Shiloh)

  Niles: Bugle Newspapers
Media ID: 3041
7400 Waukegan Road
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-588-1900
Fax: 847-588-1911
Others in Chain: Park Ridge Bugle, Morton Grove Bugle
Web Site:
www.buglenewspapers.com
General E-Mail: editor@nilesbugle.com
Staff: #NULL#, Ryan Bishop, Allen Koleta, Mike Santoro, Andrew Schneider, Rory Scott, Sally Vanyranken
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban
East Suburban Catholic
Metropolitan Prep
Mid-Suburban
North Suburban
West Suburban

  Noble: County Commoner
Media ID: 2846
108 W. North Avenue
Noble, IL 62868
Phone: (618) 723-2866
Fax: (618) 723-2866
Days of Publication: Tues.
Publication Deadline: 8:00 a.m. - Mon.
Sports Editor: Dan Robinson (
drdan@pcinetwork.com)
Editor: Renee Patterson
Conferences Covered
Midland Trail
North Egypt
Schools Covered
Clay City
Flora
Newton
Noble (West Richland)
Olney (East Richland)

  Nokomis: Free Press Progress
Media ID: 2521
112 W. State, P.O. Box 130
Nokomis, IL 62075-0130
Phone: (217) 563-2115
Fax: (217) 563-7464
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. p.m.
Circulation: 2,800
Editor: Terry Rogers
Staff: Brenda Compton, Jamie Conant
Conferences Covered
Egyptian Illini
Prairie State
Schools Covered
Nokomis

  Normal: Normalite
Media ID: 2522
102 Parkinson
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 454-5476
Fax: (309) 454-5476
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon.
Circulation: 3,000
Sports Editor: Jim Barnhart
Staff: Ed Pyn

  O'Fallon: Progress
Media ID: 2525
612 E. State St., P.O. Box 970
O'Fallon, IL 62269
Phone: (618) 632-3643
Fax: (618) 632-6438
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 5,000
Others in Chain: The Legal Reporter, Base News
Sports Editor: Steve Oliver
Editor: Jennifer Gammage
Conferences Covered
South Seven
Schools Covered
O'Fallon

  Oak Park: Pioneer Press: West Group
Media ID: 2524
1140 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301-1049
Phone: (708) 383-3200
Fax: (708) 383-3678
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon.
Web Site:
www.pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Dan Long (long@mail.pioneerlocal.com)
Asst. Sports Editor: Ken Keenan
Staff: Chuck Fieldman, Tim Stablein
Conferences Covered
East Suburban
Girls Catholic Athletic
Private School League
Suburban Prairie
West Suburban
Schools Covered
Elmwood Park
Franklin Park-Northlake (Leyden)
Hillside (Proviso West)
Maywood (Proviso East)
Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran)
Oak Park (Fenwick)
Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)
River Forest (Trinity)
River Grove (Guerin)
River Grove (Holy Cross)
Westchester (St. Joseph)

  Oak Park: Wednesday Journal
Media ID: 2523
141 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 524-8300 Ext.: 177
Fax: (708) 524-0447
Days of Publication: Wed.
Others in Chain: Forest Park Review, Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, Austin Weekly News
Web Site:
www.wjinc.com
General E-Mail: wedjourn@wjinc.com
Sports Editor: Scott Rowen (SROWAN@wjinc.com)
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Suburban Prairie
West Suburban
Schools Covered
Chicago (Austin)
Maywood (Proviso East)
Oak Park (Fenwick)
Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest)
River Forest (Trinity)
Riverside (R.-Brookfield)

  Oblong: Gem
Media ID: 2966
120 East Main Street
Oblong, IL 62449
Phone: (618) 592-3094
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Noon
Circulation: 1500
Others in Chain: Bridgeport Leader
General E-Mail:
oblonggem@yahoo.com
Publisher: Jim Herring
Editor: Linda Cravens
Sales: Linda Michl
Conferences Covered
Little Illini
Schools Covered
Oblong
Palestine

  Okawville: Times
Media ID: 2527
109 E. Walnut
Okawville, IL 62271
Phone: (618) 243-5563
Fax: (618) 243-5563
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues.
Circulation: 2,000
General E-Mail:
press1@charterinterinternet.compress1@charterinterinternet.com
Sports Editor: Gary Stricker
Editor: Debbie Stricker (news1@midwest.net)
Schools Covered
Freeburg
Marissa
Nashville
Okawville

  Oregon: Republican Reporter/Mt. Morris Times
Media ID: 2977
121A South Fourth Street, P.O. Box 8
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-6166
Fax: (815) 732-4238
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon., 10:00 a.m.
Circulation: 1500
Others in Chain: Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal
General E-Mail:
oglenews@essex1.com
Editor: Vinete Wells
Conferences Covered
Bog Northern
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Byron
Forreston
Mt. Morris
Oregon
Polo
Stillman Valley

  Orion: Gazette
Media ID: 2529
250 Tenth Avenue, P.O. Box 400
Orion, IL 61273
Phone: (309) 526-8085
Fax: (309) 944-5615
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,600
Others in Chain: Cambridge Chronicle, Geneseo Republic
Web Site:
www.terrynews.com
General E-Mail: netexpress.net
Sports Editor: Mindy Carls
Staff: #NULL#
Conferences Covered
Olympic
Schools Covered
Orion

  Oswego: Ledger-Sentinel
Media ID: 2823
64 Main St.
Oswego, IL 60543
Phone: (630) 554-8573
Fax: (630) 554-7560
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5 p.m.
Circulation: 7100
Others in Chain: Kendall County Record, Plano Record, Sandwich Record
General E-Mail:
ledgersentinel@sbcglobal.net
Sports Editor: Kristin Sharp (lssports@sbcglobal.net)
Conferences Covered
Suburban Prairie
Schools Covered
Oswego (East)
Oswego (H.S.)

  Palos Heights: The Regional News
Media ID: 3050
12243 S. Harlem Ave.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: (708) 448-4000
Fax: 708-448-4012
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Monday
Circulation: 20,000
Others in Chain: Regional Publishing Company
Web Site:
www.regionalpublishing.com
Sports Editor: Ken Karrson
Staff: Mike Davies, Steve Fay, Ryan Haskell, Dave Krugley, Carl Lioce, Jeff Oedzes, Tom Paulius, Bob Skelly, Mary Ann Zellman
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Private School League
SICA
Schools Covered
Burbank (Queen of Peace)
Burbank (St. Laurence)
Chicago (Brother Rice)
Chicago (Marist)
Chicago (Mother McAuley)
Evergreen Park
Lemont (Mt. Assisi Academy)
Oak Lawn (Community)
Oak Lawn (Richards)
Orland Park (Sandburg)
Palos Heights (Chicago Christian)
Palos Heights (Shepard)
Palos Hills (Stagg)

  Park Ridge: Pioneer Press
Media ID: 2530
130 S. Prospect
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 696-3133 Exts.: 3155, 3225
Fax: (847) 696-3229
Days of Publication: Thur.
Publication Deadline: Mon.
Web Site:
www.pioneerlocal,com
Sports Editor: Dan Long (long@mail.pioneerlocal.com)
Asst. Sports Editor: Ken Keenan
Staff: Jim Edison
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban
East Suburban Catholic
Girls Catholic Athletic
Mid-Suburban
Suburban Prairie
Schools Covered
Arlington Heights (Hersey)
Chicago (Resurrection)
Chicago (St. Patrick)
Chicago (Taft)
Des Plaines (Maine West)
Des Plaines (Willows Academy)
Mt. Prospect (Prospect)
Niles (Northridge Prep)
Niles (Notre Dame)
Norridge (Ridgewood)
Park Ridge (Maine East)
Park Ridge (Maine South)
Skokie (Niles West)

  Paxton: Daily Record
Media ID: 2618
218 N. Market St.
Paxton, IL 60957
Phone: (217) 379-2356, 3696
Fax: (217) 379-3104
Days of Publication: Mon.-Fri.
Publication Deadline: Mon.-Fri. - Noon
Circulation: 3,600
Others in Chain: Loda Times
Sports Editor: Dave Hinton
Editor: Bob Maney
Conferences Covered
Mid-State
Sangamon Valley
Schools Covered
Cullom (Tri-Point)
Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley)
Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda)

  Pecatonica: Gazette
Media ID: 2481
429 Main Street, P.O. Box 536
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Phone: (815) 239-1028
Fax: (815) 239-9198
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: News Sect. I: Fri. Noon
Circulation: 7,600
Others in Chain: Northern Ogle County Tempo, North Suburban Herald, Rockford Journal
General E-Mail:
wpgazette@aol.com
Sports Editor: Stan Hilton
Staff: Paul Boyd, Kathy Heeren-Ellis
Conferences Covered
Big Northern
NIC-9
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Byron
Dakota
Durand
Machesney Park (Harlem)
Pecatonica
Rockton (Hononegah)
Stillman Valley
Winnebago

  Peoria: The Catholic Post
Media ID: 3064
409 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61656
Phone: 309-673-3603
Toll-Free: 800-340-5630
Fax: 309-673-0334
Days of Publication: Sunday
Publication Deadline: Wednesday
Circulation: 22,000
General E-Mail:
cathpost@cdop.org
Editor: Tom Dermody (tdermody@cdop.org)
Staff: Amy Riedell (ariedell@cdop.org), Nellie Williams (nwilliams@cdop.org)
Conferences Covered
Bloomington (Central catholic)
Champaign (St. Thomas More)
Danville (Schlarman)
Ottowa (Marquette)
Peoria (Notre Dame)
Peru (St. Bede)
Rock Island (Alleman)

  Peoria: Times Newspapers
Media ID: 2789
W 1616 Pioneer Pky
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 692-6600
Fax: (309) 691-7857
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 4:30 p.m.
Circulation: 62,000
Web Site:
www.timestoday.com
General E-Mail: bveginski@timestoday.com
Sports Editor: Bryan Veginski (bveginski@timestoday.com)
Staff: Adam Duvall (adamduvie@yahoo.com), Chris Everett (hokie7c@mchsi.com)
Conferences Covered
Mid-Illini
Mid-State
Tomahawk
Schools Covered
Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central)
East Peoria
Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.)
Metamora
Morton
Tremont
Washington

  Percy: County Journal
Media ID: 2531
1101 E. Pine, P.O. Box 369
Percy, IL 62272
Phone: (618) 497-8272
Fax: (618) 497-2607
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 7,000
Sports Editor: Dave Hiser
Staff: Larry Willis, Gerald Willis
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Southern Illinois River to River (Mississippi)
Schools Covered
Campbell Hill (Trico)
Chester
Coulterville
Pinckneyville
Red Bud
Sparta
Steeleville

  Petersburg: Observer
Media ID: 2532
235 E. Sangamon, P.O. Box 350
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: (217) 632-2236
Fax: (217) 632-2237
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. - Noon
Circulation: 3,200
Others in Chain: Menard County Review
General E-Mail:
observer@fgi.net
Publisher: Jane Cutright
Schools Covered
Athens
Greenview
Petersburg (PORTA)

  Pittsfield: Pike County Express
Media ID: 2901
115 W. Jefferson PO Box 70
Pittsfield, IL 62366
Phone: (217) 285-5415
Fax: (217) 285-9564
Days of Publication: Tues.
Publication Deadline: Mon. noon
Circulation: 4,100
Others in Chain: Brown Co. Democrat-Message
General E-Mail:
express@adams.net
News Editor: Dan Long
Publisher/Business Mgr.: Joan Coulson
Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor: Tom Coulson
Staff: Pat Likes, Kim Merryman
Conferences Covered
Pike County
West Central
Western Illinois Valley
Schools Covered
Barry
Griggsville (G.-Perry)
Kinderhook (West Pike)
Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg)
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill

  Pittsfield: Pike Press
Media ID: 2533
115 W. Jefferson, P.O. Box 70
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Phone: (217) 285-2345
Fax: (217) 285-5222
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. a.m.
Circulation: 7,450
Others in Chain: Pleasant Hill Messenger, Calhoun News, Scott County TImes, Greene Prairie Press
General E-Mail:
sports@pikepress.com
Sports Editor: Beth Zumwalt
Staff: Kurt Jarius
Conferences Covered
Pike County
River Trails
Spoon River Valley
Western Area (WAC)
Schools Covered
Barry
Bluffs
Brussels
Carrollton
Greenfield
Griggsville (G.-Perry)
Hardin (Calhoun)
Kinderhook (West Pike)
Liberty
Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg)
Payson (Seymour)
Pittsfield
Pleasant Hill
White Hall (North Greene)
Winchester

  Plainfield: The Enterprise
Media ID: 2534
15507 South Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544-1960
Phone: (815) 436-2431
Fax: (815) 436-2592
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 9:00 a.m.
Circulation: 30,000
General E-Mail:
enterprisenewspaper@comcast.net
Sports Editor: Dennis Nelson (dnelson.enterprise@comcast.net)
Sports Reporter: Scott Taylor
Staff: Mark Gregory
Conferences Covered
Chicago Catholic League
East Suburban Catholic
Suburban Prairie
Schools Covered
Joliet (Catholic Academy)
Plainfield (Central)
Plainfield (South)

  Pleasant Hill: Weekly Messenger
Media ID: 2913
111 S Main St., PO Box 340
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
Phone: (217) 734-2345
Fax: (217) 734-2346
Days of Publication: Wed.
Circulation: 1,500
Others in Chain: Pike Press, Calhoun New-Herald
Staff: Rexan Arilla, Rhonda Murr
Schools Covered
Pleasant Hill

  Polo: Tri-County Press
Media ID: 2535
113 N. Franklin Ave., P.O. Box 97
Polo, IL 61064
Phone: (815) 946-2364
Fax: (815) 732-4238
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Fri., 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,500
Others in Chain: Mt. Morris Time, Oregon Republican Reporter, Forreston Journal
Staff: Jeff Abell
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Polo

  Rantoul: Rantoul Press
Media ID: 2537
1332 E. Harmon Drive, P.O. Box 5110
Rantoul, IL 61866
Phone: (217) 892-9613 Exts.: 9614, 9615
Toll-Free: 800-776-8555
Fax: (217) 892-2313
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 11,000
Others in Chain: Monticello: Piatt Co. Journal Republican; Gibson City Courier
General E-Mail:
dennyecc@net66.com
Sports Editor: Nate Norris (nnorris@rantoulpress.com)
Conferences Covered
Corn Belt
Heart of Illinois
Sangamon Valley
Vermilion Valley
Schools Covered
Armstrong-Potomac
Fisher
Paxton-Buckley-Loda
Rantoul

  Riverton: Rhodes Publications
Media ID: 3021
100 North 6th Street, P.O. Box 200
Riverton, IL 62561
Phone: (217) 629-9247
Fax: (217) 629-6344
Editor: Barbara Rhodes

  Riverton: South County Publications
Media ID: 3206
715 N. 7th St.
Riverton, IL 62561
Phone: 217-629-9221
Fax: 217-629-9223
Days of Publication: Thursday
Publication Deadline: Tuesday at Noon
Others in Chain: Auburn Citizen, Pleasant Plains Press, Chatham Clarion, New Berlin Bee, Pawnee Post, Rochester Times, Divernon News
General E-Mail:
southcountypub@att.net
Editor: Byron Painter (southcountypub@att.net)
Conferences Covered
MSM
Prairie State
Sangamon
Schools Covered
Buffalo Tri-City
Riverton
Williamsville
There are three seperate papers---Riverton Register, Tri-City Register, & Williamsville-Sherman Sun-Times

  Rushville: Times
Media ID: 2539
110 E. Lafayette St., P.O. Box 226
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: (217) 322-3321
Fax: (217) 322-2770
Days of Publication: Wednesday
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 3,700
Sports Editor: Alan Icenogle
217-322-3321: David Haney
Conferences Covered
West Central
Schools Covered
Rushville (R.-Industry)

  Saint Charles: Winfield Press
Media ID: 2552
3755 E. Main St. Suite 170
Saint Charles, IL 60174-2463
Phone: (630) 231-0500
Fax: (630) 231-6813
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 23,000
Others in Chain: Batavia Republican, Geneva Republican, Warrenville Free Press, West Chicago Press
Associate Sports Editor: Jason Block
Conferences Covered
DuPage Valley
Private School Leauge
Suburban Prairie
Upstate Eight
Schools Covered
Batavia
Geneva
St. Charles (East)
West Chicago (H.S.)
Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)

  Savanna: Times Journal
Media ID: 2541
121 Main St., P.O. Box 218
Savanna, IL 61074
Phone: (815) 273-2277
Fax: (815) 273-2715
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5 p.m.
Circulation: 2,200
Others in Chain: Mt. Carroll Mirror Democrat, Northwest Illinois Dispatch
General E-Mail:
savtj@gallatinriver.net
Sports Editor: Mike Nester
Conferences Covered
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Hanover (River Ridge)
Lanark (Eastland)
Milledgeville
Savanna (West Carroll)

  Sparta: Sparta News-Plaindealer
Media ID: 2887
116 Main
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: (618) 443-2145
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon.
Circulation: 4,800
General E-Mail:
leftyper@egyptian.net
Editor: Mike Springton
Reporter: Molly Howell
Reporter: Lee Peck
Conferences Covered
S. Ill. River to River
Schools Covered
Anna (A.-Jonesboro)
Chester
Coulterville
DuQuoin (H.S.)
Nashville
Pinckneyville
Sparta
Waterloo (Gibault)

  St. Charles: Batavia Windmill
Media ID: 2914
1519 East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174-2391
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Fri. noon
Circulation: 16,400
Others in Chain: Batavia Windmill , Sugar Grove Herald, Blackberry Press, North Aurora Herald
General E-Mail:
presspub1@aol.com
Gerneral Manager: Randy Johnson
Schools Covered
Batavia
Maple Park (Kaneland)

  St. Charles: Glen News Printing Company
Media ID: 2496
1519 East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 513-5050
Fax: (630) 513-6660
Days of Publication: Mon.
Publication Deadline: Mon., 12:00 p.m.
Circulation: 25,000
Others in Chain: Wheaton Leader, Glen Ellyn News, Warrenville Post, Winfield Estate
Web Site:
www.glennews.com
General E-Mail: kjt@libertysuburban.com
Sports Editor: Kelly Tunney (ktunney11@hotmail.com)
Conferences Covered
DuPage Valley
Private School League
Suburban Catholic
Suburban Prarie (Red)
West Suburban (Silver)
Schools Covered
Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South)
Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West)
West Chicago (Wheaton Academy)
Wheaton (North)
Wheaton (St. Francis)
Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)

  St. Charles: Press-Republican Newspapers
Media ID: 2540
3755 E. Main St. Suite 170
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 513-5050 Ext. 137 or 138
Fax: (630) 513-6660
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Wed. Noon
Circulation: 31,000
Others in Chain: Batavia Republican, Geneva Republican, Warrenville Free Press, West Chicago Press, Winfield Press
General E-Mail:
sports@press-repub.com
Sports Editor: Craig Brueske (sports@press-repub.com)
Staff: Mike Considine, Mark Gregory, Paul Johnson, Kevin Shepke
Conferences Covered
DuPage Valley
Private School League
Suburban Prairie
Upstate Eight
Schools Covered
Aurora (Marmion Academy)
Aurora (Rosary)
Batavia
Geneva
St. Charles (East)
West Chicago (H.S.)
West Chicago (Wheaton Academy)
Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)

  Streator: Streator Voice
Media ID: 3138
125 S. Vermillion St.
Streator, IL 61364
Phone: (815) 673-2868
Fax: (815) 673-2847
Publication Deadline: Tuesday, 5pm
Circulation: 3,000
Managing Editor: Myke Feinman (
mfeinman@StreatorVoice.com)

  Sullivan: News Progress
Media ID: 2798
100 W. Monroe, P.O. Box 290
Sullivan, IL 61951
Phone: (217) 728-7381, (217) 728-2020
Fax: (217) 728-2020
Days of Publication: Wed. - 11:00 a.m.
Circulation: 4,000
Web Site:
www.newsprogress.com
Sports Editor: Brent Hadley
Conferences Covered
Little Okaw Valley
Meridian
Okaw Valley
Schools Covered
Lovington
Sullivan

  Sumner: Sumner Press
Media ID: 2967
216 South Christy, P.O. Box 126
Sumner, IL 62466
Phone: (618) 936-2212
Fax: (618) 936-2858
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Noon
Circulation: 2150
General E-Mail:
sumner.press@juno.com
Editor: JoAnn Dowty
Conferences Covered
North Egypt
Schools Covered
Bridgeport (Red Hill)
Lawrenceville

  Sycamore: Register News
Media ID: 2500
W 322 State ST
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (847) 683-2627
Fax: (815) 899-4329
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 9:00 a.m.
Circulation: 1,445
Others in Chain: Genoa-Kingston-Kirkland News, Sycamore News, Shaw Newspapers
General E-Mail:
thenews@tbcnet.com
Sports Editor: Kathy Jerbi
Staff: Bill Brock, Rose Subat
Conferences Covered
Big Northern
Schools Covered
Burlington (Central)
Hampshire

  Thomson: Carroll County Review
Media ID: 2545
809 Main St., P.O. Box 369
Thomson, IL 61285
Phone: (815) 259-2131
Toll-Free: (877) 263-1753
Fax: (815) 259-3226
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 2,300
General E-Mail:
ccreview@internetni.com
Sports Editor: William Gengenbach
Publisher: Jon Whitney
Staff: Angie Bicker, Joe McCray, Larry St. Ores, Nancy Whitney, David Whitney
Conferences Covered
Three Rivers
Upstate Illini
Schools Covered
Fulton (H.S.)
Lanark (Eastland)
Milledgeville
Savanna (West Carroll)

  Trenton: Trenton Sun
Media ID: 3212
P.o. Box 118
Trenton, IL 62293
Phone: 618-224-9422
Fax: 618-224-2646
Circulation: 1,750
Staff: Mike Conley, Lisa Maberry, Pete Schumacher
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Schools Covered
Breese (Central)
Breese (Mater Dei)
Lebanon
Trenton (Wesclin)

  Tuscola: Journal
Media ID: 2547
115 W. Sale St., P.O. Box 170
Tuscola, IL 61953
Phone: (217) 253-5086
Fax: (217) 253-5460
Days of Publication: Tues.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 1:00 p.m.
Circulation: 5,000
Others in Chain: The Regional
General E-Mail:
ads@thetuscolajournal.com
Sports Editor: Greg Hastings
Staff: Jerry Hall, Eric Hastings
Conferences Covered
Little Okaw Valley
Schools Covered
Arcola
Arthur
Atwood (A.-Hammond)
Broadlands (Heritage)
Hume (Shiloh)
Lovington
Niantic (N.-Harristown)
Oakland
Tolono (Unity)
Tuscola
Villa Grove

  Tuscola: Tuscola Review
Media ID: 3199
103 N. Main
Tuscola, IL 61953
Phone: 217-253-2358
Fax: 217-253-3265
Days of Publication: Fridays
Circulation: 1753
Others in Chain: News-Gazette, Coles County Leader, The Regional, Rantourl Press, Piatt County Journal-Republican, Mahomet Citizen, County Star, Savoy Star, Independent News in Georgetown, Ogden Leader, Vermilion Weekly Gazette, Paxton Record, Loda Times
General E-Mail:
news@tuscolanews.net
Sports Editor/Reporter: Lucas Deal
Editor/Photographer: Daniel Williams

  Vernon Hills: Pioneer Press
Media ID: 2839
850 Milwaukee Avenue, STE 200
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1553
Phone: (847) 573-6958
Fax: (847) 573-2500
Days of Publication: Thursdays
Publication Deadline: Mondays, 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 45,000
Others in Chain: Deerfield Review, Buffalo Grove Countryside, Mundelein Review, Highland Park News, Libertyville Review, Grayslake Review, Gurnee Review, Antioch Review, Lake Forester
General E-Mail:
Pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Kevin Reiterman (Reiterman@Pioneerlocal.com)
Staff: T.J. Brown, Dino Macro, Bill Pemstein
Conferences Covered
Fox Valley
Central Suburban
East Suburban Catholic
Metro Catholic
North Suburban
Schools Covered
Antioch
Buffalo Grove
Deerfield
Grayslake (Central)
Gurnee (Warren)
Highland Park
Lake Forest (H.S.)
Libertyville
Lincolnshire (Stevenson)
Mundelein (Carmel)
Mundelein (H.S.)
Vernon Hills
Wheeling

  Vienna: Times
Media ID: 2548
P.O. Box 457
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: (618) 658-4321
Fax: (618) 658-4322
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Tues., 10:00 a.m.
Circulation: 2,800
Others in Chain: Goreville Gazette
Sports Editor: Don Sanders
Staff: Sandy Lively, Cathy Sanders, Linda Tanner
Conferences Covered
South Egyptian
Schools Covered
Cairo
Elizabethtown (Hardin County)
Golconda (Pope County)
Goreville
Macon (Meridian)
Metropolis (Massac County)
Tamms (Egyptian)
Ullin (Century)
Vienna

  Waterloo: Republic-Times
Media ID: 2549
222 S. Main St., P.O. Box 147
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-3814 Ext. 25
Fax: (618) 939-3815
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Tues. Noon
Circulation: 5,000
General E-Mail:
rtsports@htc.net
Sports Editor: Warren Mayes
Conferences Covered
Cahokia
Mississippi Valley
Schools Covered
Valmeyer
Waterloo (Gibault)
Waterloo (H.S.)

  Waukegan: Pioneer Press-Lake Shore Bureau
Media ID: 2460
2383 North Delany Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
Phone: 847-599-6900
Fax: 847-599-6902
Days of Publication: Thurs.
Publication Deadline: Mon. 5 p.m.
Circulation: 50,000
Others in Chain: Deerfield Review, Vernon Hills Review, Mundelein Review, Highland Park News, Libertyville Review, Grayslake Review, Gurnee Review, Antioch Review, Lake Forester, The Review
Web Site:
www.pioneerlocal.com
General E-Mail: reiterman@pioneerlocal.com
Sports Editor: Kevin Reiterman (reiterman@pioneerlocal.com)
Staff: Dino Macro, Bill Pemstein, Dan Shalin
Conferences Covered
Central Suburban North
East Suburban Catholic
Fox Valley
Metro Catholic Green
North Suburban
Schools Covered
Antioch
Deerfield
Grayslake (Central)
Gurnee (Warren)
Highland Park
Lake Forest (H.S.)
Libertyville
Lincolnshire (Stevenson)
Mundelein (Carmel)
Mundelein (H.S.)
Vernon Hills

  Waverly: Journal
Media ID: 2550
P.O. Box 78
Waverly, IL 62692
Phone: (217) 435-9221
Fax: (217) 435-4511
Days of Publication: Fri.
Publication Deadline: Tues. 5:00 p.m.
Circulation: 1,500
Others in Chain: The County Tribune
Sports Editor: Julie Springer
Staff: Kelly Armstrong, Terry Campbell, Seth Reid, Marie Ross, Nancy Springer
Conferences Covered
Central State 8
Schools Covered
Chatham (Glenwood)
Franklin
New Berlin
Northwestern
Waverly

  West Salem: Edwards County Times Advocate
Media ID: 3135
108 N. Albion St. PO Box 427
West Salem, IL 62476
Phone: 618-456-8808
Fax: 618-456-8809
Days of Publication: 52
Publication Deadline: Fridays at noon
Circulation: 1300
Advertising Manager: Laurie Snidle (
timesadvocate@yahoo.com)
Production Manager: Denise Smith (timesadvocate@yahoo.com)
Owner/Editor/Publisher: Erin Bradham (timesadvocate@yahoo.com)
Staff: Dillon Loudermilk (timesadvocate@yahoo.com), Alyssa Phillips (timesadvocate@yahoo.com), Austin Rodgers (timesadvocate@yahoo.com)
Conferences Covered
Little Illini
Schools Covered
Albion (Edwards County)
Grayville

  Wilmington: The Free Press Newspapers
Media ID: 2475
S 111 Water St
Wilmington, IL 60481
Phone: (815) 476-7966
Fax: (815) 476-7002
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Monday, noon
Circulation: 21,135
Others in Chain: The Coal City Courant, Braidwood Journal, Free Press Advocate, Prairie Shopper, Outdoor Times
General E-Mail:
FPNnews@cbcast.com
Staff: James Bentz, Pam Monson
Conferences Covered
Interstate Eight
Schools Covered
Braidwood (Reed-Custer)
Coal City
Wilmington

  Woodstock: Independent
Media ID: 2556
671 East Calhoun Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-8040
Fax: (815) 338-8177
Days of Publication: Wed.
Publication Deadline: Sun., 6:00 p.m.
Circulation: 3,500
Others in Chain: Independent Weekly
General E-Mail:
sports@inde-news.com
Sports Editor: Bobby LaGesse
Conferences Covered
Fox Valley
Suburban Catholic
Schools Covered
Woodstock (H.S.)
Woodstock (Marian)