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Journal’s Award-Winning Entries In 2024 Illinois Press Contest
The following stories and photos published by the Journal & Topics earned placement in the 2024 Illinois Press Association Editorial Awards contest presented June 5: Tom Robb, Elk Grove Journal, Government Beat Reporting (Division B), 1st Place Tom Robb, Glenview Journal, News Reporting (Division B), 1st Place Todd Wessell, Des Plaines Journal, Original Column (Division […]
The following stories and photos published by the Journal & Topics earned placement in the 2024 Illinois Press Association Editorial Awards contest presented June 5:
Tom Robb, Elk Grove Journal, Government Beat Reporting (Division B), 1st Place
Tom Robb, Glenview Journal, News Reporting (Division B), 1st Place
Todd Wessell, Des Plaines Journal, Original Column (Division C), 1st Place
Tom Robb, Elk Grove Journal, Obituary Tribute (Division B), 1st Place
Tom Robb, Glenview Journal, 2024 Freedom of Information Award (Division B), 3rd Place
Conant players celebrate after winning the sectional title against Stevenson on May 31, 2024. Dion Martorano, Elk Grove Journal, Sports Photo (Division B), 1st Place
Natalia Abbotiellos shows the full body Cryotherapy machine in use at Apex Cryotherapy in downtown Glenview during the Aug. 16, 2024 “Greetings From Glenview Road” event. The cold therapy machine reduces inflammation and increases circulation and metabolism. Charles Miller, Glenview Journal, Portrait/Personality (Division B), 1st Place
Loyola offensive coordinator Tyler Vradenburg (facing) hugs his son Gavin after the Ramblers won the Class 8A state football championship on Nov. 29, 2024. Dion Martorano, Glenview Journal, Sports Photo (Division B), 2nd Place
Friends, family, coaches and teammates gather outside Rolling Meadows High School on July 15, 2024 for a sendoff for Vera Conic, Meadows’ star swimmer who was on her way to the Olympic trials in Indianapolis. Patrick Jasionowski, Arlington Heights Journal, General News Photo (Division C), 3rd Place
Eight-year-old Natalia K. takes part in the Frisbee toss on day one of the Rosemont Park District’s annual Summer Day Camp on June 3, 2024 at Lange Park. Shawn Clisham, Rosemont Journal, General News Photo (Division B), 3rd Place
A colorful sunset paints the sky at the start of the season opener Aug. 30, 2024, for varsity football at Palatine High School’s Chic Anderson Stadium. Patrick Jasionowski, Palatine Journal, Feature Photo (Division B), 3rd Place
Notre Dame running back Throy Nightingale (8) has his helmet ripped from his head as he gets flung out-of-bounds by half of the Shamrock defense. Joe Cukierski, Niles & Park Ridge Journal, Sports Photo (Division C), 4th Place
Glenbrook South wide-out Parker Ward (15) makes the catch of the day as he leaps over a falling Lake Zurich defensive-back Evan Peterson (11). Joe Cukierski, Glenview Journal, Sports Photo (Division B), 4th Place
It was hugs all around as Plainfield Elementary School Principal Lisa Bucciarelli-Carlos was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Des Plaines school. Dion Martorano, Des Plaines Journal, General News Photo (Division C), 4th Place
Staff, Des Plaines Journal, General Excellence (Division C), 2nd Place
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