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The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The newspaper is distributed in the northern, northwestern, and western suburbs of Chicago. It is the namesake of the Daily Herald Media Group, and through it is the leading subsidiary of Paddock Publications.
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Daily Herald Journalists

1. Doug T. Graham

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Doug is a staff writer for @DailyHerald. He covers Gurnee, Lake Zurich and Grayslake. He loves the Cubs and hates Illinois Nazis.
Gender Male Author Profile dailyherald.com Twitter @dougtgraham (440 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Facebook Profile Link Get Email Contact

2. Lindsey Willhite

Author Bio One swell hombre. Formerly @dailyherald and @chicago_wolves. Writer/editor for rent. You can slide into my DMs, but only if you pop-up slide.
Gender Male Twitter @willhitelindsey (1.4K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

3. Lenore Adkins

Designation Social Media Strategist Author Bio Social media strategist for @StateDept. Bylines: @foodandwine, @finedininglover, @dcist, @Eater et al. J’apprends le français.
Gender Female Author Profile dailyherald.com Twitter @lladkins (2.3K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

4. Angela Holmes

Designation Project Manager and Editor Author Bio Project Manager/Editor at Town Square Publications. Contributing writer at @TheNextHoops.
Twitter @angieholmes Get Email Contact

5. Ann Piccininni

Designation Correspondent Get Email Contact

6. Annettee Budzban

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

7. Barbara Millburger

Designation Community News Editor Get Email Contact

8. Barbara Vitello

Designation Theater Critic and Legal Affairs Writer Author Bio Daily Herald theater critic and legal affairs writer
Twitter @BarbaraVitello Get Email Contact

9. Barry Stone

Designation Columnist Get Email Contact

10. Bill Esbrook

Designation Journalist Get Email Contact

11. Bob Chwedyk

Designation Photographer Author Bio #HardNosedBearFan, (look it up) recovering photojournalist … August is and always will be #CharlieParker month.
Twitter @dhbobchwedyk Get Email Contact

12. Brian Hill

Designation Senior Photographer and Saturday Photo Editor Author Bio Brian Hill is a senior photographer at the Daily Herald and also the Saturday photo editor.
Twitter @DHBrianhill Get Email Contact

13. Caroline Linden

Designation Community and Entertainment News Director Author Bio Director of Community and Entertainment News at the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago. Fan of the Northwestern Wildcats and running.
Twitter @CLindenDH Get Email Contact

14. Charles Keeshan

Designation Assistant Managing Editor Author Bio Dad, dedicated ChiSox and #mubb fan, Lake County editor and Cops & Crime columnist @dailyherald, Lover of Reese's in all its glorious forms.
Twitter @DH_ckeeshan Get Email Contact

15. Cheri Burcham

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

16. Christopher Placek

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Newspaper reporter for the @dailyherald, Chicago guy, Cubs fan, Seinfeld enthusiast, @MarquetteU grad.
Twitter @chrisplacek Get Email Contact

17. Craig Brueske

Designation Writer Get Email Contact

18. Dann Gire

Designation Film Critic Author Bio ChicagoDailyHerald critic; Founding Director of ChicagoFilmCriticsAssn; Instructor of Cinema/Speech Loyola University Chicago
Twitter @DannGireDHFilm Get Email Contact

19. Dave Oberhelman

Designation Writer, Glenview Herald and Northbrook Herald Author Bio Dave is a Daily Herald writer with a passion for high school athletics. He's got a wife, two kids and a turtle. Rush is his favorite band.
Twitter @doberhelman1 Get Email Contact

20. David M. Bendoff

Designation Columnist Get Email Contact

21. Eric Peterson

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Daily Herald reporter, covering Schaumburg, the Barrington area and school districts 54 and 220.
Twitter @DHEricPeterson Get Email Contact

22. Jake Griffin

Designation Tax Watchdog Editor and Columnist Author Bio Daily Herald tax and government columnist. You should read my stuff and take that seriously; most of my tweets? Not so much. Once scored 833 in Yahtzee.
Twitter @DHJakeGriffin Get Email Contact

23. Richard R. Klicki

Designation Editor Author Bio Editor of Daily Herald Business Ledger, the business resource for suburban Chicago. Reach me at ****@dailyherald.com.
Twitter @DHLedger_richk Get Email Contact

24. George LeClaire

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist dailyherald.com/newsroom/Georg…
Twitter @GeorgeLeClaire Get Email Contact

25. Madhu Krishnamurthy

Designation Assistant City Editor Author Bio Award-winning journalist. Covers diversity, religion, education @DailyHerald. Past President @HeadlineClub. Adjunct Faculty @ColumbiaChi. RT≠endorsement
Twitter @dh_madhuk Get Email Contact

26. Renee Trappe

Designation Deputy Managing Editor, Local News Author Bio All local news, all the time
Twitter @DH_RTrappe Get Email Contact

27. Diana Stoll

Designation Contributor Author Bio Plant addict, garden writer and photographer, and garden center manager who loves sharing her passion for plants and gardening with others.#gardenwithme
Twitter @gardenwithdiana Get Email Contact

28. Dick Quagliano

Designation Freelance Sports Writer Author Bio Freelance local sportswriter. Packaging salesman extraordinaire. Media member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Opinions are my own.
Twitter @Quags57 Get Email Contact

29. Don Mauer

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

30. Doug Graham

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Doug is a staff writer for @DailyHerald. He covers Gurnee, Lake Zurich and Grayslake. He loves the Cubs and hates Illinois Nazis.
Twitter @dougtgraham (440 Followers) Get Email Contact

31. Emmagrace Sperle

Designation Correspondent Author Bio Journalist // Daily Herald Correspondent // SOC Ambassador // Loyola ‘21
Twitter @EmmagraceSperle Get Email Contact

32. Eric Zorn

Designation Contributor Author Bio Proprietor of the Picayune Sentinel newsletter. Mincing Rascal. Emeritus Chicago. Tribune columnist. Fiddler. Heterodox liberal. ****@gmail.com
Twitter @EricZorn Get Email Contact

33. Gail Gaboda

Designation Editor Get Email Contact

34. Gilbert Boucher

Designation Senior Staff Photographer Get Email Contact

35. Greg Swiderski

Designation Correspondent Get Email Contact

36. Gregg Voss

Designation Sports Writer Get Email Contact

37. Hope Babowice

Designation Correspondent Get Email Contact

38. Jake Leonard

Designation Part-time Reporter Author Bio MMJ | @HLNF_Bulletin EIC | Wrestling/MLS/STL Sports Editor @AmbushSports | @UOPX '24 | Notary public | Libertarian | Opinions are my own.
Twitter @JakeLeonardJRN Get Email Contact

39. James Fuller

Designation Kane County and Political Reporter Author Bio Elgin, Kane Co. and political reporter @DailyHerald. Former NINA president. ****@dailyherald.com Wickr: staffwriter Encrypted: ****@protonmail.com
Twitter @TheJamesFuller Get Email Contact

40. Jean Murphy

Designation Correspondent and Reporter Get Email Contact

41. Jeff Knox

Designation Senior Director of Visuals Author Bio Husband, Dad, frustrated cyclist and the Senior Director of Visuals at the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, IL.
Twitter @J_Knox Get Email Contact

42. Jenny Whidden

Designation Climate Reporter Author Bio Climate reporter @DailyHerald and @Report4America ???? Alum @MarquetteU ???? Likes books, cats and camping ????
Twitter @byjennywhidden Get Email Contact

43. Jim Slusher

Designation Managing Editor, Administration and Opinion Author Bio Opinion editor for the Daily Herald, the voice of Chicago's suburbs. I also run, write fiction, read & wrestle with the three greatest sons any man could have.
Twitter @JimSlusher Get Email Contact

44. Jim Baumann

Designation Vice President and Executive Editor Get Email Contact

45. Joe Lewnard

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Daily Herald staff photographer.
Twitter @DHJoeLewnard Get Email Contact

46. John Bumbales

Designation Correspondent Get Email Contact

47. John Dietz

Designation Bears and Blackhawks Writer Author Bio 微信h39056电报t.me/bage86 Bears and Blackhawks writer for the Daily Herald. Avid golfer who tries to get in 50 rounds a year. Best score in 2022: 79 at
Twitter @johndietzdh Get Email Contact

48. John Lemon

Designation Sports Writer and Editor Author Bio I cover football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball for Daily Herald. Very fun job, topped only by coaching/watching own 2 sons play
Twitter @jlemonDH Get Email Contact

49. John Leusch

Designation High School Sports Reporter Author Bio High school sports reporter for the Daily Herald, and contributor to Arlington Park coverage.
Twitter @DHJLeusch Get Email Contact

50. John Radtke

Designation Fox Valley Sports Editor and Online Prep Sports Manager Author Bio Fox Valley Sports Editor/Online Prep Sports Manager at Daily Herald (Illinois). Also President and GM of Northern Illinois Lightning Fastpitch Softball
Twitter @RadtkeJohn Get Email Contact

51. John Starks

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Senior staff photographer for the Daily Herald, covering suburban Chicago. 2017 Daily Herald Editorial Excellence Award winner
Twitter @DHJohnStarks Get Email Contact

52. Katlyn Smith

Designation Reporter Author Bio @DailyHerald reporter, @NotreDame alum and movie buff. Tips: ****@dailyherald.com
Twitter @Katlyn_eSmith Get Email Contact

53. Kay Long

Designation Senior Niche Editor Get Email Contact

54. Kelly Vold

Designation Senior Digital Editor, Engagement Author Bio Engagement Editor @dailyherald
Twitter @KellyVold Get Email Contact

55. Kevin Schmit

Designation Associate Sports Editor and Columnist Author Bio Associate Sports Editor and Columnist for the Daily Herald. ****@dailyherald.com
Twitter @kevin_schmit Get Email Contact

56. Lisa Miner

Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Daily Herald entertainment editor and avid fan of live theater, classic movies, ethnic eateries and anything chocolate.
Twitter @lisaminerTO Get Email Contact

57. Luke Zurawski

Designation Community News Coordinator Get Email Contact

58. Marni Pyke

Designation Transportation Writer Author Bio Transportation writer, BNSF frequenter and veteran commuter of I-355, I-90, I-290, I-88, Lake Shore Drive, Dan Ryan. ****@dailyherald.com
Twitter @DHInTransit Get Email Contact

59. Mary Ross

Designation Columnist Get Email Contact

60. Melynda Findlay

Designation Senior Multiplatform Editor Author Bio I’ll be the shadow, you be the light. She/her/elle. Newspapers forever.
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61. Michelle Holdway

Designation News Editor Author Bio Relentless grammarian and oft-frustrated fantasy football owner. University of Illinois Class of 1994.
Twitter @M_Holdway Get Email Contact

62. Mick Zawislak

Designation Reporter Author Bio Daily Herald reporter covering news, notes and items of interest in Lake County and its communities
Twitter @dhMickZawislak Get Email Contact

63. Mike McGraw

Designation Chicago Bulls Beat Writer Author Bio Cubs/Bulls beat writer for Daily Herald in Suburban Chicago ... Econ major, Pitt dad ... How many people were at both Disco Demolition & Fog Bowl?
Twitter @McGrawDHSports Get Email Contact

64. Mike Smith

Designation Sports Editor Author Bio Sports editor at The Daily Herald.
Twitter @dhmikesmith Get Email Contact

65. Neil Holdway

Designation Assistant Managing Editor, Copy Desk Author Bio Daily Herald DME/late news, ACES: The Society for Editing president, big recreational cyclist, possibly obsessed with U2. Opinions expressed are my own.
Twitter @nholdway Get Email Contact

66. Norrine Twohey

Designation Community News Coordinator Get Email Contact

67. Orrin Schwarz

Designation Sports Editor Author Bio @dailyherald sports editor. @UofIllinois alumnus. Probably walking my dog now. Comments, questions and story ideas to ****@dailyherald.com
Twitter @Orrin_Schwarz Get Email Contact

68. Pam Baert

Designation Journalist and Copy Editor Author Bio Journalist. Copy editor Daily Herald. Mystery author in progress. Pasta, pizza, gelato maker. Chicago suburbanite and proud of it.
Twitter @pambrt Get Email Contact

69. Paul Michna

Designation Staff Photographer Twitter @Pmichna Get Email Contact

70. Paul Valade

Designation Photo Editor Author Bio Lake County Photo Editor for the Daily Herald working in Arlington Heights, Ill. Have been a photojournalist since 1978.
Twitter @dhpaulvalade Get Email Contact

71. Ralph Banasiak

Designation Biking Columnist Get Email Contact

72. Rick West

Designation Senior Multimedia Journalist Author Bio Senior Multimedia Journalist at the Daily Herald. I cover restaurants and Elgin. And sometimes restaurants in Elgin.
Twitter @dhrickwest Get Email Contact

73. Robert Sanchez

Designation City Editor Twitter @BsanchDH Get Email Contact

74. Russell Lissau

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio I'm a journalist with The Daily Herald and a comic book writer. My new series is THE HARDWAYS. Online store: russell-lissau.square.site
Twitter @rlissau Get Email Contact

75. Sammi King

Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Daily Herald Freelancer, Writer, Vocalist, Mother. Not always in that order.
Twitter @ImSammiKing Get Email Contact

76. Scot Gregor

Designation White Sox Reporter Author Bio White Sox beat writer/Daily Herald
Twitter @scotgregor Get Email Contact

77. Scott Schmid

Designation Correspondent Author Bio Sox Academy instructor, Sports writer, White Sox Elite coach
Twitter @sschmid3 Get Email Contact

78. Stan Goff

Designation Sportsr Reporter Author Bio Sports reporter for Daily Herald. Follow @DHDupFootball for more! #DHpreps
Twitter @StanGoffHerald Get Email Contact

79. Steve Zalusky

Designation News Reporter Author Bio Information omnivore
Twitter @szajv Get Email Contact

80. Susan C. Stark

Designation Copy Editor Author Bio Neighbor and Food section designer/copy editor at the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, IL. I also review restaurants and bars in the Northwest suburbs.
Twitter @SusanNBR1 Get Email Contact

81. Susan Klovstad

Designation Assistant Weekend Editor Author Bio Assistant Weekend Editor and Community News Editor for the Daily Herald. Send your press releases to ****@dailyherald.com.
Twitter @DHSusanKlovstad Get Email Contact

82. Susan Sarkauskas

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter for the Daily Herald, covering DuPage and Kane county courts. Still keeps an eye on life in Batavia, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Geneva and Elburn area.
Twitter @dh_ssarkauskas (1K Followers) Get Email Contact

83. Tim Johnson

Designation Director, Chicago Botanic Garden and Contributor Get Email Contact

84. Travis Siebrass

Designation Assistant News Editor Author Bio Assistant News Editor/Digital at the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago.
Twitter @TravisSiebrass Get Email Contact

85. Len Ziehm

Designation Golf Columnist Author Bio Golf columnist for Daily Herald chain of Chicago newspapers and Senior Writer for Pro Golf Weekly. A 2019 inductee into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame.
Twitter @ZiehmLen Get Email Contact