The Illinois Press Foundation Board awarded scholarships of $1,200 to five students in this year's Public Affairs Reporting Program at the University of Illinois Springfield. This year's scholarship recipients are Abisola Dahunsi, Joshua Hightower, Evan Holden, Jack O'Connor, and Jenna Schweikert. Pictured above from left to right is Jason Piscia, public affairs reporting program director, Jerry Reppert, IPF president, Evan Holden, Jenna Schweikert, Jack O'Connor, Joshu...

John David Reed retired from the Illinois Press Foundation Board after 38 years of service.  Jeff Rogers, IPF executive director thanked Reed for being a champion of scholastic journalists, always attending meetings and events, and thanked him for all the work he has done while on the board.  Reed's last meeting was on December 4, 2025.  The whole board congratulated him on a job well done!