Illinois Times
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionIllinois Times is a weekly free newspaper based in Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1975, the newspaper was acquired in 1977 by Fletcher Farrar Sr., a Mount Vernon businessman who employed his son, Fletcher, Jr., as editor. The senior Farrar died in 1995; his son sold the paper two years later. Circulation: 28,000 Founded: 1975 Editor: Fletcher "Bud" Farrar, Jr Owner(s): Central Illinois Communications LLC Headquarters: P.O. Box 5256; Springfield, Illinois 62705; United States People also search for: The State Journal-Register,
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Illinois Times Employees
Jackson Free Press November 2013 - Present
Jackson Free Press November 2011 - November 2013
Various September 2009 - December 2011
University of Colorado at Boulder August 2010 - April 2011
Illinois Times June 2005 - August 2009
Riverfront Times October 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Environmental Policy, Energy, Healthcare, Journalism, Editing, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Blogging, Newspaper, News Writing, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Investigative Reporting, AP Style, Newspapers, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Press Releases, Magazines, Storytelling, Politics, Online Journalism, Web Content
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2010 — 2011
Non-degree, Center for Environmental Journalism
Northwestern University 2004 — 2004
Fellow, Academy for Alternative Journalism
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
B.A., Political Science; English writing
United States Senate February 2014 - Present
Illinois Times January 2013 - July 2013
The Daily Egyptian October 2009 - May 2012
Skills
AP Style, News Writing, Multimedia, Editing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, InDesign, Newspapers, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Government, Photography, Photoshop, Videography, Environmental reporting, government reporting, Investigative Reporting, Agriculture, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Research, Public Speaking, Civic Engagement, International Trade, Foreign Policy, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Research, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Affairs Reporting
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), General Agriculture
Discover August 2014 - Present
Aisle Rocket Studios April 2010 - July 2014
Rawdesignr, LLC September 2009 - July 2010
N/A January 2009 - September 2009
Next Wave Communications August 2008 - October 2008
Illinois Times August 2006 - August 2008
Outside Magazine August 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Development, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mobile Interfaces, HTML 5, Web Interface Design, Wordpress, Information Architecture, CSS3, Dreamweaver, Web Design, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, jQuery, General Awesomeness, WordPress, Mac
Education
Bradley University 2000 — 2005
BS, Graphic Design
Bradley University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree, Graphic Design
Vail Resorts November 2013 - Present
TahoeOnStage.com January 2015 - January 2015
Swift Communications, Inc. November 2012 - November 2013
Swift Communications, Inc. December 2011 - November 2012
Illinois Times July 2011 - December 2011
Swift Communications, Inc. July 2010 - July 2011
Swift Communications, Inc. July 2009 - July 2010
Swift Communications, Inc. August 2006 - July 2009
The Sonora Union Democrat June 2004 - August 2006
The Leavenworth Echo and Cashmere Valley News May 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Coupa, PeopleSoft, Budget Management, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Journalism, Event Planning
Education
California State University-Chico 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Communications News/Editorial, Graduated Cum Laude
Pleasant Valley High School 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma 3.5 GPA
Seilevel October 2012 - Present
Forkfly June 2011 - October 2012
The Austin Chronicle July 2008 - June 2011
Kids Sports Network April 2007 - June 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas September 2005 - April 2007
San Antonio Current June 2000 - August 2005
Illinois Times July 1997 - June 2000
Illinois Times January 1994 - July 1997
WYMG-FM August 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Budgeting, Mobile Technology, Advertising, Non-profits, Digital Media, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Board Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, SaaS, High Technology Sales, Strategic Prospecting, Social Media, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Sales, Business Development, Leadership, Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1980 — 1984
BS, Radio-Television
Illinois Center for School Improvement June 2013 - Present
Springfield Public Schools January 2011 - June 2013
The State Journal-Register May 2005 - December 2010
Illinois Times September 1996 - March 2005
Standard Rate and Data 1993 - 1995
Skills
Copy Editing, Media Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Press Releases, Journalism, Newspaper, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Storytelling, Ap Style, Social Media, Editorial, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Blogging, Internal Communications, News Writing, Copywriting, Publications, Public Speaking, AP Style, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Crisis Communications
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1996
Master's degree, Journalism
Illinois State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, English
Memorial Medical Center September 2003 - Present
Omni Communications March 1999 - June 2001
G.M. Anderson & Associates December 1994 - March 1999
Illinois Times March 1989 - December 1994
Skills
Art Direction, Visual Communication, Graphics Project..., Corporate Branding, Managing Creative..., Design Conceptualization, Freelance Graphics..., Publication Planning &..., Graphic Design, Critical Analysis, Illustration, Portraiture, Adobe Creative Suites, Teaching, Liturgical Design &..., Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Concept Design, Graphics, Layout
Education
University of Illinois at Springfield
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Arts
Southeast Missouri State University
Art & Design
Ace Energy August 2014 - Present
Holiday Inn Sharonville, OH November 2012 - October 2013
Capital Ideas Inc. January 2011 - August 2013
Ed Clark Photography May 2009 - August 2011
Illinois Times October 2010 - February 2011
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance October 2010 - February 2011
Capital Ideas April 2010 - January 2011
Maritz Travel Company May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Marketing, Event Management, Management, Sales, Project Management, Marketing Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Human Resources, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy
Education
Oral Roberts University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Glenwood High School 2000 — 2005
Macmillan 2013 - Present
Patrick Arden 1990 - Present
City Limits 2011 - Present
Metro International 2004 - 2010
Illinois Times 2002 - 2004
Chicago Reader 1994 - 2002
Chicago Reader 1994 - 1994
Chicago Reader 1990 - 1994
Skills
Journalism, Publications, Editorial, Books, Newspaper, Editing, Research, Magazines, Blogging, Writing, Stories, Arts, Politics, Copy Editing, News Writing, Speech Writing, Headline Writing, Fact-checking, Online Journalism, New Media, Content Management, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Video, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Newspapers, Investigative Reporting, Digital Media, AP Style
Education
New York University
Master of Arts, journalism department fellowship, 2011
Hot Bag O' Donuts January 2009 - Present
Ted Keylon Giclee Prints July 2005 - Present
ALPLM January 2005 - Present
Illinois Times January 1997 - December 2004
Skills
Acting, Video, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Research, Photography, Drawing, Art, Creative Writing, Short Stories, Theatre, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Editing, Writing, Video Editing, Multimedia, Mac
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1991 — 2001
BVA, Visual Arts & Multimedia
Illinois Times November 2011 - Present
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin August 2011 - November 2011
Illinois Times September 2009 - August 2011
Peoria Journal Star June 2009 - September 2009
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin December 2008 - June 2009
Northern Star February 2008 - May 2008
Chicago Tribune May 2007 - May 2008
NTC News Tonight 2006 - 2007
Parkland College Prospectus 2003 - 2004
Skills
Photography, Videography, Audio Editing, Computer Assisted..., Databases, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers, Politics, Computer-assisted..., Creative Writing, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Photojournalism, Final Cut Pro, Breaking News, Media Relations, Editing, Audacity, Digital Media, Copy Editing, Video Editing
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2008 — 2009
Master's Degree, Public Affairs Reporting; Liberal Arts
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Journalism and Political Science
Illinois State Bar Association October 2000 - Present
Illinois Times 1998 - 2000
The State-Journal Register July 1995 - 1998
Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, InDesign, Brochures, Posters, Banners, Collateral, Business Cards, Catalogs, Art, Advertising, Invitations, QuarkXPress, Branding & Identity
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Art and Psychology
Penny Zimmerman-Wills Consulting 2010 - Present
Pearl's Vintage Goods April 2009 - Present
Illinois Health Care Association 2006 - 2009
PZ Consulting January 2004 - May 2006
Illinois Times March 2004 - April 2005
Illinois Magazine/Springfield Magazine January 2001 - January 2002
Springfield Business Journal, State Farm Insurance June 1998 - January 2001
Illinois State Senate January 1985 - January 1998
Pekin Daily Times 1983 - 1985
Skills
Press Releases, Magazines, Event Planning, Customer Service, Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Personnel Management, Personnel Supervision, Hiring Personnel, Retail, Art, Recycling, Project Planning, Media Production, Media Relations, Public Relations, Web Design, Web Content, Feature Articles, Photography, Business Development, Small Business Online..., Publications, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Blogging, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Event Management, Editorial, Crisis Communications, Copy Editing, Online Marketing, News Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Marketing, Website Development, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
University of Illinois Springfield
Graduate
Western Illinois University
BA, Communications/Journalism
Illinois Times September 2012 - Present
Renegade Publishing, dba Urban Tulsa Weekly September 2005 - August 2012
Skills
Public Relations, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Advertising, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Texas Tech University 1984 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Georgia Regents University and GRHealth January 2013 - Present
Georgia Regents University August 2008 - January 2013
South Carolina Outdoor Press Association (SCOPe) January 2010 - December 2012
Morris Communications November 2005 - July 2008
Aiken Communications October 2004 - November 2005
The State Journal-Register February 2000 - August 2004
American General Life Companies October 1997 - October 1999
Illinois Times October 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, QuarkXPress, Pagemaker, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, ImageReady, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe Freehand, Wordperfect, Fetch, Layout, Graphic Design, Advertising, Web Design, Newsletters, Logo Design, Brochures, Editing, Facebook, Magazines, Mac, Illustration, Multimedia, Photography, Press Releases, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, AP Style, Art, Copy Editing, Editorial, Graphics, Posters, Newspapers, Proofreading, Publications, Storytelling, Event Planning, Social Networking, Blogging, Marketing, Digital Photography
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1998 — 2002
M.A. Multimedia Design, Communications & Visual Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
B.S., Journalism
NormaLeah September 2015 - Present
Pree August 2015 - Present
Ebyline July 2015 - Present
LegalZoom July 2015 - Present
Mediaplanet April 2015 - Present
Youthletic.com December 2014 - Present
spryliving.com March 2014 - Present
Codemo Writing Services 2012 - Present
Springfield Business Journal March 2012 - Present
Illinois Times August 1990 - Present
Skills
Journalism, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Writing, Web Design, News Writing, Business Journalism, Health and wellness, Freelance writing, Interviewing Skills, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Online Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Public Relations, Magazines, Publication Design, SEO, Fact-checking
Education
Illinois State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology
Sangamon State University
Legal Studies
Frontline Association Management August 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer July 2010 - Present
Memorial Medical Center June 2013 - February 2015
Springfield Clinic April 2010 - June 2013
Illinois Times July 2009 - April 2010
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. June 2007 - July 2009
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Sacred Heart-Griffin
High School