Lerner Newspapers

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Lerner Newspapers was a chain of weekly newspapers. Founded by Leo Lerner, the chain was a force in community journalism in Chicago from 1926 to 2005, and called itself "the world's largest newspaper group". Founder: Leo Lerner Founded: 1926 Headquarters location: Chicago, IL

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Lerner Newspapers Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
John Tomkiw John Tomkiw Phoenix, Arizona Details
John Tomkiw's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1983 - 1984
Job Advertising professional and writer with significant brand development and strategic marketing experience
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Advertising Consultant and Writer   2014 - Present
Off Madison Ave  2012 - 2014
Elevation Marketing   January 2002 - October 2012
Frankel, Inc.   June 1997 - August 2002
Lighton Colman (Colman Brohan Davis)   1995 - 1997
Metromail (Experian)   1992 - 1995
South Suburban College  1987 - 1992
Jasculca/Terman & Associates   1986 - 1987
Christ Hospital and Medical Center  1984 - 1986
Lerner Newspapers   1983 - 1984

Skills
Strategic Planning, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Concept Development, Direct Mail, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Publishing, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Media Relations, Creative Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brochures, Social Media, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Art Direction, Marketing, Editing, Corporate Communications, Magazines, Photography, Brand Architecture, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Management, Writing

Education
DePaul University   1979 — 1983
BA, Communications, minor in Art

DePaul University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Bill Casey Bill Casey Greater Chicago Area Details
Bill Casey's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1989 - 1998
Job Director of Sales at HFMA Healthcare Financial Management Association
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
HFMA  November 2013 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times  September 2012 - November 2013
GateHouse Media  2010 - 2012
Gatehouse Media  February 2007 - 2010
Sun Times News Group  December 2005 - February 2007
Pioneer Press  March 1998 - December 2005
Lerner Newspapers   1989 - 1998
TCI  1996 - 1997

Skills
Newspaper, Advertising Sales, Digital Media, Publishing, Advertising, Magazines, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media, Media Relations, Newspapers, Digital Strategy, Journalism, Facebook, Copywriting, Newsletters, Multimedia, Publications, Editorial, Press Releases, Marketing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Email Marketing, News Writing, Direct Mail, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Breaking News, Online Marketing, Friendly Personality, SEM, Content Development, Media Buying, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Mobile Advertising, Content Management, Web Content, Online Journalism, Mobile Marketing, Social Networking, Public Relations, AP Style, Publicity, Radio, SEO

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1984 — 1989
BA, Mass Communications

Evan Burrows Evan Burrows Greater Chicago Area Details
Evan Burrows's Lerner Newspapers Experience December 1997 - June 2003
Job Executive Editor and SEO Consultant at Propecta
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Probidder   September 2014 - Present
Propecta  January 2011 - Present
Illinois Foreclosure Listing Service   October 2009 - Present
Taxes Unlimited   July 2003 - September 2009
Lerner Newspapers   December 1997 - June 2003

Skills
SEO, Link Building, Real Estate, Foreclosures, REO, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Research, Technical Writing, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Software Documentation, Program Management, Property Tax, Editing, Listings, Real Estate Websites, Literature, Accurate Data Entry

Education
North Park University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Von Steuben Metropolitan Math and Science Center   1994 — 1998

Brian Steele Brian Steele Chicago, Illinois Details
Brian Steele's Lerner Newspapers Experience January 1996 - June 1999
Job Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Chicago Transit Authority
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Chicago Transit Authority  August 2012 - Present
Chicago Transit Authority  November 2011 - November 2012
Chicago Department of Transportation  May 2001 - January 2012
Mayor's Office, City of Chicago   March 2011 - May 2011
City of Chicago  July 1999 - May 2001
Lerner Newspapers   January 1996 - June 1999
Press Publications  1994 - 1996

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Message Development, Editing, Public Affairs, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Nonprofits, Government, Social Media Marketing, Policy, Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2002 — 2003
classes in Public Administration master's program

Illinois State University   1984 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications

Robert Feder Robert Feder Chicago, Illinois Details
Robert Feder's Lerner Newspapers Experience February 1974 - May 1980
Job Media Blogger at RobertFeder.com
Industry Online Media
Experience
RobertFeder.com   August 2013 - Present
Time Out Chicago  January 2011 - April 2013
Chicago Public Media  September 2009 - December 2010
Chicago Sun-Times  May 1980 - October 2008
Lerner Newspapers   February 1974 - May 1980

Education
Northwestern University   1974 — 1978
BSJ, Journalism

Cynthia Linton Cynthia Linton Greater Chicago Area Details
Cynthia Linton's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1972 - 1992
Job Editor at Chicago Area Ethnic Resources
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Chicago Area Ethnic Resources   2010 - Present
Northwestern University -- Medill School of Journalism  1993 - Present
Lerner Newspapers   1972 - 1992

Skills
Journalism, Ethnicity, Publications, Newspaper, Blogging, Teaching, Research, Copy Editing, AP Style, Editing, Writing, Editorial, Science Journalism, Digital Media, Ap Style, Team Leadership, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, News Writing, Management, Newspapers, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Proofreading, Publishing, Social Media, Fact-checking, Web Content, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Online Journalism, Content Development, Breaking News, Headline Writing, New Media, Content Management, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Media Relations, Facebook, Investigative Reporting

Education
Boston University

Smith College

Kim McCullough Kim McCullough Greater Chicago Area Details
Kim McCullough's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Director of Communications at Adler University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Adler University  December 2010 - Present
Concordia University Chicago  February 2010 - December 2010
Concordia University Chicago  September 2008 - February 2010
North Central College  October 2007 - September 2008
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network  March 2001 - October 2007
The Reading Group  1999 - 2001
Progressive Health Systems   1998 - 1999
Sinai Health System  1996 - 1998
Lerner Newspapers   1994 - 1996
The Daily Journal  1992 - 1994

Skills
Issues Management, Cause Marketing, Media Relations, Non-profits, Writing, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Higher Education, Leadership, Editing, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Community Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Management, Fundraising, Publications, Content Development, Event Planning, Social Networking, Web Content Management, Newsletters, Publicity, Creative Writing, Web Content, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Grants, Program Development, Copywriting, Facebook, AP Style, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Message Development, Research, Event Management, News Writing, Communications Planning

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1991 — 1992
MA, Public Affairs Journalism

Bradley University   1987 — 1991
B.S., News communications

Cathy Edens Cathy Edens Greater Chicago Area Details
Cathy Edens's Lerner Newspapers Experience February 1995 - July 2001
Job Freelance Production Artist at History Inc.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
History Inc.   February 2010 - Present
CRIA Images, LLC.   November 2007 - January 2010
Data Based Ads, Inc.   August 2001 - October 2007
Lerner Newspapers   February 1995 - July 2001

Skills
Publishing, Newspaper, Layout, Advertising, Brochures, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photography, Graphics, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Typography, QuarkXPress, Publications, Newspapers, Pre-press, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design

Bill Higgins Bill Higgins Greater Chicago Area Details
Bill Higgins's Lerner Newspapers Experience May 1997 - January 1998
Job Radiation Physicist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Industry Research
Experience
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory  September 1978 - Present
Various Venues  February 1984 - Present
Various Publications  March 1978 - Present
Lerner Newspapers   May 1997 - January 1998

Skills
Physics, Astronomy, Science Journalism, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Science Communication, Radiation Safety, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, History Of Science, History Of Technology, Editing, History of Science..., Storytelling, Programming, Books, Feature Articles, C, Fortran, LaTeX, Publications, Proofreading, Systems Engineering, Science Education, Particle Physics, Magazines, Copy Editing, Engineering, Space Systems, Experimentation, Blogging, Teaching, Creative Writing, Publishing, Content Development, History, Newspapers, Software Engineering, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Newsletters, Electronics, Web Content, Non-fiction, Literature, Data Analysis, Published Author, Filking, Ukulele

Education
University of Notre Dame   1972 — 1976
B.S., Physics

Mackenzie Rakers Mackenzie Rakers Chicago, Illinois Details
Mackenzie Rakers's Lerner Newspapers Experience 2003 - 2003
Job Sales & Marketing Manager (Senior) | Business Development Mgr | Major Account Executive | World Traveler | Avid Reader
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Stereo Optical Company, Inc. & Essilor Instruments USA   January 2014 - Present
Stereo Optical Company, Inc.   January 2009 - January 2012
Stereo Optical Company, Inc.   August 2008 - December 2011
Stereo Optical Company - Essilor   August 2003 - January 2007
Lerner Newspapers   2003 - 2003

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Capital Equipment, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Budget Development, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Development, Selling, Forecasting, Team Building, Product Training, Customer Service..., Managing Distribution..., Direct Sales, Distribution Strategies, Profit Margins, E-commerce, Trade Shows &..., Customer Relations, Sales Presentations, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Market Research, Channel Partner..., Online Marketing, Sales Order Processing, Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications - Adversiting

Leah A. Zeldes Leah A. Zeldes Greater Chicago Area Details
Leah A. Zeldes's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1996 - 2005
Job Journalist, editor and writer for hire, specializing in food writing, entertainment coverage, blogging and ghostwriting.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Chicago Sun-Times  June 2005 - Present
Zeldes Media Services   1980 - Present
Daily Herald  2005 - 2011
Lerner Newspapers   1996 - 2005
Lerner Newspapers   1992 - 2005
Chicon 2000   1999 - 2000
Lerner Newspapers   1993 - 1997
Lerner Newspapers   1989 - 1991
Karen May Communications   1986 - 1989

Skills
Food Writing, Copy Editing, Writing, Blogging, Editing, Newspaper, Journalism, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Editorial, Web Content, Magazines, Social Media, Publishing, Newsletters, Media Relations, Content Management, QuarkXPress, Research, Public Speaking, Interviewing, Wordpress, AP Style, Freelance Writing, Stories, Photoshop, SEO, News Writing, Graphic Design, HTML, Publications, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Content Development, Event Planning, Books, InDesign, Food Industry, Feature Articles, Fact-checking, Travel Writing, Restaurant Reviews, Culinary Skills, Online Journalism, Ghostwriting, Entertainment Journalism, Performance Reviews, Storytelling

Education
Eastern Michigan University

University of Michigan

Jennifer Lee Atkin Jennifer Lee Atkin Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Lee Atkin's Lerner Newspapers Experience January 1994 - August 1997
Job English Teacher at Intrinsic Schools
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Intrinsic Schools  July 2015 - Present
Danville High School  August 2013 - June 2015
Rotary International  February 2008 - March 2013
PCI  January 2005 - February 2008
Planning Communications   August 2002 - January 2005
Science & Spirit magazine   April 2001 - August 2002
United Way  April 1999 - April 2001
American Marketing Association  July 1997 - April 1999
Lerner Newspapers   January 1994 - August 1997
StreetWise  February 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Publications, Editing, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Leadership, Management, Research, Marketing, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Publishing, AP Style, Web Content, Speech Writing, InDesign, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Writing, Journalism

Education
National-Louis University   2012 — 2014
MAT

Northwestern University   1992 — 1994
MS

Colorado College   1989 — 1991
BA

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)   1988 — 1989

Erika Slife Erika Slife Greater Chicago Area Details
Erika Slife's Lerner Newspapers Experience 2003 - 2004
Job Reporter at Chicago Tribune
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Chicago Tribune  2007 - Present
South Florida Sun-Sentinel  2005 - 2007
Lerner Newspapers   2003 - 2004

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2004 — 2005
M.A., Public Affairs Reporting

University of Iowa   1995 — 1999
B.A., Journalism

Jason Farber Jason Farber Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Farber's Lerner Newspapers Experience July 1990 - September 2004
Job Operations Production Manager at Legacy.com
Industry Online Media
Experience
Legacy.com  January 2007 - Present
Sun Times News Group--Pioneer Press   September 2004 - June 2006
Lerner Newspapers   July 1990 - September 2004

Skills
Publishing, Social Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Online Advertising, Editing, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1990 — 1992
B.A., History

Indiana University Bloomington   1987 — 1990
History, Geography

Les Jacobson Les Jacobson Greater Chicago Area Details
Les Jacobson's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1973 - 1979
Job Communications Manager at Allstate
Industry Insurance
Experience
Allstate  October 1997 - Present
Caremark  1992 - 1996
Baxter  1986 - 1992
American Hospital Supply  1984 - 1986
BorgWarner  1982 - 1984
Chicago Sun-Times  1979 - 1982
Lerner Newspapers   1973 - 1979

Education
Loyola University Chicago   1976 — 1982
MBA

University of Illinois at Chicago   1965 — 1969

Karen Bennett-Burkum Karen Bennett-Burkum Greater Chicago Area Details
Karen Bennett-Burkum's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1994 - 1995
Job Writer/Communications Consultant
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Karen B Communications   January 2004 - Present
Estate of L.J. Bennett   February 2007 - July 2009
Nuveen Investments  June 1999 - April 2003
Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc.   July 1997 - June 1999
DCR  June 1995 - July 1997
Lerner Newspapers   1994 - 1995
LaSalle Bank  1992 - 1994
Columbia Daily Tribune  September 1989 - June 1990
Peoria Journal Star  May 1989 - August 1989

Skills
Newsletters, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Training, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Investments, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Strategic Communications, Finance, Blogging, Sales

Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management   1996 — 2000
MBA, Business Administration

University of Missouri-Columbia   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Journalism, News/Magazine editing with Poli Sci emphasis

Chicago Christian High School   1982 — 1986

Gina Bilotto Gina Bilotto Greater Chicago Area Details
Gina Bilotto's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1984 - 1987
Job Legal Assistant at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP  2005 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw  October 2003 - October 2005
D'Ancona & Pflaum   1993 - 2003
Beeler Schad & Diamond, P.C.   1990 - 1993
Fishman & Merrick   1987 - 1990
Lerner Newspapers   1984 - 1987

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Copyright Law, Legal Issues

Education
Loyola University School of Social Work   1994 — 2000
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Roosevelt University   1987 — 1987
Certificate, Lawyer's Assistant Program

Columbia College Chicago   1980 — 1984
B.A., Journalism

Sheryl Rudat Sheryl Rudat Greater Chicago Area Details
Sheryl Rudat's Lerner Newspapers Experience May 1985 - February 1987
Job Customer Support Representative/Product Manager
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Elegant Packaging  February 2013 - Present
Express Employment Professionals  September 2009 - November 2012
Infogroup/Yesmail Interactive   October 2010 - June 2012
Chesley, LLC/Sculpture Group Limited   October 2006 - October 2007
Chesley, LLC/Sculpture Group Limited   October 1996 - October 2007
Chesley, LLC/Sculpture Group Limited   October 1987 - October 1996
Floral & Nursery Times   February 1987 - October 1987
Lerner Newspapers   May 1985 - February 1987

Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, AccPac, Adobe Photoshop/Elements, UPS Worldship and..., Confluence, Global Expense..., Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Event Coordination, Acquisitions, Customer Service, Project Management, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks

Education
Roosevelt University
B.A., Journalism

Ronald Rodgers Ronald Rodgers Greater Chicago Area Details
Ronald Rodgers's Lerner Newspapers Experience 1967 - 1974
Job Founder, Employment Research & Development Institute
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Employment Research & Development Institute   October 1984 - Present
Educational Testing Service (ETS)   July 1977 - October 1984
Northwestern University  June 1975 - June 1977
Lerner Newspapers   1967 - 1974

Skills
Measurement Research &..., Management of Licensure..., Accreditation of..., Writing and Validating..., Measurement Design,..., Public Policy in Local..., Service as an Elected..., Research, Process Improvement, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Leadership, Writing, Management, Program Management, Measurements, Proposal Writing, Product Development, Program Development, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Market Research, Training, Accreditation, Psychometrics, Team Building, Leadership Development, Psychotherapy, Testing, Instructional Design, Energy Conservation, Nonprofits, Coaching, Budgets, Non-profits, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Project Management, Change Management, Policy, Business Strategy

Education
Northwestern University   1973 — 1975
Ph.D., Counseling Psych/Research Methods

Northwestern University   1971 — 1972
MA, Educational Psychology

Northwestern University   1966 — 1970
BS, Education

Terry Haggerty Terry Haggerty Greater Chicago Area Details
Terry Haggerty's Lerner Newspapers Experience March 1992 - August 1993
Job President at Blue Sky Group
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Blue Sky Group  April 2006 - Present
CBOE  August 1993 - May 2003
Lerner Newspapers   March 1992 - August 1993

Skills
Investments, Management, Budgets, Asset Management, Insurance, Portfolio Management, Asset Allocation, Due Diligence, Equities, Alternative Investments, Risk Management, Investment Strategies, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Private Equity, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1967 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance

Hanover Public School   1963 — 1967

Patricia Dieball Patricia Dieball Chicago, Illinois Details
Patricia Dieball's Lerner Newspapers Experience June 2001 - September 2004
Job Board Member at Maercker School District 60
Industry Education Management
Experience
Indian Prairie School District 204  August 2008 - Present
Maercker School District 60  May 2009 - Present
Action Sports International  2005 - 2013
brightroom, Inc.   2001 - 2013
Alsip, Hazelgreen, Oak Lawn School District 126   2006 - 2008
Sunset Ridge School District 29  2004 - 2006
Lerner Newspapers   June 2001 - September 2004

Skills
Teaching

Education
National-Louis University   2006 — 2008
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Dominican University   2003 — 2006
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Teaching

Columbia College Chicago   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Photojournalism