The Seahawks and Patriots have punched their tickets for the Big Game. To download ads, first register for the site as a member, then login and go "Services/Member Resources" found on the tab at the top of this page. These are fully customizable, so feel free to add your logo and local information. For guidelines on what words/phrases you can use in advertising the big game go here.

The 2015 Annual IPA Advertising and Editorial Contest is now open for entries. To visit the electronic contest site go to ipacontest.com. For the Association Code, click on the Events/Contest tab. You will need to register first, then log-in and start adding your entries. Good luck!

The Illinois Press Foundation is once again pleased to offer its Illinois High School Mini-Grants Program for public and private high schools with existing journalism programs. High school journalism teachers may apply for grants up to $1,500 for hardware and/or software needed to produce print or online newspapers. This is the sixth year the foundation has offered the grants. During 2014, $20,000 was awarded to more than 24 high schools. Grant applications are due via email by Feb. 27, 2015, ...

Dues statements were mailed December 16. Questions? Call Lynne at 217-241-1300.