More than 30 newspapers from around the state competed in the 2012-2013 Newspaper Contest, sponsored by IJEA. This year, individual awards and overall excellence were named in four divisions.

Five new categories were added, including Centerspread, Headline Writing and Newspaper Website.

Congratulations to all, and keep up the great journalism!

Division 1: Best Overall Newspaper

1. Arthur-Lovington  

2. Casey-Westfield

3. Meridian

Division 2: Best Overall Newspaper

1.  University-Chicago

2.  Mattoon

3. Washington Community

Division 3: Best Overall Newspaper

1. Rolling Meadows  

2.  Belvidere North

3. John Hersey 

Division 4: Best Overall Newspaper

1. Huntley  

2. Glenbrook South 

3. Niles West

Complete list of individual winners: winner list