Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson

Former Vice President of News Operations/Northwest Herald Editor

Dennis Anderson was vice president of news operations for Shaw Media and editor of the Northwest Herald. He is nationally recognized for his community engagement work. Previously, we was Illinois Editor for GateHouse Media as well as executive editor of the Journal Star in Peoria, Illinois. The Journal Star was recognized by Editor & Publisher magazine’s 10 Newspapers That Do It Right, received the top award for General Excellence from the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and the Illinois Press Association, and been named GateHouse Media’s Newspaper of the Year. Prior to joining the Journal Star, Dennis was top editor of the Journal-World in Lawrence, Kansas. While at the Journal-World, the paper won the Associated Press Media Editors’ top Digital Storytelling Award three years in a row. The New York Times then called the Journal-World the "newspaper of the future." Dennis also spent 10 years with Gannett newspapers, including the Norwich Bulletin in Connecticut and the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin in New York. He also worked at the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dennis is president of the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and previously was on the national APME board for 11 years and also News Leaders of America. He is a news consultant and also works with the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation.

Latest from Dennis Anderson

Violent storm in McHenry County leaves damage behind

Amid tornado sirens, a storm ripped through McHenry County Wednesday night leaving damage in its wake.

By Michelle Meyer and Dennis Anderson●

UPDATE: Missing Crystal woman, 82, found

The Crystal Lake Police Department is looking for assistance with locating a missing 82-year-old woman.Jackie Fuhler was last scene leaving her residence on Lee Drive at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

By Dennis Anderson●

Johnsburg recording artist to play Water Lantern Festival in Chicago

Community Exchange: Russell Anderson of Johnsburg is going to perform his music at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at the Water Lantern Festival at the Lincoln Park South Lagoon in Chicago. Anderson performs as Edward III.

By Dennis Anderson●

After earning 137 merit badges, Eagle Scout ready for his Court of Honor

Community Exchange:

By Dennis Anderson●

McHenry County featured in new book ‘100 Things to Do In Illinois Before You Die’

Community Exchange: A summer vacation doesn’t have to involve a trip to Europe, or even a jaunt to Wisconsin. There are a lot of things to see in the Land of Lincoln. Author Melanie Holmes has a list of them in her book “100 Things to Do In Illinois Before You Die."

By Dennis Anderson●

Northwest Herald returning to 7 days with Sunday eNewspaper

Community Exchange: Starting Sunday, the Northwest Herald will again be publishing seven days a week. Sunday will be an eNewspaper.

By Dennis Anderson●

Herald-News returning to 7 days with Sunday eNewspaper

Starting Sunday, the Herald-News will again be publishing seven days a week.

By Dennis Anderson●

Shaw Media newspapers win 54 journalism awards

Shaw Media newspapers won 54 awards from the Illinois Press Association and Illinois Associated Press Media Editors at this week’s IPA convention in Bloomington.

By Dennis Anderson●

Want to serve on a Northwest Herald reader panel?

Community Exchange: In order to make sure the Northwest Herald is meeting your needs, I’m hoping to recruit some of you to serve on a reader panel for which I will soon be recruiting.

By Dennis Anderson●

Meet the Northwest Herald’s McHenry County Women of Distinction

Community Exchange: The Northwest Herald's McHenry County Women of Distinction honorees have been chosen by a team of judges as representative role models and leaders in their fields and communities.

By Dennis Anderson●

Brothers’ reunion comes unexpectedly during World War II

Community Exchange: Ronald Hameetman’s father had a story he told for years after World War II.

By Dennis Anderson●

Huntley High School grad already a successful businessman

Community Exchange: Parker Schuring graduates from Huntley High School on May 20 and soon will be off to Northern Illinois University to study business and play baseball on a scholarship.

By Dennis Anderson●

Driver trapped in vehicle after crash in Richmond

Richmond Township Fire Protection units responded to the 7800 block of Tryon Grove Road for a two-vehicle auto accident at 8:30 p.m. Monday in which one driver was trapped inside.

By Dennis Anderson●

Community Exchange: Newsmaking ‘Incubator Twins’ lived most of their lives in McHenry County

Community Exchange: Born prematurely, twin sisters Jane Umbarger and Jean Harrison lived for their first two months in an incubator that was on display at the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair. Thousands of people saw them each day. They were known as the “Incubator Twins.”

By Dennis Anderson●

Anderson: Community Exchange

Community Exchange: Dennis Anderson’s Community Exchange column will return next Saturday.

By Dennis Anderson●