Steve Rhodes

MA Journalism student with wrestling interests

Freelance reporter, copyeditor, news editor, and managing editor with community and industry awards for newspaper and reporting.

Experienced journalist and media professional with a background in news reporting and media content creation.

Senior editor with experience in news article pitching, research, and writing

State and federal election campaigns, candidates, public debates, political coverage

National editor with experience at multiple regional news outlets

Multimedia producer and videographer with a background in broadcast journalism and experience at a leading global news organization.

Politics and government coverage focused on Chicago and Illinois

Local investigations and investigative reporting in Illinois and Midwest

Investigative reporting, editorial leadership, documentary making, regional issues

Investigative reporting focused on Detroit area news and issues

Focus on news reporting and journal topics in Illinois

Technology and innovation reporting focused on tech industry developments

Political topics and business news focused on Chicago area

News and political reporting focused on Illinois and Chicago region

Experienced reporter, columnist, and editor with background in public affairs and communications.

Freelance writing and editing with bylines in Chicago Magazine and others

Accountability journalism focused on investigative reporting in Chicago area

Construction Reporter at CMD Group LLC based in Lisle, Illinois. Experienced in reporting on construction industry topics. Focused on delivering accurate and timely industry news.

Reporting news for Chicago Tribune from Willowbrook, Illinois area

News director at WAND News, central Illinois journalism leadership

Statehouse reporting and political news coverage

Media coverage in Chicago from 1980 to 2022

Seasoned reporter and experienced communicator with proven ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines under pressure.

Minnesota-based reporter, podcast producer, host, editor, content creator

Play-by-play announcer and reporter focused on sports commentary and athletics

Political anthropology and Illinois politics commentary

Political investigative producer covering elections, sports, and severe weather events.

Freelance journalist, editor, commentator with social media marketing expertise

Statehouse reporting and local news anchoring in Illinois