Marilyn Halstead is an Assistant City Editor at various publications including KPVI-DTV and the Herald Journal. She covers a diverse range of topics, focusing on food and beverages, culture and society, as well as social issues and crime, particularly within Illinois. Marilyn's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Quad-City Times.
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Marilyn Halstead's coverage focuses on local events, government announcements, and community-related topics in Southern Illinois. She would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming local events, human interest stories within the community, and news concerning organizations or businesses operating within the region.
Given her focus on family & relationships as well as entertainment news, she may respond positively to story ideas that involve heartwarming tales of individuals or groups making a positive impact in the community. Additionally, pitches about local cultural events or traditions are also likely to resonate with her given her coverage of entertainment news.
When reaching out to Marilyn, consider highlighting how your pitch aligns with the specific interests and themes present in her articles while emphasizing its relevance to the Southern Illinois area.
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By: Marilyn Halstead
CARTERVILLE — State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced Tuesday that two $150,000 member initiative grants from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity were awarded to Sih Cancer Institute. The grants will be used to expand the current cafe area while modernizing the current space.
By: Marilyn Halstead
Shayna Hiltebeitel, a photographer with Shayna Michelle Photography, donates her time to do photoshoots with local animal rescues in Southern Illinois. She shares the photos on Facebook in hope some of the shelter residents will find new homes.
By: Marilyn Halstead
CARBONDALE — The African American Museum of Southern Illinois hosted a Young Authors Reading and Book Signing on Saturday afternoon at the museum.
One of the hottest primary races in this election season in Southern Illinois is the 12th Congressional District primary race. The incumbent, Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), is being challenged by Darren Bailey, a former state representative, state senator and candidate for governor of Illinois.
After the first debate of presidential candidates on Thursday evening, opinions about the debate seemed to be everywhere. By 10 p.m. Thursday night, politicians, both Democratic and Republican party officials, the media and even your friends were offering opinions about who won the debate, which began at 8 p.m. Central time.
CHESTER — Last week, State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) went to Menard Correctional Center after hearing about people at the prison being taken to the hospital after becoming ill. She posted a video to her Facebook Friday after being denied access to the prison.
By: Marilyn Halstead
MARION — If you've heard the cows whisper "eat more chicken," an event Thursday morning in Marion gives you the opportunity to do that with the opening of Chick-fil-A Marion.
By: Marilyn Halstead
MURPHYBORO — For the 37th year, 17th Street Barbecue will host the annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off from Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 19 through 21 in the area surrounding the restaurant and warehouse.
By: Marilyn Halstead
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