The Illinois Press Association has proudly named Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Des Plaines, as the recipient of its 2012 Legislative Service Award. The distinctive and rare honor, last given by the IPA in 2009, recognizes Nekritz for her outstanding work on legislation to amend Illinois’ outdated eavesdropping law and for her overall commitment to open government and transparency.   

    Todd Wessell of Journal & Topics Newspapers in Des Plaines made the presentation Oct. 12 at the Cook County Suburban Publisher’s Annual Meeting.

August 2012 edition of PressLines