Bill Barnhart spent the bulk of his life as a journalist, first with the Chicago based 'City News Bureau,' then with the 'Suburban Tribune,' during the administration of Dan Walker from 1973 to 1976. For the last two years of the Walker administration, Barnhart worked as the paper's statehouse reporter in Springfield. Following that assignment, Barnhart went on to work as a business reporter and columnist, most of that with the Chicago 'Tribune.' See his complete interview at the 'Illinois Statecraft - Journalists' View' web page.
Interview Links
Abstract
Interview Session 01 (Audio)
Early life and work at the Suburban (Chicago) Tribune
Interview Session 02 (Audio)
Dan Walker administration and early business reporting
Related Materials
See also
The entire interview with Bill Barnhart at the Illinois Statecraft - Journalists' View web page.
Photos
Caption
Bill Barnhart as he appeared in the 1976-1977 Illinois Blue Book, during his years covering the Illinois State Legislature.
Where:
Illinois Blue Book, 76-77
When:
1976-1977
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Caption:
Gene Schlickman (left) and Bill Barnhart are holding a seminar on Justice Stevens: An Independent Life in the Chicago City Council Chamber, on the occasion of the publication of the book in 2010.
Where:
Chicago City Council Chamber
When:
2010
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Caption:
Bill Barnhart, in a photo used in his recognition as a 2006 Knox College Alumni Achievement Award Winner.
Where:
Unknown
When:
2006
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