Jayce Eustice
LaSalle
As seen in:
Daily Herald,
Kane County Chronicle,
Daily Chronicle,
Joliet Herald-News,
Morris Herald-News,
News Tribune,
NorthWest Herald,
Shaw Local,
Shaw Local Northern Illinois,
Sauk Valley Telegraph
and
Covers:
Breaking, city council, construction, school board, development, traffic, anything you throw at me
Professional Account for @NewsTrib Reporter covering La Salle and Peru. Color Commentator for @PShrimpBaseball
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Nope
How is social media changing news?
Social media is a great asset but can also be the fall of traditional news. The working relationship is ever-evolving.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Speaking the truth with integrity
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Anyway someone reaches out to me, I'm pretty flexable.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter, it's simple and has an enate ability to get the word out fast and provide consistent updates.
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone in the Chicago Cubs Organization
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
My high school did not have a newspaper, but in College, I worked as the Sports Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Well, honestly Wally the Wallaroo was a story that (no pun intended) jumped out of nowhere. It definitely provided me a very unique experience.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my dog or girlfriend, or out interviewing or doing research.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Exciting things can happen in small towns that can greatly impact the lives of the surrounding community.
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