Andrew Maloney
Government Beat Reporting
First Place
Comment: "Good, well researched, well written stories about issues that strike home with a broad swath of readers."
Jamie Loo
Feature Writing
First Place
Apocalypto, Esq.
Comment: "This was a fun read, from start to finish. I like how you put me in the wrestling ring immediately. Good background on the subject."
Patricia Manson
Government Beat Reporting
Third Place
Comment: "Reporter has an obvious strong handle on the beat, does a good job of capturing Posner's character."
Jack Silverstein
Feature Writing
Third Place
Pope's blessing
Comment: "Good piece, especially the description of Pope's weeping on the street. I would have placed this one higher if the writer had led with that image."
Dave Gong
News Reporting - Single Story
Second Place
An overdose, a death, a downfall
Comment: "Good storytelling and court reporting."
John Flynn Rooney
News Reporting - Single Story
Third Place
In winning landmark case, lawyer lost a lot
Comment: "I enjoyed this story very much. The struggles for this attorney continue and the writer explains the entire situation very well."
Pat Milhizer
Headline Writing
Second Place
Comment: "'Spilling the beans', 'One Foote' were two of my favorite in the entire category. Was a close second."
Josh Weinhold
Headline Writing
Third Place
Comment: "Another solid entry, with a lot of variety. No shame in third place here. Easily could have been the winner. 'This call may be recorded' is a very, very good headline. Well done."
Staff
Best Web Project
Third Place
160th anniversary
Comment: "This is a nice collection of items online, but the overall quality isn't as high as the quality of first and second place."
Marc D. Falkoff, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Original Column
Third Place
Comment: "I enjoyed your columns, but they are not for everyone and I would not classify them as general interest. They are well researched and a good read for those of us who are into law."
Staff
Community Service
Honorable mention
Judicial election coverage