Background
Heinecke, Burnell A. was born on June 11, 1927 in Mascoutah, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman and Olivia Sophia (Emge) Heinecke.
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Burnell A. Heinecke
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Burnell A. Heinecke, American newspaper reporter. Lucius W. Nieman fellow, 1956-1957. Board directors Western Illinois University Foundation, Macomb, since 1981. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member McKendree College Alumni Association (Peter Akers Alumni award 1969, Sesquicentennial Alumni citation 1979).
Education
Bachelor, McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois, 1950; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1956-1957.
Career
Reporter, Belleville (Illinois) Daily Advocate, 1950-1952; reporter, Capitol Bureau chief, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago and Springfield, 1952-1975; editor, operator, owner, Heinecke News Svc., Springfield, 1975-1978; administrative assistant to Illinois state treasurer, Illinois State Treasurer' General’ s Office, Springfield, 1979-1987; public information officer, Illinois Department Labor, Springfield, 1991-1992. Adjunct Professor journalism Sangamon State University, Springfield, 1976-1978. Member Illinois Humanities Council, Chicago, 1977-1980.
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Board directors Western Illinois University Foundation, Macomb, since 1981. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member McKendree College Alumni Association (Peter Akers Alumni award 1969, Sesquicentennial Alumni citation 1979).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
United Church of Christ -
Political Party
member United Church of Christ.
Education
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1950
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1957
Career
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1950 - 1952
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1979 - 1987
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1991 - 1992