Illinois rural news options remain limited
(Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- The days of thumbing through a community newspaper are retreating into history. A Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism 2024 report showed fewer than 5,600 newspapers are still in business and 80% are weekly publications. The data also found the Illinois counties of Hamilton, Wayne, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, and Saline have only one newspaper each. Four others have none. Fewer publications mean more news deserts, which are communities without regular access to information. Zachery Metzger, director […]
