Commentary: Journalism is in a sorry state in Illinois and nationwide. But there is hope for local news. – Chicago Tribune*

David Greising, of the Better Government Association: "Illinois has been hit hard: Five downstate counties have no local news source, and four others are at risk of losing their lone outlet. Illinois newspapers have lost 86% of their journalism jobs since 2005. Chicago, despite a boomlet in the nonprofit journalism sector, still is among the 20 metro areas with the largest loss of news sources per capita."
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The Railroader
2 years ago

The Chicago Media are utterly useless, except to Democrats in power. To these cretinous creatures, the Chicago Media is their servile mouthpiece, stenographers for the ruling class. The Chicago Media who long ago turned their backs on 66% of their customers by embracing DEI-influenced reporting now wail and gnash their teeth at their financial losses

These media hacks who pulled the trigger now cry about the death of journalism.

Boo Hoo.

Wally
2 years ago

Maybe a loss of credibility, selective reporting, and lack of balance have something to do with it.

Ex Illini
2 years ago

Journalism died a long time ago in this country. Boo hoo and see you later.

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