Who owns local newspapers and TV newsrooms?
As part of our weeklong "Who's In Charge of The News?" special series, we focused on the few companies that own TV stations and newspapers in downstate Illinois.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
Contact WILL News at willnewsroom@illinois.edu
WILL Newscast
Yes, investigative and statehouse journalism still exists in Illinois
As we ask "Who’s in charge of news?" we explored non-profit news organizations focused on hard-hitting investigations and statehouse reporting. We were joined by representatives from Pro-Publica, the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, and Capitol News Illinois.
What a shrinking newspaper costs a community
Some version of the newspaper known today as The State-Journal Register has been published in Springfield and Sangamon County since 1831, but today, The newspaper of today is a shadow of what it once was. Today on the program, we talk about what's lost when a community sees its newspaper shrinks.
Finding Black And Latino focused news in Illinois
We talked to leaders of Black and Latino-focused media organizations about the history and objectives of their organizations, access to news that isn't centered on white communities, and more.
Coming October 25: Who’s in charge of the news?
Next week: The 21st is talking about news deserts, news ownership, and news literacy in Illinois. Share your concerns about local news by leaving us a voicemail at 217.300.2121 or emailing talk@21stshow.org