Illinois Newspapers

Browse 186 newspapers from Illinois, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Anchored by one of the nation's largest metropolitan media markets, the local newspaper industry features a stark contrast between massive urban dailies and heavily consolidated rural publications. The Alden Global Capital-owned Chicago Tribune dominates statewide circulation alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, now operating as a nonprofit entity under Chicago Public Media. Beyond the city limits, the employee-owned Daily Herald serves the extensive suburban ring, while Gannett controls major downstate dailies like the Peoria Journal Star. The region also sustains a historic African American press, highlighted by the influential Chicago Defender and community papers like the Austin Weekly News. Paperboy indexes 228 Illinois newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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Lincoln Courier

Lincoln, Illinois

Serving the Logan County region of Illinois, this publication provides local news, community updates, and sports coverage to its readership. With a heritage spanning over a century, the newspaper remains a central source for information concerning civic developments and daily life in Lincoln and the surrounding areas.

Lisle Reporter

Lisle, Illinois

Lisle news from Shaw Local provides comprehensive coverage of local events in Lisle, Illinois. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it reports on community government, school board decisions, high school sports, and local crime, offering residents essential updates and photos from throughout the village and DuPage County area.

Lombard Spectator

Lombard, Illinois

Shaw Local provides comprehensive news coverage for Lombard, Illinois, as part of the My Suburban Life network. It reports on local government, community events, high school sports, and public safety. The publication serves as a primary source of information for DuPage County residents within the Chicago suburban area.

Loyola Phoenix

Chicago, Illinois

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of Loyola University Chicago, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local events, and student-focused issues. With a history dating back to 1929, it remains a vital source of information for the university community and the surrounding Rogers Park neighborhood.

Macomb Eagle

Macomb, Illinois

Serving the McDonough County community for over a century, this local publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, sports, and government affairs. It remains a primary source of information for Macomb residents, focusing on highlighting the initiatives and milestones that shape the local area.

Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat

Carlinville, Illinois

Serving the residents of Carlinville and surrounding Macoupin County, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it remains a primary source for reliable information and historical record within its Illinois rural community.

Marengo Farmside

Marengo, Illinois

Marengo news is provided by Shaw Local, serving the Marengo, Illinois area with comprehensive local coverage. It features reports on community events, public safety, local government, and high school sports. The publication is part of the Shaw Media network and incorporates content from the Northwest Herald.

Marion Daily Republican

Marion, Illinois

Serving as a long-standing source of community news for Williamson County, this publication delivers daily reporting on local government, regional sports, and events throughout Southern Illinois. It provides residents with a hyper-local perspective on public affairs and community developments, maintaining a deep-rooted connection to its readership since the late 19th century.

McDonough County Voice

Macomb, Illinois

Serving as the primary source of local news for Macomb and the surrounding McDonough County area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional politics, and high school sports. Its reporting focuses on keeping residents informed about local government actions and developments within the Western Illinois University community.

Mcleansboro Times Leader

Mcleansboro, Illinois

Serving the residents of Hamilton County, this long-standing community newspaper provides essential local coverage of municipal government, school athletics, and regional events. It acts as a primary source of record for the Mcleansboro area, maintaining a tradition of documenting the daily developments and milestones of its small-town audience.

Monmouth Daily Review Atlas

Monmouth, Illinois

Serving as the primary source of community news for Warren County, Illinois, this publication traces its roots back to the 1840s as one of the oldest daily newspapers in the region. It maintains a dedicated focus on local government, regional agriculture, and area sports, acting as a vital information hub for the residents of Monmouth and its surrounding rural communities.

Morrison Online

Morrison, Illinois

Serving the community of Morrison, Illinois, this digital publication functions as a vital information hub for local news, events, and regional updates. It is notable for bridging the gap between traditional community journalism and modern online accessibility, providing residents with a consistent source for happenings throughout Whiteside County.

Morton Times News

Morton, Illinois

The Journal Star is a daily newspaper based in Peoria, Illinois, serving the central part of the state. It provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates for Peoria and surrounding areas. The publication focuses on municipal government, crime reports, and regional high school athletics.

Moultrie County News Progress

Sullivan, Illinois

Serving the residents of Sullivan and surrounding Moultrie County, this long-standing publication acts as a primary source for local news, regional sports coverage, and community announcements. It remains a vital connection for rural Illinois readers by focusing exclusively on the events and civic issues that define the daily lives of those within its home county.

Mount Vernon Register News

Mount Vernon, Illinois

The Mount Vernon Register-News is a daily newspaper serving Mount Vernon and Jefferson County, Illinois. It provides local news coverage, sports, and community events, serving as a primary information source for residents in south-central Illinois. The publication is part of the Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. media group.

My Suburban Life

Addison, Illinois

My Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Addison, Illinois, as part of the Shaw Local News Network. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and public safety. The outlet focuses on delivering relevant information and stories to the DuPage County area.

My Suburban Life

Chicago, Illinois

Suburban Life is an American local news publication covering DuPage County and western Cook County in Illinois. It provides reporting on community events, local government, sports, and business news for suburbs including Downers Grove, Berwyn, and Wheaton. The outlet is part of the Shaw Local news network.

Nadig Newspapers

Chicago, Illinois

Serving Chicago’s Northwest Side since 1939, this family-owned publication provides hyper-local news coverage, community updates, and political reporting tailored to neighborhood residents. It is notable for its enduring legacy as a dedicated chronicler of local government, school events, and civic life within the city's diverse northwest communities.

Naperville Reporter

Naperville, Illinois

Shaw Local provides local news coverage for Naperville, Illinois, and the surrounding suburban area. The publication features community reporting, business updates, high school sports, and local government news. It serves as a primary source for regional information and community events throughout DuPage and Will counties.

News Tribune

La Salle, Illinois

The NewsTribune is a local news publication serving La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties in North Central Illinois. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, prep sports, and regional events for residents throughout the Illinois Valley.

Newton Press Mentor

Newton, Illinois

The Hometown Register is a local news publication serving Newton, Illinois, and surrounding communities in Jasper and Richland counties. It provides coverage of community events, high school sports, local government, and obituaries. The outlet resulted from the merger of the Newton Press-Mentor and the Olney Daily Mail.

NIU Northern Star

De Kalb, Illinois

Serving as the independent student-run voice of Northern Illinois University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local DeKalb developments, and collegiate athletics. With a legacy dating back to 1899, it functions as a primary information source for the student body while offering professional journalism experience to those pursuing media careers.

Normalite

Normal, Illinois

Serving the McLean County community since 1971, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news and coverage of town government, school board activities, and regional events. It is distinguished as a primary source for community-focused journalism that chronicles the civic developments and daily life of the residents of Normal, Illinois.

North Riverside Suburban Life

Riverside, Illinois

North Riverside Suburban Life is a local news publication serving North Riverside, Illinois. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, high school sports, and public interest stories. It focuses on delivering timely updates to residents of the western Chicago suburbs.

Northwest Herald

Crystal Lake, Illinois

The Northwest Herald is a daily newspaper based in Crystal Lake, serving McHenry County and parts of northern Illinois. Published by Shaw Local, it focuses on hyper-local community news, regional politics, and high school sports. The publication serves as a primary information source for residents across the region.

Oak Brook Suburban Life

Oak Brook, Illinois

Oak Brook Suburban Life, now part of the Shaw Local News Network, provides comprehensive news coverage for Oak Brook, Illinois. It reports on local government, community events, school board decisions, and public safety. The publication serves as a primary source for community-focused journalism in the western Chicago suburbs.

Oak Park Journal

Oak Park, Illinois

Dedicated to chronicling the local history, culture, and community developments of Oak Park, Illinois, this publication serves as a digital archive for the village's unique social and architectural heritage. It provides residents and history enthusiasts with curated insights into the people and events that have shaped this historic Chicago suburb over the decades.

Oak Park Wednesday Journal

Oak Park, Illinois

Serving the residents of Oak Park and River Forest, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community affairs. It is widely recognized for its robust investigative journalism and long-standing commitment to fostering civic engagement within its unique suburban Illinois audience.

Oakbrook Park Suburban Life

Oak Brook, Illinois

Oakbrook Terrace Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Oakbrook Terrace and surrounding DuPage County, Illinois. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community government, high school sports, local events, and public safety issues affecting suburban residents.

Olney Daily Mail

Olney, Illinois

The Hometown Register is a local news publication serving Olney, Illinois, and surrounding communities in Richland County. Formerly known as the Olney Daily Mail, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, high school sports, local government, and obituaries, keeping residents informed about regional developments and human interest stories.

Orion Gazette

Orion, Illinois

The Geneseo Republic is a local newspaper based in Geneseo, Illinois, serving Henry County. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local politics, high school sports, and regional events. The publication also features obituaries, opinion pieces, and lifestyle content relevant to residents of the Geneseo and surrounding area.

Ottowa Times

Ottowa, Illinois

The Times is a local news publication serving Ottawa, Illinois, and the surrounding Illinois Valley region. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it offers comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and events across La Salle and Bureau counties.

Pekin Daily Times

Pekin, Illinois

Serving the residents of Tazewell County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for the Pekin area. It traces its roots back to the 19th century, maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the civic life and regional developments of central Illinois.

Peoria Journal Star

Peoria, Illinois

Serving the central Illinois region since 1855, this publication provides comprehensive local news, investigative journalism, and sports coverage to the Peoria metropolitan area. It stands as a historic pillar of the community, offering a dedicated platform for reporting on regional government, education, and the evolving economic landscape of the Illinois River Valley.

Pioneer Press Online

Chicago, Illinois

Pioneer Press is a collection of suburban Chicago newspapers owned by the Chicago Tribune. Based in the Chicago metropolitan area, it provides hyper-local news coverage for dozens of communities. Its reporting includes local government, education, prep sports, and community events across the northern and western suburbs.

Polish News

Chicago, Illinois

Serving as a vital cultural bridge for the Polish-American community in Chicago, this bilingual publication provides comprehensive news, community features, and historical perspectives tailored to both Polish immigrants and English-speaking generations. It is notable for its long-standing dedication to preserving Polish heritage while facilitating civic engagement and social connectivity within the Midwestern Polonia.

Pontiac Daily Leader

Pontiac, Illinois

Serving as the primary source of news for Livingston County, Illinois, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a dedicated focus on hyper-local reporting to keep residents informed about the issues and people shaping their immediate environment.

Prairie Advocate

Lanark, Illinois

The Prairie Advocate was a local newspaper serving Lanark and Carroll County, Illinois. Now integrated into the Sauk Valley News within the Shaw Local News Network, it provides regional news, sports, and community updates for Lee, Whiteside, Carroll, and Ogle counties, maintaining its focus on local northern Illinois interests.

Quad Cities Online

Moline, Illinois

Serving the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates tailored to the residents of Moline and the surrounding metropolitan area. It stands as a digital-first extension of a long-standing journalistic tradition, connecting a diverse bi-state population through consistent reporting on regional politics, events, and municipal developments.

Quincy Herald Whig

Quincy, Illinois

Serving the tri-state area of Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, this long-standing publication dates back to 1835 and remains a primary source for local news, regional sports, and community events in the Quincy area. It is historically notable for its role in the region's development and its enduring commitment to reporting on the civic life and daily affairs of the Mississippi River Valley.

Republic Times

Waterloo, Illinois

The Republic-Times is a weekly newspaper serving Waterloo and the surrounding communities of Monroe County, Illinois. It provides local news coverage including government updates, community events, high school sports, and public notices. Established in 1890, it remains a primary source of information for residents in the Metro East area.

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

Riverside, Illinois

Serving the communities of Riverside, Brookfield, and North Riverside, this weekly publication offers in-depth local news, investigative reporting, and coverage of municipal government and school board activities. It is recognized for its long-standing commitment to community journalism, providing residents with a vital forum for civic engagement and regional discourse.

Riverside Suburban Life

Riverside, Illinois

Riverside Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Riverside, Illinois. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides coverage of community events, municipal government, sports, and human interest stories. The outlet focuses on reporting essential news and information relevant to residents of the Chicago suburban area.

Riverton Register

Riverton, Illinois

Serving as a vital community chronicle for the Riverton area, this publication provides dedicated local reporting on municipal news, school events, and regional happenings. It functions as a key source of information for area residents, maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the daily life and civic developments of its specific readership.

Robinson Daily News

Robinson, Illinois

The Robinson Daily News is a local news publication serving Robinson, Illinois, and Crawford County. It provides coverage of community events, local government, high school sports, and regional news. Now integrated into the Vincennes Sun-Commercial, it remains a primary source for community information in the Robinson area.

Rockford Register Star

Rockford, Illinois

Serving the northern Illinois region since 1888, this publication provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and investigative journalism to the residents of Rockford and the surrounding Winnebago County area. It holds a significant place in the community as the primary daily source for regional reporting and is currently part of the widespread USA Today Network.

Romeoville Reporter

Romeoville, Illinois

Shaw Local provides community news for Romeoville, Illinois, as part of the Shaw Local News Network and the Herald-News. The publication covers local government, community events, and regional issues. It offers residents updates on neighborhood developments, school news, and sports throughout Romeoville and the surrounding Will County area.

Sauk Valley Newspapers

Dixon, Illinois

Sauk Valley News is a local newspaper based in Dixon, Illinois, serving Lee, Whiteside, Carroll, and Ogle counties. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and business developments for Sterling, Rock Falls, and the surrounding region.

Saulkvalley.com

Dixon, Illinois

Sauk Valley News is a local news publication serving Lee, Whiteside, Carroll, and Ogle counties in Illinois, including Dixon, Sterling, and Rock Falls. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, business developments, and community events.

Shelbyville Daily Union

Shelbyville, Illinois

Serving Shelbyville and Shelby County, Illinois, the Shelbyville Daily Union provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community updates. As a long-standing regional publication, it focuses on civic issues, agriculture, and local events, maintaining its role as a primary information source for the local area.