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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SIU Aleste

Edwardsville, Illinois

The Alestle is the student-run newspaper of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Established in 1960, it serves the university community by covering campus news, athletics, and student activities. The publication focuses on issues relevant to the student body while reporting on administration and the surrounding Edwardsville area.

Socialist Worker

Chicago, Illinois

Published by the International Socialist Organization from 1977 until 2019, this newspaper served as a prominent voice for the radical left in the United States. It was widely recognized for its consistent coverage of labor struggles, anti-war movements, and social justice activism from an explicitly Marxist perspective.

South West News Herald

Chicago, Illinois

The Southwest News Herald is a local newspaper serving the Southwest Side of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and neighborhood events. Established to inform residents of areas like Beverly and Archer Heights, it serves as a primary source for regional reporting.

Southern Illinoisan

Carbondale, Illinois

The Southern Illinoisan is a daily newspaper based in Carbondale, Illinois, serving the southern region of the state. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, weather updates, and community events across several counties. The publication focuses on issues affecting the Southern Illinois area and its residents.

St Charles Republican

St. Charles, Illinois

Shaw Local serves St. Charles, Illinois, by providing digital news coverage and content from the Kane County Chronicle. It features reporting on local municipal government, school board activities, community events, and public safety. The platform acts as a primary information source for residents in the Kane County area.

Star Courier

Kewanee, Illinois

Serving the Kewanee, Illinois, area since 1876, this community publication provides essential local news, regional sports coverage, and coverage of civic affairs to Henry County residents. Its long-standing presence makes it a primary historical and daily record for the city's happenings and public interest issues.

Stark County News

Toulon, Illinois

Serving as the primary source of local journalism for Toulon and the surrounding Stark County area, this publication documents community events, government proceedings, and regional history. It remains a vital connection for rural residents by prioritizing hyper-local reporting and civic engagement within this small Illinois county.

State Journal Register

Springfield, Illinois

Serving as the primary daily newspaper for Illinois' capital city, this publication traces its roots back to 1831 and maintains a deep historical connection to the political life of Springfield. It provides comprehensive coverage of state government proceedings alongside local news, acting as a vital information source for the Central Illinois community.

Staunton Star Times

Staunton, Illinois

Serving the community of Staunton, Virginia, this publication provides local news coverage, community updates, and editorial content tailored to the residents of the Shenandoah Valley. It acts as a primary source for regional reporting, focusing on events, government affairs, and stories that directly impact the daily lives of its local readership.

Stickney Life

Stickney, Illinois

Stickney news is provided by the Shaw Local News Network, covering Stickney, Illinois, and surrounding communities. The publication delivers comprehensive reporting on local government, high school sports, community events, and public safety issues, serving as a primary source for regional news in the suburban Chicago area.

Streamwood Press

Streamwood, Illinois

Shaw Local Streamwood is a digital news platform providing comprehensive local coverage for Streamwood, Illinois. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it reports on community events, crime, public safety, local government, and high school sports, serving residents with timely updates and regional interest stories.

Streator Times Press

Streator, Illinois

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

Suburban Chicago Newspapers

Chicago, Illinois

Suburban Chicago Newspapers is a collective news portal hosted by the Chicago Tribune, covering the greater Chicago metropolitan area. It provides localized reporting for communities including Aurora, Elgin, and the Southland region, focusing on municipal government, local sports, and community events across the surrounding suburbs.

Sumner Press

Sumner, Illinois

Serving the Pierce County community since 1889, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, focusing on regional government, school athletics, and community events in Sumner and Bonney Lake. It remains a historic fixture of local journalism, acting as a primary source of record for residents seeking updates on town development and civic affairs.

Taylorville Daily News

Taylorville, Illinois

Serving the Christian County community, this digital-first news outlet provides real-time reporting on local government, high school sports, and regional community events. It functions as a vital information hub for Taylorville residents by prioritizing hyper-local coverage and immediate updates on the issues that directly impact the daily lives of its audience.

The Bugle

Plainfield, Illinois

The Plainfield Enterprise is a weekly newspaper based in Plainfield, Illinois. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, high school sports, and regional politics. The publication focuses on serving residents of Plainfield and the surrounding area with reporting on local government and lifestyle features.

The Desi Times

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Serving the South Asian community in the Chicagoland area, this publication provides a vital link to local, national, and international news tailored to the interests of the Indian diaspora. It has established itself as a key media platform for regional cultural advocacy, community engagement, and comprehensive coverage of events affecting the Hoffman Estates population.

Times Record

Aledo, Illinois

Serving as a longstanding community pillar, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and event reporting tailored specifically to the residents of Mercer County, Illinois. It is notable for its commitment to documenting regional developments and maintaining a grassroots editorial focus that connects the rural agricultural community of Aledo with its surrounding area.

Trenton Sun

Trenton, Illinois

Serving as a long-standing journalistic fixture in New Jersey's capital, this publication focuses on local government, regional news, and community affairs. It remains a primary information source for Trenton residents, emphasizing civic engagement and reporting on the legislative developments unfolding within the city.

UC Chicago Maroon

Chicago, Illinois

Established in 1892, this independent student newspaper serves as the primary source of news, arts, and commentary for the University of Chicago community. It is widely recognized for its rigorous investigative reporting on campus affairs and its role in shaping student discourse within one of the nation's most academically focused collegiate environments.

UI Daily Illini

Champaign, Illinois

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, this publication has provided comprehensive campus and community news since its founding in 1871. It maintains a significant reach among students, faculty, and local residents, serving as a primary source for investigative journalism and editorial perspectives centered on the university experience.

UIC News

Chicago, Illinois

UIC Today is the official news publication of the University of Illinois Chicago. Based in Chicago, it covers university research, campus events, academic achievements, and student life. The site serves as a central hub for providing timely information and highlights from the university's diverse academic community.

UIS Journal

Springfield, Illinois

Serving the University of Illinois Springfield community, this student-led publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local politics, and cultural events. It acts as a vital platform for student discourse and professional journalism development, chronicling the university's history and its evolving relationship with the broader Springfield area.

Vandalia Leader Union

Vandalia, Illinois

Serving the Fayette County region of Illinois, this community publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and obituaries to residents of Vandalia and the surrounding areas. It is notable for its long-standing role as a primary source of record for local civic affairs and its commitment to documenting the daily life and history of its rural Illinois readership.

Villa Park Argus

Villa Park, Illinois

Shaw Local provides comprehensive local news coverage for Villa Park, Illinois, and the surrounding DuPage County area. The publication reports on community events, crime, local government, and regional developments. It serves as the digital successor to traditional local newspapers within the Chicago suburban media landscape.

Voice

Aurora, Illinois

Serving the communities of Aurora and the surrounding Illinois suburbs, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community features, and regional sports coverage. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to community-focused journalism and its role as a key information source for residents in the Fox Valley area.

Warrenville Press

Warrenville, Illinois

Shaw Local Warrenville is a digital news platform providing community coverage for Warrenville, Illinois. Part of the Shaw Local News Network, it reports on local government, high school sports, and civic events across DuPage County, continuing the coverage previously offered by the Warrenville Press and Suburban Life publications.

Washington Times Reporter

Washington, Illinois

The Peoria Journal Star is a daily newspaper based in Peoria, Illinois, serving the central Illinois region. It offers local news, sports coverage, and community information for Peoria and neighboring towns. The publication is a member of the USA Today Network and covers regional politics and events.

Waukegan News Sun

Waukegan, Illinois

Serving Lake County, Illinois, this publication provides local news coverage, investigative reporting, and community updates with a history dating back to its founding in the late 19th century. It functions as a primary source of information for the Waukegan area, emphasizing regional politics, education, and events relevant to the diverse suburban population it reaches.

Westchester Suburban Life

Westchester, Illinois

Westchester Suburban Life, part of the Shaw Local News Network, provides local news coverage for Westchester, Illinois, and surrounding communities. It features community events, high school sports, local government updates, and human-interest stories, serving as a primary source of information for residents of the suburban Chicago area.

Westmont Progress

Westmont, Illinois

The Westmont Progress is a local news publication serving Westmont, Illinois, and surrounding DuPage County areas. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, education, and sports, maintaining its focus on hyper-local reporting for suburban Chicago residents.

Wood Dale Press

Wood Dale, Illinois

Wood Dale Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Wood Dale, Illinois, as part of the Shaw Local News Network. It provides comprehensive coverage of community events, municipal government, DuPage County school reports, and local sports, maintaining a focus on neighborhood news and regional developments.

Woodford Times

Peoria, Illinois

The Journal Star is a daily newspaper based in Peoria, Illinois. It serves as the primary news source for the Central Illinois region, covering local politics, sports, business, and community events. Originally founded in the 19th century, it now operates under the Gannett network of news publications.

Woodridge Reporter

Woodridge, Illinois

Woodridge Reporter provides local news and information for Woodridge, Illinois, as part of the Shaw Local News Network. The publication covers community events, local government, crime reports, and school district updates. It serves the village by offering residents timely insights into suburban life and civic developments in the region.

Woodstock Independent

Woodstock, Illinois

Serving the residents of Woodstock, Illinois, and its surrounding communities, this award-winning weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and civic affairs. It is widely recognized for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as a vital record and community forum that connects citizens to the specific issues shaping their town.

Worth Reporter

Worth, Illinois

Serving the residents of Worth, Illinois, and surrounding communities, this local publication provides essential coverage of municipal news, school board updates, and regional community events. It has long functioned as a primary source of civic information, fostering local engagement by chronicling the daily developments and public affairs that impact the south suburban Chicago area.