Quincy Herald Whig

Quincy, Illinois, United StatesEnglish

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.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ILLINOIS

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.