Peoria Journal Star

Peoria, Illinois, United StatesEnglish

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.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PEORIA

Print media in this central Illinois market is defined by a single dominant daily publication that shares corporate ownership with several surrounding community weeklies. Formed by a mid-century merger, the Gannett-owned Peoria Journal Star operates as the primary broadsheet for the metropolitan region. The market is also supplemented by smaller regional titles like the East Peoria Times Courier and the Woodford Times, which provide localized print coverage for neighboring suburban and rural counties. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Peoria.