Woodford Times
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.
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.
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