Illinois Newspapers
Browse 228 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.
Today's US Front Pages →Hillsboro Journal News
Hillsboro, Illinois
Serving Montgomery County, Illinois, since 1851, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates to the residents of Hillsboro and the surrounding region. It remains a vital source of historical record and daily information, maintaining a dedicated focus on the civic interests and events that define the local area.
Hillside Suburban Life
Hillside, Illinois
Hillside Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Hillside, Illinois, and surrounding Cook County communities. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides coverage of municipal government, public safety, local sports, and community events, maintaining its focus on suburban Chicago neighborhood reporting.
Hodgkins Suburban Life
Hodgkins, Illinois
Hodgkins Suburban Life is a local news publication serving Hodgkins, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it provides coverage of municipal government, community events, local sports, and human interest stories, maintaining its focus on suburban Cook County residents.
Huntley Farmside
Huntley, Illinois
Shaw Local Huntley provides comprehensive news coverage for Huntley, Illinois, and the surrounding regions of McHenry and Kane counties. As part of the Shaw Local News Network, it reports on local government, crime, sports, and community events, offering residents digital access to regional journalism and breaking news.
Hyde Park Herald
Chicago, Illinois
Serving Chicago’s South Side since 1882, this weekly publication is one of the city's oldest neighborhood newspapers, documenting the local history and community evolution of Hyde Park and its surrounding areas. It remains a vital source for hyper-local reporting, providing in-depth coverage of municipal issues, arts, culture, and university affairs that directly impact the residents of its historic district.
IIT Tech News
Chicago, Illinois
Established in 1928, this long-running student publication serves the Illinois Institute of Technology community by providing independent reporting on campus events, academic developments, and university politics. It remains a vital forum for student discourse, offering a platform for the voices and concerns of the institution's diverse undergraduate and graduate population.
Illinois Business Journal
Chicago, Illinois
Serving as a primary resource for Chicago’s professional community, this publication provides comprehensive reporting on local economic trends, corporate developments, and industry-specific news. It is recognized for delivering essential business intelligence to decision-makers and executives navigating the regional market.
Illinois Times
Springfield, Illinois
Serving the capital city of Springfield and surrounding areas, this independent weekly publication provides in-depth investigative reporting, arts coverage, and political analysis focused on local government. Since its founding in 1975, it has established a reputation for holding state and local officials accountable through comprehensive journalism and alternative perspectives.
India Bulletin
Chicago, Illinois
India Bulletin is an English-language community newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois. Serving the South Asian diaspora in the United States, it provides extensive coverage of local community events, news from India, and features on business, culture, and entertainment relevant to the Indian-American community.
Indian Head Park Suburban Life
Indian Head Park, Illinois
Indian Head Park Suburban Life, now part of the Shaw Local News Network, provides local news coverage for Indian Head Park, Illinois. The publication focuses on community events, high school sports, local government, and human interest stories, continuing its tradition of serving residents in the western Chicago suburbs.
ISU Vidette
Normal, Illinois
Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of Illinois State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and student life in Normal, Illinois. It is notable for its long-standing history as a primary source of information for the university community, offering a platform for student journalists to report on issues impacting both the academic and surrounding town populations.
Itasca Press
Itasca, Illinois
Shaw Local provides comprehensive news coverage for Itasca, Illinois, as part of the Shaw Local News Network. It reports on municipal government, community events, crime, and regional sports. The publication serves as a primary information source for residents, continuing the local news coverage formerly provided by the Itasca Press.
Journal & Topics Newspapers
Des Plaines, Illinois
Serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago for over 90 years, this independent media group provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and municipal coverage across 17 distinct suburban editions. Its enduring legacy is defined by a deep commitment to hyper-local journalism, keeping residents informed on school board decisions, city council proceedings, and neighborhood events within its expansive readership area.
Journal Courier
Jacksonville, Illinois
Serving the west-central Illinois region, this historic publication has provided local news and community coverage to Jacksonville and its surrounding areas since its founding in the mid-19th century. It remains a key source for regional developments, high school sports, and civic updates, maintaining a long-standing tradition of chronicling the daily life of Morgan County residents.
Journal Gazette and Times Courier
Mattoon, Illinois
Serving the Mattoon and Charleston region of Illinois, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community news. It stands as a primary information source for Coles County, maintaining a legacy of regional reporting that dates back to the nineteenth century.
Kane County Chronicle
Geneva, Illinois
The Kane County Chronicle is a local news publication based in Geneva, Illinois, serving the Fox Valley region including St. Charles and Batavia. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, and local government affairs as part of the Shaw Local News Network.
Kankakee Daily Journal
Kankakee, Illinois
The Kankakee Daily Journal is a daily newspaper serving Kankakee County, Illinois. Founded in 1853, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and community events. Now part of the Shaw Local News network, the publication continues to focus on issues affecting the Kankakee area.
La Grange Suburban Life
La Grange, Illinois
La Grange News is a local news source for La Grange, Illinois, and the greater Lyons Township area. Operated by Shaw Local News Network, the publication covers local government, community developments, school board decisions, and high school sports, providing residents with comprehensive regional reporting and event updates.
La Raza
Chicago, Illinois
Serving the Chicago metropolitan area for over five decades, this prominent Spanish-language publication provides essential news and community resources to the region's diverse Latino population. It is widely recognized as one of the most influential Hispanic media outlets in the United States, offering in-depth coverage of local politics, immigration issues, and cultural events.
Lake Forester
Lake Forest, Illinois
The Lake Forester is a weekly local newspaper serving Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, Illinois. Part of the Pioneer Press group, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, schools, and high school sports, now operating under the editorial umbrella of the Chicago Tribune.
Lake Zurich Courier
Lake Zurich, Illinois
The Lake Zurich Courier provides comprehensive local news coverage for Lake Zurich and surrounding areas in Illinois. As part of the Pioneer Press group under the Chicago Tribune, it focuses on municipal government, community events, high school sports, and features relevant to Lake Zurich residents and their families.
Lemont Reporter
Lemont, Illinois
Shaw Local Lemont provides comprehensive news coverage for Lemont, Illinois. As part of the Shaw Local News Network, it reports on local government, education, high school sports, and community events. The publication serves as a primary source for local information, continuing the legacy of suburban news reporting in the region.
Libertyville Review
Libertyville, Illinois
The Libertyville Review is a weekly newspaper serving the village of Libertyville and surrounding Lake County communities in Illinois. As part of the Pioneer Press group owned by Tribune Publishing, it provides comprehensive hyper-local coverage of community news, local government, education, and high school sports.
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.
Lincoln Daily News
Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln Daily News is a locally owned online publication serving Lincoln and Logan County, Illinois. Since 1999, it has provided comprehensive coverage of community events, government, sports, and local features. It serves as a digital-first alternative to traditional print media for the central Illinois region.
Lincolnwood Review
Lincolnwood, Illinois
The Lincolnwood Review is a weekly newspaper serving the village of Lincolnwood, Illinois. Part of the Pioneer Press group owned by Tribune Publishing, it provides hyper-local coverage of community news, local government, schools, and high school sports for residents of this North Shore suburb.
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.
Lyons Suburban Life
Lyons, Illinois
Lyons Suburban Life provides local news and community updates for Lyons, Illinois, and surrounding Cook County suburbs. Now part of the Shaw Local News Network, it covers municipal government, high school sports, and community events, maintaining its focus on hyper-local reporting for the suburban Chicago area.
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.
Mason County Democrat
Havana, Illinois
The Mason County Democrat is a weekly newspaper serving Havana, Illinois, and the surrounding Mason County area. Established in 1849, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community announcements, acting as a primary source of information for the rural central Illinois region.
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.
Morris Daily Herald
Morris, Illinois
The Morris Herald-News, formerly the Morris Daily Herald, provides local news, sports, and community coverage for Grundy County, Illinois. Part of the Shaw Media group, the publication maintains a strong digital presence while continuing its long-standing tradition of reporting on municipal government, local schools, and regional events.
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 Grove Champion
Morton Grove, Illinois
The Morton Grove Champion is a weekly community newspaper serving Morton Grove, Illinois. Part of the Pioneer Press group under Tribune Publishing, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community events, maintaining its legacy as a primary information source for the northern Chicago suburb.
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.
Mundelein Review
Mundelein, Illinois
The Mundelein Review is a weekly newspaper serving the village of Mundelein and surrounding Lake County communities in Illinois. Part of the Pioneer Press group, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community events, now operating under the Chicago Tribune Media Group's suburban portfolio.
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.
Naperville Sun
Naperville, Illinois
The Naperville Sun serves the city of Naperville and surrounding suburban areas in Illinois. Originally part of the Sun-Times Media Group, it is currently published by the Chicago Tribune. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, community features, sports reporting, and political updates for one of the state's largest cities.
