State Journal-Register
Encyclopedia
The State Journal-Register is the only local daily newspaper
for Springfield, Illinois
and its surrounding area. It was founded in 1831 as the Sangamon Journal, and claims to be "the oldest newspaper in Illinois." The State-Journal merged with its afternoon rival, the Illinois State Register, in 1974, to create The State Journal-Register. The newspaper is owned by Fairport, New York
-based GateHouse Media
.
As of January 2009, The State Journal-Register enjoyed audited weekday circulation
averaging 51,381 copies during weekdays. The newspaper's Sunday circulation of 60,333 as of January 2009. Notable staff include editorial cartoonist
Chris Britt
and TNT radio co-hosts Don Trello and Larry Tate.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
for Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
and its surrounding area. It was founded in 1831 as the Sangamon Journal, and claims to be "the oldest newspaper in Illinois." The State-Journal merged with its afternoon rival, the Illinois State Register, in 1974, to create The State Journal-Register. The newspaper is owned by Fairport, New York
Fairport, New York
Fairport is a village located in the town of Perinton which is part of Monroe County, New York. Fairport is a suburb east of Rochester. It is also known as the "Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal"...
-based GateHouse Media
GateHouse Media
GateHouse Media Inc. is a U.S. newspaper publisher, headquartered in Perinton, New York, that publishes 97 dailies in 20 states and 198 paid weeklies, in addition to free papers, shoppers and specialty and niche publications.- History :Liberty Group Publishing was formed in 1998 when Kenneth L...
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As of January 2009, The State Journal-Register enjoyed audited weekday circulation
Newspaper circulation
A newspaper's circulation is the number of copies it distributes on an average day. Circulation is one of the principal factors used to set advertising rates. Circulation is not always the same as copies sold, often called paid circulation, since some newspapers are distributed without cost to the...
averaging 51,381 copies during weekdays. The newspaper's Sunday circulation of 60,333 as of January 2009. Notable staff include editorial cartoonist
Editorial cartoonist
An editorial cartoonist, also known as a political cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary....
Chris Britt
Chris Britt
Chris Britt is an editorial cartoonist for the State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinois, United States. Since 1991 the Copley News Service has distributed his cartoons....
and TNT radio co-hosts Don Trello and Larry Tate.