The Frankfort Station
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The Frankfort Station is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of Frankfort, Illinois
dedicated to the coverage of local news. The Frankfort Station is published by parent company, 22nd Century Media
and is the sister paper of The Tinley Junction
, The Mokena Messenger
, The Orland Park Prairie
, The New Lenox Patriot
, and The Homer Horizon
. The Station is delivered free every Thursday via the U.S. Mail to every home and business in Frankfort, IL. As of July 2009, circulation of The Frankfort Station is estimated at 11,200 homes and businesses.
, The Frankfort Station was founded in 2005. The first issue was June 22, 2005. The Frankfort Station can also be found online at http://www.frankfortstation.com. The Frankfort Station relies one-hundred percent on advertising revenues. A readership survey conducted in 2008 by Robert Olinto and Associates revealed that 91% of residents read the paper and 66% of readers read every single issue.
publications believe in maintaining strict objectivity and neutrality on political issues. The company's papers do not endorse candidates nor do they support ballot items. Instead, The Frankfort Station strives to give readers all information from both sides, in turn, allowing readers to make their own decisions. The goal of 22nd Century Media
newspapers is to act as the voice, eyes and ears of its towns.
School District 210 (Lincoln-Way North, Lincoln-Way East) and elementary school districts 157-C and Summit Hill 161.
sends out to e-mail subscribers weekly topical e-newsletters, breaking news alerts, and a weekend guide called Weekly Scoop. As of July 2009, more than 3,500 people subscribe to Weekly Scoop.
Assistant Editor: Amanda Jacobs
Sales Director: Linda Kessinger
Web Editor: Lauren Franco
Jamie Lynn Ferguson is the third editor of The Frankfort Station. She was preceded by Jennie Korb, the first editor of The Station, and Lauren Traut.
--2nd Place, 2008 - News reporting for a single story, Division C
--2nd Place, 2008 - Newspaper design, Division C
--2nd Place, 2008 - Newspaper design, Division C
--3rd Place, 2008 - Single page design, Division C
Frankfort, Illinois
Frankfort is a village in Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,782 at the 2010 census. According to Forbes.com, in 2007 the village ranked as the 36th fastest growing suburb in the United States. - Previous spelling :...
dedicated to the coverage of local news. The Frankfort Station is published by parent company, 22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media is a media company based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. 22nd Century Media, founded in 2005, publishes six hyper-local weekly community newspapers. 22nd Century Media publications are delivered free to over 96,000 homes and business across the southwest suburbs of Chicago...
and is the sister paper of The Tinley Junction
The Tinley Junction
The Tinley Junction is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of Tinley Park, Illinois dedicated to the coverage of local news...
, The Mokena Messenger
The Mokena Messenger
The Mokena Messenger is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of Mokena, Illinois dedicated to the coverage of local news. The Mokena Messenger is published by parent company, 22nd Century Media and is the sister paper of The Orland Park Prairie, The Homer Horizon, The...
, The Orland Park Prairie
The Orland Park Prairie
The Orland Park Prairie is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois dedicated to the coverage of local news...
, The New Lenox Patriot
The New Lenox Patriot
The New Lenox Patriot is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of New Lenox, Illinois dedicated to the coverage of local news...
, and The Homer Horizon
The Homer Horizon
The Homer Horizon is a weekly hyper-local community newspaper based in the Village of Homer Glen, Illinois dedicated to the coverage of local news...
. The Station is delivered free every Thursday via the U.S. Mail to every home and business in Frankfort, IL. As of July 2009, circulation of The Frankfort Station is estimated at 11,200 homes and businesses.
History
The second newspaper published by 22nd Century Media22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media is a media company based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. 22nd Century Media, founded in 2005, publishes six hyper-local weekly community newspapers. 22nd Century Media publications are delivered free to over 96,000 homes and business across the southwest suburbs of Chicago...
, The Frankfort Station was founded in 2005. The first issue was June 22, 2005. The Frankfort Station can also be found online at http://www.frankfortstation.com. The Frankfort Station relies one-hundred percent on advertising revenues. A readership survey conducted in 2008 by Robert Olinto and Associates revealed that 91% of residents read the paper and 66% of readers read every single issue.
Editorial Policy
The Frankfort Station is focused solely on the coverage of Frankfort news. The Frankfort Station is part of a new series of hyper-local newspapers that focus on micro-stories within a single community. The Station is composed of four main sections: News, Sports, Local Living, and Life & Arts. 22nd Century Media22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media is a media company based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. 22nd Century Media, founded in 2005, publishes six hyper-local weekly community newspapers. 22nd Century Media publications are delivered free to over 96,000 homes and business across the southwest suburbs of Chicago...
publications believe in maintaining strict objectivity and neutrality on political issues. The company's papers do not endorse candidates nor do they support ballot items. Instead, The Frankfort Station strives to give readers all information from both sides, in turn, allowing readers to make their own decisions. The goal of 22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media is a media company based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. 22nd Century Media, founded in 2005, publishes six hyper-local weekly community newspapers. 22nd Century Media publications are delivered free to over 96,000 homes and business across the southwest suburbs of Chicago...
newspapers is to act as the voice, eyes and ears of its towns.
News Coverage
The Station specifically covers the village government of Frankfort, as well as Lincoln-Way Community HighSchool District 210 (Lincoln-Way North, Lincoln-Way East) and elementary school districts 157-C and Summit Hill 161.
Online
In addition to the print content, The Station posts interactive videos, photo galleries, and a calendar online at http://www.frankfortstation.com. Users can create an account, build a personal profile, post comments, upload original content, and interact with other users all at the click of a mouse. 22nd Century Media22nd Century Media
22nd Century Media is a media company based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. 22nd Century Media, founded in 2005, publishes six hyper-local weekly community newspapers. 22nd Century Media publications are delivered free to over 96,000 homes and business across the southwest suburbs of Chicago...
sends out to e-mail subscribers weekly topical e-newsletters, breaking news alerts, and a weekend guide called Weekly Scoop. As of July 2009, more than 3,500 people subscribe to Weekly Scoop.
Staff
Editor: Jamie Lynn FergusonAssistant Editor: Amanda Jacobs
Sales Director: Linda Kessinger
Web Editor: Lauren Franco
Jamie Lynn Ferguson is the third editor of The Frankfort Station. She was preceded by Jennie Korb, the first editor of The Station, and Lauren Traut.
Awards
In 2008, The Frankfort Station was the proud recipient of four awards from the Illinois Press Association.--2nd Place, 2008 - News reporting for a single story, Division C
--2nd Place, 2008 - Newspaper design, Division C
--2nd Place, 2008 - Newspaper design, Division C
--3rd Place, 2008 - Single page design, Division C