Daily Source Bias Check: Chicago Sun-Times

LEFT-CENTER BIAS

These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

Overall, the Chicago Sun-Times is rated Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that often align with the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180

History

Founded in 1948, The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group. The current editor is Chris Fusco.

Funded by / Ownership

The Chicago Sun-Times does not disclose ownership on the website, however it is owned by Sun-Times Investment Holding LLC, which was purchased by ST Acquisition Holdings in 2017. Revenue is derived through subscription fees and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Chicago Sun-Times publishes news covering the Chicago area as well as national and international news. Local news is reported through journalists with minimal bias such as this: Ex-CPD commander sentenced to six months community confinement after pocketing dead mom’s Social Security checks. National and world news is covered through a combination of journalists, the Associated Press and USA Today.

Editorially, they favor a liberal perspectives and often report negatively on President Trump: The case for impeachment over censure for President Donald Trump. The Sun-Times also often endorsed Democratic candidates since 1980.

A factual search reveal they have not failed a fact check.

Overall, the Chicago Sun-Times is rated Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that often align with the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/16/2016) Updated 12/3/2019)

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/