LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Crain’s Chicago Business Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced story and editorial selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1916, Crain’s Chicago Business is a weekly business magazine serving the Chicago metro area and the state of Illinois. Chicagobusiness.com covers business, finance, Real Estate, and political news.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
Crain’s Chicago Business is owned by Crain’s Communications, a 3rd generation family-owned business based in Detriot. Advertising, subscription fees, and businesses’ digital marketing generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Crain’s Chicago Business reports on business, covering politics, energy, health care, retail, and other sectors. Articles and headlines do not use loaded language such as this Rockford-based health system closes one of its hospitals. All stories are properly sourced to credible media outlets. National news stories are derived from the Associated Press.
Crain’s Chicago Business publishes op-eds under the Opinion category, such as this Editorial: Springfield was right to stall — now get transit reform right. While more lean, very slightly left, there is not enough to change their classification of least biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Crain’s Chicago Business Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced story and editorial selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/05/2025)
Source: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/
Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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