RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate CWBChicago as Right-Center Biased due to its emphasis on crime and public safety reporting, often framed in a way that appeals to law-and-order narratives. We rate its reporting as Mixed for factual accuracy due to a lack of transparency regarding ownership and poor sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
CWBChicago is a news outlet established in 2013 that covers public safety, crime, and judicial issues in Chicago. It provides detailed coverage of incidents and legal proceedings, particularly in the city’s North Side neighborhoods.
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Funded by / Ownership
CWBChicago does not disclose specific ownership details or the identities of its founders beyond mentioning that the site was created in 2013 by five residents of Wrigleyville and Boystown. The website generates revenue through advertising and reader subscriptions, as indicated by the presence of ads on the site and options for readers to support its reporting financially.
Analysis / Bias
CWBChicago’s reporting is characterized by its focus on crime and public safety. The outlet often emphasizes detailed accounts of criminal incidents and legal proceedings. The outlet tends to highlight stories that may appeal to readers concerned about crime rates and law enforcement efficacy. This focus can contribute to a perception of bias, as the selection and framing of stories may emphasize negative aspects of urban life without providing proportional coverage of broader social issues or positive developments.
For instance, the “Brandon’s Bodies” section on CWBChicago tracks incidents of people being found shot in areas previously served by the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system, which was terminated by the city. Similarly, the piece “Trump Bumper Sticker Helps Chicago Cops Crack Anti-Gay Hate Crime Case: Prosecutors” details a hate crime investigation, which, while informative, aligns with the outlet’s pattern of focusing on sensational criminal cases. The article highlights an anti-gay hate crime, a topic often associated with left-leaning issues, but its framing focuses on the criminal investigation and public safety aspects rather than broader social justice themes. While mentioning a “Trump bumper sticker” introduces a political element, the article remains consistent with CWBChicago’s overall emphasis on crime reporting, aligning with a Right-Center bias in its broader context.
CWBChicago cites sources such as NBC Chicago in its reporting but also frequently employs circular references, relying on its own previous articles without providing sufficient external validation or independent sources.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate CWBChicago as Right-Center Biased due to its emphasis on crime and public safety reporting, often framed in a way that appeals to law-and-order narratives. We rate its reporting as Mixed for factual accuracy due to a lack of transparency regarding ownership and poor sourcing. (M. Huitsing 01/16/2025)
Source: https://cwbchicago.com/
Last Updated on January 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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