LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Hancock County Journal-Pilot as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hancock County Journal-Pilot is a newspaper based in Hancock County, Illinois. It covers topics such as news, business, local and state news, economics, politics, arts, and entertainment.
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Funded by / Ownership
The paper is independently owned by Community Media Group (CMG), which owns numerous publications in the Great Lakes region. The Hancock County Journal-Pilot is funded through an advertising and subscription model.
Analysis / Bias
The Hancock County Journal-Pilot covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Hancock, Illinois area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language La Harpe City Council hears water superintendent resigns. All information is properly sourced. The paper focuses on local and state news and does not cover national news.
Editorially, there is a reasonable balance between left and right-leaning opinions. The paper is fact-based and holds a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Hancock County Journal-Pilot as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to the use of credible sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/07/2024)
Source: https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/journalpilot/
Last Updated on May 7, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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