Journal Standard – Bias and Credibility

Journal Standard is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

The Journal Standard - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal 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 The Journal Standard as Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (0.2)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1848, The Journal Standard is an American daily newspaper published Mondays through Saturdays in Freeport, Illinois. The current editor is Wally Haas.

Funded by / Ownership

The Journal Standard is owned by USA TODAY Co., Inc., the newly renamed  parent company formerly known as the Gannett Company, which controls the USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales. 

Analysis / Bias

In review, local news is covered by journalists, and national news through the Associated Press. There is minimal use of loaded language in headlines and articles such as this: Fla. pastor sentenced to 100 years in child-sex case. All information is properly sourced.

Editorially, the Journal Standard covers both left and right-leaning viewpoints and never goes to extremes.

Failed Fact Checks

Overall, we rate The Journal Standard as Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 3/2/2019) Updated (05/01/2026)

Source: https://www.journalstandard.com

Last Updated on May 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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