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Charleston's first newspaper, The Courier, began publishing in 1840. A former Courier employee, Betty Boyer, began the Daily Times in 1966. The two papers merged, under her leadership, in 1968 to become the Times-Courier. The Weekly Independent Gazette was started in Mattoon in 1856, while the Mattoon Journal started in 1865. The two papers merged in 1905. Both the Journal Gazette and the Times-Co

urier were purchased by Howard Publications in 1971. In April 2002, Lee Enterprises bought all 16 Howard newspapers. Lee now has a daily circulation of more than 1.1 million in 45 newspapers in 18 states. The Journal Gazette and Times-Courier are zoned editions of the same newspaper. All newspaper personnel work for both newspapers, not one or the other. We are unique for having a downstate Illinois zoned newsroom operation for almost 20 years and for providing hometown coverage for 15 communities in east-central Illinois.

A hallway was renovated this year to display memorabilia and photos from the arena's history.
07/10/2025

A hallway was renovated this year to display memorabilia and photos from the arena's history.

The free concert is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Kiwanis Park's Daum Amphitheater, but will be moved to Dvorak Co...
07/10/2025

The free concert is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Kiwanis Park's Daum Amphitheater, but will be moved to Dvorak Concert Hall at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center if the weather is too rainy.

The free concert is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Kiwanis Park's Daum Amphitheater, but will be moved to Dvorak Concert Hall at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center

🎧 Get the latest national, international, sports and entertainment news on our daily podcast.
07/10/2025

🎧 Get the latest national, international, sports and entertainment news on our daily podcast.

February and June polls found Americans generally have high confidence in the National Weather Service and their local w...
07/10/2025

February and June polls found Americans generally have high confidence in the National Weather Service and their local weather report. That trust could now be undermined.

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with th...
07/10/2025

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet.

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will close its doors July 22.
07/10/2025

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will close its doors July 22.

The Braves made a run to the state title game last season and return multiple stars for a chance at another big season.
07/10/2025

The Braves made a run to the state title game last season and return multiple stars for a chance at another big season.

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
07/10/2025

Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier

Tytan Anderson's NBA Summer League debut with New Orleans on Thursday's TV slate.
07/09/2025

Tytan Anderson's NBA Summer League debut with New Orleans on Thursday's TV slate.

President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president...
07/09/2025

President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death to...
07/09/2025

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows.

🎧 The Ethical Life podcast: The hosts discuss what is lost when our minds are constantly filled with alerts, apps and ta...
07/09/2025

🎧 The Ethical Life podcast: The hosts discuss what is lost when our minds are constantly filled with alerts, apps and tasks, leaving little room for deeper thought or meaningful engagement.

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Charleston's first newspaper, The Courier, began publishing in 1840. A former Courier employee, Betty Boyer, began the Daily Times in 1966. The two papers merged, under her leadership, in 1968 to become the Times-Courier. The Weekly Independent Gazette was started in Mattoon in 1856, while the Mattoon Journal started in 1865. The two papers merged in 1905. Both the Journal Gazette and the Times-Courier were purchased by Howard Publications in 1971. In April 2002, Lee Enterprises bought all 16 Howard newspapers.

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