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The power of an informed public
Discover how our nonpartisan, fact-based reporting empowers citizens and drives change.
September 2024
Reaching the Critical Middle
The Center Square delivers timely, fact-based reporting on underreported election issues, serving as a trusted source for discerning voters.
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July 2024
Unfiltered Facts in Real Time
Our extensive, fact-based coverage of major events reached millions of readers nationwide, providing a reliable alternative to mainstream media narratives.
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June 2024
A Free Press Isn’t Free
A free and uncensored press plays a crucial role in holding governments accountable to citizens, which is why we fight for access and transparency.
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May 2024
What's Possible in Five Years
Celebrating milestones and team contributions
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March 2024
An Award-Winning Team
While our staff is not driven by accolades, we love to acknowledge their achievements.
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January 2024
Voters Make Headlines
We are committed not to tell the story that politicians want to tell, but rather focus on the issues that matter to you and our readers.
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December 2023
Expanding Our Horizons
Reshaping the landscape of news coverage in Illinois and beyond
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November 2023
Supporting Our Troops Through Transparency
How investigative journalism sparked change in policies affecting military service members
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October 2023
Leaders Take Notice
Our coverage has received recognition from both Republican and Democrat leaders alike.
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August 2023
Lifting the Veil
Today's media often obscures the facts about K-12 education policy and spending.
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May 2023
Earning the Public Trust
News consumers today are hearing a lot about the public’s growing distrust of media.
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April 2023
The long tail of quality journalism
We know it can take years of consistent, hard-hitting reporting to see the real impact.
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