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Franklin News Foundation's diverse array of brands gives readers, listeners, and viewers round-the-clock access to the news impacting their daily lives.
The Center Square
As Franklin News Foundation’s newswire service, The Center Square (TCS) covers state legislative and other government policy decisions in all 50 states and the federal government in Washington, D.C. This taxpayer-centered content is available to local publishing partners free of charge and is distributed by hundreds of outlets across the nation. Get state-specific and national news delivered to your inbox by signing up for any of The Center Square's newsletters.
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Chalkboard News
Chalkboard News fills the need of parents and all stakeholders for breaking K-12 public education news coverage. This work is infused with the belief that everyone is an education stakeholder and readers can be trusted to draw their own conclusions when they are presented with hard facts. Get stories delivered weekly to your inbox by signing up for the Chalkboard News newsletter.
America's Talking Network
America’s Talking Network (ATN) is an audio platform dedicated to identifying and developing high-quality podcasts that drive thoughtful, civil conversation around issues that matter to Americans. We bring together experts to share different perspectives on the questions and concerns facing Americans today.
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Advanced Digital Media
Franklin acquired the video production entity Advanced Digital Media (ADM) in 2023, including the video streaming service, BlueRoomStream.com, commonly referred to as the “C-SPAN of Illinois.” ADM is also connected to all the major television networks providing live news feeds from the state Capitol. ADM’s expertise in streaming live video, as well as producing video clips and still photography from high-resolution video, allows Franklin to provide readers and those who consume news through video with unedited insight to state and national government.
Illinois Radio Network
Illinois Radio Network (IRN) is the news, sports and information service created specifically with radio in mind, providing indispensable content to affiliates across the state. IRN coverage is contemporary and contextual, designed for a statewide audience that is passionate about Illinois. Journalists provide uncommon insight into the state’s most relevant stories.
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