(The Center Square) – Saying the number of working journalists in Illinois has dramatically dropped over the past two decades, a lawmaker has introduced legislation to reverse that trend. Some question the idea. State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, a former TV newsman, is sponsoring several ideas in an effort to prop up local news outlets. […]
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