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The Daily Republican was an American daily newspaper published Mondays through Fridays in Marion, Illinois. In 1987, the paper was acquired by Hollinger.[1] Former owner GateHouse Media purchased roughly 160 daily and weekly newspapers from Hollinger in 1997.[2]

The newspaper covers Williamson County, including the communities of Carterville, Herrin, Johnston City and Marion.

In 2026, at least 13 papers owned by Paddock Publications ceased, including the Daily Republican.[3]

References

  1. ^ “Canadian-Based Company Buys 23 U.S. Daily Newspapers”. apnewsarchive.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Kirk, Jim. “Hollinger Will Sell Bunch Of Its Papers”. chicagotribune.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Rynston-Lobel, Eric (June 12, 2026). “Paddock closes at least 13 Illinois newspapers, adding five new news deserts”. Local News Initiative. Medill School of Journalism. Retrieved June 17, 2026.