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Illinois Times Reader Survey
1.
When something happens in your community, where do you hear about it? (Check all that apply)
Illinois Times – print
Illinois Times – online/social media
Another newspaper/magazine
Radio
TV
Email Newsletter
Podcast/smart speaker briefing (ie. Amazon Alexa)
Neighbor or friend
Business
Flyers or signs in the community
Social Media
Other (please specify)
2.
Do you subscribe or donate to news publications, in print or online? (Check all that apply)
Yes, I am currently a donor to the Illinois Times
Yes, I currently subscribe/donate to news organizations other than the Illinois Times
I have been a subscriber/donor to a news publication in the past, but I do not currently subscribe/donate
No, I have never been a subscriber/donor to a news publication
3.
How do you consume Illinois Times? (Check all that apply)
Print
Website
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn
Email newsletters
Other (please specify)
4.
What are you most interested in learning about your community? (Check all that apply)
Civic/government affairs including elections and politics
Things to do, including events and activities
Reviews, highlights and trends regarding restaurants, bars and cafes
Local economic trends, including job opportunities, cost of living and small businesses
Real estate changes, including development, preservation and sales
Racial and economic inequities
Arts features and reviews
Schools, education and parenting
Business openings and closures
Crime/public safety issues
The views and opinions of neighbors and community leaders
Local deals and promotions
How to get involved with local organizations and issues, or volunteer opportunities
Other (please specify)
5.
We want to build a newsroom that has plenty of opportunities for you to help shape and support our journalism. Which of the following would you be most interested in?
I’m interested in talking more with a journalist in your newsroom
I want to share tips for story ideas
I’d like to share my ideas and opinions about local policy
I want to attend public events hosted by the newsroom
I host a regular event or neighborhood group that I’d like someone from your newsroom to visit
I am interested in supporting it by reading it, shopping at advertisers and/or donating money
I do not want to be involved in shaping journalism
Other (please specify)
6.
The following are published in Illinois Times either in print or online. Please pick the top five you read regularly.
News articles
Opinion/Letters to the editor
Food and drinks features
Local music coverage
Theater reviews
Film reviews
SeeGov (highlight reels of municipal meetings)
The Mosaic Project Podcast
Local history
Calendar listings
Live music listings
Obituaries
Arts & Culture Features
Rich Miller’s column
James Krohe’s column
7.
Which food related content do you most want to see in Illinois Times?
Restaurant reviews
New restaurant openings
Chef profiles
Food events
Cocktail & brewery coverage
Recipes
217 Food Week
Best of Springfield dining
None
8.
How often do you use the Illinois Times events calendar?
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
9.
Overall, how satisfied are you with Illinois Times' content?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
10.
What’s an issue or story in your community that people aren’t talking about, or that you think should be discussed more? (Optional)
11.
Is there anything else you want our staff to know? (Optional)
Current Progress,
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