22nd Century Media explained

22nd Century Media
Foundation:	2005
Defunct:	2020
Industry:	Publishing, Media, Internet

22nd Century Media was an American media company based in the suburbs of Chicago.^[1] The company was founded in 2005 and at one time published 14 weekly community newspapers.^[2] The publications had roughly 160,000 subscribers.

It ceased operations April 7, 2020, citing "the economic impact of the coronavirus on all small businesses, from which we earn a large majority of our advertising base."^[3]

Online

In addition to the print content, each paper posted interactive videos, photo galleries, and a calendar online.^[4]

Newspapers

• The Lake Forest Leader^[5]
• The Glencoe Anchor^[5]
• The Highland Park Landmark^[5]
• The Northbrook Tower^[5]
• The Wilmette Beacon^[5]
• The Winnetka Current^[5]
• The Glenview Lantern^[5]
• The Homer Horizon^[5]
• The Lockport Legend^[5]
• The Mokena Messenger^[5]
• The New Lenox Patriot^[5]
• The Orland Park Prairie^[5]
• The Tinley Junction^[5]
• The Frankfort Station^[5]

Magazine

• Chicagoly^[1]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Suburban Chicago newspaper chain 22nd Century Media folds amid coronavirus ad drought. Robert. Channick. chicagotribune.com.
2. Web site: Coronavirus Forces Closure Of 22nd Century Media. 2020-10-21. news.yahoo.com. en-US.
3. Web site: Citing coronavirus impact, 22nd Century Media goes out of business - Robert Feder.
4. http://www.opprairie.com Orland Park's #1 Newspaper
5. Web site: More than 90 local newsrooms closed during the coronavirus pandemic. October 20, 2021.