Shaw Media purchases Free Press Newspapers

Shaw Media has purchased The Free Press Newspapers, which include the Braidwood Journal, Coal City Courant and Free Press Advocate.

The Free Press Newspapers, serving the communities of Braidwood, Coal City and Wilmington in southern Will County and southeastern Grundy County, were owned and operated by the Fisher family for more than 46 years.

“It’s time for a new chapter for the Free Press Newspapers. In our hearts we feel this is the best decision in order for our three weekly publications to continue,” Publisher Eric Fisher said. “The transition comes during a period of considerable change for community newspapers nationwide, as longtime independent owners increasingly seek larger regional publishers and other ownership models capable of sustaining local journalism.”

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