Country Herald
U.S. local community
Background
Country Herald is a relatively new, online-only local news publication based at 850 Main St NW, Unit 84, Bourbonnais, Illinois. Its exact founding date is not publicly confirmed, but early metrics showed the outlet reaching roughly 30,000 readers in the greater Kankakee area shortly after launch. The staff is described as 'a collective collage of former editors, writers, radio personalities, bloggers, and social media influencers' assembled to serve the Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County communities. The outlet's stated mission is to deliver 'positive, fact-driven, family-friendly, community-driven stories on a weekly basis.' It operates as a small private business with fewer than 25 employees and annual revenue under $5 million, relying on locally sold advertising and sponsorship contracts rather than subscriptions or outside institutional funding. Country Herald does not accept politically charged advertising, and no significant editorial controversies appear in the public record. Because its coverage is heavily local and community-oriented, it has not developed a clear track record on state or national political issues.
Sources
- Country Herald – ZoomInfo company overview
- Country Herald – Facebook page
- Country Herald – Alignable business profile (Bourbonnais, IL)
- Country Herald – Partner FAQs
- Country Herald – Homepage
Profile compiled 2026-09-11; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.