Heartland Newsfeed features hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, timely behind-the-scenes sports analysis, and insightful entertainment and cultural coverage.
Our news organization strives to maintain a commitment to transparency and deliver groundbreaking news that no local or mainstream platform provides.
We also strive to have a diverse staff, which we hope to see to full fruition by 2030.
Heartland Newsfeed is working on expanding its bureaus with the following digital departments which include seven former print and/or digital newspapers:
| Arena SportsNet Chicago | Champaign-Urbana Courier | The Daily American News |
| Illinois Intelligencer | ISNet America | Metro-East Journal |
| Murphysboro American | The Illinois Report | Sideline Sports Media |
| Mattoon Messenger | 365 News Daily | Baseball News Portal |
| Financial News Minute |
We are looking to acquire digital media outlets as time passes.
Ownership / Masthead
| Heartland Newsfeed is published online in Nokomis by Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois, LLC. It is devoted to the progress and best interests of the citizens within the areas of central, southern, and the Metro-East regions of Illinois, and all of Eastern Missouri. 800 Capps Ave. Nokomis, IL 62075 Phone: (217) 569-4230 www.heartlandnewsfeed.com There is no subscription fee for our content, as we are advertiser supported. News content and sports scores deadline: Daily and weekends, 11 p.m. Central jake.leonard@heartlandnewsfeed.com Advertising and classifieds deadline: Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. ads@heartlandnewsfeed.com News tips, press releases, sports scores, and other content can be remitted to: Via email: jake.leonard@heartlandnewsfeed.com Via postal mail: Heartland Newsfeed, 800 Capps Ave., Nokomis, IL 62075 Letters to the Editor should be brief, timely, and to the point. Letters that do not contain an email or phone number (for verification purposes only) will not be published. Letters may be edited for clarity and grammar. Further guidelines are available on the “Write for Us” page. Editorial Disclaimer: All submitted content is subject to editing and final approval. This is to ensure there is proper use of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and sentence structure prior to publication. Heartland Newsfeed and Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois, LLC reserve the right to deny or refuse any article deemed unfit for publication. The editorial team reserves the right to edit content promoting advertising or solicitations to reach third-party individuals and organizations. |
| Ownership | Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois Heartland Internet Media Networks |
| President/CEO | Jake Leonard |
| Board of Directors | Pending assembly |
Office staff
| Publisher | Heartland Media Group of Central Illinois |
| General Manager | Jake Leonard |
| Advertising Director – Website | |
| Advertising Director – Radio and Podcast | |
| Advertising Sales Staff | |
| Office Administrator | |
| Office Staff |
Editorial team
| Editor-In-Chief | Jake Leonard | @JakeLeonardJRN |
| Associate Editor – Illinois | ||
| Associate Editor – Missouri | ||
| Associate Editor – National | ||
| Managing Editor – Illinois | ||
| Managing Editor – Missouri | ||
| Managing Editor – Sports | ||
| Managing Editor – Politics | ||
| Managing Editor – Investigations | ||
| Managing Editor – Entertainment | ||
| Editorial Page Editor | Jake Leonard | @JakeLeonardJRN |
| Editorial Board | Jake Leonard, Ben Cox seeking six more board members | @JakeLeonardJRN @Cox4Liberty |
| Columnists – General | Rix Quinn, Rick Steves |
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Local and state newsroom
| Regional Editors | Region | |
| Bond, Christian, Macoupin, Montgomery, Sangamon | IL Region 1 | Jake Leonard |
| Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Moultrie | IL Region 2 East | |
| Fayette, Logan, Macon, Shelby | IL Region 2 West | |
| Champaign, DeWitt, McLean, Piatt | IL Region 3 East | |
| Cass, Morgan, Menard, Scott | IL Region 3 Capital | Ben Cox |
| Mason, Peoria, Tazewell | IL Region 3 West | |
| Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Pike | IL Region 4 | |
| Greene, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair | IL Region 5 Metro | |
| Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington | IL Region 5 East | |
| Perry, Randolph | IL Region 5 South | |
| Cape Girardeau, Perry | MO Region 6 East | |
| St. Francois, St. Genevieve | MO Region 6 West | |
| Franklin, Gasconade, Jefferson | MO Region 7 | |
| St. Louis City, St. Louis County | MO Region 8 STL Inner Metro | |
| Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren | MO Region 8 STL Outer Metro | |
| Pike, Ralls | MO Region 9 East | |
| Audrain, Monroe, Montgomery | MO Region 9 West | |
| Clark, Lewis, Marion | MO Region 10 East | |
| Knox, Scotland, Shelby | MO Region 10 West | |
| Bureau Chiefs | Region | |
| Springfield | Illinois Capital Bureau | |
| St. Louis | St. Louis Bureau | |
| Jefferson City | Missouri Capital Bureau |
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National newsroom
| Bureau Chief | |
| Washington, D.C. | |
| Other contributors | |
| Columnists | Thomas Knapp |
Sports newsroom
| Associate Editors | |
| Staff Reporters | |
| Digital Exclusives | |
| Prep Sports Editor | |
| Prep Sports Reporters | |
| College Sports Editor | |
| College Sports Reporters | |
| Amateur/Pro Sports Editor | |
| MLB – Cardinals Staff Reporters | |
| NHL – Blues Staff Reporters | |
| XFL – BattleHawks Staff Reporters | |
| MLS – City SC Staff Reporters |
Features, newswire, and special projects
| Investigations Editor | |
| Entertainment Editor | |
| Managing Editor – Newswire | |
| Breaking News Editor | |
| Director of News Productions | |
| Director of Special Projects | |
| Director of Digital Operations | |
| Photo Desk Editor | |
| Photojournalists |
Heartland Newsfeed Radio and Podcast Networks
| Radio Network General Manager and Program Director | Jake Leonard |
| Podcast Network General Manager and Program Director | Jake Leonard |
