Benton, Illinois
The hometown record for Benton and Franklin County
The Benton Record is an independent local newspaper covering municipal decisions, school athletics, and the people who make this community work.
What we cover
We pay attention to the decisions made in public meetings.
From the Benton city council to county board actions, from varsity games to junior high matchups, we document the public record and the everyday life of Franklin County.
Our desks
Four ways into the paper
Local news, board meetings, human-interest stories, and school sports, each reported for readers close to home.
Local news
Benton and county reporting
Clear, careful coverage of municipal government, county decisions, and developments that shape daily life in Franklin County.
Board meetings
Decisions made in public
Attendance and reporting on school, city, and county board meetings, so residents can follow what is decided and why.
Sports
High school and junior high
Game coverage and athlete profiles for high school and junior high teams, because school sports are part of the life of a town.
Read the paper in print
Home delivery keeps Franklin County households and businesses informed. Advertise with us to reach local readers.