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Better but still needs work
The new format is way better but still is not intuitive. It seems like it should follow the same format as the paper. It also seems like articles don't make it right away to the online version...Jd arts
Reiterating request for improved blog listings
Request: Show authors and blog titles in listing of blogs
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News and Breaking News seem to be 90% the same... Seems like wasted space that could be used to include more local news. Also the Blogs section should list the blog titles and/or writers to make it easier to find the ones you're looking for.
Wishes... How about a way to "star" favorite writers, blogs and local communities of interest in order to quickly pull up the news most pertinent to the reader?
Oh, and the app crashes when I click "Review in App Store"... oops.
Like I said, better than before but not perfect. 3 stars.Show lessHawkeye89
Suffice
A great way to catch up on the local news. Better than waiting on the paper to be delivered and the Journal Star to credit your account because it never showed up.......again.7Gambino7
Stop the pop up audio-ads!
The site is better than before. I do not like the audio-ads at all. They are a deal breaker for me. When the ad pops up, I exit the app and don't return! Not a good business move in my opinion.
Bottom line...Though the app functions better, the audio-ads are enough for me to stop reading this online paper.Show lessDdltxi
Getting better!
I appreciate this app for giving me the most important local current events. And I can finally see the complete alphabetical list of obituaries, plus some. How about the ability to search, just like on the website?Sprinkler76
Not bad at all
It gives general sports information that keeps me updated on central Illinois sports. I live out of the area so it is my connection to the local sports scene. I've never had an issue pulling up the app or an article.lazuuu
PJStar stupidity
Old app was decent. New app does not take into account that some readers have older devices that cannot upgrade to ios6. So I cannot update to new app (sounds like a blessing, based on reviews) and old app no longer works. Do you know who your target audience is? Must be only the younger people who stay on the cutting edge of technology; not the middle aged consumers who are the ONLY group still supporting your poor paper version. I would give a minus 5 stars, if possible.Show lessJane FB
Updated info
For some reason, this app is not updated daily on some sections
Also, the obituaries used to carry pics & they were dropped; at the same time the obituaries were given a finite space, so sometimes they only go through H or so. The previous version worked betterSquish@@@@@
Needs some work
This ap needs an iPad version urgently. Would also like to see this allow to see the comments of an article like previous reviewer....and be able to add them. Lastly, as an e-subscriber, add features for subscribers. I'm trying out the esubscription for a month...and not sure I'll renew if I don't see better value in the rate. Wake up newspaper folks, electronic distribution is your future opportunity to grow.Show lessDownload it haha
Needs comments and an iPad version
Many of the features on the website such as the article comments are not available on the app. I prefer to wait until I have access to a computer rather than use an app that lacks.
I'd also like to see an iPad version developed.IPMCFurby
