In a move that slashes valuable community-oriented jobs in favor of profits, WSIL-TV 3, under the ownership of Allen Media Group, has decided to lay off their entire team of dedicated local meteorologists. This decision not only marginalizes the importance of localized weather forecasting in times of increasing climate crises but also demonstrates a chilling disregard for the welfare of workers in the media industry.
Corporate Greed Leaves Southern Illinois Without Local Weather Experts
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Jan-21
Weather
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CARTERVILLE, IL — “WSIL has you covered for all things news, weather and sports in Southern Illinois” — well, no longer sports, and now, no longer local weather either. WSIL-TV 3, owned by Allen Media Group, will soon be laying off their local meteorologists …
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Jan-21
Weather
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In a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on delivering high-quality news more effectively, Allen Media Group's WSIL-TV 3 is optimizing its weather forecasting services. Unfortunately, this necessitates the difficult decision to lay off the local meteorologist team, a necessary step towards ensuring the longevity and financial stability of quality news service in Southern Illinois.
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