The Pantagraph newspaper has informed readers that it will no longer print a Monday edition of the paper, starting next month.
The Bloomington paper, owned by Davenport, Iowa-based Lee Enterprises, plans to continue an online edition on Mondays and will continue to print its Tuesday through Sunday editions.
In a statement from Central Illinois Executive Editor Allison Petty, the change allows Pantagraph staff to focus on the products that readers use most.
“Our commitment to delivering the news hasn't changed,” Petty said. “We work hard to bring you news, sports and features content when and where you want it, and we’re constantly evaluating the best ways to do that. We know that as reader habits change, we must adapt to meet their needs.”
The shift to more digital content is part of an industry trend as more newsrooms seek to cut printing and delivery costs while still connecting with readers who are increasingly online.
The e-edition will remain free to print subscribers, Petty said.
