Jenna Barnes

Jenna Barnes Jenna Barnes joined the WGN News team in September of 2020 as a general assignment reporter. Prior to WGN-TV, Barnes spent three years reporting and as fill-in anchor for KSDK in St. Louis, Missouri. She also spent several years reporting at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina and started her career running the station’s Salisbury bureau. Barnes earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Boston University and M.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University. Latest from Jenna Barnes

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64%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains a statement from the Chicago Department of Public Health that two more cases have been confirmed at the Pilsen migrant shelter.
  • The author uses biased language such as 'moving forward' and 'evictions', which imply a negative attitude towards the migrants.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • None

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by saying that evictions will proceed while also mentioning exceptions for individuals with extenuating circumstances.
  • The author fails to disclose any sources for its information and cites a letter from aldermen without providing the full context or details.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any evidence for its claims and relies on vague statements from authorities.
  • The author uses emotive language such as 'outbreak' and 'measles outbreak' to create fear and urgency.

Recent Articles

Measles Outbreak in Chicago Raises Questions About Migrant Health Care and Vaccinations

Measles Outbreak in Chicago Raises Questions About Migrant Health Care and Vaccinations

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 12 confirmed cases of measles in Chicago, raising questions about migrant health care and vaccinations. Two CPS students infected.