Sean Lisitza

Sean Lisitza is a Digital Content Executive Producer for CIProud.com, WMBD and WYZZ. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a major in television production and worked at TV-10 as a news photographer and director. Prior to his current role, he contributed to the creative services department by producing daily topicals for the 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 p.m. news shows. He has also guided numerous local groups and organizations on tours of the stations. Sean can be contacted at slisitza@wmbd.com.

Biography:  https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/author/sean-lisitza/

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

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  • The first case of a bird testing positive for the West Nile virus this year
  • West Nile can be transmitted to people through mosquito bites after feeding on infected birds

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Illinois Warns of Rising West Nile Virus Risk: 13 Counties Report Positive Mosquito Samples and Birds

Illinois Warns of Rising West Nile Virus Risk: 13 Counties Report Positive Mosquito Samples and Birds

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Illinois sees early rise in West Nile virus with 13 counties reporting positive mosquito samples and birds, resulting in increased human risk. IDPH confirms 11 positive mosquito pools and 10 positive birds, reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. Last year, there were 119 human cases and six deaths due to WNV in Illinois.