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Posted inBlogs

Who’s that speaking for the Sun-Times this time?

by Michael Miner November 5, 2018August 18, 2021

The legacy of the Sun-Times—what’s that?

Posted inBlogs

The Sun-Times speaks with a new voice, as the Reader moves out

by Michael Miner October 11, 2018August 18, 2021

New owners at the Reader; a new editorial “we” at the Sun-Times.

Posted inBlogs

Former Sun-Times publisher returns to Chicago—to represent Canada

by Michael Miner April 27, 2017August 18, 2021

John Cruickshank now serves as Canada’s consul general here.

Posted inBlogs

Why I’m rooting for Jason Kipnis in the World Series

by Michael Miner October 26, 2016August 18, 2021

The Indians’ second baseman is the son of a man caught up in the 2007 trial of newspaper magnate Conrad Black.

Posted inBlogs

Former Sun-Times publisher thinks Trump has what it takes to be president

by Michael Miner September 17, 2015August 18, 2021

David Radler gave Trump land to build his Chicago tower. Now he gives the Donald his endorsement.

Posted inBlogs

Remembering journalist David Landau—and the rise and fall of David Radler

by Michael Miner February 3, 2015August 18, 2021

Landau had the hang of former Sun-Times publisher Radler long before Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Is there reason to be alarmed about the Sun-Times?

by Michael Miner October 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Dave McKinney resigns from Chicago Sun-Times, as Sun-Times Media negotiates sale of suburban papers

Attorney Sheribel Rothenberg has represented terminated journalists for decades. It's a very different predicament today.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

When push comes to shove, should laid-off journalists sue?

by Michael Miner May 22, 2013August 19, 2021

When push comes to shove, should laid-off journalists sue?

Posted inBlogs

Reading the weekend news and remembering, from Jonathan Winters to corporate democracy

by Michael Miner April 15, 2013August 19, 2021

Newspaper articles stir recollections.

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With a party, the Southtown Star newsroom disappears

by Michael Miner March 28, 2013August 19, 2021

A night at Midlothian pizza joint Bartolini’s, site of the newspaper’s farewell party

Posted inBlogs

Did you read about the dismissive newspaper magnate/convicted felon, your useless password, and Twinkie getting creamed?

by Reader staff November 16, 2012August 19, 2021

Today we’re reading about retreating Republicans, how to hate on Williams-Sonoma, and more

Posted inBlogs

Ferro gets a seat at Bloomberg’s table

by Michael Miner June 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Running the Sun-Times has made Michael Ferro a “titan”

Posted inBlogs

Obsolescence Week: Yesterday’s men

by Michael Miner March 8, 2012August 19, 2021

Obsolescence is when your time is up

Posted inBlogs

We’re the Tribune, and we endorse this endorsement

by Michael Miner January 24, 2012August 19, 2021

The Sun-Times swears off political endorsements; the Tribune promises to keep endorsing.

Posted inBlogs

The dubious law that put Otto Kerner away

by Michael Miner December 13, 2011August 19, 2021

There’s much more to the fall of Otto Kerner than the Chicago Tribune reported.

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