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Posted inNews

A farewell to the A.V. Club

by Kelly Garcia March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

The Chicago-based pop culture site moves to Los Angeles, leaving many worried about its fate.

Posted inBlogs

Reader announces Sujay Kumar as print managing editor

by Chicago Reader December 10, 2018August 18, 2021

Previously of the Daily Beast and Fusion, culture and investigative reporter Sujay Kumar has been hired as managing editor for the print edition of the Reader. “The Reader has a rich history of doing two things I love: investigative work and culture reporting,” Kumar said. “I can’t wait to join the staff in Bronzeville and […]

Posted inBlogs

In honor of Pi(e) Day, here’s a true, crusty classic

by Aimee Levitt March 14, 2018September 17, 2021

Cliff Doerksen’s investigation into the decline of mince pie is the most delightful slice of food history you’ll read today.

Posted inBlogs

Rauner, Tribune—make a deal!

by Michael Miner October 14, 2015August 18, 2021

Here’s an idea: State government and the paper should swap homes.

Posted inOther Stuff

Inkwell farewell

by Ben Tausig July 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Inkwell crossword creator Ben Tausig says a fond farewell to loyal solvers.

Posted inBlogs

Public opinion survey offers shocking evidence that it’s better to get news from more than one source

by Michael Miner January 28, 2014August 18, 2021

In a New York Times op-ed piece at odds with its own illustration, columnist Charles Blow cites a dubious study of news venues.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Plenty of time to consider the Times

by Michael Miner January 2, 2014August 18, 2021

As the New York Times has shown of late, there are errors and there are errors.

Posted inNews & Politics

This week’s Chicagoan: Emily Stone, former resident of Antarctica

by Anne Ford December 27, 2013August 18, 2021

This week’s Chicagoan is Emily Stone, former resident of Antarctica.

Last week the Tribune began syndicating Rex Huppke's Tuesday column.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The world according to the Trib’s Rex Huppke

by Michael Miner December 17, 2013August 19, 2021

The world according to the Trib’s Rex Huppke

Cindy Richards and Susy Schultz encouraged women journalists to organize in the 90s.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Are the challenges faced by women journalists changing for the better?

by Michael Miner July 30, 2013August 19, 2021

Are the changing circumstances of women journalists changes for the better?

Like many Chicago Public Schools, Melody elementary, in West Garfield Park, is racially segregated and struggling with problems stemming from the poverty of its students.
Posted inNews & Politics

Trying to make separate equal

by Steve Bogira June 13, 2013August 19, 2021

“By one means or another, our schools will be integrated,” federal judge Julius Hoffman said of Chicago schools in 1962. It was wishful thinking.

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?

The Cincinnati Reds are Tribune sportswriter (and Golden BAT winner) Mark Gonzales’s pick to win this year’s World Series.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Are baseball predictions—and by extension our annual Golden BAT awards—falling out of fashion?

by Michael Miner April 3, 2013August 19, 2021

Are baseball predictions—and by extension our annual Golden BAT awards—falling out of fashion?

After Al Gore’s little-watched cable station Current was sold to Al Jazeera, almost all of its staff of 150 people has stayed. And 100 new jobs have been created at the newly minted Al Jazeera America.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Al Jazeera America is hiring

by Michael Miner February 20, 2013August 19, 2021

Al Jazeera America is hiring.

Michael Hainey
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Son of the Sun-Times

by Michael Miner February 6, 2013August 18, 2021

In a new memoir, journalist Michael Hainey explores the mystery of his father’s death.

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