Chicago Sun-Times
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Alden Global Capital |
| Editor | Chris Fusco |
| Founded | 1844 (as Chicago Daily Journal) |
| Headquarters | 30 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Website | chicago.suntimes.com |
The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is one of the two major daily newspapers in the city, the other being the Chicago Tribune. The Sun-Times is known for its tabloid format and its focus on local news, sports, and entertainment.
History[edit | edit source]
The origins of the Chicago Sun-Times date back to 1844 with the founding of the Chicago Daily Journal, which was the first newspaper to publish the rumor of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. In 1948, the Chicago Sun and the Chicago Daily Times merged to form the Chicago Sun-Times.
The newspaper has undergone several ownership changes over the years. In 1984, it was purchased by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, and in 1986, it was sold to a group of investors led by Conrad Black. In 2009, the Sun-Times filed for bankruptcy but was later acquired by a group of investors led by James Tyree.
In 2017, the Sun-Times was acquired by a consortium of unions and investors, including the Chicago Federation of Labor. In 2021, it was announced that Alden Global Capital would acquire the Sun-Times.
Content and Features[edit | edit source]
The Chicago Sun-Times covers a wide range of topics, including local and national news, politics, sports, entertainment, and opinion pieces. It is known for its investigative journalism and has won several Pulitzer Prizes for its reporting.
The newspaper has a strong focus on Chicago sports teams, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Blackhawks.
Digital Presence[edit | edit source]
The Chicago Sun-Times has a significant digital presence, with a website that offers news articles, multimedia content, and interactive features. The website is updated frequently to provide the latest news and information to its readers.
Notable Journalists[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the Chicago Sun-Times has been home to many notable journalists, including:
- Roger Ebert, a renowned film critic who won a Pulitzer Prize for his work.
- Mike Royko, a legendary columnist known for his witty and insightful commentary on Chicago politics and culture.
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