Chicago Tribune

Also known as
  • The Trib,
  • Tribune,
  • The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois and owned by the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" (for which WGN radio and television is named), it remains the principal daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan region and the Midwest United States and is currently the 5th largest newspaper in America by circulation. On April 2, 2007, the Tribune announced a buy-out plan worth $8.2 billion. It will be associated with a stock buy back at $34 per share, and an Employees Stock Ownership Plan. The person who will be the new Chairman is Chicago real estate magnate Sam Zell. Also as part of the deal the Chicago Cubs, and their park, Wrigley Field will be sold after the 2007 season, as well as the Tribune's share of Comcast SportsNet. The Tribune was founded by James Kelly, John E. Wheeler, and Joseph K.C. Forrest, publishing its first edition on June 10, 1847. The paper saw numerous changes in ownership and editorship... full article at wikipedia

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  • Jun 10, 1847
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  • 1085-6706
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  • 2008
  • "for its exposure of faulty governmental regulation of toys, car seats and cribs, resulting in the extensive recall of hazardous products and congressional action to tighten supervision"
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