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The guild says it cut off an arm to save the company—and now it's time to show some love. But the company gently sends the message: This is not all about you.
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A good word for Journatic
Mike Fourcher announces he's joining Journatic
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Questions for Jim Kirk about Sun-Times Media
Jim Kirk becomes chief of editorial operations at Sun-Times Media
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, Apr 15, 2011
CNC Is About to Show Us a New Home Page
Chicago News Cooperative is about to show us a new website
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, Feb 8, 2011
Kirk to Crain's
Jim Kirk leaving Chicago News Cooperative for Crain's Chicago Business.
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Waiting for the Web
The Chicago News Cooperative launched with the promise of a pathbreaking online site. When will it arrive?
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Early and Often
Chicago News Cooperative and Aldertrack team for a new website covering Chicago's municipal elections.
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Mick Dumke Is Crossing the Street
Mick Dumke leaves the Chicago Reader for the Chicago News Cooperative
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Jim Kirk Joining the Chicago News Cooperative
Jim Kirk leaves Bloomberg News to join the Chicago News Cooperative as managing editor.
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, Sep 17, 2008
Jay says he's not coming!
Jay Mariotti says he won't be going to the Chicago Tribune.
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