The two brands would “create one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the nation and be a national model for the future of local journalism.” But the statement said the two news brands, WBEZ and Sun-Times, “would continue to serve their respective audiences.”
Interesting if the deal went thru, one of the Pritzker foundation would be one of the primary funders
GM
4 years ago
I’ve not picked up a copy of the Slum – Times for decades, so no biggie if it disappeared. I *used* to listen to WBEZ all the time, now it is absolutely un – listenable, with all the wokesters complaining and whining about everything and ALL THE TIME! Never anything funny or uplifting or simply “enjoyable” to listen to, all is now a screed. Life is short, and I don’t need to listen to their miseries. I keep thinking, “Aren’t these people EVER happy about ANYTHING…!!!????” And these are primarily “people of privilege” – they bring new meaning to the… Read more »
Rick
4 years ago
Ah I see, the two Marxist propaganda companies will merge.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Interesting if the deal went thru, one of the Pritzker foundation would be one of the primary funders
I’ve not picked up a copy of the Slum – Times for decades, so no biggie if it disappeared. I *used* to listen to WBEZ all the time, now it is absolutely un – listenable, with all the wokesters complaining and whining about everything and ALL THE TIME! Never anything funny or uplifting or simply “enjoyable” to listen to, all is now a screed. Life is short, and I don’t need to listen to their miseries. I keep thinking, “Aren’t these people EVER happy about ANYTHING…!!!????” And these are primarily “people of privilege” – they bring new meaning to the… Read more »
Ah I see, the two Marxist propaganda companies will merge.