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Tuesday May 29 | Chicago Reader

Mucking around with Jim Belushi in the Sun-Times

Let's check in on our new corporate patrons, Sun-Times Media, and the Sun-Times 's new weekday feature, the Daily Splash.

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Related Topix: Jim Belushi, Publishing, Media, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Rahm Emanuel, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Forrest Gump, Celebrities, Gary Sinise, Chicago, IL

Fri May 25, 2012

The Winnipeg Free Press

Conrad Black lawyer urges court to speed up Hollinger creditor protection case

Former media baron Conrad Black's lawyer is asking a judge to speed up the creditor protection proceedings for his now defunct newspaper company Hollinger Inc.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media

Thu May 24, 2012

Chicago Sun-Times

Wrapports chief Ferro rolls out list of new Sun-Times features

Michael Ferro Jr., chairman of Sun-Times Media owner Wrapports LLC, unveiled new Sun-Times products that will feature fresh, colorful coverage ranging from society, fashion and gossip to business and sports, and he announced a new multi-million-dollar Sun-Times Foundation to help charitable causes.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Sports

The Southtown Star

Chicago Sun-Times owner Wrapports buys the Reader

The owners of the Chicago Sun-Times said May 23 that they have acquired the Chicago Reader, bringing an enduring part of the alternative press under the same corporate umbrella as daily and weekly papers -- including the Lake Forester -- that span the Chicago region.

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Related Topix: Chicago Reader, Publishing, Media, Lake Forest, IL

Wed May 23, 2012

Chicago Reader

Wrapports buys the Reader

Wrapports LLC, the collection of high-flying investors who own the Sun-Times and Sun-Times Media, have added the Reader to their stable, buying this 41-year-old weekly - which the Wrapports news release chooses to call 'iconic' - for slightly under $3 million.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Chicago, IL

Mon May 21, 2012

National Post

Conrad Black says his comeback is already underway

This is a May 21, 2012 handout from CBC. Former media baron Conrad Black has given his first interview since being released from a Florida jail.

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Related Topix: Prison, Publishing, Media, Stephen Harper, North America, Canada, World News

Canada.com

Black slams Mulcair as 'demagogue', mulls dropping his bid to reclaim citizenship

Former media mogul Conrad Black and his wife Barbara Amiel smile as he arrives at his home in Toronto, May 4, 2012.

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Related Topix: Prison, Publishing, Media

OakLeaves

Commuter lots nearly empty on Monday

The Metra station in Franklin Park was quiet on Monday, May 21, due to the NATO summit in downtown Chicago.

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Related Topix: Franklin Park, IL, Publishing, Media

Dallas Morning News

Halbreich-led firm acquires Texas publishing assets of Freedom Communications

A company run by longtime Dallas newspaper executive Jeremy Halbreich is acquiring the Texas print and online publishing assets of California-based Freedom Communications Inc.

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Related Topix: Dallas, TX, Publishing, Media

Sat May 19, 2012

CBS Local

3 NATO Summit Protesters Hit With Terrorism-Related Charges

Police outside a Bridgeport neighborhood apartment building that was raided by officers on suspicion that the occupants were making Molotov cocktails.

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Related Topix: Terrorism, Life, Homebrewing, Hobbies, Publishing, Media, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Fri May 18, 2012

Editor & Publisher

AIM Media Texas Announces Acquisition of Texas Newspapers from Freedom Communications

AIM Media Texas, LLC announced today that it has reached agreement to acquire the Texas print and online newspaper publishing assets from Freedom Communications, Inc.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Dallas, TX

Thu May 17, 2012

Patch.com

Should the Cook County Use a Portion of Oak Forest Hospital as a Cemetery?

A Cook County commissioner has proposed a plan that would reserve a 5-acre portion of the former Oak Forest Hospital as a county cemetery.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Publishing, Media

CBS Local

Rock-Throwers Damage At Least 12 Vehicles On Stevenson Expressway

CHICAGO - For the sixth time in the past week, rock-throwers have damaged cars on a Chicago area expressway.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Publishing, Media

Wed May 16, 2012

The Winnipeg Free Press

Hollinger Inc. trustee drops claims against former director Ralph Barford

The litigation trustee of Hollinger Inc., once a key company in Conrad Black's former media empire, has reached a settlement with one of its former directors - businessman Ralph Barford.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media

Mon May 14, 2012

Globe and Mail

Back home in Toronto, Conrad Black plans to keep low profile

Now that he is out of jail and back home in Toronto, Conrad Black plans to keep a low public profile and concentrate on selling an updated version of his latest book.

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Related Topix: Prison, Publishing, Media

Thu May 10, 2012

The Beacon-News

Reward offered to help stop DuPage heroin pushers

Naperville Police Community Affairs officer Sgt. Gregg Bell show a small anount of heroin Thursday at the Naperville Police Station.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Naperville, IL, Dupage County, IL, Addison, IL

Wed May 09, 2012

Chicago Reader

Crain's says Reader going to Sun-Times

The Reader probably will be sold soon to the owners of the Sun-Times for about $3 million, according to a story published Wednesday afternoon by Crain's Chicago Business .

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Tribune Company, Chicago, IL

Crain's Chicago Busines

Sun-Times parent invests in Chicago startup High School Cube

Wrapports LLC, parent to Sun-Times Media LLC, has invested in High School Cube, a Chicago-based company that broadcasts high school sports, concerts, graduations and other events.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media

CTV

Skurka's Spin: Dubious convictions blot Conrad Black's record

Conrad Black's criminal case ended with a conviction for obstruction of justice and another conviction for mail fraud.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

Tue May 08, 2012

Naperville Sun

'Wicked problem'

Hoping to avoid being caught breaking the law, abusers and sellers of prescription painkillers and other habit-forming pharmaceuticals often apply alternative labels to their drugs of choice.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Dupage County, IL, Publishing, Media, Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Naperville, IL

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