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Chicago Reader Photography Showcased in Roosevelt University Exhibitnew

A Roosevelt University exhibit showcases a great, bygone era of Chicago Reader photography.
Chicago Reader  |  06-04-2015  2:35 pm  |  Industry News

L.A. Weekly Names Mara Shalhoup Editornew

Mara Shalhoup will take the helm at L.A. Weekly after four years as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Reader.
L.A. Weekly  |  01-20-2015  5:30 pm  |  Industry News

Chicago Sun-Times to Replace Weekend Section with Chicago Reader Contentnew

"Anyone who still thinks of the Reader as an alternative to the dailies will have to strain hard to think it when some of the Reader shows up each week in one of them."
Chiacgo Reader  |  05-07-2013  1:55 pm  |  Industry News

Chicago Reader, Dallas Observer, Village Voice Win James Beard Journalism Awards

Mike Sula, Alice Laussade, and Tejal Rao earned top honors from the James Beard Foundation. (FULL STORY)
JBF  |  05-06-2013  4:15 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Print Readership of the Chicago Reader ... Rising?new

While its print run has remained the same, print readership of the Chicago Reader has grown by 38 percent since 2010.
Chicago Reader  |  03-21-2013  3:05 pm  |  Industry News

Chicago Reader, Dallas Observer, Village Voice Receive James Beard Nominations

Mike Sula, Alice Laussade, and Tejal Rao are finalists for the 2013 James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards. (FULL STORY)
Food Writing  |  03-18-2013  4:57 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Chicago Reader Sale Finalizednew

Wrapports LLC has closed the deal to purchase the Chicago Reader from Atalaya Capital Management for $3 million.
Chicago Reader  |  05-23-2012  4:57 pm  |  Industry News

Michael Miner: 'The Bright Side to the Reader Sale--We Continue to Exist'

Chicago Reader senior writer Michael Miner and others react to the looming sale to Chicago Sun-Times parent company Wrapports LLC. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  05-10-2012  4:27 pm  |  Industry News

Crain's: Chicago Reader to Sell for $3 Million to Sun-Times Parent Co.new

The deal is expected to close next week, reports Crain's Chicago Business.
Crain's Chicago Business  |  05-09-2012  4:58 pm  |  Industry News

Influential Heath Care Reform Critic Was a Chicago Reader Sales Repnew

Meet Randy E. Barnett, the former Chicago Reader ad rep who has become one of the most influential critics of the Obama health care reform law.
Chicago Reader  |  03-28-2012  1:29 pm  |  The Webs We Weave

Creative Loafing Group Announces Company-Wide Pay Cuts, Atlanta Lays Off 4

Salaries at the Chicago Reader, Creative Loafing Atlanta and Washington City Paper will be reduced by 5 percent company-wide. Efforts to sell the chain's remaining papers have stepped up. (FULL STORY)
Creative Loafing, Inc.  |  03-14-2012  5:28 pm  |  Industry News

Chicago Reader Up For Salenew

Crain's Chicago Business reports that Atalaya Capital Management is actively seeking bidders for the Chicago Reader.
Crain's Chicago Business  |  03-12-2012  12:12 pm  |  Industry News

Chicago Reader Introduces New Websitenew

The new website includes added features and expandable calendars to help readers plan cultural and music outings.
Chicago Reader  |  03-01-2012  3:09 pm  |  Industry News

2011 James Beard Award Winners Announced

Three alt-weekly food writers — and one alt-weekly videographer — were named winners of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards on Friday night. (FULL STORY)
The James Beard Foundation  |  05-10-2011  6:31 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Chicago Reader Goes Glossy In Redesignnew

The Chicago Reader will unveil a major redesign of its print edition tomorrow, a makeover that will include a glossy cover and the repositioning of its music section to the back page.
Chicago Tribune  |  04-27-2011  3:43 pm  |  Industry News

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