Does John Kass Still Work for the Tribune?

Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass is leaving the paper. Kass' last day was Friday, according to a source familiar with the matter. He is leaving along with about a dozen other colleagues.

Why are writers leaving the Chicago Tribune?

Almost 40 journalists are leaving the Chicago Tribune's newsroom as part of a voluntary buyout program announced late last month by Tribune Publishing. ... Another 24 newsroom employees who are members of the guild applied for and were accepted for buyouts, according to Greg Pratt, a Tribune reporter and guild president.

Who purchased the Chicago Tribune?

Tribune Publishing, publisher of the Chicago Tribune and other major newspapers, has agreed to be acquired by Alden Global Capital in a deal valued at $630 million.

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