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Robert Channick

Robert Channick is a business reporter for the Tribune. A former broadcast consultant and radio station manager, he began freelancing for the Chicago Tribune in 2002, joining the Tribune staff as a business reporter in 2011. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Kenyon College and a master's in journalism from Northwestern University.

Business

Tribune Publishing, parent of The Baltimore Sun, names new CEO as three executives depart
Tribune Publishing CEO Justin Dearborn has stepped down after nearly three years at the helm of the Chicago-based newspaper company that owns The Baltimore Sun, the company announced Thursday.

By Robert Channick

Jan 17, 2019

Business

Baltimore Sun parent Tronc changing name back to Tribune Publishing
Tronc has shed its much-derided corporate moniker and reverted to its legacy name, Tribune Publishing. The name change will take effect after the market closes Tuesday.

By Robert Channick

Oct 4, 2018

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- Business
Sinclair would still control Chicago's WGN-TV despite proposed sale to Baltimore County auto dealer
Sinclair Broadcast Group is selling WGN-TV but seeking to maintain control of the station through a deal with the buyer in a bid to skirt ownership limits and win federal regulatory approval for its proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.

By Robert Channick

Mar 1, 2018

- Business
Baltimore Sun parent Tronc acquires New York Daily News

Sep 4, 2017
- Business
Report: Gannett increases offer to buy Tronc

Aug 18, 2016
- Business
Tribune Publishing's top shareholder is now Michael Ferro, majority owner of Chicago Sun-Times

Feb 4, 2016
- Business
Tribune Publishing names former New York Times exec to head up digital

May 14, 2015
- Newspapers
Tribune completes spinoff of newspapers including The Baltimore Sun

Aug 4, 2014
- Business
Tribune Co. plans to spin off newspapers

Jul 10, 2013
- Business
Tribune Co. to spin off newspapers

Jul 10, 2013
- Business
Tribune Co. hires banks to manage offers for newspapers

Feb 26, 2013
- Business
Liguori named CEO of Tribune Co.

Jan 17, 2013

- Business
Tribune Co. to emerge from bankruptcy Monday
After spending more than four years embroiled in a contentious Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the reorganized Tribune Co. will emerge Monday under new owners and a newly appointed board, freed from its massive debt and facing an uncertain future, officials said.

By By Robert Channick and Tribune reporter

Dec 30, 2012

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