{"id":16808,"date":"2018-02-07T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robertfeder.com\/?p=16808"},"modified":"2018-02-07T06:00:08","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T12:00:08","slug":"robservations-l-times-sale-cut-chicago-ties-18-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertfeder.dailyherald.com\/2018\/02\/07\/robservations-l-times-sale-cut-chicago-ties-18-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Robservations: L.A. Times sale would cut Chicago ties after 18 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/a> Los Angeles Times<\/p><\/div>\n

Robservations on the media beat:<\/p>\n

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Jim Kirk<\/p><\/div>\n

If the reported $500 million deal<\/a> goes through to sell the Los Angeles Times<\/a> to biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong<\/strong>, it would mark the end of the paper\u2019s rocky relationship with Chicago-based tronc and predecessor Tribune Co. after 18 years. It also would dash the ambitions of tronc chairman Michael Ferro<\/strong> to become a mover and shaker in Hollywood. (Could the sale of tronc\u2019s other papers \u2014 including the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News \u2014 be far off?) It\u2019s unclear what an ownership change would mean for Jim Kirk,<\/strong> who was named editor-in-chief of the L.A. Times just last week. The latest assignment was Kirk\u2019s fourth role since he resigned as publisher and editor of the Sun-Times to join tronc in August. Also included in the sale to Soon-Shiong would be the San Diego Union-Tribune.<\/p>\n

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Block Club Chicago<\/p><\/div>\n

Block Club Chicago<\/a> is off to a roaring start. Word here<\/a> of the neighborhood news website being launched in April by editors and reporters from the former DNAinfo Chicago was met with wild enthusiasm and open wallets Tuesday. A Kickstarter campaign<\/a> exceeded its monthlong goal of $25,000 within only a few hours. By day\u2019s end it had reached more than $86,000 in pledges. \u201cThe support is phenomenal,\u201d said co-founder and editor-in-chief Shamus Toomey.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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National Radio Hall of Fame<\/p><\/div>\n

Starting today, the National Radio Hall of Fame<\/a> is accepting suggestions for 2018 nominees. The public can submit the names of potential candidates in six categories at radiohof.org<\/a> through March 30. The 30th annual induction ceremony will be held in New York this fall while Chicago\u2019s Museum of Broadcast Communications hosts its yearlong \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d exhibit in the Radio Hall of Fame space here. \"We're looking forward to celebrating this milestone anniversary in New York City,\u201d chairman Kraig T. Kitchin<\/strong> said in a statement. \u201cAs we prepare for the special evening, it's our priority to provide everyone the opportunity to be a part of it, starting with suggestions for our 2018 nominees.\"<\/p>\n

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Hedy Weiss<\/p><\/div>\n

Hedy Weiss,<\/strong> whose position as theater critic was eliminated <\/a>Friday after 34 years at the Sun-Times, will continue to be an influential figure on Chicago\u2019s arts scene. She\u2019s staying on as theater and dance critic for WTTW-Channel 11\u2019s \u201cChicago Tonight\u201d <\/a>\u2014 a role she has held since 2002. Phil Ponce,<\/strong> host of the nightly news magazine program, reaffirmed the station\u2019s commitment to Weiss during her appearance on Tuesday\u2019s show. \"Our relationship here will continue,\" Ponce said.<\/p>\n

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Maudlyne Ihejirika<\/p><\/div>\n

Maudlyne Ihejirika,<\/strong> the renowned urban affairs reporter and columnist for the Sun-Times, has been named president of the Chicago Journalists Association.<\/a> \u201cIt was an easy choice,\u201d said Allen Rafalson,<\/strong> who stepped down after 15 years in the post. \u201cI am confident she will continue to carry out our work in the spirit, style and principles that our founders shaped 78 years ago. Her outstanding journalism record speaks for itself.\u201d The nonprofit group hosts professional workshops and honors outstanding local journalists at its annual awards dinner. Ihejirika also is president of the National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s best comment:<\/a> Natasha Korecki:<\/strong> #JournalismWins<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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