{"id":18354,"date":"2018-06-13T06:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robertfeder.com\/?p=18354"},"modified":"2018-06-13T06:00:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T11:00:05","slug":"robservations-sun-times-ceo-eisendrath-fires-back-critics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertfeder.dailyherald.com\/2018\/06\/13\/robservations-sun-times-ceo-eisendrath-fires-back-critics\/","title":{"rendered":"Robservations: Sun-Times CEO Eisendrath fires back at critics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/a> Edwin Eisendrath<\/p><\/div>\n

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

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John Kass<\/p><\/div>\n

Sun-Times<\/a> CEO Edwin Eisendrath<\/strong> is responding to critics who\u2019ve questioned whether the paper can cover politics and City Hall fairly under its current ownership. Foremost among them is Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass,<\/strong> who challenged <\/a>the connection between Sun-Times chairman Jorge Ramirez<\/strong> and his boss, investment executive Michael Sacks,<\/strong> whom Kass described as Mayor Rahm Emanuel\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cmoney guy, closest confidant and top fundraiser.\u201d This week Eisendrath fired back: \u201cThe truth is the journalists do their job, and they\u2019re not being bossed around by anyone on our board. That line is held, and it\u2019s been clear. I don\u2019t see any evidence that anybody is walking around me and talking to the reporters and trying to push them to do anything,\u201d he told me. \u201cThe same way I\u2019m able to say \u2014 in spite of clear evidence that the Tribune has a corporate point of view and a political point of view \u2014 I\u2019m able to give credit to the journalists for the work they do. And I would expect Kass to do the same thing. . . . It\u2019s fair to go after corporate citizenship. You bet it is. But that\u2019s a different case. That\u2019s not what he did. He said the reporters are going to get their marching orders from City Hall. Shame on him. He knows better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Janda Lane<\/p><\/div>\n

Janda Lane<\/strong> has been hired by Hubbard Radio classic hits WDRV 97.1-FM <\/a>as co-host of Steve Seaver\u2019s<\/strong> afternoon show, starting July 9. She\u2019ll also assist in the The Drive\u2019s programming department. Lane most recently worked in Los Angeles as content director at Fender Musical Instruments Corp. and executive producer at Yahoo Music. The move reunites her with Rob Cressman,<\/strong> program director of The Drive, with whom Lane worked 20 years ago as on-air talent and music director of WAVF in Charleston, South Carolina. \u201cTo have the opportunity to join the stellar staff at The Drive and work with Rob again in Chicago \u2014 a city that, for me, has always held its own brand of singular magic \u2014 is an absolute dream come true,\u201d Lane said in a statement. \u201cI look forward to connecting with this audience and becoming a part of this awesome community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Colleen Kelly and Catie Keogh<\/p><\/div>\n

They\u2019re \u201cThe Trip Sisters\u201d <\/a>and their new weekly radio show and podcast airs on Cumulus Media news\/talk WLS 890-AM.<\/a> Hosted by Chicago travel experts and sisters Colleen Kelly<\/strong> and Catie Keogh,<\/strong> the time-brokered show airs from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and covers food, culture and adventure. Kelly is host, creator and executive producer of \"Family Travel with Colleen Kelly\" on PBS. Keogh was co-host and executive producer of \"24\/7 City Secrets\" with Pete McMurray<\/strong> on NBC 5. They\u2019re also contributors to the Travel Channel and FamilyFun Magazine.<\/p>\n

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Roger Ruthhart<\/p><\/div>\n

Roger Ruthhart,<\/strong> a prominent Illinois newspaper editor whose distinguished career spanned 50 years, was honored last week with induction in the Lincoln League of Journalists.<\/a> Illinois Associated Press Media Editors made the surprise announcement at their annual awards banquet in Bloomington. Ruthhart, a Barrington native who began his career as a stringer for The Free Press in the northwest suburbs, retired <\/a>earlier this year as editor of The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus in the Quad Cities. His son, Bill Ruthhart,<\/strong> covers City Hall for the Chicago Tribune.<\/p>\n

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50 Best Restaurants<\/p><\/div>\n

A special newsstand-only edition of Chicago magazine, 50 Best Restaurants,<\/a><\/em> comes out Thursday. The illustrated guide includes recipes from featured chefs. No. 1 on the list is Grant Achatz\u2019s<\/strong> Alinea. \u201cDining is an integral part of this city, and we are pleased to put a spotlight on the very best of what Chicago has to offer,\u201d said publisher and editor-in-chief\u00a0Susanna Homan.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cTo be honored as the best, a restaurant has to possess stellar food, an inviting atmosphere, and attentive service, but there are also more elusive qualities. To put it simply: It has to be the kind of spot you text your friends, \u2018You\u2019ve got to try this place!\u2019 \u2013 before you\u2019ve even finished your meal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s comment of the day:<\/a> Maudlyne Ihejirika:<\/strong> National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter is SO thrilled and proud for one of our most hard-working, accomplished, and community-connected members! Cheryl [Burton] is the real deal, and beyond deserving!!!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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