Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

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From its beginnings in 1847, the newspaper pledged to be a good citizen and an active participant in the life of Chicago. The Tribune was also a standard-bearer for innovative journalism. During the paper's formative years, the Tribune was a leading anti-slavery newspaper and was instrumental in the election of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1881, the Tribune reinvigorated the city after the Great Chicago Fire, helping to lure business to the rebuilt city. The Tribune introduced several advancements that would irrevocably change newspapers. The Tribune developed a thick Sunday edition full of features, analysis, and advertising. It established the first foreign news service staffed by Americans and later became the first paper to maintain a reporting staff on Capitol Hill. The Tribune also revolutionized the look of papers--using three-and four-color printing, and publishing the first color photograph.

James Kelly, John E. Wheeler, and Joseph K. C. Forrest (Founders)

http://www.chicagotribune.com

1847-Present

Rebecca Parker

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English

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19th - 20th Century Chicago

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