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Editorial Endorsements

Our panel explores the lines between independent journalism and political endorsements.

10/21/2014 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Editorial Endorsements

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Our panel explores the lines between independent journalism and political endorsements.

Longtime Sun-Times political reporter Dave McKinney resigned today following what he called “disturbing developments” after reporting a story critical of GOP candidate Bruce Rauner. Meanwhile, the Sun-Times abruptly brought back editorial endorsements, supporting its onetime owner Bruce Rauner. Our panel explores the lines between independent journalism and political endorsements.

10/21/2014 | Rating NR

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