Controversy Surrounds Chicago Tribune Sale and Bankruptcy

Controversy Surrounds Chicago Tribune Sale and Bankruptcy

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The Chicago Tribune is trying to reorganize and emerge out of bankruptcy. But their plan to do so has generated controversy. An independent investigation suggests the original $8.2 billion sale of the company to Sam Zell involved intentional fraud. Eight Forty-Eight‘s business contributor David Greising explains what this might mean long-term for the Chicago-based business.