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CHICAGO, Feb 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Chicago Sun-Times announced that Editor in Chief Michael Cooke has resigned to become Editor in Chief of the Toronto Star. His resignation is effective at the end of this month.
Mr. Cooke first joined the Company in 2000 and served until 2004 as Editor in Chief of the Chicago Sun-Times. He rejoined the Company in late 2005 as Vice President, Editorial, where he focused on enhancing the Sun-Times News Group's region-wide coverage by its suburban newspaper group. He was named to his current post of Editor in Chief of all Sun-Times News Group newspapers, including the Chicago Sun-Times, in September 2006.
"I love the Chicago Sun-Times and this city. Both have been extraordinarily kind to me and my family," said Mr. Cooke. "However, the opportunity to edit Canada's biggest newspaper, the Toronto Star, is irresistible. The Toronto Star was my first newspaper job in North America when I left my native England some 30 years ago. And in joining the Star, I will renew a 30-year relationship during which Publisher John Cruickshank has been my friend, colleague, partner and boss."
"We will miss Michael and the exceptional flair and creativity that he brought to Sun-Times news coverage," said John Barron, Publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times. "His contributions have been immeasurable. We wish him well in his new post."
The Chicago Sun-Times and the Sun-Times News Group are owned by Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SUTM).
About Sun-Times Media Group
Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. is dedicated to being the premier source of local news and information for the greater Chicago area. Its media properties include the Chicago Sun-Times and Suntimes.com as well as newspapers and Web sites serving more than 200 communities across Chicago. Further information can be found at www.thesuntimesgroup.com.
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SOURCE: Sun-Times Media Group
Tammy Chase, Director of Corporate Communications
(312) 321-3230 or tchase@suntimes.com
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