Chicago Sun-Times

History and development

The current title traces its origins to a mid-20th-century combination of earlier city papers. Over decades the paper evolved through ownership changes, newsroom reforms and shifts in editorial emphasis. Like many metropolitan newspapers, it moved from a primarily print model toward a stronger digital presence while maintaining a distinct Chicago voice.

Coverage and regular sections

• Local and neighborhood news
• Investigative and enterprise reporting
• Business and politics
• Sports coverage of city and regional teams
• Arts, entertainment and criticism
• Opinion and commentary

Notable contributors include a range of columnists, reporters and critics whose work helped shape public conversation. The paper gained national recognition through its film criticism and cultural commentary, most famously through the long career of Roger Ebert, who became one of the country’s best-known movie critics while on the staff.

In recent years the paper has adapted to the changing media environment by expanding online offerings, multimedia storytelling and community initiatives. It remains an important source for city reporting, investigative projects and coverage that highlights the everyday concerns and controversies of a major American metropolis. Its tabloid format and editorial approach distinguish it from larger broadsheets while keeping a broad local readership.