Layoffs begin at Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times editorial board members were laid off today in the first wave of expected deep cuts for the newspaper, according to reports from the Chicago Tribune.
Michelle Stevens, Lloyd Sachs and Michael Gillis lost their jobs, part of Sun-Times Media Group's plan is to slash $50 million in operating costs. Staffers learned Friday that up to 35 union newsroom position could be eliminated.
There could be more layoffs coming this week.
Read the full report here.