Hirt is the new ME for Chicago Tribune

Jane Hirt was named the new managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, the paper reports. In the position, Hirt will be the managing editor for both news and features; a merging of two positions that were separated in the past.
She will replace James Warren, previously the features managing editor, who is leaving the paper this week.
The story says that Hirt has served the paper for 15 years, most recently as editor of RedEye, a free daily edition targeting younger audiences attractive to advertisers.
"Jane has the experience and credentials to move our newsroom toward the future," editor Gerould Kern said in a statement.
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