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[zieglemt]

Sorry to keep harping on this. I really liked the work they did.

That's pretty ******.

I read both of the sites a lot and got a good amount of my local info from them, but neither of them were beacons of journalism. Not to defend Ricketts or his actions, but ******* did I want to slam my head against a wall reading like 90% of their stories. And I ******* suck at writing/grammar/English!

 

[lb304854]

That's pretty ******.

I read both of the sites a lot and got a good amount of my local info from them, but neither of them were beacons of journalism. Not to defend Ricketts or his actions, but ******* did I want to slam my head against a wall reading like 90% of their stories. And I ******* suck at writing/grammar/English!

Sure, it was more of a starting point for aspiring journalists. Good luck getting that kind of hyper local coverage in the Sun Times.

 

[Alum]

If anything DNAInfo and Chicagoist/Gothamist forced the big outlets to start covering some of these important yet very local news events because THEY were, etc..

I'd imagine without the pressure from such outlets, we'll see that go out the window pretty quickly.

Also, nice dog whistle there Frank.

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

Sure, it was more of a starting point for aspiring journalists. Good luck getting that kind of hyper local coverage in the Sun Times.

What kind of funding is needed for an institution like DNAInfo? They had a NY and a Chicago site, but for purposes of this discussion and reading base, let's say just Chicago. They weren't an ad-heavy site.

 

[sherm10161]

What kind of funding is needed for an institution like DNAInfo?

I don't know, but it's more than Joe Ricketts was willing to "donate" clearly. From what I've read in the last day, none of these hyper-local news outlets are profitable. Doesn't surprise me given the size of the market(s). Can't believe that the decision by some editors to unionize would improve profitability.

The manner in which all this has gone down does seem pretty ****** tho.

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

If anything DNAInfo and Chicagoist/Gothamist forced the big outlets to start covering some of these important yet very local news events because THEY were, etc..

Look at the bright side, this was one of the last stories.



Twice.

 

[mjohnson171]

I don’t know why everyone is all upset, doing you all get your info from the RedEye like I do.

 

[Scalzo]

I get all my info from RedCoffee

 

[Mugatu]

I heard they gave like four months benefits to employees and severance. Guess a lump sum payout to employees was cheaper than continuing to lose money.

Second hand information, so take it with a grain of salt

 

[Dunt1]

No responsible reporter would submit an article without keeping a copy. Of course they have their portfolio to submit for new jobs.

Joe, is that you?

 

[jmk1]

I heard they gave like four months benefits to employees and severance. Guess a lump sum payout to employees was cheaper than continuing to lose money.

Second hand information, so take it with a grain of salt

This is true.
Employees will receive three months of paid “administrative leave” at their full salaries, plus four weeks of severance, according to the company.
http://www.robertfeder.com/2017/11/02/ricketts-shuts-dnainfo/

 

[wuntrikpony]

Well apparently I now have the afternoon free today if anyone is out for happy hour!

Dovetail and Corridor both look like winners.

 

[jdhende]

Well apparently I now have the afternoon free today if anyone is out for happy hour!

Dovetail and Corridor both look like winners.

Hit Dovetail and drink all the lager you can. Then go to this event and drink more Lager and support a great cause.

 

[wuntrikpony]

Hit Dovetail and drink all the lager you can. Then go to this event and drink more Lager and support a great cause.

Damn what a draft list.

 

[jakeox]

Hit Dovetail and drink all the lager you can. Then go to this event and drink more Lager and support a great cause.

We are all FB friends with Jeb and Chuck, right?

 

[wuntrikpony]

Corridor was decent...enjoyed the wheat pale more than the other hazy offerings. Red curry mussels were key tho.

Layering at Dovetail now...not bad. Helles has a little diacetyl, but the Vienna is bangin. Their special release today was a rauchbier...it was interesting how many people came in and tried to order it before the bartender warned them to try a sample first.

 

[wuntrikpony]

At Green Lady sippin on some Prop ‘14

Many thanks jdhende

 

[TheBus]

3rd Year tasting fantastic. Another reason I’m happy I waited in line a couple weeks ago. Hope the bottle is as good.

 

[Ferowcious]

This topic came up a few weeks ago about unfiltered unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell in the Chicago market. Kaiser Tiger is doing a tapping on Thursday for anyone that has been seeking this out without having to go to Plzn

 

[trickytunadicky]

Could someone help me out and tell me how much Coffee Eugene was per 6 pk. They were havig trouble during the sale so we declined a receipt.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Fun fact: randalling Dark Lord through Cinnamon Toast crunch legit tastes like Chemtrailmix.

 

[zieglemt]

Could someone help me out and tell me how much Coffee Eugene was per 6 pk. They were havig trouble during the sale so we declined a receipt.

14 + tax so like 15.50

 

[Marksy]

Short notice but my compadre at the brewery just backed out so I've got an opening for the Chicago Beer Society blind tasting and dinner tonight if anyone's interested.

https://chibeer.org/news/

 

[beeraficionado]

Could someone help me out and tell me how much Coffee Eugene was per 6 pk. They were havig trouble during the sale so we declined a receipt.

14 + tax so like 15.50

13 + tax

 

[zieglemt]

13 + tax

Oops, yep. $14.33

 

[trickytunadicky]

Close enough. Thanks fam.

 

[Lognar]

Fun fact: randalling Dark Lord through Cinnamon Toast crunch legit tastes like Chemtrailmix.

God damn, that was amazing.

 

[Treebs]

I wish I lived in the city. Dat new glassware doe

 

[Tooch4321]

I wish I lived in the city. Dat new glassware doe

Those glasses at 1 for $17 or 2 for $30...

 

[TheBus]

I wish I lived in the city. Dat new glassware doe

Lived about a minute walk away six months ago. Damn this move to the burbs.