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Chicago Daily News dies obituary by Mike Royko
Mike Royko reflects on the Chicago Daily News closure dated February 22 1978 announcing its March 4 end. He recalls the paper’s 102 year history and notable reporters while questioning why a strong paper failed amid rising costs and suburban circulation shifts. He notes civil rights coverage, Daley era politics, and reader apathy as factors shaping the demise.
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