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Journal Star: Easter layoffs and the end of Monday papers?

The Peoria Pundit | 12/20/09

That’s the rumor being recounted at Peoria Illinoisan. *sigh* You know, Peoria used to have both morning AND afternoon newspapers. And Chicago newspapers did a healthy business delivering to Peoria homes as well. read more

Ironic headline of the day

The Peoria Pundit | 12/06/09

JS Christmas Fund: Job cuts threaten family’s Christmas. No kidding. read more

‘Massive’ Christmas layoffs at the Journal Star today (update…

The Peoria Pundit | 12/04/09

A reliable source told me moments ago via email that there were “massive” layoffs at the Peoria Journal Star this morning, much like last year. Victims include two newsroom managers and several other staffers plant-wide. My condolences toread more

Mixed financial news for GateHouse

The Peoria Pundit | 11/06/09

Via Editor & Publisher: GateHouse Media reported total revenue on a same-store basis fell 14.9% to $144.9 million in Q3 year-over — a sequential improvement over previous quarters. In Q2, the Fairport, N.Y. chain reported that total revenueread more