The Chicago Tribune will trim an inch from the width of its newspaper beginning Feb. 8, editor Gerould W. Kern revealed in a letter to readers in the Monday edition. Although the newspaper will remain the same length as before, the new format will involve some changes to the paper's design, format and editorial content.
In his letter to readers Kern explained: "This new page size is becoming the industry standard, and many newspapers across the country already have made this change or will do so this year. The narrower page reduces our costs, enabling us to bring you the news coverage you value."
Hey, Trib: The Post-Dispatch has been there and done that. And even smaller!
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