Michael Miner, of the Chicago Reader, wrote an excellent piece in his media blog about the roughly 30 news room terminations at the Chicago Sun-Times. But since the gaze of the journalists seems fixed on the newsroom, here is a rough body count for some other departments: Advertising is said to have lost 40 and about 10 drivers were let go as their routes were terminated. It is a story of early retirements and voluntary career setbacks throughout the company.

The Teamsters, who have been working through this without a contract since December, are said to be considering a two-tier wage system for the next contract. In addition, the union may loosen rules prohibiting trucks from carrying more than one product.