Initially novelist Rachail King Saying attention Bluesky on Tuesday morning. “Chicago’s Sun Times clearly finds Chat Jeptt to write ‘Summer Reds’ feature that is almost completely comprised of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming?” The king wrote.
So far, the community’s reaction to this list has been largely negative online, but others have expressed sympathy for the post. Freelance journalist Joshua Jay Fredman Noted On Bluesky, the reading list was “part of a 60 -page summer supplement” published on May 18, suggesting that it could be a “transparent filler” that was probably “The Lone Free Lance apparently zeded with its preparation.”
The staff connection
The reading list was published in a 64 -page supplement called the “Hat Index”, which was a promotional section that was not specific to Chicago. Buscalia told 404 media that the purpose of the material was “ordinary and national” and would be admitted to newspapers across the country. “We never find a list where things run away,” he said.
Publishing error comes two months after the Chicago Sun Times 20 % of your staff lost Through the by -out program. In March, the newspaper’s non -profit owner, Chicago Public Media, announced that 30 Sun Times employees, including 23 from the newsroom, accept the purchase during the financial struggle.
In a march report on the purchase during sunrise, the lack of staff has “faced the most affected sun’s time in many years.” The departure included columnists, editorial authors, and editors with decades of experience.
Melissa Bell, CEO of Chicago Public Media, said at the time that the exit would save the company 2 4.2 million annually. The company offered the purchase as it developed the expected term of grant support at the end of 2026.
Even with these pressure in the media, a reddit user Expressed dislike Regarding the clear use of AI in the newspaper, even in a supplement that was not manufactured by staff. “As a subscriber, I’m alive! If they are just going to include AI slopes, what is the benefit of subscribing a hard copy paper!?” The Reddate user wrote Xxxlovelit, which shared the reading list. “The sun’s hours need to be answered, and there should be a reporter’s fire.”
This article was updated on May 20, 2025, at 11:02 am to include information about Marco Buskiglia from 404 media.