Newsrooms at Chicago TV stations are buzzing after hearing about a round of layoffs at WGN that affected several on-air talents, a circumstance that has touched local network affiliates but rarely has hit “Chicago’s Very Own.”
The Sun-Times has learned that 8-9 camera-facing employees were let go Monday, following recent layoffs behind the scenes that included writers. They come as WGN parent company Nexstar is working to merge with Tegna in a deal that’s under regulatory review.
A Nexstar spokesperson said in a statement to the Sun-Times: “Nexstar does not comment on personnel issues, but the company is taking steps necessary to compete effectively in this period of unprecedented change.”
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