Jane Hirt Stepping Down as Chicago Tribune Managing Editor

Jane Hirt, who helped lead the Chicago Tribune newsroom through the dark days of bankruptcy and into an unfolding digital future, is stepping down as managing editor to pursue personal interests, the Tribune announced Wednesday.

Hirt came to the Chicago Tribune as an intern 25 years ago. She leaves a void near the top of the newspaper's masthead, where her name has been emblazoned since 2008. Her last day is Nov. 21. A successor has not been named.

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