Melissa Bell named CEO of Chicago Public Media, will oversee Sun-Times, WBEZ

Melissa Bell, former publisher of Vox Media, will become the next CEO of Chicago Public Media, the nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and public radio station WBEZ, amid tough times for news media operations. Bell co-founded the explanatory journalism site Vox.com and eventually oversaw other media brands, such as Eater and The Verge. She also worked on digital strategy for The Washington Post. Bell is to start her new job Sept. 3. “It is an honor to take on this role, where there is both a massive opportunity and...