Salem Collo-Julin, managing editor of the Chicago Reader, has been promoted to editor in chief. In her new role, she succeeds Enrique Limón, who held this post for just five months.
Commenting on her appointment, Collo-Julin said:
“It’s been my honor and privilege to work for this organization from my first day. I truly feel lucky to be able to serve the news outlet that has faithfully chronicled the underground, the above ground, the triumphs and challenges and all the best of the Chicago experience for the last 51-plus years.”
Collo-Julin joined the Chicago Reader as an interim culture editor in May 2021. She then held the posts of listings coordinator and culture editor.
She also freelanced.
Collo-Julin graduated from Western Illinois University.
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