As if a dismal Chicago Cubs season wasn’t bad enough for hometown broadcasters WGN-TV/Channel 9 and WGN-AM/720, now the canceled Blackhawks games are making for a revenue-robbing double whammy.
The two Tribune Co. broadcast entities are feeling the financial strain of fewer advertising dollars following a disappointing season by the Cubs and may be forced to consider cutbacks amid broader industry challenges, say sources familiar with the situation who asked not to be identified.
