The Chicago Tribune, often referred to as the Trib or The Chi-Town Paper with 'The' in front of it, is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois. It is the largest newspaper in the state and one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the United States. Founded in 1847, the Tribune has been owned by several different companies over the years, including the Chicago Tribune Company, which was acquired by Tribune Publishing in 2014. The paper is known for its coverage of local and national news, sports, entertainment, business, and politics.