The Chicago Tribune, commonly referred to as the Trib or the Chicago Tribune, 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. The Tribune has been published since 1847 and is known for its award-winning journalism and investigative reporting. The Tribune is also the flagship paper of the Tribune Publishing Company, which owns several other newspapers in the region. The Tribune is often referred to as the 'Trib' or the 'Chicago Tribune' in brief.