Chicago Sun-Times Begins Selling Keepsake Cubs Magazine Today, a Must-Have for Cubs Fans

Business Wire, Oct 2, 2008

New Glossy Magazine Captures The Amazing 2008 Season With Action-Packed Photos and Stories By The Sun-Times Award-Winning Staff And Photographers; Only $7.99!

CHICAGO -- It's been a long 100 years for patient Cubs fans, who have remained loyal and upbeat despite decades of heartbreak and pent-up hope. Finally, "next year" is now! To mark the occasion, the Chicago Sun-Times is proud to announce the publication of its stunning 84-page color glossy commemorative magazine, "The Cubs: Their Thrilling 2008 Season", that catches the best of the thrilling 2008 season, as well as recaptures what it's taken to get to where the Cubs are today.

"The Cubs: Their Thrilling 2008 Season" is a special collectible magazine that allows fans to relive highlights through stories and photos from this season and the last 100 years. Relive Carlos Zambrano's no-hitter against the Houston Astros in the game moved to Milwaukee because of Hurricane Ike; take a look at the 10 season-shaping games of the season as analyzed by the Sun-Times' top-notch sports writers, the best in Chicago and in the nation; and don't miss the eloquent introduction by star Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander, who beautifully sums up the joy of this season.

"The Chicago Sun-Times is proud to publish a keepsake that captures all the joy of being a loyal, patient Cubs fan," said John Barron, General Manager of the Chicago Sun-Times. "The Chicago Sun-Times sports staff covers sports in this town like no one else, and it's their keen eye and ear for all things baseball that makes such a wonderful product possible."

"The Cubs: Their Thrilling 2008 Season" also looks at the last 100 years, decade by decade, reminiscing about great players and managers including Ernie Banks, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Mark Grace, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Hack Wilson and Billy Williams.

"We are pleased to partner with the Chicago Sun Times -- their writers, editors, and photo journalists - in creating and delivering a must-have quality magazine celebrating Cubs history as they head into the playoffs," said Michael R. Duckworth, Chairman of Source Interlink. "Our media team helped develop the content into an exciting magazine and our fulfillment division distributed it to more than 2,600 retail locations in the greater Chicago area in a matter of days. Bookstores and supermarket chains served by our national distribution network also received this one-of-a-kind magazine within a week of the playoff run. This issue is sure to be a real winner for Cubs fans everywhere."

"The Cubs: Their Thrilling 2008 Season" is on sale beginning today throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Arizona, the home of the Cubs' spring training season. The magazine will be sold nationwide at Borders book stores as well as at the following retail outlets: Costco, CVS, Dominick's, Hudson stores at Midway and O'Hare airports, Jewel-Osco, Kmart, Marsh, Meijer, Pick N Save, Strack & Van Til, Target, Wal-Mart, Woodman's, Wiseway, and the Sun-Times Book Store on the second floor of the Apparel Center, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago.

Also, new subscribers can get the magazine for free by signing up for home delivery of one of the following Sun-Times News Group publications: The Chicago Sun-Times, SouthtownStar, Courier News (Elgin), Beacon News (Aurora), Herald News (Joliet), Naperville Sun, Post-Tribune (Northwest Indiana) or Lake County News-Sun by calling (800) 680-2068.

About Sun-Times Media Group

The Chicago Sun-Times is owned by the Sun-Times News Group, the operating subsidiary of Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SUTM), which is dedicated to being the premier source of local news and information for the greater Chicago area. Its media properties include 71 newspaper titles and more than 90 Web sites serving more than 200 communities across Chicago. Further information can be found at http://www.thesuntimesgroup.com.

About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company, is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and is also a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games, books, and related items. Source Interlink serves over 100,000 retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com.

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