"Tronc has always been committed to keeping the Sun-Times an independent media voice within the city of Chicago," Tim Knight, president of TroncX, the digital division of Tronc, said in a statement. "We're pleased to see that happen and we look forward to the new owners honoring our contractual agreement for printing and distribution services under the terms of our multi-year agreement. Tronc will move ahead to execute our growth strategy, leverage technology and increase the digital audience of our award winning journalistic brands."