In a continuing effort to move beyond print, the Tribune Media Group has launched a blog network, ChicagoNow.com. zig led a marketing blitz for the official launch, which led to a 234% increase in homepage traffic and nearly 50% increase in registered users last week. ChicagoNow is a network of more than 70 blogs on a wide range of topics that reflect Chicagoans’ passions – from politics and sports to fashion and sex. Bloggers include former White Sox pitcher Jack McDowell, Miss Illinois ...