This news about the features section has come now from three different sources, so it's already circulating out there with former staffers. Here is what the latest source says:

"Not announced yet, but look ford a reduction in the number of sections, all in the interest in saving newsprint. Features (or what is left of features) will front the classified ads.

"Metro/State will front Business. TV listings will move to the A Section ('so to make last minute changes' of course). From (publisher) Michael (Kane's) note: If you have any questions, see Dennis (Ryerson).

Also in jeopardy: the Saturday op-ed pages will disappear in January, say some. And some staffers are being asked to punch a clock and their time in the restrooms is being monitored.

Un-Happy New Year...a little early.