The Gazette (Chicago)
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Gazette Chicago (formerly the Near West Gazette and then Near West/ South Gazette) is a monthly newspaper covering the Near West/Tri-Taylor,
History
In 1983, native Chicago Near West Sider Mark J. Valentino at age 24 started the Near West Gazette with no financial backing other than his own small savings. The Near West Side neighborhood had had no community publication since 1971. Editor and Publisher Valentino added business partner and Associate Editor William S. Bike to the publication, and Gazette Chicago was underway.
Content
Gazette Chicago is one of the few independently owned publications in Chicago and is a vehicle that brings the diverse neighborhoods it covers together, despite their close proximity. These are communities of
Unlike many other media, Gazette Chicago covers every candidate in local races, whether they are considered "legitimate" or not by the citywide media. As a result, underfunded candidates, particularly African-American and Hispanic candidates, get as much and as balanced coverage as wealthier candidates.
Gazette Chicago since 1993 has won more than 70 local, national, and even international journalism awards.
Gazette Chicago is located in Chicago, IL, (312) 243-4288, www.gazettechicago.com, [email protected].