Record #: R2015-228   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 3/18/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 3/18/2015
Title: Congratulations extended to Nadig Newspapers on 75th anniversary
Sponsors: Arena, John
Attachments: 1. R2015-228.pdf
RESOLUTION HONORING NADIG NEWS 75tn ANNIVERSARY

WHEREAS, the Chicago Northwest Side Press was first published on May 1, 1940, and celebrates 75 years of publication this year; and

WHEREAS, this esteemed body has been notified of this occasion by the Honorable John Arena, Alderman of the 45th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Publisher Glenn Nadig, a graduate of Steinmetz High School, has been operating the newspapers for 58 years, and his wife Bette served as co-publisher until her passing in 1995; and

WHEREAS, the Nadig family takes great pride in their publication, with son Brian following in the footsteps of his father, publishing his first article in 1995 and now working as co-operator of the family business with his father; and

WHEREAS, "Chicago's Northwest Side Press" covers Jefferson Park, Gladstone Park, Norwood Park, Portage Park, Mayfair, and other communities, and "The Reporter" covers Edgebrook, Sauganash, Wildwood and Lincolnwood, first published fifty years ago on May 3, 1965; and

WHEREAS, the publication prides itself on highlighting local events and covers an extensive variety of interests across a variety of news areas, such as politics, crime, neighborhood and school events, and zoning issues; and

WHEREAS, the advertisements in the Nadig Newspapers often belong to businesses on the northwest side, communicating directly with patrons and prospective customers with ad space for the promotion of local businesses; and

WHEREAS, Nadig Newspapers has given back extensively to the community, belonging to over a dozen local business and historical organizations, embracing civic responsibility and community involvement beyond the day-to-day operations of running a local newspaper; and

WHEREAS, Glenn, Bette and Brian have each served as president of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, overseeing community events and scholarship committees, and have employed over 5,000 neighborhood children as newspaper carriers; and

WHEREAS, with thousands of loyal readers and...

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