With Chicago in the process of awarding a five-year contract to produce millions of tons of asphalt, community residents and seven aldermen are urging the City to uphold its contracting standards and health protections when selecting an asphalt producer—and the City is listening.
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CASL health assessments to help Asian constituents
The Chinese American Service League (CASL) has completed its second Social Determinants of Health Assessment (SDoH). It completed its first in Spring 2020.

CivicLab trains new wave of candidates, activists
Tom Tresser, co-founder and chief operating officer at the CivicLab, described his nonprofit organization as a “do tank, as opposed to a think tank,” in the sense that the organization does not just want to study issues but rather translate research into action.

Iconic Bridgeport hardware store closing after 60-plus years of service
In the coming weeks, the Joe Harris Paint & True Value hardware store at the southeast corner of 33rd and Wallace Streets in Bridgeport will close permanently, ending 60 years of providing products, advice, and friendship to a neighborhood already mourning the loss.

Anthony Valentino, Gazette Chicago circulation manager, passes away at 75
Anthony Valentino, Gazette Chicago circulation manager, passed away June 20 at age 75 after a valiant battle with leukemia.
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Hansen now IMD executive director
Illinois Medical District (IMD) commissioners have named Allyson J. Hansen as executive director.
Medical professionals discuss opioid use disorder in area
State Senator Robert Peters (D-13th) introduced a recently passed law that allows medical professionals to get more fentanyl test strips for individuals who use opioids. The law supports the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act of 2019.
Anthony Valentino, Gazette Chicago circulation manager, eulogized
We gather this summer afternoon in this beautiful sunlit church—historic Notre Dame de Chicago—to celebrate the life of Anthony Valentino Sr.
40th Year of Gazette Chicago
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Gazette Chicago: Entering its 40th year of community service
With this issue, Gazette Chicago enters its volume no. 40, beginning our 40th year of community service. Throughout the next 12 months, we invite you to “take a walk down memory lane” with us and look back on how the newspaper has evolved and the issues and people it has covered over the decades.
Gazette Chicago reaches a milestone: and I’m still wondering how 40 years went by so quickly
With this issue, Gazette Chicago begins its 40th year of publishing. Like any other milestone moment in life, you know that day is coming and yet you say to yourself, “don’t worry, it’s in the future—it won’t be here that quickly.”
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Around the Neighborhood – August 2022
Fred Anderson Park, 1611 S. Wabash Ave., will host a concert by the Scott Hesse Trio Sunday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. For information, log on to www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Special Guides

Local schools offer excellent choices in education, programs
Although summer is in full swing, “back to school” is on the minds of students, parents, and teachers. Gazette Chicago offers a guide to schools in this area. Local schools are vital to a good education, and this area offers several educational options for learning in a great environment and preparation for future success.

Chicagoans are ready for Summer in the City fun events
During summertime in Chicago, a variety of events provide fun for kids and adults alike. Take advantage of the season through Gazette Chicago’s annual Summer in the City guide, which will help you enjoy unique activities and events.
Chicago Health Text Initiative
Let us hear from you concerning health empowerment
We are interested in learning more about our readers so that we can better serve you. We also request your feedback on a new text messaging service in development.
Permítanos escucharle sobre el empoderamiento de la salud
Estamos interesados en aprender más sobre nuestros lectores para poder servirle mejor. También solicitamos su colaboración en un nuevo servicio de mensajería de texto en el desarrollo.
Emergency Rental Assistance
Emergency rental assistance available
City of Chicago emergency rental assistance is available for people suffering financial hardship due to a crisis such as loss of job, home fire, or illness. The program is intended to allow families to maintain housing during the time it takes to regain stability….