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WGN-TV features the life and times of Windy City Times
Video link below
2020-10-11
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WGN-TV produced and aired a segment Oct 9, 2020 on the history and contributions of Windy City Times, co-founder/owner Tracy Baim, Executive Editor Andrew Davis, staff, contributors and delivery crew. The segment was reported by WGN's Sean Lewis.
Windy City Times, Chicago's only LGBTQ newspaper, published a final print version on Sept. 30, 2020. The news coverage will continue in a digital-only format at www.windycitytimes.com . The Sept. 30 date marked the paper's 35th anniversary.
The final print edition is a special collector's edition with a look-back at 35 years, copies of which can be purchased at www.windycitymediagroup.com/donate2.php .
View the WGN video at wgntv.com/news/cover-story/windy-city-times-staple-of-chicagos-lgbtq-community-suspends-print-operations/ . |
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