Citizen Newspaper Group, Inc.
8741 S Greenwood AveSuite 107
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 783-1251
Follow Us On Twitter: @CitizenNewsNow
About Us!
The Citizen was founded in 1965 by the late Illinois Congressman Augustus Alexander " Gus" Savage, during the height of the Civil Rights era and yet on the helm of the passing of the Voter Rights Act. Through three newspapers including the Chatham Citizen, South End Citizen and Weekend Citizen, the Citizen Newspaper chain quickly became the voice for the Black community, telling the stories of many from the Westside to the South side and throughout neighborhoods in Chicago. Moving forward, in the late “80’s" under the leadership of William Garth, Sr., who purchased the newspaper chain from Savage, the Citizen added the Hyde Park and South Suburban Citizen Newspapers, making it the largest Black-owned chain of audited weeklies in the Midwest with a circulation of 80,000 and a readership over 280,000. The Citizen Newspapers can be found weekly whether rain, snow, sleet or shine at local grocery stores, churches, libraries, schools and even on the doorstep in most coverage areas. For over 52 years, the Citizen has stood committed to informing, challenging and contributing to the growth of its community. We are a trusted and reliable news source earning us the right to be called the “Eyes and Ears” of the community.