GCM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publisher of authentic, independent, local community journalism, online and in print, across seven communities on the west side of Chicago and in its west suburbs. GCM’s publications include Austin Weekly News (est. 1986), Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest (1980), Forest Park Review (1918), and Riverside Brookfield Landmark (1985.
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Austin Weekly News
Austin Weekly News
Class is in session at West Side barber school
His and Hers barber school in Austin wants to be ‘Harvard’ of hair
Forest Park Review
Forest Park Review
Commissioner candidates plan campaign fundraisers
Maxham and Landgrebe have incumbent Mayor Rory Hoskins’ support
RB Landmark
RB Landmark
LTHS boys outmuscle Bulldogs in payback win
RBHS cold from long range as Lions rebounders dominate
Wednesday Journal
Wednesday Journal
New Festival Theatre artistic director brings youth, diversity
Andersen promises fresh looks at classic plays