3 Reasons To Be Chicago's West Side Patch Mayor

CHICAGO, IL — Do you sometimes feel no one is tooting a horn about Chicago's West Side neighborhoods? Wish YOU had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make the West Side special? If you love your neighborhood, become a Patch Mayor and the voice of the West Side Patch.

As a Patch Mayor, you'll be able to:

• spread the word to your neighbors and fellow residents about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, big games, that great new local store or restaurant, people worth knowing — and more — through your articles
• guide local conversations as the host of the West Side Patch
• reach your neighbors and fellow residents through daily newsletters and Facebook
• earn the recognition of the West Side Patch community

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, who likes to write, is active on social media and who wants to share West Side stories and guide community conversation. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

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If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans.

To express interest, fill out our application form and a Patch editor will be in touch with more information. (If you cannot view the form on this page, click here.)

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