Find journalists who write about Metro Chicago
Journalist Hunt offers a comprehensive database of journalists who focus on covering Metro Chicago. Connect with thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists, editors and other media professionals who write about Metro Chicago-related topics. Filter journalists by location, coverage topics, and journalist type to find the perfect match for your business. Start your search today with Journalist Hunt for free or unlock advanced filtering options by subscribing.
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Kathy Chaney
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Executive Editor, The Times of Northwest Indiana
Exec. Ed. @nwi | Past: @itsYRmedia Exec. Ed; @Suntimes D.M.E., Breaking News & Staff Dev; @EBONYMag Managing Editor | kathy@kathychaney.com
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Justin Kaufmann
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Reporter, Axios
Current: @Axios. Former host of @WBEZReset. Former @WGNRadio host. Also, Schadenfreude. #Twitch channel: Chicago4Real.

Claire Malon
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Content Editor and Data Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Data, graphics & audience @ChicagoTribune | Proud @DePaulJOUR alum, St. Louis native & @CTGuild member | Formerly: @14EastMag
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Anita Blanton
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Anchor, Good Day Chicago, WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)
Emmy Award Winning Anchor, Good Day Chicago @FOX32News : Hampton U Alum💙/ΔΣΘ🔺/Gym-Music-Sports-Animal Lover. Story ideas welcome here or anita.blanton@fox.com
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Jennifer Kho
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Executive Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Executive editor of @suntimes | President of @womenjournos | Ex-managing editor @huffpost and @guardianUS | linkedin.com/in/jenniferkho/
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Megan Crepeau
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Chicago Correspondent, Bloomberg Law
Chicago correspondent for @BLaw. Not really on here anymore. Contact me instead at mcrepeau@bloombergindustry.com
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Neil Steinberg
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Columnist and Blogger, Every God Damn Day, Chicago Sun-Times
Neil Steinberg is a news columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times, blogs at everygoddamnday.com, and wrote "Every Goddamn Day," for the University of Chicago Press.
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Marcus Gilmer
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Managing Editor, Crain's Cleveland Business
Managing Editor, @crainscleveland / Punctual journalist, unicorn enthusiast / Lukewarm baseball + @Phish takes are mine.
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Cheryl Jackson
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Journalist, IndyStar
Journalist @IndyStar. cheryl.jackson@indystar.com
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Brett Chase
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Investigative Environmental Journalist, Chicago Sun-Times
Environmental journalist for @Suntimes. Member of @IRE_NICAR
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Rob Schaefer
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Tech Sports Reporter, Sports Business Journal
tech/racket sports reporter @SBJ • as seen @NBCSChicago NBA.com @TheAthletic @suntimes_sports @FortuneMagazine @ringer • 📩 rschaefer@sportsbusinessjournal.com
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Find journalists who write about Metro Chicago
Journalist Hunt offers a comprehensive database of journalists who focus on covering Metro Chicago. Connect with thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists, editors and other media professionals who write about Metro Chicago-related topics. Filter journalists by location, coverage topics, and journalist type to find the perfect match for your business. Start your search today with Journalist Hunt for free or unlock advanced filtering options by subscribing.
GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists covering Metro Chicago?
Use filters such as industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to reporters, editors, or contributors who specialize in Metro Chicago. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for these journalists?
Yes. Verified contact details (e.g. emails, LinkedIn, X) become available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact info is redacted.
Can I filter Metro Chicago journalists by location or publication?
Absolutely. You can target by country, city/state, or specific outlets to focus your outreach where it matters.
What information does each Metro Chicago journalist profile include?
Each profile contains journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet, location, and recent articles to help you understand their coverage focus.
Can I export journalists covering Metro Chicago for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of profiles into CSV or XLSX files, ready for outreach workflows or PR tools.
How often are journalist profiles for Metro Chicago updated?
The database is refreshed regularly to keep beats, roles, outlets, and contact details up to date.
Why focus on journalists by specific beat?
Targeting by beat ensures your pitch lands with journalists already covering the topic, making your outreach more relevant and increasing the chance of coverage.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Metro Chicago journalists for one project?
Yes. You may subscribe for a short term to export lists for a specific campaign and cancel afterward if you like.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. You’re free to cancel or change your plan at any time. You’ll retain full access until your billing period ends.