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Kelsey Kernstine
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Reporter, NewsNation
Journalist, UCLA grad, love sharing people’s stories @newsnation
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Eric Bradner
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Senior National Political Writer, CNN
Senior national political writer @CNN. Based in Chicago. Golf nerd. Southern Indiana native. Teach @FranklinCollege. #L1C4
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Ryan Brandell
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Blogger, Barstool Sports
@barstoolchicago. Burrata gang member. @dogwalkbarstool @thestretchpod Chief@Barstoolsports.com.
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Daniel Knowles
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Midwest Correspondent, The Economist
Midwest correspondent @TheEconomist. Before that, in London, Mumbai, Nairobi and DC. Author of Carmageddon: shorturl.at/BJOUV danielknowles@economist.com
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Andrew Maloney
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Reporter covering the Business of Law, American Lawyer
Business of law @AmericanLawyer. Stats, sports, books, music. Be the person your dog thinks you are.
Jeff Agrest
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Deputy Sports Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Breaking news and analysis on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Fire, Red Stars and Sky from the @suntimes
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Ben Mintz
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Interim VP of Football Operations, Barstool Sports
Host @wake_up_mintzy Presented By @DUDEwipes 2nd Act @barstoolsports Business Inquiries Mintzy@barstoolsports.com #DKPartner
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Greg Mroz
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Research Manager, Pac-12 Networks
@BigTenNetwork Research Manager | Last Research Manager for @Pac12Network | White Sox on @BleavNetwork | Recommended by 4 of 5 dentists
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Jeffrey Mason
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Air Personality, iHeartMedia
🎤 @iHeartRadio Wackjob 🎵 Man Behind the Curtain @JeffroRadioCHI 📞 (833) RADIO-JT
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Rummana Hussain
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Editorial Board Member and Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Editorial Board member/Columnist @Suntimes. Previously, assistant metro editor & criminal courts reporter repeatedly mistaken for the Spanish interpreter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in Chicago?
Use filters by beat, industry, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search and discover journalists based in Chicago who cover topics relevant to your story.Do you provide email contacts for Chicago journalists?
Yes. Verified contact information (emails, LinkedIn, X) is available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact fields are redacted.Can I filter Chicago journalists by beat or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat or specific publications to find Chicago journalists with expertise and reach in your area.What profile details are shown for Chicago journalists?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into what they cover and where.Can I export a list of Chicago journalists for outreach?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Chicago-based journalists to CSV or XLSX files and use them in PR or media campaigns.How frequently are Chicago journalist profiles updated?
Profiles are refreshed regularly to keep location, beats, roles, and contact information accurate and up to date.Why use a location filter along with beat or type?
Filtering by location helps ensure your pitches reach journalists in the region or market you care about — improving relevance and response rates.Can I subscribe just to export data for Chicago journalists?
Yes. You can use a short-term subscription to access and export a location-specific journalist list and then cancel if needed.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You’re free to change or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. You retain access through your current billing period.