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Claire Savage
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Women in the Workforce Reporter, Associated Press
Women in the Workforce Reporter for @AP Signal: ClaireSavageAP.28 Proudest aunt, swammer, Clevelander, dessert enthusiast. 🍩 @Report4America alum
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Rob McManamy
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Executive Editor, HPAC Engineering
Smart cities won't care where you went to school.
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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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Blake Schuster
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Assistant Managing Editor, For The Win
I used to write about sports. I still do, but I used to, too. Assistant Managing Editor @Bet_ForTheWin
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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Cheryl Jackson
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Journalist, IndyStar
Journalist @IndyStar. cheryl.jackson@indystar.com
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Rita Juanita Pike
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Freelance Contributor, Her Agenda
#Author, #EIC MockingOwl Roost. She/her, #journo (Al Jazeera, CNN, Tor, +more), #binders, seminarian, grandkid of aviatrix #JerrieMock. Wife, weirdo, #Whovian.
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Roshan Fernandez
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News Associate, The Wall Street Journal
news associate @wsj • previously: audience for @bostonglobe and @npr; reporting for @seattletimes and @rtdnews • always: @dailyorange
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Alaina Kaczmarski
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Chief Executive Officer and Founder, The Everygirl
co-founder and editor @TheEverygirl_
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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.