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Robbie Ellis
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Host, Introductions | WFMT
Comedy songmaker, composer, music director, broadcaster, NZer. I work for @WFMTClassical; tweets are my own. 🇳🇿🇺🇸 linktr.ee/RobbieEllisMus…
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Elaine Chen
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National Biotech Reporter, STAT
reporter @statnews, ✉️ elaine.chen@statnews.com | signal: elaineywchen.70
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Daniel B. Rodriguez
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Host, Law Technology Now
Law Prof, former dean, @NorthwesternLaw. Legal ed, innovation in legal services, state/local gov't, admin law, etc. @SlogLawBlog.
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Anuja Vaidya
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Senior Editor and Special Events Lead, Xtelligent Healthcare Media
Senior editor & special events lead, @XtelligentHC | Formerly @medcitynews, @BeckersHR | @MedillSchool alum. Views are my own. RTs≠endorsements. She/Her.
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Elizabeth Entenman
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Branded Content Editor, Apartment Therapy
Senior Branded Content Editor @AptTherapy & @thekitchn 📝 @vulture @voxdotcom @reader @Cosmopolitan @RealSimple @byshondaland @mcsweeneys @Reductress etc 🍩
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Jacob Infante
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Lead NFL Draft Analyst, SB Nation
Lead NFL draft analyst, Bears blogs @WCGridiron. Draft analyst @PFN365. Disgusting creature
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Mary Yang
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China and Mongolia Correspondent, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
China & Mongolia correspondent @AFP // Beijing via Seoul, Washington, @MedillSchool -- 法新社北京分社记者。联系：mary.yang@afp.com 微信: maryranyang Signal: myang.22
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Colton Pouncy
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Detroit Lions Beat Writer, The Athletic
Detroit Lions for @TheAthletic. Mizzou grad. @WelcomeToDetPod. It's just Twitter. It's not that deep.
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Mark Giannotto
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Writer, USA Today
I write about sports for the USA TODAY Network. Previously: @memphisnews, @929espn, @washingtonpost. Michigan grad. Email: mgiannotto@gannett.com
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Emmanuel Camarillo
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Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Son of immigrants | Born in Chicago | reporter for @Suntimes | ecamarillo@suntimes.com | DePaul University | Claremont McKenna College | The Thacher School
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Brad Parks
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Regional Newsgathering Director, CNN International
Regional Newsgathering Director @CNN
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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.