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DeAntae Prince
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Senior Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Now: @PhillyInquirer Senior Editor, NBA and 76ers. Forever: Chicago, Indiana University and @idsnews.
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Brian Zisook
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Executive Vice President and Co-Founder, Audiomack
Artist Advocate / @Audiomack Co-Founder, EVP, Global Ops / @DJBooth / @SundaeSongs / z@audiomack.com
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Cindy Richards
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Editor-in-Chief, SheBuysTravel
Recovering Type A who believes in karma, nature and the power of #travel to open minds and hearts. Writer, editor, mom, wife.
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Rachel Chance
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Senior Editor, American Library Association
Senior Editor for library and information studies, archives & special libraries @alaeditions. Library & biking enthusiast. she/her/hers
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Adrienne Broaddus
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Correspondent, NBC News
NBC News Correspondent 5x Emmy Award winner. #AKA1908, #NABJ, #SPJ member.
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Christine Fernando
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Democracy Reporter, Associated Press
@AP democracy reporter | Past: @USATODAY abortion/breaking news, AP race & ethnicity team, @indystar, @idsnews | She/her | CFernando@ap.org | 🇱🇰🇺🇸
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Chris Cosgrove
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Photographer / Photo Editor, Entertainment Weekly
Our cover story for #StDenisMedical is available now! bit.ly/3UGENgV
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Alexis Kayser
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Healthcare Editor, Newsweek
For the sake of the story. Healthcare reporter covering leadership, strategy, policy and exec moves @beckershr. @slu_official alum.
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Kalyn Kahler
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Senior NFL writer, ESPN
senior NFL writer @espn | formerly of @theathletic @defectormedia, @theMMQB, @sinow | spunky | subscribe to my investigative podcast :) ⬇️
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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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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.