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Kevin Fishbain
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Staff Writer, The Athletic
Senior writer @TheAthleticNFL covering the Chicago Bears. Northwestern grad. #GoCats
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Jackie Spinner
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Faculty Advisor, The Columbia Chronicle
Jackie Spinner is journalism prof @ColumbiaChi, fac advisor to Columbia Chronicle, filmmaker and recovering war reporter. Views are her own.
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Lindsay Bjerregaard
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Managing Editor, MRO, Aviation Week
Managing Editor at @AviationWeekMRO, part of @AviationWeek Network.
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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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Katina Beniaris
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Audience Development Manager, Chicago Parent
Audience Development Manager @ChicagoParent + @MetroParent 💻 | Maybe I'll remember to use Twitter more
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Greg Hinz
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Political Writer and Blogger, Crain's Chicago Business
political writer and blogger for Crain's Chicago Business
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Marissa Plescia
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Reporter, MedCity News
Reporter @medcitynews Formerly @BeckersHR, @FlatlandKC through @DJNF, @IMidwest, @ThePioneerPress UIUC journalism Grad
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Sam Tornow
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Music Editorial Lead, Discogs
Editor @Discogs / bylines @Bandcamp @Billboard @Reverb @Stereogum @Toneglow etc. Views are my own. Contact: sam.tornow@discogsinc.com
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Max Tsaparis
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Meteorologist and Producer, NewsNation
Certified Meteorologist & Digital News Anchor @NewsNation in sweet home Chicago, AP award winner, FSU alum 🏳️🌈
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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.