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Mick Lee
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Program Director and Host, WLIT-FM (Chicago, IL)
Chicago radio host 3-7p and Program Director of @LITEFMChicago | Nationwide on @iHeartRadio | Husband | Daddy 🥃🏈🎅🏻🍩✈️🥓👨👩👦👦
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Kevin Schmit
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Associate Sports Editor and Columnist, Daily Herald
Associate Sports Editor and Columnist for the Daily Herald. kschmit@dailyherald.com
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Ava Kelley
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Assignment Editor, NBC News
Assignment Editor @NBCNews. Previously @nbcchicago. @Illinois_Alma alum. RTs are not endorsements.
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Mia Sato
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Reporter, The Verge
reporter at @verge Tips: 📧mia@theverge.com or miasato.11 on Signal/ proud member of @vox_union🌺 I don’t post here, find me on Bluesky
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Jim Nugent
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Founder and Publisher, Global Golf Post
Husband, father and grandfather, devoted Cubs fan, Hoya Paranoia. Amateur golf is my metier. Publisher of Global Golf Post, the Gold Standard in Golf Journalism
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Thomas Gaulkin
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Multimedia Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Multimedia Editor @BulletinAtomic. Something nice for the people.
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Rick West
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Senior Multimedia Journalist, Daily Herald
Senior Multimedia Journalist at the Daily Herald. I cover restaurants and Elgin. And sometimes restaurants in Elgin.
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Andy Grimm
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Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times Reporter | Courts | Prez @ChiNewsGuild | DM with tips. agrimm@suntimes.com
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Lydia Mulvany
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Food A/G Editor, Bloomberg News
Editor for food/ag @business. Write to me at lmulvany2@bloomberg.net.
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Subrina Hudson
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Money Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Business Editor @Suntimes. BU and USC alum. @faspenews ‘12 fellow. LA native. shudson@suntimes.com
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Kyle LaHucik
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Senior Reporter, Endpoints News
reporting on the $, people & startups in biotech land @Endpts | klahucik@endpointsnews.com | askin Qs, joggin 26.2 | 🗞 📷 🌎 | XC + Track coach | 🏳️🌈
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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.