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Nader Issa
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Education Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Covering Chicago schools @Suntimes. Eating Takis at home. Leading @CSTGuild. Schooled @LoyolaChicago. Tips, insults, threats: nissa@suntimes.com 🇱🇧
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James Ellis
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Contributor, Brandingmag
Bestselling Amazon author and leading authority on employer branding for small and mid-sized businesses. 📨 employerbrandheadlines.com 📨
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Audrey Latimer
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Senior Account Executive, Antenna Group
Editor in the beauty industry 💄💅🏻 | 27 | Chicago | Joshua 1:9
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Madison Savedra
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
Rogers Park/Edgewater/Uptown reporter @blockclubchi | 4ever @phoenixloyola | Missouri native | cat mom and food enthusiast | madison@blockclubchi.org
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Casey Toner
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Reporter, Illinois Answers Project
@illinoisanswers reporter, @sagaftra steward. Reach me at ctoner@bettergov.org. Potential future space: @ctoner.bsky.social
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Stanley Kay
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Deputy Editor, Chicago Magazine
Deputy editor @ChicagoMag. Former Sports Illustrated editor. skay@chicagomag.com
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Jen Sabella
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Co-Founder and Executive Editor, Block Club Chicago
Co-founder + Executive Editor @BlockClubChi / Local news evangelist / Ex: @DNAinfoCHI, @huffpost, @suntimes / 🏳️🌈 she/her
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Mike McGraw
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Sport Reporter, Daily Herald
Cubs/Bulls/columnist for Daily Herald in Suburban Chicago ... Econ major, Pitt dad ... How many people were at both Disco Demolition & Fog Bowl?
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Mike Hostetler
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Vice President of Enterprise Technology and Operations, Cars.com
Investor, Builder, Leader COO @VersatusLabs - The Universal dApp Engine #WAGMI
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Kat Jercich
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Senior Editor, Modern Healthcare
Senior ed @modrnhealthcr, formerly @healthitnews, @rewirenewsgroup. Bylines @nytimes @washingtonpost @theadvocatemag. Queer and excitable. (she / they)
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David Hammond
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Dining and Drinking Editor, Newcity
Writer/producer of B2B and belly-related projects for Newcity Chicago, Wednesday Journal, Rivet Radio and lots of other media.
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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.