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Melody Mercado
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
Covering the Loop for @BlockClubCHI • Past @DMRegister @who13news @DePaulJOUR MA • Former D1 athlete • Boricua 🇵🇷• melody@blockclubchi.org
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Mary Dixon
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Anchor, WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL)
@WBEZ former 93XRT Irish memory ☘️ Bluesky @ MaryLDixon Cash checks, don’t pay for checks
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Patrick Allen
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Vice President, Content, FanSided
VP, Content @FanSided - Minute Media Podcasts - Co-host of the @ArrowheadAddict podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arr…
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Fran Spielman
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City Hall Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
City Hall reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
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Alice Yin
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Chief City Hall Reporter, Chicago Tribune
city hall reporter @chicagotribune. DM for signal. chicago’s greatest instant ramen chef. has a crush on lake michigan. ayin@chicagotribune.com
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Quinn Myers
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
my book abt Google Glass is out now: bit.ly/3GhDLkW
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John Fountain
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Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Journalist, Author, Fulbright Scholar, Former New York Times Writer. Prof. Roosevelt University. Freed Black Journalist. Publisher.
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Matt Verderame
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Staff Writer, Sports Illustrated
NFL staff writer @SInow | The Matt Verderame Show on Patreon | That Football Show on @KCSportsNetwork| For inquiries: dspander@insightsportsadvisors.com
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Jon Greenberg
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Founding Editor-in-Chief and Columnist, The Athletic Chicago
Founding editor, senior columnist, The Athletic. Ohio University alum. Ruptured night watchman of Wheeling Steel, dreaming of heroes. jon@theathletic.com
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Matt Saternus
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Co-Founder and Editor In Chief, Plugged In Golf
Co-Founder and Editor in Chief for PluggedInGolf.com.....Duke grad
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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.