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Jacob Oller
Verified
Film Editor, The A.V. Club
Film Editor @TheAVClub // Video Game Movie Expert // Southerner in Chicago
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Kate Linderman
Verified
Journalist and Editor, Freelance
she/her | Chicago | Real-Time Reporter @mcclatchy | Past: @ChicagoTribune @SouthSideWeekly @CHIdocumenters @14Eastmag + more | klinderman(at)mcclatchy(dot)com
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Peter Winslow
Verified
Contributor, Freelance
@Bettergov @Suntimes @publicintegrity @IllinoisAnswers @energynews_US @southsideweekly @belt_magazine & more | OSINT noob
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Diana Novak Jones
Verified
Legal Business Reporter, Reuters
Legal Business reporter at @ReutersLegal, co-writing the Daily Docket. Medill grad. She/her. diana.jones2@thomsonreuters.com
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Janet Rausa Fuller
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Managing Editor, Block Club Chicago
@BlockClubCHI managing editor 🗞️ Was: @suntimes food editor, @epicurious, @DNAinfoCHI, content @PickFu. World's worst song lyric decipherer.
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Tony Hunter
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CEO, McClatchy
Chairman & CEO @mcclatchy | Founder, TWH Enterprises | Speaker🎙 | Chairman @Revcanna 🎯| Proud Papa 👴🏻
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Peter Sagal
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Host, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Host of @WaitWait on @NPR. Author of "The Incomplete Book of Running" and "The Book of Vice" For speaking engagements: unitedtalent.com/speakers/
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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.