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Brian Sandalow
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Freelance Sports Reporter, Freelance
Bylines at @suntimes_sports and maybe others. Never had the makings of a varsity athlete. I had a blue check when that meant something. sandalowbrian@gmail.com
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Katie Prout
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Feature Writer, Chicago Reader
Features writer, @chicago_reader. Proud member & co-chair @Reader_Union. I believe in the Midwest. kprout@chicagoreader.com
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Scott Robertson
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Esports Reporter and Staff Writer, Dot Esports
Shooter guy. Former VALORANT lead at @DotEsports. Email: srobertron@gmail.com
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Adam Langer
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Executive Editor, Forward
Author of Cyclorama, Thieves of Manhattan, Crossing California, Salinger Contract, etc. Executive editor, The Forward.
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Kim Quillen
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Business Source Editor, Chicago Tribune
I'm one of the editors on the Chicago Tribune business desk. I've also done stints at The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune and The Arizona Republic. Delaware native
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Laura Rodriguez Presa
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Immigration Journalist, Chicago Tribune
Immigration Journalist at @Chicagotribune/ Advisor at DePaul University/ VP @nahj_chi /Maktub/ 1 John 4:16/ RTs ≠ endorsements /larodriguez@chicagotribune.com
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Saul Pink
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Newsroom Intern, The Baltimore Banner
Local reporter, college student @NorthwesternU . Currently @LNdata . Past: @BaltimoreBanner , @NOLAnews , @thedailynu , @wttw / @LocalNewsIni .
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Caroline Tanner
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Reporter, The Points Guy
Now @thepointsguy. Former Congressional reporter. @NorthwesternU and @Mizzou journalism alum. Ginger ale enthusiast. RT ≠ endorsement.
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Mitchell Armentrout
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Reporter and Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
@Suntimes reporter, sometimes editor, usually politics. @CSTguild-strong. Bikes, birds and baseball. Tips, please: marmentrout@suntimes.com / Signal: mtrout.74
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Miranda Davis
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Reporter, Bloomberg News
Reporter covering money and power in Chicago and the Midwest for @business. “There were two Americas in Chicago, but there always are.” Opinions are my own.
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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.