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Tom McCauley
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Managing Editor, Silicon Prairie News
Writer, Musician, Comedian, Dolphin
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tom***@***.com
https://www.aeh
Jaewon Kang
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Retail Reporter, Bloomberg News
Retail reporter w/ @bloomberg. @wsj, @thedealnewsroom alum
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Jenae Barnes
Verified
Health and Environment Reporter, Capital B
Health & Environment Reporter @Capitalb_gary | @Pulitzercenter Fellow | @ahcj Science 🧪 Health and Environment Fellow | @columbiajourn ‘22 | cat mom
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Gonzalo Guzman
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Writer and Photographer, Freelance
Queer Latinx Photographer and Writer based in Chicago. Sometimes I live-tweet public meetings for @CHIdocumenters.
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Shea Norling
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Journalist, Freelance
Executive Producer - @thekapman and @tweetjhood | Host - @espn1000 | Football On | Detroit ➡️ Chicago | Opinions my own
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TED FISHMAN
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Writer, Chicago Magazine
Author, Speaker, Macro Trend Observer, Pizza Tosser
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David Lanzafame
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Freelance Journalist and Assistant Editor, Freelance
Freelance Writer, Voice Actor linktr.ee/davelanzvo Agent, Big Mouth Talent - @BigMouthTalent dave@davelanzvo The voice of Xploshi's Gary Workman
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Reed Redmond
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Senior Programming and Production Manager, Locked On Podcast Network
@LockedOnNetwork. Formerly @vaultstudios, @reviewjournal. #OnwardLU. He/Him/Hi 👋
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Emily Rappleye
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Freelance writer & editor, formerly @BeckersHR
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Jalal Baig
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Writer, Freelance
doctor & writer | hematology/oncology | words in @washingtonpost @nbcnewsthink @guardian @theatlantic @slate @vice @RNS and elsewhere
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Perri Stewart
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News Producer and Tiktok Account Administrator, WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)
Producer @Fox32News #MizzouMade
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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.