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Virginia Lee
Verified
Contributor and Researcher, Freelance
🧐🌶️"The Curious Foodie" | 🍜☕️Food & Beverage Trendspotter | I talk about food & drink trends and content creation. | @FoodInstitute Writer | Speaker
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Megan Bennett
Verified
Associate Editor, American Libraries
Writer, editor, storyteller. @amlibraries 📚 Previously @FoodDepository & @ABQJournal. She/her.
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Derick Ruiz
Verified
Head Editor, Modern Notoriety
"just an all-around cultural participant/fanatic" as virgil would say // 👨💻 @modernnotoriety
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Mark Glennon
Verified
Executive Editor, Wirepoints
Founder of @Wirepoints, a research & commentary nonprofit. Earlier careers as a lawyer and venture capital investor. (Personal account; not Wirepoints.)
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Richard Pallardy
Verified
Writer, Freelance
Writer, skeptic, critic, naturalist. Bylines: @NatGeo, @ScienceMagazine, @VICE, @DiscoverMag, @RoyalSocBio, @AtlasObscura, @Raconteur/@TheTimes, @SmithsonianMag
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Steve Millar
Verified
Sports Reporter, Daily Southtown News
Sports reporter for Chicago Tribune/Daily Southtown. Former sports editor. Mizzou alum. Live music enthusiast.
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Lucas Deal
Verified
Content Director, Truck, Parts and Service
Editor of @TPSdaily and @SuccessfulDealR
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Rachel Kohn
Verified
Opinion Editor, eJewish Philanthropy
Not the shtetl mama you were expecting. Opinion Editor @eJPhil. Likes/RTs ≠ endorsement by my employer. Be kind, rewind. #MadeinDetroit
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Zak Kann
Verified
Freelance Contributor, Freelance
Running Content Raptor, the ultimate content optimization tool. contentraptor.com.
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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.