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Jacoby Cochran
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Senior Podcast Host, City Cast Chicago
Host, Educator, Storyteller, jacobycochran.com, @citycastchicago
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Matt Boecker
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Lead Writer, Catena Media
Nice guy, tries hard, loves the game.
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Alex Harrison
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Reporter, Evanston RoundTable
No longer checking this account, find me at my handle or the link below. I'm just here so I don't get duped.
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Kate Chappell
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Morning Anchor, WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)
Weekend AM Anchor/ Reporter at @nbcchicago. Follow Kate Chappell News on Instagram & Facebook.
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Maiysha Kai
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Lifestyle Editor, the Grio
This is an inactive placeholder account. She/her.
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Mike Riley
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Writer and Contributing Editor, Freelance
Advanced computing professional interested in emerging technologies, and author of numerous technical articles and several books.
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Jennifer Girdon
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Chicago Bureau Chief, Fox News
Bureau Chief of Midwest & Southwest regions for Fox. East coast native. Army brat. NY Giants fan. Movie wife. Bloody Mary expert. I mostly just retweet Eli.
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Mary Chastain
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Contributor, The Hill
Politics/law writer at @leginsurrection. Love music (Heavy metal, hard rock). Love baseball (esp. @Cubs!). libertarian. Catholic. Law student.
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Cheryl Krucas
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Producer, MTV
where's my white collarless shirt from fred segal // @MTV producer
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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.