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Julia Shanahan
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Reporter, Rappahannock News
Editor @rappnews • 📍Blue Ridge Mountains • @TheDailyIowan alum 🖤• she/her • email me: julia@rappnews.com
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Don Davis
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Editor At Large, Digital Commerce 360
Editor at large at Digital Commerce 360. Formerly chief editor of DC360 predecessor Internet Retailer and group editor, SourceMedia. NYC native and Yale grad.
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Danette Chavez
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Editor-In-Chief, The A.V. Club
Editor-In-Chief @TheAVClub | prev: Primetimer, Polygon, Chicago Reader | Board member: @OfficialTCA | @WGAEast @DorianAwards @LEJALatino @NAHJ | she/her
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Jackson Healy
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
I write stories / Philadelphia reporter, @CourthouseNews / Formerly @TheGardenIsland, @TheDePaulia / go birds 🦅 / philadelphiastate@courthousenews.com
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Lee Bey
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Architecture Critic, Chicago Sun-Times
Sun-Times/ABC7 architecture critic. Arch prof @ IIT. Author, Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side, @ www.leebey.com
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John Yedinak
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Managing Editor, Senior Housing News
Media entrepreneur — prev co-founder of @agingmedia, sold in 2023.
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Elysabeth Alfano
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Host, Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
CEO, VegTech Invest, Advisor to $EATV Plant-based Innovation & EATVI Index, Founder, Plant Powered Consulting. Host, Plantbased Business Hour. Industry Expert.
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Ariel Parrella-Aureli
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Reporter, Block Club Chicago
Logan Square/Avondale/Humboldt Park reporter/periodista @BlockClubCHI. | 🚲 🇮🇹 y español. tips + dog photos: ariel@blockclubchi.org
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Andrew Adams
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State Government and Data Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
journalist, data nerd | current: @capitolnewsil | I get feisty when people lie to me | UIS PAR '22, IIT '20 | opinions are mine
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Rachel Koning Beals
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Senior Editor, BAI Banking Strategies
News Editor focused on the business of climate change @MarketWatch. Retweets not endorsements.
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Brian J. Rogal
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Senior Real Estate Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Some say I resemble David Duchovny. Don’t see it myself. Beliefs: right to bare arms (i.e. going sleeveless); original sin (everyone is guilty); Gmail is wrong.
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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.