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Sally Duros
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Independent journalist. Digital communicator. Business instructor UIC. Follow me at @sallyduros.bsky.soci
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Asraa Mustufa
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Managing Editor, The Examination
There's really no such thing as the 'voiceless'. There are only the deliberately silenced, or the preferably unheard. - Arundhati Roy | editor @examinationnews
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Gloria Oladipo
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Breaking News Reporter, The Guardian
Reporter @GuardianUS | Arts writer and Critic | 2022 NCI Fellow | Playwright | @zenithcoop 🌺 | Script reader + Dramaturg (*Not active on X right now*)
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Zach Mortice
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Web Editor, Landscape Architecture Magazine
Design journalist and critic, contributing writer w/ @citylab. @zachmortice.bsky.social
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Alex Dalton
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Municipal Reporter, The Times of Northwest Indiana
Covering NW Indiana for @nwi // formerly @posttrib @pjstar, @ChicagoMaroon, @monthly, @elpasotimes //adalton@chicagotribune.com
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Mary Mitchell
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Director, Newsroom Culture and Community Engagement and Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Mary Mitchell is the Director of Culture and Community Engagement and editorial board member at the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Benjamin van Loon
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Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Afire
This is my state media profile. For everything else, go to www.benvanloon.com.
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DetailsUnlock full accessChicago, Washington
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Brandon Ison
Verified
News Anchor and Reporter, WBBM-AM (Chicago, IL)
Reporter/Anchor @wbbmnewsradio in Chicago. WBBM Newsradio 780AM and 105.9FM also on the Audacy app. News tips? DM or e-mail me at brandon.ison@audacy.com
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Gabriela Garcia
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Writer, Editor, and Brand Consultant, Freelance
Writer @Well+Good @theeverygirl @bustle @editorialist y mas
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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.