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Patrick Thomas
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Agriculture Business Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Reporter for @WSJ covering agriculture and the business of food | @MarquetteU grad | Send tips, complaints, comments, concerns to patrick.thomas@wsj.com
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Lee Ann Shay
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Executive Editor MRO and Business Aviation, Aviation Week
Aviation Week's executive editor MRO and business aviation, and editor in chief of Inside MRO and BCA.
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Dan Hinkel
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Senior Reporter, Injustice Watch
Investigative reporter at Injustice Watch
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Whitney Wild
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Law Enforcement Correspondent, CNN International
@CNN Law Enforcement Correspondent, Ann Arborite, Whitney.Wild@cnn.com.
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Laura Stewart
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Reporting Fellow, Illinois Answers Project
solutions reporting fellow @IllinoisAnswers @BetterGov lstewart@illinoisanswers.org
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Candi Carter
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Chief Content Officer, knocking
CCO @_knocking_, Former EP @tamronhallshow. Former EP @TheViewABC. Former CEO @NewchapterTV, Former Senior Producer, The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Ashlee Rezin
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Photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Photojournalist & Photo Desk editor for the @Suntimes | RTs ≠ Es | arezin@suntimes.com
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Alexa Lisitza
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Senior Editor, BuzzFeed
Senior Editor @buzzfeed • @HowardU Alum • She/Her • Tips: alexa.lisitza@buzzfeed.com
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Alex Shapiro
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Digital Content Team, Chicago Sports Network
Digital Content @CHSN__. 🎙: The Charter Podcast. All terrible trade ideas are my own. Formerly: @NBCSportsChicago, @FS1, @KVALnews. USC '12 ✌️
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Michael Allardyce
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Senior Director, Digital and Content, U.S. Soccer
Sr. Director, Content @USSoccer. 🇺🇸⚽️ Formerly: Director, Multi-Platform Content @NBCSChicago; @FanSided; MMA at Sports Illustrated (@SInow).
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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.