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Danielle Braff
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Legal Affairs Writer, ABA Journal
Writer for @ABAJournal. Words also appear in @NYTimes @Washingtonpost, @BostonGlobe, @ChicagoTribune and others. Married to a professional triangle player.
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Ann Weiler
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Assistant Digital Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business
Assistant managing editor/special projects @CrainsChicago
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Caroline Hudson
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Senior Finance Reporter, Modern Healthcare
Sr. reporter for @modrnhealthcr. Former banking/finance editor for @cbjnewsroom. Tips to caroline.hudson@modernhealthcare.com. #UNC journalism alumna. Go Heels!
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Taryn Allen
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Culture Editor, Chicago Reader
she/her | culture editor @chicago_reader | cochair @reader_union
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Josh McGhee
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Staff Reporter, MindSite News
Chicago Bureau Chief & Investigative reporter covering the intersection of criminal justice & mental health @MindSiteNews Fellow: @MaynardInst & @CarterCenter
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Jerry Nunn
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Writer/Photographer, Windy City Times
Jerry Nunn writer for Windy City Times, GoPride, Critics Choice Associaton member and co-chair of LGBTQ+ group, photographer for Edge Media Network, Gay Cities
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Amanda Leigh Lichtenstein
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Senior Managing Editor @SAPIENS_org; writer & editor, language lover, arts & culture; #walking #poetry ture alum @theworld @globalvoices
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Ghazala Irshad
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Editor, The Marshall Project
Standards Editor and stewardess of style @marshallproj⚖️ @IRE_NICAR member. Mizzou, AUC-Egypt, CUNYJ alum. Covered the Arab Spring from Egypt once upon a time.
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Giles Bruce
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Assistant Editor, Becker's Hospital Review
Health IT writer/reporter @BeckersHR. White Sox fan. Grateful.
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Alma Campos
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Senior Editor, South Side Weekly
Lead reporter @mindsitenews Chicago bureau | senior editor @southsideweekly | contributor @guardian | not here much, find me: @almacampos.bsky.social
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John Silver
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Sports Design Editor, Chicago Sun-Times
Sports Design Editor / Audience Team at Chicago Sun-Times.
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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.