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Visual Journalist, Chicago Sun-Times

Pat Nabong

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Visual Journalist, Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago, Manila

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Precision Medicine Reporter, GenomeWeb

Jessica Kim Cohen

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Precision Medicine Reporter, GenomeWeb

Chicago

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HealthMetro Chicago

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Editor-In-Chief, Chicago Reader

Salem Collo Julin

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Editor-In-Chief, Chicago Reader

Chicago

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Writer and Music Critic, Chicago Reader

J. R. Nelson

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Writer and Music Critic, Chicago Reader

Chicago

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Chicago

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Freelance Columnist, Chicago Reader

Steve Krakow

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Freelance Columnist, Chicago Reader

Chicago

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Managing Editor, Chicago Sun-Times

Dave Newbart

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Managing Editor, Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago

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Music Editor, Chicago Reader

Philip Montoro

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Music Editor, Chicago Reader

Chicago

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Culture Editor, Chicago Reader

Kerry Cardoza

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Culture Editor, Chicago Reader

Chicago

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Editorial Board Member and Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

Rummana Hussain

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Editorial Board Member and Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago

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Senior Writer, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Steve Marsh

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Madeline Happold

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Audience Engagement Manager, Cascade PBS

Seattle

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