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Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of journalists who cover Metro Chicago as either a primary or secondary beat across leading outlets and industries. Use our advanced filters to search by journalist type, location, medium, outlet, and role, and build targeted media lists in minutes. Explore the largest database of journalists and start connecting with the right contacts today. Try Journalist Hunt for free, or subscribe to unlock premium data and filters.

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Publisher and Executive Editor, Crain's Chicago Business

Jim Kirk

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Publisher and Executive Editor, Crain's Chicago Business

Chicago

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business and financeMetro Chicago

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Opinion-based product reviews–Culture and travelEquity FinanceSleep HealthEntertainmentArt and cultureStock MarketBusiness SpotlightsVenture CapitalVegan topicsProduct RoundupAngel Funding

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National News Desk Writer, On3

Nick Schultz

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National News Desk Writer, On3

Chicago, Dwight, Illinois

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United StatesMetro Chicago

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JusticeFood.HistoryShowsLocal GovernmentNational NewsMoviesEquityLeadershipComputersNature-Related ExperiencesCommunitySoftwareTechnologyBlockchainTravelSocial IssuesPharmaceuticalSwimming

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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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DiningFreelancingWellnessRomanceFoodHikingHealthCreativityMedical ResearchPro WrestlingPrecision MedicineSexualityAgriculture PolicyFinanceDoctorsJudaismHealthcare SystemsMaine Living

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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EntertainmentArtsMetro Chicago

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Chicago

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Reporter, POLITICO

Shia Kapos

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Reporter, POLITICO

Chicago

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u.s.PoliticsMetro Chicago

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DEIProfilesBaseballSportCelebrityMarsOutdoorsFamiliesIndigenous PeoplesGender EqualityGlobal HealthAnimeImport ExportSmartphonesMusiciansImport/ExportChipsInterior DesignWorld Bank

Chicago

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Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times

Ben Pope

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Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago

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SportsMetro Chicago

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TheatreBaseballPoliticiansWomen's RightsCongressSports (NHL – Chicago Blackhawks)FairfieldAapiDesignNot SuperheroesQueer IdentityNational GamesMaybe Some Smart Mma.LifestyleMangaCommonwealth

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Features Writer, Chicago Sun-Times

Erica Thompson

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Features Writer, Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago

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business and financeMetro Chicago

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StationeryMedical treatments–Home GadgetsHealth and beautyMiscellaneousInvestment NewsCorporate FinanceMental HealthAnti-corruptionMarketing TipsLawHealth and social issuesAcquisitionsBehavioral FinancePackaging

Chicago

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Executive Editor MRO and Business Aviation, Aviation Week

Lee Ann Shay

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Executive Editor MRO and Business Aviation, Aviation Week

Chicago

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United StatesTransportationTechnologyMetro Chicago

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Chicago

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Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

Lynn Sweet

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Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

Washington

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PoliticsMetro Chicago

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Trending NewsK-PopEconomyLGBTQ+ issuesFairfieldCommunity NewsPress FreedomOnline EducationPhilosophyBusinessLifestylePovertyFilm

Washington

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Associate Publisher and Columnist, Chicago Star Media

Candace Jordan

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Associate Publisher and Columnist, Chicago Star Media

Chicago

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Senior Reporter, Injustice Watch

Dan Hinkel

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Senior Reporter, Injustice Watch

Chicago

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  • How do I find journalists covering Metro Chicago?

    Use filters such as industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to reporters, editors, or contributors who specialize in Metro Chicago. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.

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    Yes. Verified contact details (e.g. emails, LinkedIn, X) become available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact info is redacted.

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    Absolutely. You can target by country, city/state, or specific outlets to focus your outreach where it matters.

  • What information does each Metro Chicago journalist profile include?

    Each profile contains journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet, location, and recent articles to help you understand their coverage focus.

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    Yes. Premium users can export lists of profiles into CSV or XLSX files, ready for outreach workflows or PR tools.

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    The database is refreshed regularly to keep beats, roles, outlets, and contact details up to date.

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    Targeting by beat ensures your pitch lands with journalists already covering the topic, making your outreach more relevant and increasing the chance of coverage.

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    Yes. You may subscribe for a short term to export lists for a specific campaign and cancel afterward if you like.

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    Yes. You’re free to cancel or change your plan at any time. You’ll retain full access until your billing period ends.

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