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Biography

Freelance Journalist in Chicago. I was trained by the civic news labs in Chicago that are seeking to restructure the industry on their own terms. In the last year I have covered dozens of government meetings across the city on numerous topics. I've been assigned to cover breaking news, and have broke news. I've developed a beat covering the cannabis industry while remaining available to jump on anything that's assigned. Able to write on a deadline, or communicate through live-tweeting.

Content

Total articles 1274

• Available on paid plans

  Green Social Housing ordinance going up for vote in Chicago

  By Justin Laurence Verified, Rachel Herzog Verified

  Apr. 08, 2025

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  Biz community anxious as Johnson preps industrial zoning plan

  By Justin Laurence Verified

  Apr. 07, 2025

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  City Council OKs Quezada to represent 35th Ward — but not without some friction

  By Justin Laurence Verified

  Apr. 07, 2025

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Company Info

Crain's Chicago Business

Crain's Chicago Business is a weekly business newspaper and online publication based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Crain Communications Inc., it was established in 1978 and serves as a key source of business news and analysis in the region. The publication offers a weekly magazine that features in-depth analysis, commentary, and special reports on various aspects of the Chicago business landscape. In addition to its print magazine, Crain's Chicago Business operates an online portal that provides news, insights, and data relevant to the local business environment. The publication covers a wide range of sectors, including real estate, healthcare, technology, and finance, catering to business professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in the Chicago area.