To pitch a story, send a brief 1 to 3 paragraph pitch explaining why the idea is different, newsworthy, and compelling for Chicago Magazine readers. Pitch early, since the print magazine is monthly and story lineups are finalized several months ahead. Use “story idea” in the subject line.
Current pitch contacts:
- Food & drink: Amy Cavanaugh
- Feature stories: Stanley Kay
- News, business & real estate: Edward McClelland
- Home, health & fashion: Kelly Aiglon
- Art, music & culture: Web Behrens
- Photography: Jaclyn Rivas
- Online inquiries: Sarah Steimer
- All other inquiries: Terrance Noland