Red Line Project Chicago Journalism Starter Pack
Follow these media outlets and journalists in Chicago. We'll be updating this often.
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@pjdubs.bsky.social
I report on urban nature for WTTW News/PBS Chicago. Expect lots of pics of flowers.
@laraweber.bsky.social
@StatesNewsroom.com, ex-Chicago Tribune, journalist, political junkie, comms pro whose natural habitat is wild outdoors - or couch. Has regular flashbacks of Peace Corps-Zambia/Africa. ✌️ Posts of birds and dogs for sanity.
@emilyrosenbaum.bsky.social
Longtime journalist. Fan of books, shelter dogs, beautiful hikes that don't hurt my knees, hotels with cozy robes, kindness. Midwest is best.
@agarciaphoto.bsky.social
Chicago-based photographer/director - former staff photojournalist @latimes @chicagotribune. WorldPressPhoto/PulitzerPrize/CannesLionGrandPrix Rep: The Gren Group/Paula 978-352-4847 AlexanderGarcia.com ThreeStoryMedia.com
@takouris.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune audience team; Peter Lisagor Award winner; Book Club founder; proud band mom 🎵🎼🎶
@raylongchicago.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, 40+years govt/pols/scoops: 2x Pulitzer Finalist, 7 govs, City Hall, Obama, Burke, Madigan. Author: The House That Madigan Built Tips Welcome: rlong@chicagotribune.com
@invisible.institute
A nonprofit journalism production organization on the South Side of Chicago. Home to CPDP.co, Beneath the Surface, and more.
@aliceyin.bsky.social
City hall reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Bay Area native. Chicago’s greatest instant ramen chef. Has a crush on lake michigan. ayin@chicagotribune.com
@jillgeisler.bsky.social
Bill Plante Chair in Leadership and Media Integrity, Loyola University Chicago, Veteran journalist and newsroom leader, Author "Work Happy; What Great Bosses Know," and coach to leaders worldwide.
@ninametz.bsky.social
TV and film critic for the Chicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/nina-metz/
@loganjaffe.bsky.social
Reporter, newsletters @ProPublica.org. Public History grad student @loyolahistdept.bsky.social. Fellow, New America US@250 initiative. Floridian in the Midwest.
@daveweigel.bsky.social
National politics reporter at semafor.com. Alum: WashPost, Bloomberg, Slate, Reason. Author of “The Show That Never Ends.”
@kurtgessler.bsky.social
Now: News product and AI. Then: Tribune Publishing. Chicago Tribune. Daily Herald. Sometimes teach.
@johnpowens.bsky.social
Writer/Producer/Multi-Platform Journalist/Co-Author: http://chilidogmvp.com
@patfinley.bsky.social
Covering #Bears & NFL for the Chicago Sun-Times. Halas Intrigue podcast: http://apple.co/2ksw8. #Depaul adjunct, #Mizzou grad, dad, husband, identical twin. X: patrickfinley
@bronaghtumulty.bsky.social
Reporter @WGNNews. 🇮🇪 Irish immigrant in Chicago. I often pronounce words oddly on American telly. Got a story? Email me: btumulty@wgntv.com Website: www.bronaghtumulty.net
@wbbm1059traffic.bsky.social
Traffic & Weather together on the 8s, every 10 minutes! See a traffic issue? Let us know on the WBBM Traffic tip line: 855-780-ROAD (7623)
@geoffnews.bsky.social
Andrew’s husband. PM editor at Chicago’s WBBM Newsradio. Spartan. Probably thinking about food or cars right now. He/him.
@mandophotos.bsky.social
Photojournalist for the @chicagotribune. Born in ATX. Still getting used to the cold. Breakfast taco enthusiast. No such thing as bad light or small stories.
@chirpradio.org
CHIRP 107.1FM is Chicago's listener-supported community radio station. Worldwide at chirpradio.org.
@illinoisanswers.bsky.social
Working every day to uncover waste and wrongdoing in government, hold public officials accountable and lift up solutions to Illinois’ most pressing problems.
@bylaurenfitz.bsky.social
Reporter! Still watchdogging for the Chicago Sun-Times. Happy grower of: some food, bee buffets, #TheHeir. Same @bylaurenfitz over on Instagram, too. Read my work: https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/lauren-fitzpatrick Haters will be blocked.
@sammiesmylie.bsky.social
State Education reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago by day. Avid reader and crocheter by night. Will share my articles sometimes. My opinions and comments are my own and not a reflection of my job.
@jimderogatis.bsky.social
Co-host, "Sound Opinions"; author, critic, journalist; professor.
@fotomather.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune Sr. Visual Editor who doubles as a history nerd. You can find me in the morgue, digging for old photos.
@colleenkane.bsky.social
College sports writer for the Chicago Tribune; previously Bears, White Sox. Ideas/tips: ckane@chicagotribune.com
@chicagorumormill.bsky.social
Mom + Chicago Tribune reporter + co-author, HE HAD IT COMING: 4 MURDEROUS WOMEN ... . 📬: http://bit.ly/3rr2hIw https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/kori-rumore/
@joemahr.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter. Ohio native. Co-recipient of Pulitzer + finalist.
@tracybaim.bsky.social
lgbtq+ \ journalist \ advocate \ chicago lesbian \ feminist\ she\her 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🦄 Windy City Times cofounder \ author Skeets my own.
@stevegrzanich.bsky.social
News anchor at WGN Radio in Chicago https://wgnradio.com/author/steve-grzanich/
@citybureau.bsky.social
A Chicago-based national journalism lab reimagining local media though civic education, sustained impact reporting, and the #DocumentersNetwork 🔎
@evanfmoore.bsky.social
Dad|Writer|co-author,Game Misconduct:Hockey's Toxic Culture and How To Fix It| adjunct| book reviews| culture features|sports columns|1911👌🏾|fmr bouncer|South Side Chicagoan
@marcusleshock.bsky.social
WGN Morning News Feature Reporter, Fill-In Anchor, Roller Coaster Bureau Chief. Watch my Coastin’ The Country theme park & travel series. 🎢🙌 Certified Health & Wellness Coach and overall fitness fanatic.
@nellsalzman.bsky.social
Reporter at Chicago Tribune focused on education and immigration / originally from Denver
@pulhitzherprize.bsky.social
Retired derby player, now learning to ice skate • desker @ChicagoSports • New Mexican • aided/abetted by @buckweaver
@mmontemurro.bsky.social
Cubs beat writer at The Chicago Tribune. Previously: The Athletic. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumna.
@jonahshai.bsky.social
Managing editor at Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom focused on issues of equity and justice in the courts.
@whetmoser.com
newsletters @ nyt. ex qz, chicago mag, chicago reader. i'm not a miracle worker, i'm a janitor
@dlknowles.bsky.social
Midwest correspondent at The Economist, in Chicago. Before that, in London, Mumbai, Nairobi and DC. Buy my book: http://shorturl.at/BJOUV Reach me on Signal: dlknowles.12
@benbradleytv.bsky.social
4pm news anchor and investigative reporter at @wgntv.com in Chicago. For those who @ me, try to be kind.
@vnguyen50.bsky.social
@crainschicago.bsky.social
@jeffagrest.bsky.social
Chicago Sun-Times deputy sports editor/night editor/media columnist chicago.suntimes.com/sports YouTube: https://trib.al/TNpHnRr
@windycitytimes.com
Windy City Times: Your go-to source for LGBTQ+ news, culture, and community stories in Chicago. Founded 1985.
@peternickeas.bsky.social
Chicago. Gun violence, childhood trauma, early life adversity. Reporter at Illinois Answers Project. PeterNickeas.01 on Signal. Formerly University of Arkansas, CNN, Chicago Tribune. Nieman! Dart Center. UIS PAR. Chicago.
@wbezpolitics.bsky.social
All things Chicago, Cook Co. and Illinois government & politics.
@writeralejandra.bsky.social
Senior reporter at Injustice Watch. Former deputy editor at City Bureau. Earlier: BGA & Chicago Tribune. IRE_NICAR board member. Headline Club alum. Hablo español. ☕️🌎🪴 https://www.injusticewatch.org/projects/tenant-trap/
@jensabella.bsky.social
Block Club Chicago Co-founder + Executive Editor Ex: DNAinfo, HuffPost, Sun-Times Lesbian Cat Lady, Chicago Lifer blockclubchicago.org
@delvecchiograce.bsky.social
💻editorial program manager, Chicago Documenters Program @citybureau | Philly ➡️ Chicago | she/they
@wgnradio.bsky.social
Chicago's Very Own. Listen on-air on 720-AM, online at http://wgnradio.com/listen, WGN Radio mobile app, Audacy.com, iHeart, TuneIn, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Call or text at 312-981-7200.
@jakewittich.bsky.social
🌈 Managing Editor and LGBTQ+ news reporter for @windycitytimes.com 📧 Sign up for our newsletters! https://windycitytimes.com/newsletters/ 📍: Chicago
@brandisfriedman.bsky.social
Journalist, #ChicagoTonight Anchor & #BlackVoices Host @wttw.bsky.social @ColumbiaJournalism.bsky.social & Dillard University Grad. Wife, mom, etc etc.
@leighgiangreco.bsky.social
Buffalonian. Freelance journalist in Chicago. Words in The Washington Post, Block Club Chicago, The Guardian and Politico Magazine. Find my work at LeighGiangreco.com
@adquig.bsky.social
Cook County, Chicago City Hall and Obama Presidential Center reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Hoosier. aquig@chicagotribune.com
@colinbphoto.bsky.social
Photojournalist @BlockClubCHI | BSJ, MSJ, Adjunct Lecturer @MedillSchool | Lifelong Chicagoan | #TodaysReportingLunch | Cats | News | Local Lens
@samjcharles.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Chicago Police Department / criminal justice scharles@chicagotribune.com Signal: scharles.77 https://www.chicagotribune.com/sam-charles-staff.html
@missprint.bsky.social
Editorial Director at City Bureau. 📰 Previously Tribune, CS, DNAinfo. AAJA Chicago board. Queen of surf & turf 🧜🏼♀️. (she/her) ariel@citybureau.org ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
@camrodriguez.bsky.social
meddling kid / journalist. map nerd, midwest defender, chicago fanatic. 🇲🇽 local investigations @nytimes.com tips? cam.rodriguez@nytimes.com. love letters? heycamrodriguez@gmail.com
@johnchase.bsky.social
Deputy Metro Editor/Politics @chicagotribune. Alum BGA. An editor on 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for local journalism. Co-author of "Golden, How Rod Blagojevich Talked Himself Out Of The Governor's Office And Into Prison." Haven't left Twitter...yet.
@louisekiernan.bsky.social
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University; previously Midwest Editor, ProPublica, various, Chicago Tribune.
@slulay2.bsky.social
Co-founder + Executive Editor @blockclubchi 📰 Former flames @DNAinfoChi @BeaconNews 🔥 Mom. I-L-L fan. CHICAGO. The future of news is local. stephanie@blockclubchi.org
@avhndz.bsky.social
Bird Law Scholar Lincoln Square, North Center & Irving Park reporter for Block Club Chicago Co-founder Borderless Magazine Alum Roosevelt University Opinions = Mine RTs ≠ Es ✶✶✶✶ > Everything
@neilsteinberg.bsky.social
News columnist on staff at the Chicago Sun-Times since 1987, also blogging daily at everygoddamnday.com, and the author of nine books, the most recent being "Every Goddamn Day," published by the University of Chicago Press.
@hannahmeisel.bsky.social
State gov’t + politics reporter for @CapitolNewsIL.bsky.social. Voted class clown in high school, though I’d like to think I’ve reformed. hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com 🍋
@mikereilley.bsky.social
UIC senior lecturer in data and digital journalism | RTDNA/GNI lead trainer | ONA AI lead trainer | Founder JournalistsToolbox.ai | Author: "Data + Journalism" and "The Journalist’s Toolbox: A Guide to Digital Reporting and AI"
@chipmitchell1.bsky.social
WBEZ Chicago reporter on public safety and health. https://www.wbez.org/author/chip-mitchell Mobile/Signal: 312-286-9986.
@amandakaschube.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune: audience strategy and sports. Likes: cheese and breakfast food. Dislikes: traffic circles and tomatoes. Chant: Rock Chalk.
@mdoukmas.bsky.social
Senior reporter at Injustice Watch. Citizen of Flavortown. Chicago Reader alum. Send your courts tips. Headshot: Danielle Scruggs Cover photo: Brian Cassella
@jaredrutecki.bsky.social
Investigative Reporter, WTTW News/Chicago Tonight. My past life: Illinois Answers Project, BGA, Columbus Dispatch, ThisWeek News. Covers cops, courts, health, finance, pensions etc. Prolific FOIA filer. He/him.
@royalpratt.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, City Hall. Little Village raised. Proud Tribune Guild. I'm just trying to make my city a better place. Author: "The City is Up for Grabs."
@heathercherone.bsky.social
Senior Chicago politics reporter for @wttw.bsky.social News
@chalkbeat.org
Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news network covering schools and education policy across the U.S. Follow our education journalism at chalkbeat.org. Have a news tip? Here's how you can reach us: ckbe.at/contact-chalkbeat or email us at community@chalkbeat.org
@injusticewatch.org
Injustice Watch is a Chicago-based nonprofit journalism organization that examines issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. https://linktr.ee/injusticewatch
@southsideweekly.bsky.social
News, arts, and investigations by and for Chicago's South Side. southsideweekly.com
@chicagoreader.com
Chicago's nonprofit newsroom, an alternative weekly newspaper since 1971 🗞 https://bit.ly/donate-to-the-reader
@wbez.org
We are Chicago's NPR station and your local news source. Find us on air at 91.5FM. Support public media and local journalism: donate.wbez.org
@thetriibe.com
Black-owned publication from Chicago to the 🌍 Reshaping the narrative in pursuit of truth and liberation. 💻: thetriibe.com 📩: https://thetriibe.com/newsletters/