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How to Pitch: Chicago magazine

Devoted to covering everything Chicago, this city mag is full of opportunities for freelancers. UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

By Claire Zulkey – May 15, 2003

Circulation: 181,000
Frequency: Monthly
Special issues: There are a few published separately from the magazine

Background: Chicago magazine was founded in 1952 as a program guide for WFMT, the local public radio station, and it was later expanded as a premium giveaway for WTTW, the local public television station. In 1975, it merged with another city guide, which was called The Chicagoan. In 2002, it was purchased by local media powerhouse the Chicago Tribune Company from Primedia Consumer Magazines.

The magazine's traditional reader is a middle-aged North Shore resident prosayne to shelling out for cultural events and fine dining. In recent years ...
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