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The Chicago Reader is an alternative free newspaper in Chicago, launched in 1971 and claiming a circulation of 100,000.
- "The Chicago Reader is Chicago's largest free weekly newspaper, nationally recognized as a leader in the alternative press. Since 1971, the Reader has served as Chicago's political conscience, cultural guide, and music authority. Known for its in-depth coverage of Chicago politics and culture, the Reader explores and exposes news, events and issues that affect city living. The paper has won numerous journalistic awards and honors, both local and national, and is well-known as a showcase for Chicago's most talented writers, critics, photographers, and illustrators."[1]
Staff
Staff of the Chicago Reader as at Dec. 30, 2009:[2]
- President and Publisher - James Warren
- Editor - Alison True
- General Manager - Mary Jo Madden
- Managing Editor - Kiki Yablon
- Senior Editor - Michael Miner
- Associate Editors - Tony Adler, Mick Dumke, Philip Montoro, Kate Schmidt
- Staff Writers - Deanna Isaacs, J.R. Jones, Ben Joravsky, Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Mike Sula, Albert Williams
- Editorial Coordinator - Jerome Ludwig
- Assistant Editors - Lauri Apple, Julia Thiel, Kevin Warwick
- Editorial Interns - Sam Adams, Sheila Burt, Mariapaz Camargo, Robyn Chang
- Art Director - Paul John Higgins
- Layout Artist - Allyson Gibbs
- Online Producer - Whet Moser
- Advertising Director - Brett Murphy
- Display Advertising Manager - Brad Winckler
- Display Representatives - Kevin Bensley, Christine Thiel
- Senior Account Executives - Denice Barndt, David Dincolo, Evangeline Miller
- Account Executives - Michael Anderson, Matt Bartosz, Mandi Hathcock, Joel Shoemaker
- Assistant Operations Manager, Sales - Jessica Cohn
- Advertising Coordinators - Dan Dwyer, Diana V. Romero
- Classifieds Representatives - Danette Chavez, Kathleen Cowell, Kris Dodd, Janet Lukasiewicz
- Matches Coordinator - Mike McCarthy
- Marketing Director - Kristen Kaza
- Marketing Coordinator - Nicholas Williams
- Assistant Operations Manager, Finance - Stefanie Wright
- Operations Assistant - Patrick O'Neil
- Receptionist - Robert M. Tilendis
- Circulation Manager - Perry A. Kim
- Circulation Assistant - John Coleman
- Management Information Systems Director, Chicago - Jerry Davis
- Network and Systems Administrator - John Dunlevy
- Manager, Online Editor - Sean Cronin
Creative Services (Atlanta):
- Creative Director - Markus Schneider
- Operations Supervisor - Katie Tanner
- Senior Art Director - Valery Lovely
- Art Director - Jeremy Fuerst
- Junior Art Director - Brooke Hatfield
- Graphic Designer - Rasheedah El-Amin
- Spec Art Director - Paul Clark
- Marketing Art Director - Jane Earle
- Marketing Designer - Sarah Mountford
- Ad Design Manager - Nick Tipton
- Ad Designers - Lisa Deloach, Ryan Phillips, Brandon Yates
- Online Lead Designer - Declan Rabun
- Production and Development - Allison Keene
- Senior Proofreader/Copywriter - Sarah Shay
- Proofreader/Copywriter - Glenn LaFollette