European-American Media

More information, including editorial and reporter contacts of news outlets below can be found on our Chicago Media Guide.

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7 Days
Print
615 Academy Dr. Northbrook, IL 60062
847-272-2229
Fax: 847-272-7755
http://www.7days.us • 7days@7days.us
Printed in Russian. Owned by Ethnic Media Company which also owns Cikagos Aidas and an AM radio station; channel 1330. Send press releases to main e-mail address.
Circulation: 10,000
Deadlines: Tuesday Evenings
Frequency: Weekly
Distribution: Illinois


B-Link
Print
P.O. Box 942492 Atlanta, GA 31141
404-547-2500
Fax: 770-934-5777
blink.atl@gmail.com
Written in Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian language.
Deadlines: 25th of each month
Frequency: Monthly
Distribution: Nation


Bulgaria Sega
Print
3403 N. Kennicott Ave., #A Arlington Heights, IL 60004
773-317-8035
Fax: 847-222-1119
http://www.bulgariasega.com • editor@bulgariasega.com
Largest Bulgarian weekly outside of Bulgaria. Also publishes “The Bulgarian Connection”, a luxury business directory.
Distribution: Chicago


Bulgaria-Weekly
Print
7158 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60707
773-237-3900
Fax: 773-237-7739
http://www.bulgaria-weekly.com • editor@bulgaria-weekly.com
Circulation: 7,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Weekly
Distribution: Chicago – Northwest


Chas i Podii
Print
2216 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
773-697-3922
Fax: 773-697-3924
http://www.chasipodii.net • info@chasipodii.net
Circulation: 40,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Weekly
Distribution: Chicago


Cikagos Aidas
Print
704 S. Milwaukee Ave Wheeling, IL 60090
847-272-9222
Fax: 847-272-7755
http://www.aidas.us • aida@aidas.us
“Cikagos Aidas” means “Echo Chicago”. Printed in Lithuanian. Owned by Ethnic Media Company which also owns “7 Days” and a radio station: 1330 AM. Send press releases via e-mail. Covers local, national and international news.
Circulation: 8,000
Deadlines: Wednesdays at noon
Frequency: Weekly on Friday
Distribution: Chicago


Czech-American TV
Television
P.O. Box #100 Lyons, IL 60534
708-813-0028
http://www.catvusa.com • producer@catvusa.com
This is not a news outlet, but Czech television programming. Show airs on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on Comcast Public Accsss (Channel 19). It broadcasts to over 60 cities. They don’t take unsolicited news story ideas.
Distribution: Chicago


The Danish Pioneer / Den Danske Pioneer
Print
1582 Glen Lake Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
847-882-2552
Fax: 847-882-7082
http://www.thedanishpioneer.com • dpioneer@aol.com
The oldest Danish-American newspaper in America.
Circulation: 3,500
Deadlines: Every two weeks on Mondays
Frequency: Biweekly
Distribution: Chicago


Draugas (The Friend)
Print
4545 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60629
773-585-9500
Fax: 773-585-8284
http://www.draugas.org • redakcija@draugas.org
Circulation: 26,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Daily
Distribution: Chicago


Express
Print
5253 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60641
773-725-6218
Fax: 773-725-6238
http://www.ex-usa.com • info@ex-usa.com
Best way to send press releases is via e-mail.
Circulation: 20,000
Deadlines: Fridays or Mondays at noon
Frequency: Weekly
Distribution: Chicago


Fra Noi
Print
3800 Division St. Stone Park, IL 60165
708-338-0690
Fax: 708-338-0699
http://www.franoi.com • editorial@franoi.com
An Italian-American magazine that covers news ,arts, entertainment, food, film and much more from America, Italy and Chicago. It features content in both Italian and English. Best way to contact them is via e-mail.
Circulation: 10,000; 35,000 (Readership)
Deadlines: A month and a half prior to publication
Frequency: Monthly
Distribution: Chicago


German-American Journal
Print
4740 N. Western Ave., Suite 206 Chicago, IL 60625
773-275-1100
Fax: 773-275-4010
http://www.dank.org/news.html • office@dank.org
Publication of the German-American National Congress, DANK Haus.
Circulation: 3,500
Deadlines: The 25th of every other month
Frequency: Bimonthly


Glos Nauczyciela
Print
5631 W. Waveland Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 773-545-6522 http://www.glosnauczyciela.com • glosnauczyciela@gmail.com
Published quarterly since 1986 for Polish teachers and educators residing in the United States.
Circulation: 1,300
Deadlines: Call for Details
Frequency: Quarterly
Distribution: Chicago


Glos Polek
Print
6643 N. Northwest Highway, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60631
847-384-1200
Fax: 847-384-1494 http://www.pwaa.org • editor@pwaa.org
A publication of the Polish Women’s Alliance of America. Looking for any content that pertains to the Polish community at large. E- mail is the best way to contact them.
Circulation: 20,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Quarterly
Distribution: Chicago


Greek Star
Print
4732 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite 4 Chicago, IL 60625
773-989-7211
Fax: 773-989-7219
http://www.thegreekstar.com • greek1@mac.com
A subscription-based publication. Oldest Greek-American newsaper in the country. Please contact them by e-mail only; no faxes.
Circulation: 8,500-8,600
Deadlines: One week prior to publication
Frequency: Weekly on Thursday
Distribution: Chicago


Hellenic Heartbeat
Television
843 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60607
847-234-8676
Fax: 312-733-5388
www.hellenicheartbeat.com • info@hellenicheartbeat.com
A division of the Hellenic Broadcasting Company, it produces programming that “promotes Hellenic causes and the Christian Orthodox faith throughout the US.” Programming is available on: TV Channel 48, WFBT-Monday-Friday from 4:30 PM to 5 PM and Sundays 3-6 PM; also on Radio WEEF 1430 AM- Monday-Friday 11AM-12PM.
Distribution: Chicago


Irish American News
Print
7115 W. North Ave., Suite 327 Oak Park, IL 60302
708-445-0700
http://www.irishamericannews.com • editor@iannews.com Distributed throughout Illinois, including the following counties: Cook, Will, Kane, McHenry, DuPage, Lake and Kendall, also distributed in 14 other states.
Circulation: 20,000
Deadlines: 15th of month prior to publication
Frequency: Monthly
Distribution: Chicago


Irish American Post
Online
1815 W. Brown Deer Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-352-1868 http://www.irishamericanpost.com • editor@irishamericanpost.com
Distribution: Wisconsin


Katolik
Print
3225 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653
312-534-7777
Fax: 312-534-7310
http://www.katolikwchicago.com • editorial@catholicnewworld. com Published by New World Communciations, which also publishes Catholic New World and Chicago Catolico. Official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Circulation: 12,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Biweekly
Distribution: Chicago


Kurier Codzienny
Print
6144 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60634
773-202-0606
Fax: 773-202-1818
http://www.kuriercodziennychicago.com • redakcja@kuriercodziennychicago.com
A Polish-language publication. Send press releases via e-mail.
Circulation: 16,000
Deadlines: Three days prior to publication
Frequency: Daily
Distribution: Chicago


Langas Plus
Print
720 Plainfield Rd. Willowbrook, IL 60527
630-929-3603
Fax: 630-455-0547
http://www.vakarai.us • info@vakarainews.us
A free, Lithuanian-American weekly published by News LT, LCC. Printed in Lithuanian.
Circulation: 20,000
Deadlines: Thursdays
Frequency: Weekly on Thursday
Distribution: Chicago


Monitor
Print
6615 W. Irving Park Rd., Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60634
773-205-0303
Fax: 773-205-5252
http://www.monitorpl.com • monitor@monitorpl.com
Circulation: 20,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Weekly
Distribution: Chicago


Narod Polski
Print
984 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
773-782-2600
Fax: 773-278-4595
http://www.prcua.org
Bilingual: Polish and English. A publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. It covers any news that is related to the organization and any news of interest to the Polish-American community. E-mail is the best way to contact them. PRCUA also produces a digital version. Doesn’t accept advertisements.
Circulation: 23,000
Deadlines: The 1st of the month prior to publication
Frequency: Monthly
Distribution: Chicago


Plus Journal
Print
200 E. Randolph St., Ste. 2200 Chicago, IL 60601
312-467-0550 x 220
http://www.pljournal.com • office@PLUSJournal.com
The magazine covers the diversity of Polish-American relations.
Circulation: 25,000 – 30,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Bimonthly
Distribution: Chicago


Polish Daily News/Dziennik Zwiazkowy
Print
5711 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60646
773-763-3343
Fax: 773-763-3450
http://www.polishdailynews.com • dziennikzwiazkowy@gmail.com
101 years in existence. Owned by the Polish National Alliance which is owned by the Alliance Printers and Publishers Inc. PNA also owns Zgoda and WPNA 1490 AM.
Circulation: 30,000
Deadlines: Wednesdays Before 2 p.m.
Frequency: Daily
Distribution: Chicago


Polish News
Online
P.O. Box 56081 Chicago, IL 60656
312-238-8655
Fax: 773-304-4518
http://www.polishnews.com • polishnews@polishnews.com
An online bilingual (Polish & English) news outlet promoting Polish-American culture. Features a large news section with a variety of topics.
Deadlines: Call for Details
Distribution: World Wide Web


POLSAT/Chicago Polish Television
Television
5711 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60646
773-774-1200
Fax: 773-774-4747
www.tvpolish.com • info@tvpolish.com
See Polish Daily News listing for more information.
Distribution: Chicago


Polvision
Television
3656 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
773-588-6300
Fax: 773-267-4913
http://www.polvision.com • apokropek@polvision.com
Owned by Polnet Communications. Covers the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Covers anything related to the Polish community. Seen on the following channels: Digital TV: 26.6; Comcast: 248; RCN: 175 & 35; WOW: 170. Polnet also owns Polskie Radio, see Polskie Radio listing for more information.
Distribution: Chicago


Radio Valahia Chicago
Radio
123 Old Iroquois Road North Barrington, IL 60610
847-382-6822
Fax: 847-381-6354
http://www.radiovalahia.com • office@radiovalahia.com
Least on different frequencies and can either be heard on 1430 AM or 750 AM. Largest Romanian Station in the U.S. Affiliated with the Romanian-American Media Network. The format is about 70% news and 30% ethnic music.
Distribution: Chicago


Romanian Christian Television
Television
3707 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
773-267-0007
Fax: 773-267-0008
http://www.romaniantv.org • ctn@romaniantv.org
Romanian Television Network of Chicago. They air programming on WFBT TV- Digital Channel: 26.2, on Romanian Satellite Network and sometimes submit content to be broadcast on CAN- TV., they also stream online: http://www.rtnlive.tv/. Covers Romanian and community events of social, cultural and spiritual nature. They rent out equipment and studio facilities.
Distribution: Chicago


Romanian Tribune Newspaper
Print
7777 N. Caldwell Ave., Unit D Niles, IL 60714
847-663-9690
Fax: 847-663-0960
http://www.romainiantribune.net • office@ro-am.net Affiliated with the Romanian-American Media Network.
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Biweekly
Distribution: Chicago


TVP Chicago
Television
1220 Mark St. Bensenville, IL 60106
773-720-6756
Fax: 773-736-7223
http://www.tvpchicago.tv • tvpchicago@yahoo.com
A news and production company; it streams online. It covers all kinds of news in Polish; can be user-generated. The studios are rented out anyone to use. Site also streams internet radio in Polish and Russian.
Distribution: Chicago


WNVR-AM “Polskie Radio”
Radio
3656 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
773-588-6300
Fax: 773-267-4913
http://www.polskieradio.com • polskieradio@polskieradio.com
Owned by Polnet Communications Ltd. Submit pre-recorded PSAs on a CD.
Deadlines: Call for details
Distribution: Chicago


WNWI-AM “Wietrzne Radio”
Radio
P.O. Box #34978 Chicago, IL 60634
773-631-3171
Fax: 773-631-9858
http://www.wietrzneradio.com • informacja@wietrzneradio.com
Distribution: Chicago


WPNA-AM
Radio
408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60303
708-848-8980
Fax: 708-848-9220
http://www.wpna1490am.com • email@wpna1490am.com
Owned by the Polish National Alliance, which is owned by the Alliance Communications Corporation. All Polish programming; plays a lot of Polka music but there’s also a variety of news and talk. See Polish Daily News and Zgoda for more information. Send PSAs via fax or e-mail.
Deadlines: Call for Details
Distribution: Chicago


Zgoda
Print
6100 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL 60646
773-286-0500
Fax: 773-286-0842
http://www.pna-znp.org • pnazgoda@pna-znp.org
A publication of the National Polish Alliance. Content can only be submitted by members of the National Polish Alliance. Distributed to members in 38 different states.
Circulation: 75,000
Deadlines: Call for details
Frequency: Biweekly
Distribution: Nation

Written by on May 25, 2012

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