Overview
Revenue
Non-Applicable per year
Headquarters
Greater Chicago Area, Great Lakes, Midwestern US
Category
Chicago’s free weekly since 1971
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, the Reader explores and exposes the news and issues that affect city living. Every week, the Reader provides an essential guide to the city's most important cultural events. In addition to reviews and listings of dining, film, theater and the arts, the Reader is the leading voice of Chicago's vibrant music scene. The Chicago Reader reaches smart, opinionated people who make things happen. Chicago Reader is a free weekly newspaper that offers the latest local and international news. CL Chicago hopes to find readers in the Windy City. The company owns and publishes the Chicago Reader, an alternative weekly publication specializing in features focused on urban issues, politics, and arts and culture. The advertising-supported Reader is distributed at more than 1,400 locations in and around Chicago. The company also publishes its content online and syndicates the "Straight Dope" column. First published in 1971, the Chicago Reader is part of weekly newspaper group Creative Loafing, owned by Atalaya Capital Management.
