about chicagoist

Since its launch in May 2004, Chicagoist has grown to become the most popular local blog in the Windy City. It is dedicated to documenting the Second City and all its quirks. Its editors have made several appearances on local radio, TV, late night programming, and on panels of local media groups. The Chicago Tribune featured Chicagoist in an article on blogs and Richard Roeper calls Chicagoist one of his "go-to sites". The Tribune also called Chicagoist "One of Chicago's best blogs. Period." Readers agreed as Chicagoist won the Reader's Choice Award from Chicago Reader for best local blog.

Traffic is currently at 1.2 million pages per month and growing.

chicagoist stats

50%

of readers live on the North Side

75%

of readers visit Chicagoist at least once a day.

80%

of readers shop online for travel, entertainment and buy books

60%

of readers shop for apparel and electronics

75%

of readers go out at least 1-2 times a week for meals

60%

of readers go out for drinks at least 1-2 times a week