Put your business in front of Chicagoans who actually do things.
Reach tens of thousands of active locals, foodies, and explorers right beside the untold stories and weekend events they use to plan their week.
Why advertise with Hey Chicago?
Billboards and boosted social posts spray your message at random feeds. Hey Chicago puts you directly in front of people looking for where to eat, drink, and explore next.
Opened, Not Scrolled Past
Social algorithms hide posts in crowded feeds. Our 40%+ open rate means your placement actually lands in a personal inbox that readers chose to open and trust.
Active Planners & Spenders
Our readers aren’t passive scrollers. They read our Tuesday and Thursday guides specifically to discover new dining spots, weekend theater, street fests, and cultural events.
An Authentic Local Voice
We write like a trusted local friend sharing the best parts of the city. When your business is featured in that voice, it carries organic credibility instead of feeling like an intrusive ad.
Simple, Flat-Rate Placements
No complicated contracts or agency markups. Straightforward options to fit your goals.
Featured Sponsor Card
Front and center mid-roll feature in the newsletter.
- ✓ Prime mid-email card placement (85%+ viewability)
- ✓ Custom headline & 2-sentence teaser
- ✓ High-contrast CTA action button with your link
- ✓ Permanent feature in our web newsletter archive
- ✓ Free social shoutout inclusion
Community Wire Mention
Lighter, text-first mention in our ranked weekly wire.
- ✓ Featured bullet item in “In case you missed it”
- ✓ Bold hook + 1-sentence announcement
- ✓ Direct red action link to your destination
- ✓ Perfect for ticket launches, openings & pop-ups
- − No image/display card
Planning a multi-week campaign? Ask about our 4-week packages for discounted rates and dedicated social feature posts.
What your ad looks like
Blends natively into the issue with high-contrast action triggers.
Your Business, Event, or Opening Goes Here
A custom 2-sentence hook highlighting your event dates, special promotion, or neighborhood location, written to match the Hey Chicago voice.
An Independent Guide to the Windy City
Hey Chicago is dedicated to celebrating the people, architecture, culture, and culinary grit that make this city unmatched. We skip the generic tourist fluff to cover authentic neighborhood gems across all 77 community areas. Because we protect our editorial credibility, our audience knows that when a partner is featured in our dispatch, it’s an experience worth having.
Ready to get in front of Chicago?
Tell us about your upcoming event, opening, or announcement, and we’ll reserve your date in an upcoming issue.
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