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Press release in Chicago, IL
If the news is thin, we will say so rather than puff it up.
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Why it matters in Chicago
Press release for a Chicago business has to work in the context of finance, logistics, and a dense neighborhood restaurant and services economy. Around Bronzeville and Lincoln Park, customers also come in from Skokie and other nearby places, like a packed summer festival weekend or a harsh winter week. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Chicago are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names the Loop and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Chicago:
- A restaurant in Logan Square opening, moving, or launching a real new offer
- A Chicago business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- A professional office that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
Hank's tip: Be ready with the date, the location, and one real quote from a person who agreed to be quoted. A Chicago editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Chicago businesses in Pilsen, Hyde Park, and Lincoln Park, plus nearby communities such as Evanston, Oak Park, and Cicero. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295 | $545 | $895 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| 1 press release (about 400-600 words) | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| A short email pitch draft | Yes | — | — |
| Word and PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Press release plus a short boilerplate | — | Yes | — |
| A tighter headline and quote pass | — | Yes | — |
| A social announcement blurb | — | Yes | — |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | Yes |
| A second, shorter version for a different audience | — | — | Yes |
| A fact sheet | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The news, date, and why it matters
- Named quotes, if any, with permission
- Facts, numbers, and claims we may use
- Where you plan to send it
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for press release are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Press release in Chicago: FAQ
What if I do not really have news?
Then a press release is the wrong tool. A blog post, an email, or a social announcement may be a better fit.
Do you have a Chicago office?
No. LocalHank serves Chicago remotely.
Can a restaurant in Bronzeville order this?
Yes. A restaurant is a good fit for the press release package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Evanston?
Yes, if that is part of how your Chicago business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Evanston on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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