Chicago has a long history of underground press. From basement-printed pamphlets to socialist presses, the genre has morphed into zines and free presses, many of which have grown into magazines and publishing houses. No matter the format, creative free speech is alive and well in Chicago.
Actively writing, editing, or working in the Chicago publishing market? Look for our other guides: A Guide to Chicago Book Publishers, A Guide to Chicagoland Magazines, A Guide to Chicago's Multicultural Publishers, Contact Chicago: Finding Information and Opportunities in Chicago's Not-For-Profit Market, and A Guide to Writing Jobs in Chicago.
