Chicago Reader Distribution Update
The City of Chicago has made changes to the locations where the Chicago Reader can be found in print. As of Wednesday, August 21, 2024, many of the multi-rack newspaper boxes in South Loop, downtown, and near north locations have been removed. These boxes were previously maintained by JCDecaux.
In response to this, the Reader’s delivery team has been instructed to triple the number of issues delivered to their own Reader boxes and other distribution sites such as stores, businesses, and cultural centers. The team will continue to monitor the situation and update the public on the city’s plans for the multi-rack program moving forward.
Locating the Chicago Reader
The Reader is typically stocked in all multi-rack boxes on the Wednesday and Thursday of the week an issue is released, with additional copies restocked the following Tuesday. These locations can be found on the Chicago Reader Distribution Map and are listed as “RDR MOD BOX Cross Streets, Address Zip Code.”
Next Issue and Subscription Information
The upcoming print issue of the Chicago Reader will be released on September 5, 2024, with distribution to locations starting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. To ensure you never miss a copy, paid print subscriptions are available for 12, 26, and 52 issues from the Reader Store.
The Chicago Reader is published in print every other week, with issues dated Thursday. Distribution typically occurs from Wednesday morning through Thursday night of the issue date. Future print issue dates through 2024 include September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, and so forth.
For those interested in advertising opportunities or editorial calendars of upcoming issues, the Reader’s information page provides detailed information.
Overall, the Chicago Reader is committed to ensuring that readers have access to their print publication despite changes in distribution locations. By increasing the delivery to their own Reader boxes and other distribution sites, the Reader aims to maintain their presence in the community and continue providing valuable content to their audience.