1. I thought the Defender had gone out of business. Where did your company go?
We moved, but the Defender newspaper is still up and running. We are now located at 200 South Michigan downtown in the loop.
2. I can't find a location by me that sells the Defender newspaper. Where should I look?
Please visit our website Locations. You can find the nearest location by looking for your ZIP code or stop by our office to purchase a copy.
3. My office would like to subscribe to the Defender. How do we go about doing so?
Please visit our website's Subscribe link to get a subscription today. If you would like multiple subscriptions, please contact our Circulation staff.
4. I'm having trouble viewing the website since it's been upgraded. How can I see your site?
You must have the latest version of Java and Flash. To download Java, visit www.java.com. To download flash, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/. If you have both, please contact our Web Editor for further assistance by calling (312) 225-2400 or emailing her at svaughn@chicagodefender.com.
5. I'd like to place a Classified Ad online or in your newspaper. How do I go about doing so?
Please contact our Classifieds department. They will be able to assist you with ads online and in our print newspaper.
6. I'd like to place an advertisement online or in your newspaper. How do I go about doing so?
Please contact our Advertisement department. They will be able to assist you with ads online and in our print newspaper.
7. I would like to submit my article or press release to your newspaper. How do I go about doing so?
Please contact Lou Ransom, our Executive Editor, with your query letter and credentials. You can also write blogs by registering as a member through our site. Press releases may be faxed to 312.225.9231 or emailed to editorial@chicagodefender.com.
8. I want to submit an event to your Events Calendar, but I don't see an option to do so. How do I go about doing so?
In order to add your event to our website, you must be a registered member on our website. After registering for your free account, please click the "Events Calendar" title. The next screen will have an option to "Submit Your Event." Click the "Editor" button on the right-hand side above the text box, and fill in all necessary information. If you have photos or .jpeg flyer images to attach to the event, upload in the "Photo" area. After you have finished, select "Submit." After this event has been confirmed and approved, it will be visible on the Events Calendar. Turnaround time is usually 24 hours.
9. I'd like to start creating a blog. How do I set one up with your site?
Register with our website for a free account, and you are automatically eligible to start your blogs immediately.
10. I am looking for an article that I can't find on your website. How do I go about doing so?
The Chicago Defender website was created in 2008, so any articles before 2008 would either have to be ordered by purchasing a previous copy of our newspaper or by using the Archives link. If the article you're looking for was printed between January 1, 1905 and December 31, 1975, contact our Archives representative. If the article you're looking for came out between 1976 and 2007, please contact our Circulation department to order back copies. If the article you're looking for came out in 2008, contact our Web Editor to help you find the article or contact the Circulation department to order a back copy.
11. I would like to write a Letter to the Editor. How do I go about doing so?
Send your comments in 200 words or less to: Letter to the Editor, Chicago Defender, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604; email editorial@chicagodefender.com; or fax 312.225.9231.
12. Can I buy an individual copy of the Defender online (ex. Presidential Election 2008 edition)?
Our site is not currently set up to buy individual copies. You can, however, subscribe to the digital edition for $10 annually in order to get the current edition quickly by clicking on the "CDO Digital button" that looks like this (middle, right-hand side of page):
Or, click the "Subscribe: CDO Print Edition" button directly below the current digital edition to receive a paper subscription. If/when collector's issues are available to purchase online, an alert will be added to our homepage. Please contact the Circulation department for any past copies you'd like to order from 2008 or visit our Archives link for older issues.
