Chicago Reader

Chicago Reader specializes in features rather than news, with emphasis on urban issues and politics, arts and culture, and literary journalism that seeks to capture the spirit of contemporary city life. The magazine publishes arts and entertainment criticismreviews of movies, music, theater, dance, art, etc. New writers can pitch a short story as opposed to a lengthy feature article. Word length: 250-2,500 words. Payment: $100-$3,000 per article.