Joe Donlon is an Anchor at CBS Chicago. He covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, health and wellness, and business and education, with a particular focus on cultural movements and pop culture. Joe has been featured in numerous outlets such as NewsNation, FOX 5 San Diego, and CBS News.
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Joe Donlon's coverage focuses on local stories in Chicago, particularly highlighting "hidden gems" and community-driven initiatives. He frequently features expert commentary and profile pieces related to entertainment news, culture & society, and family & relationships.
If you have a unique perspective or are part of a local organization making an impact in Chicago, especially within the nonprofit sector or arts community, Joe may be interested in profiling your work. Additionally, offering expert insight into cultural events or social issues relevant to the Chicago area could also capture his attention.
Being based in Illinois with a focus on local content means that pitches should tie directly to the region's happenings and people. If you're connected to any unique individuals or organizations making waves locally through artistry, philanthropy, or other positive contributions to society, this could pique Joe’s interest.
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It's more than dance. On Saturday, performers with the Mandala Makers Festival will put on a show that blends many elements of Indian culture for Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.
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It's not easy to go through and not easy to talk about, but at some point in our lives, we all have to deal with grief, and a woman who grew up in Chicago's northwest suburbs is using her experience to help others.
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In the early 1900s, a brilliant Chicago businessman set the standard for corporate success and used his fortune to help transform education across the U.S.
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May is ALS Awareness Month, and a Chicago couple is tackling the devastating disease head-on.
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Two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling, a man who the New York Times called "the standout male jazz vocalist of our time," gave CBS News Chicago a tour through the city's jazz culture, past and present.
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Jazz is smooth and sweet and Chicago made it famous, taking the music that originated in New Orleans, and putting a new spin on it.
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Every year, Pride Chicago picks an organization to lead the city's annual Pride Parade. This year, it's the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, which has been at the forefront of the fight for health in the LGBTQ+ community for decades.
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Gary and Roxanne Rymeck are sharing their story as they're now on a path to healing.
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Just weeks ago, After School Matters announced a partnership with the Obama Foundation to provide programs at the new presidential center.
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and after half a century it's still bringing joy to countless people in the Chicago area.
