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Shannon Halligan

Reporter

AS SEEN ON
WGN-TV (Chicago, IL), yahoo.com, AOL, Inc.

Preston's Summary

Shannon Halligan is a Reporter at WJTV 12. She covers a diverse range of topics including food and beverages, travel and tourism, and health and wellness, with a particular focus on adventure travel and family travel. Shannon's work has been featured in notable outlets such as FOX 8 News Cleveland, WGN-TV (Chicago, IL), Yahoo News, and AOL, Inc.

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Geo Focus

Chicago, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 47 %
Events: 24 %
Promotional: 15 %
Interviews Q&as: 12 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Adventure Travel
  • Family Travel
  • Art Dealing
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Event Management Software
  • Event Platforms
  • Beverage Production
  • Drinks & Spirits

Pitching Insights

Shannon Halligan's coverage is heavily focused on local news, particularly crime and accidents in the Chicago area. She frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, government announcements, education, and politics.

If you are reaching out to Shannon with a pitch, consider providing insights or access to sources related to criminal incidents or accidents in the Chicago area. Additionally, if there are any significant developments pertaining to government announcements or educational policies affecting Illinois or Chicago residents, these would likely be of interest.

Given her focus on local events in Illinois and Chicago specifically, pitches should ideally be tailored to provide relevant perspectives from within this geographic region.

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Articles

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Weekend Break: Hello Tokyo & Capy Teahouse

Weekend Break: Hello Tokyo & Capy Teahouse

By: Shannon Halligan

Hello Tokyo A Japanese-themed specialty shop in Niles is loaded with toys, snacks, and novelties. Hello Tokyo, located in the 9000 block of West Golf Road in Niles, offers a wide variety of Japanese and Asian products at dollar store prices. Visit the Hello Tokyo website for more information on the shop or to plan […]

Time Mission offers challenges for all ages

Time Mission offers challenges for all ages

By: Shannon Halligan

If the unpredictable weather has you cooped up inside, there’s a new interactive space that will get you moving– no matter the weather. Time Mission in Mt. Prospect gives guests different challenges t...

Weekend Break: Frontier Days in Arlington Heights

Weekend Break: Frontier Days in Arlington Heights

By: Shannon Halligan

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — An annual Fourth of July celebration in the northwest suburbs is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Frontier Days, Arlington Heights’ annual Fourth of July festival,...

Weekend Break: Square Roots in Lincoln Square

Weekend Break: Square Roots in Lincoln Square

By: Shannon Halligan

CHICAGO (WGN) — As summer takes hold of Chicago and festivals coat the Windy City streets, there’s one that takes place on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square that has been entertaining crowds for years....

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Weekend Break: West Fest

Weekend Break: West Fest

By: Shannon Halligan

CHICAGO — Each July, a festival in West Town showcases the best that the neighborhood has to offer. West Fest, a free event hosted by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, showcases local businesses, artists, food and live music. The event, which is held along Chicago Avenue between Damon and Wood, kicked off on Friday […]

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