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Shannon Halligan

Reporter

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

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: 48 %
Events: 24 %
Promotional: 15 %
Interviews Q&as: 11 %
Opinion: 1 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Farm Animal
  • Event Management Software
  • Pop Culture
  • Pets
  • Beverage Production
  • Apparel Design

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

AOL, Inc.

Weekend Break: Chicago Sky By You, A Sound Off collaboration

Weekend Break: Chicago Sky By You, A Sound Off collaboration

By: Shannon Halligan

CHICAGO (WGN) — Excitement is building ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center next weekend. Two innovators in shopping and fashion are bringing a new spin on shopping and sports. LiveLaunch, which recently opened in the West Loop, is providing a modern remake on the shopping mall, while Sound Off is offering […]

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Weekend Break: North Branch Farmers Market

Weekend Break: North Branch Farmers Market

By: Shannon Halligan

CHICAGO — A bi-weekly farmers’ market on the city’s Far Northwest Side could be the perfect stop this summer. The North Branch Farmers Market is a community-run, seasonal farmers’ market that features seasonal produce, locally baked goods, artisanal products and community activities. The event is held every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting June […]

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Weekend Break: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Weekend Break: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

By: Shannon Halligan

CHICAGO — An upscale hotel downtown could offer the perfect escape as summer nears its end. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, located in the 200 block of North Columbus Drive downtown, features a range of amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool deck, fitness center, spa services as well as an on-site restaurant and cocktail […]

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Weekend break: The Abbey Resort Lake Geneva

Weekend break: The Abbey Resort Lake Geneva

By: Shannon Halligan

The Abbey Resort is a full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva, and only an hour and a half from Chicago. WGN Reporter Shannon Halligan has the inside scoop of all the Abbey has to offer.

Weekend Break: Schaumburg Septemberfest

Weekend Break: Schaumburg Septemberfest

By: Shannon Halligan

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Summer is quickly nearing an end, but there is still plenty of fun to be had at Septemberfest in Schaumburg. The 55th annual event features carnival attractions, vendors, live music...

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