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Commercial Ads

Commercial classified ads are for for-profit businesses such as landlords, real estate agents, brokers, and other commercial enterprises. Commercial ads can be placed on our Web site, by fax, mail, phone, or in person at our office at 11 E. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60611. Commercial classifieds must be pre-paid. All Commercial ads are guaranteed Web and print placement.

Real Estate and Help Wanted commercial ads cost $31; all other commercial ads cost $28. The price includes up to 25 words in print ($1 per extra word) and an unlimited-word Web ad. Commercial ads can be placed over the phone; there is a $20 surcharge per ad. Call 312-828-0350 to place your ad. Classified ads must be pre-paid. The Classifieds Department is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, and available by phone on Saturdays, noon-5:30pm.


Free ads on our Web site

Private party ads can be placed free on our Web site. Private party ads are for individuals not advertising a commercial concern, and not-for-profit enterprises. All private party ads have unlimited words on our Web site and 35 words in print. Print publication of free ads is not guaranteed, but print guarantee can be purchased for $7 per ad. Private party advertisers can place an unlimited number of free ads on the Web. Free ads are not accepted by fax, mail, phone, or in person.


Adult Services Ads

Adult Services ads are for all businesses, individuals, or groups offering adult-oriented services, entertainment, or products. We cannot accept ads with graphic photos, explicit wording, or language that explicitly describes sexual acts. A State of Illinois Massage license is required for all ads offering massage services. If you have questions regarding the State of Illinois licensing process for Massage Therapy, please visit their Web site at http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/masst.asp.

All phone numbers in Adult Services ads are verified prior to publication. Verification may delay publication.

Adult Services ads can be placed on our Web site, mailed, faxed, or dropped off at our office at 11 E. Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Faxed ads must include a legible photocopy of a valid Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express card and a driver’s license or state ID, and a Reader authorization form. Please call the Classifieds Department at 312-828-0350 before submitting your ad, and we will fax you an authorization form. We cannot renew or accept Adult Services classifieds over the phone. Deadline for receipt of Adult Services print classifieds is 5pm Monday, three days prior to publication date.

Adult Services ads can be purchased to run on our Web site only, with unlimited words and 1 picture, for $50. Print and Web ads cost $100 for 25 words, $3/word after. Print only ads cost $50 for 25 words, $3/word after.


Print Deadlines

Deadline for receipt of commercial ads and free ads with a print option selected is Monday, 5pm, three days prior to publication date. Commercial classifieds, Adult Services print classifieds and free ads with a print option can be placed as Late Ads after the 5pm deadline and up until 11am Tuesday, for a $10 charge.


Cancellations and Changes

No cancellations or refunds are allowed for ads that have been posted on our Web site. If your ad has multiple week runs, additional insertions can be canceled by contacting a Classifieds Rep. Any changes to your print ad must be made by contacting a Classifieds Rep by the Monday, 5pm deadline.


Back Page ads:

Jumbo Bold 13 characters per line, $20 per line
Large Bold 31 characters per line, $17 per line
Plain Text 45 characters per line $14 per line

Each letter, punctuation mark, and space counts as a character. Minimum: 3 lines per ad. Maximum: 10 lines per ad. Maximum: 3 jumbo lines and 4 large lines. No blank lines are available. No Adult Services, Help Wanted, Business Opportunity ads will be accepted for Back Page Placement.

For further information or to receive a quote, e-mail backpage@chicagoreader.com, or call 312-828-0350 and ask for a Back Page Rep. You can also download the Back Page advertising order form (PDF 70KB) and fax your ad, 312-828-0350; or mail it to Attn: Back Page, Chicago Reader, 11 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611.


Legal Notices ads:

Assumed Business Name Legal Notices must run in three consecutive issues. The ad must be published for the first time within 15 days of the date stamped by the County Commissioner s Office on the legal form. We must have a copy of the original document in order to publish the notice.

Assumed Business Name Legal Notices cost $100 for the 3-week run. We will mail you a notarized affidavit and a copy of the ad.

Legal Notices other than Assumed Business Name ads cost 30 cents per word per week (minimum $33 per week). Please check the legal requirements for your notice prior to running.

For a quote, call Scott Shehan at 312-828-0350; E-mail legalnotices@chicagoreader.com; or fax to 312-828-0682, Attn: Scott Shehan.


Extra features

Open House and Pet Friendly icons are available for Real Estate ads. The icons cost $5 each and appear in both your print ad and your Web ad.

Premium Placement of your ad on our Web site is available for an additional $10-$15.


 CONTACTING THE CHICAGO READER

  • By mail or in person:
    Chicago Reader
    11 East Illinois Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
  • Phone (all departments):
    312-828-0350
  • Classified Department Fax:
    312-828-0682
  • Editorial Department Fax (including letters to the editor):
    312-828-9926
  • Local Display Department Fax:
    312-828-0305
  • National Advertising: The Ruxton Group
    Phone 602-238-4800 | Fax 602-238-4805
  • Email (general):
    mail@chicagoreader.com
  • Email letters to the editor:
    letters@chicagoreader.com

 
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