David Mendell

Experienced metro reporter with 15 years covering urban news and events

Data visualization and independent journalism

Reporting from Chicago, focus on news and current events

Contributes to Illinois News Network and local news outlets in Chicago area

Focus on digital news reporting and local Southern California topics

Focus on reporting with experience at PolitiFact, based in Chicago

Illinois investigative and public interest reporting

Reporter at Chicago Public Radio covering news and stories relevant to the Greater Chicago Area.

Politics, government, and education reporting focus

Senior education reporter focused on immigration and education issues in the United States.

Local news reporting focused on Chicago and surrounding areas

News and political reporting focused on Illinois and Chicago region

Local politics and city hall coverage in Chicago

Senior content leader with extensive journalism and content marketing expertise

Education beat and general assignment reporting in Central New York

Real-time reporting focused on Chicago and national news coverage

Fashion journalist reporting on style and trends for Chicago Defender Publishing Co.

Seasoned reporter and experienced communicator with proven ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines under pressure.

Journalism education and past experience at Cicero Noticias and Chicago Tribune

Political reporting and documentary production focused on Illinois communities

Professional freelance writer with over a decade of narrative-driven sports experience

State government and behavioral health business reporting in Chicago area

Education and local news coverage focused on Chicago area topics

K-12 education coverage in Cleveland area

Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois. Experienced in creating weekly coverage plans and meeting story deadlines on short notice. Focused on legislative and political reporting in the Greater Chicago Area.

Accomplished writer, editor, and communications manager with experience in print, digital, and social media. Independent consultant and freelance professional based in the Greater Chicago Area.

Political anthropology and Illinois politics commentary

General assignment reporting on city government, local business, community, and campus news

Sports content and editorial focus at The News-Gazette

Chicago-focused reporting, host of The Chicago Files, Emmy-award winner