Matthew Blake

Experienced freelance journalist with over 30 years in local and national newspapers

News and services content for websites, blogging, social media, PR

Federal policy and higher education policy coverage focused on research and public service

Senior political reporter covering campaigns and political news, host of a newsletter and podcast.

Broadcast journalism experience with leadership in consultancy

Investigative journalism with experience at multiple news outlets

Senior reporter and narrative writer focusing on race and social issues

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.

Illinois investigative and public interest reporting

Local news and community reporting focused on Chicago area

Sports editing, magazine articles, books, columns, news, print and electronic media

Leadership advising and medical science expertise with Harvard Medical School affiliation

Correspondent focused on news coverage in the Greater Chicago Area

Associate Editor and award-winning radio reporter with extensive experience covering Illinois state government and news in the Springfield market.

Statewide impact reports, political interviews, legislative analysis in Illinois

Business journalism, legal affairs, healthcare compliance, sports content

Focus on health, social issues, and mentoring in journalism

Healthcare and business content with focus on policy and industry insights

Covered urban affairs, Chicago and Illinois politics, and Chicago Public Schools

City editor at Wisconsin State Journal, local news and city government coverage

Politics, government, and education reporting focus

Local government reporter producing weekly news programs and providing live coverage of elections. Experienced in radio and online news media. Focused on local, state, and national political reporting.

Local news and TV reporting focused on Minnesota and Eden Prairie area

Lifestyle editor focused on lifestyle topics in the Greater Chicago Area

Reporter covering news and community issues for a nonprofit Chicago news outlet.

Weekly newsletter and investigative reporting on wrongdoing in America

National editor focused on network news and editorial leadership

Medical and health-related reporting based in Greater Chicago Area

Focus on environmental health and chemical contamination issues