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Arnston, Guy 730 Hillside Ct. Algonquin IL 60102 847/458-5280

ARTISAN FOR HIRE, INC.
312/382-0200
( SEE-SECTION 10-)

Bade, Mark 21W455 Clifton Glen Ellyn IL 60137 630/790-2252

Bakus, Bob 2026 Old Hicks Rd. Palatine IL 60074 847/202-9210

Barking Dog Comm. 2713 Walnut Evanston IL 60201 847/869-3355

Barrett, Nina 808 Hamlin St. Evanston IL 60201 847/475-0754

Basye, Anne 1421 W. Balmoral Chicago IL 60640 773/334-0028

Beagley, Karen 1021 Oxford St. Downers Grove IL 60516 630/515-1459

Beaman Technical Comm., Inc. 2358 S. 5th Ave. N. Riverside IL 60546 708/443-5012

Becht, George 19 N. York St. Fox Lake IL 60020 847/973-2556

Beckstrom, Linda 2300 N. Leavitt Chicago IL 60647 773/342-2400

BENEVICH, CHRIS
P.O. Box 81596 Chicago IL 60681
312/420-9049
Chris@ChrisBenevich.com
www.ChrisBenevich.com
Freelance Writer
Compelling storytelling. On point, on budget, on time.
• 15 Years of Experience
• Interactive, Broadcast & Print
• Certified in Project Management
• Professional Member, Independent Writers of Chicago

Bennett, Kimberly 9320 S. Francisco Ave. Evergreen Pk. IL 60805 708/425-2174

Berger, Kroon, and Mountain 859 Beechwood Rd. Buffalo Grove IL 60089 847/541-6857

Bergson, Milton 9513 N. Kildare Skokie IL 60076 847/679-1609

Blue Stem 318 N. 3rd Geneva IL 60134 630/232-1220

BODEN, BRIAN/BODENWORKS, LTD.
773/728-5800
(SEE - PRODUCTION PRODUCERS)

Boettcher, Karen 1441 Linden Ave. Highland Park IL 60035 847/433-8646

Bone, Jan 353 N. Morris Dr. Palatine IL 60074 847/358-1922

Bostic, Rona 6029 N. Damen Ave. Chicago IL 60659 312/338-9434

Brill, Marlene 314 Lawndale Wilmette IL 60091 847/251-4448

Brocker, Johanna 4335 N. Troy Chicago IL 60618 773/588-3016

BROTINE COMMUNICATIONS, BRENT
1421 Sherman Avenue Evanston IL 60201
312/840-8007 FAX 312/923-0875
e-mail: brent@brotine.com
www.brotine.com
Best-kept secret of agencies, studios, designers and printers.
Directresponse, financial, technology and healthcare maven;
former CD at FCB and CME who'd rather write than do meetings.
Heavy experience with credit cards, mutual funds, banking, insurance,
membership programs, automotive, pharmaceuticals.
Call me for direct mail, brochures, collateral, web sites, scripts,
catalogs, newsletters, video and all things words.

BROWN, A.L.
312/494-9660
( SEE - PRODUCTION COMPANIES)

Caarlsson Prods., Shelley 3420 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60657 773/348-2421

Carlson, Marifran 1360 Sandburg Terr. 60610 312/943-0607

Catlin, Kay 6N060 Ferson Woods Dr. St. Charles IL 60175 630/584-5376

CERNY/AMERICAN CREATIVE
312/222-1886
(SEE - PRODUCTION COMPANIES)

CHAPRALIS ASSOCIATES,( SALLY)
( SEE - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS)
847/675-6680
chapralis@compuserve.com
Marketing & Corporate Communications; Public Relations & Media Contact;
In-house Workshops in PR & Customer Service.
PR that attracts attention; great brochures on dull subjects; articles that explain and sell;
books that creatively tell your story;
customized workshops for bottom-line results.

Chartoc, Mary Ann 503 Kenilworth Ave. Kenilworth IL 60043 847/256-3503

Cohen, Helen Degan 1166 Osterman Deerfield IL 60015 847/945-0487

Cooper, Edward 179 E. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60611 312/943-5430

COPYDESK, INC.
312/222-Copy (2679) FAX 312/222-2692
www.copydesk.net
Copydesk,Inc,. is the outsourcing and Placement agency dedicated to
Providing businesses with professional writers.

COWDERY, CHARLES
690 West Irving Park Road/D1 Chicago IL 60613
773/477-9691
cowdery@ix.netcom.com
http://cowdery.home.netcom.com
Author of two books, BOURBON, STRAIGHT:
The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey (2004) and Blues Legends (1995).
Copywriter (advertising, sales support, corporate communication, PR),
script writer, speech writer, features writer, "whatever-you-got" writer. Since 1973.

Crane, R.H. 2935 N. New England Ave. Chicago IL 60634 773/889-4689

CREIGHTON, SUSAN M.
3738 N. Kildare Chicago IL 60641
773/736-8438

D.J. and Other Letters 630/830-9750 dj@djrunnels.com www.djrunnels.com

Davenport,Writer/Producer, Jane Ware 21 Carolyn Court Lake Zurich IL 60047 847/438-7450

Descom 15W700 N. Frontage Burr Ridge 60527 630/887-7016

DeMuth, Jerry 933 W. Ainslie Chicago IL 60640 773/769-2272

Downs-Hughes, Stephanie 916 Royal Blackheath Ct. Naperville IL 60563 630/420-4233

Du Page Writing Services P.O. 581 Glen Ellyn IL 60138 630/790-0107

Eaman, Robert 521 Springside Lane Buffalo Grove IL 60089 847/537-0615

Elliott, Robert 8137 S. Yates Bl. Chicago IL 60617 773/374-8850

Elm Enterprises 2928 W. Coyle, Chicago, IL. 60645 773/274-6215

Esposito, Christine 1707 N. Newcastle Ave. Chicago IL 60607 773/637-3939

Ethiel, Nancy 2682 Prairie Ave. Evanston IL 60201 847/475-5217

Fedorko, Joseph 5871 N. Glenwood Chicago IL 60660 773/275-4259

Feldman, Ruth 935 Fairview Rd. Highland Park IL 60035 847/433-2632

Fish Films 1918 S. Canalport 60616 312/455-8035

Fitzpatrick, Leo 5956 N. Kilpatrick Ave. Chicago IL 60646 773/545-9245

Flanagan, Joan 644 W. Arlington Chicago IL 60614 773/871-0616

Flory, Joyce 260 E. Chestnut Chicago IL 60611 312/944-3654

Frye, Robert 2104 Dewes Glenview IL 60025 847/729-4550

G'sell, Sue Mitchell 340 W. Diversey Chicago IL 60657 773/296-4911

Gautier, Maggie 773/296-4219

Gelman, Candace and Assocc. 312/540-0086

Germuska, Tom P.O. Box P.O. Box 426, Palatine, IL. 60078 847/934-1984

GERSHON, BILL
Bill Gershon Marketing Communications
9828 Crawford Ave. Skokie IL 60076
847/676-9452 FAX 847/674-7205
Looking for that extra-special writer?
You always get a little extra from Bill Gershon:
insightful advice, marketing strategies, creative concepts, action-motivating copy and more.
I'll help you position and sell your products, services, ideas.
Versatile writer and voice-over actor.
Ad agency, corporate, retail experience.
Print and collateral specialist:
B2B, consumer, direct resonse, healthcare, medical, freight trainsportation,
industrial, technical, Web site content.
I deliver what I promise. Let's talk!

Gerson, Vicki 2978 Acorn Lane Northbrook IL 60062 847/480-9087

Gigante/Moore 777 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL. 60611 312/943-3721

Girando, Tom 1845 N. Orchard Chicago IL 60614 312/944-4307

GMA Communications 613 Clearview Dr. Glenview IL 60025 847/724-3386

Goldenstern, Joyce 1529 W. Estes Chicago IL 60626 773/274-1918

Goodheart, Barbara 15 Sheffield Ct. Lincolnshire IL 60069 847/945-4353

Gorilla Village
847-864-6031
www.gorillavillage.com
We write, cast, and produce radio commercials.

BOB GRAHAM INTEGRATED PRESENTATIONS - CHICAGO
773/415-7335
(SEE - INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA)

GRAVER, SALLY
1495 Tower Rd. Winnetka IL 60093
847/441-7602
sallygraver@comcast.net

Greb, Richard 343 Sumac Highland Park IL 60035 847/831-1445

Gross, Flo 175 E. Delaware Place Chicago IL 60611 312/337-5424

Hammond, David 205 S. Scoville Oak Park IL 60302 708/383-8040

Hansen Creative, Inc., Jim 2400 Isabella Evanston IL 60201 847/475-2244

Hansen, Tom 120 N. Green St. Chicago IL 60607 312/733-8514

Harpham, Joan 2657 Paula Lane Des Plaines IL 60018 847/699-1887

Harris, Rosalie 680 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60611 312/642-2163

Hear Spot Run Radio Adv. 311 W. Superior Chicago IL 60610 312/944-7833

HENSS, JR., N. CHARLES
5601 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago IL 60660
773/271-3223
www.charliehenss.com

Hill, Donna 847/256-1151

Hoeffer, El 6638 N. Newgard Chicago IL 60626 773/338-1243

Holden Copywriting P.O. Box 5495, Buffalo Grove IL 60089 847/577-9230

Hovaney, Cheryl 1150 Ironwood Dri. Elgin IL 60120 847/931-7193

INDEPENDENT WRITERS OF CHICAGO
5465 West Grand Avenue/Suite 100 Gurnee IL 60031
847/855-6670 FAX 847/855-4502
Harry J. Karabel, President
e-mail info@iwoc.org
Visit our website at www.iwoc.org.
Not-for-profit association of nearly 150 professional freelance writers.
Our user-friendly website, searchable by name and writing specialty,
makes it easy to find the writer you need or to post a freelance or full-time job.
Call or e-mail for more information.

JANLONG COMMUNICATIONS
872 S. Plum Grove Road Palatine IL 60067
847/991-1831 FAX 847/991-3397
Contact: Janice Long
e-mail: Janice@janlongcommunications.com
www.janlongcommunications.com
Creative copy for every medium.
Corporate and marketing communications.
B2B. B2C. Web site content. Direct mail. Advertorials.
Newsletters. Seminar scripts. Catalogs.
Magazine articles. Press releases. Brochures.
Sell sheets. Case studies. Intranet features.
Speeches. Sales letters. Telemarketing scripts.
Trade show collateral.
Proofreading. Editing.

Janson, Gene 6886 N. Tonty Chicago IL 60646 773/763-2567

JM CREATIVE - JAN MARINELLO
350 West Ontario/Suite4W Chicago IL 60610
312/654-9732 FAX 312/943-0764
Words that Work in Business-to-business.
Consumer Direct Response, film & video, documentaries,
TV/Radio, sales meetings & industrials.
Executive speeches, sales training,
Print & Collateral materials

Joy, Gary 64 S. Jackson Elgin IL 60123 847/741-3378

Keeler & Assoc. 4945 W. WArwick Chicago IL 60641 773/545-3392

Kennedy, Marilyn Moats 1150 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette IL 60091 847/251-1661

Kinnan, Joen 241 Thatcher Ave. River Forest IL 60305 708/366-8573

KLUGMAN, DON
312/642-8284
e-mail: mediamaster@earthlink.net
MEMORABLE MUSIC/COMEDY SHOWSAND VIDEO FOR PROMOTION, SALES, TRAINING

Kolbe, Margaret 36W 290 Crane St. Charles IL 60175 630/584-9033

Koop, Nancy 428 W. Wellington Chicago IL 60657 773/528-4885

Kovacs Media
4941 N. Fairfield Chicago IL 60625
773/275-5689
www.davidkovacs.com

Kramer, Jr., Charles P.O. 56703 Harwood Heights IL 60656 773/631-3697

Krispin, Kathleen 3 N 402 Bonnie Lane St. Charles IL 60175 630/513-6565

Kuhlman, Deborah 921 N. Western Ave. Park Ridge IL 60068 847/692-3586

La Cosse, Gwen 207 Withorn Ln. Mt. Prospect IL 60056 847/255-9598

Laduzinsky, Alan 2411 N.Marshfield Ave. Chicago IL 60614 773/296-4349

Lakes & Prairies Enterprises, Inc. 13152 S. Cicero Ave. Crerstwood IL 60445 708/385-2155

LANIER, PHIL - WRITER
1039 Holly Circle Lake Zurich IL 60047
847/438-3818 FAX 847/438-3998 770/267-0085
e-mail: planier.com@aol.com
Communicate - Captivate - Motivate
Powerful messages in scripts, off-camera interviews and collateral pieces
for Fortune 500s, agencies, production companies and cable/TV stations
Broadcast - Print - Internet
AWARD - WINNING WORDS

Lanuti, David 533 W. Barry Chicago IL 60657 773/935-7343

Lee, Christopher 649 W. Buena Chicago IL 60613 773/525-8532

Legner, Linda 6013 S. Garfield Ave. Burr Ridge IL 60527 630/455-6185

Leonard Communications 515 S. Grove Ave. Oak Park IL 60304 708/383-1550

Lill, Nina 909 Greenview Rd. Itasca IL 60143 630/773-3818

Liner, Eugene 411 Fullerton Pkwy. Chicago IL 60614 773/871-9313

Holton, Lisa 2327 Brown Ave. Evanston IL 60201 847/869-7106

Locurto & Assoc. 1255 W. Draper Chicago IL 60614 773/935-0137

Lunn, Thea 1446 N. Wells Chicago IL 60610 312/642-7139

MGR COMMUNICATIONS
296 Barberry Rd. Highland Park IL 60035
847/831-9428 FAX: 847/780-0415
Michelle G. Rapaport
e-mail: mgrcom4@juno.com
Writing/Marketing Communications for Healthcare & Business
Michelle G. Rapaport is an award-winning writer and a versatile marketing professional
with over 20 years of experience.
Much of her work focuses on the healthcare field, serving hospitals,
management consultants, pharmaceuticals, trade publications,
health broadcasters, and other health-related entities.
In addition to healthcare, Michelle has worked with clients in a broad range of industries
that include education, software, telecommunications, materials handling,
manufacturing and consumer products.

MacTAVISH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, DAVID
630/365-2613
(SEE - MEDIA - BUSINESS SERVICES)

Maling, Jill 3330 Dundee Rd. Northbrook IL 60062 847/945-1170

Marks, Marlene L. 3642 N. Seeley Chicago IL 60618 773/868-4301

Marousek, Theresa 612 Hannah Ave. forest Pk. IL 60130 708/771-2709

Marzullo, Theresa 10445 S. Bensley Chicago IL 60617 773/374-0439

Matthews, James 724 S. Elmwood Oak Park IL 60304 708/386-2535

Matysik. MaryAnn 75 E. Harris La Grange IL 60525 708/579-1518

McKUEN, PAMELA DITTMER
87 Tanglewood Dr. Glen Ellyn IL 60137
630/545-0867

McNulty, Elizabeth 1810 N. Orleans Chicago IL 60614 312/337-1255

Meils Communication 847/879-8942

Meyer, Jan 6211 Lincoln Ave. Morton Grove IL 60053 847/583-8062

Miller, Phyllis 5700 N. Sheridan Chicago IL 60660 773/784-1912

Miller, William P.O. Box 1405 Evanston IL 60204 847/864-8384

Mitchell, Elizabeth 31 Stony Pt. Rd. Galena IL 61036 815/777-0713

Mosley, Duard 360 River Glen Elmhurst IL 60126 630/279-5178

N M MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
706 Waukegan Road Glenview IL 60025
847/657-6011 FAX 847/657-8425
Contact: Norwin A. Merens e-mail: nmerens@nmmarketingbiz.com
www.nmmarketingbiz.com
Experienced in:
¥ Magazine feature articles, Case Studies, Business & Personal Profiles,
Public Relations, Trade Show Promotion, Press Room Management
& Media Relations for Business-to-Business, Industrial and
Association/Non-profit audiences throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
Well versed in:
¥ B2B challenges facing the Appliance, Construction, Engineering Services,
Materials Testing and Metals Markets, as well as other industrial
and technical environments.
Contributing Editor for Prominent Industry Magazines.
Onsite consulting services, with a business focus designed to
bring tangible results, include:
¥ Employee Communications Programs ¥ Media Training for Senior Management

Nelson, Susan 732 W. Belden Ave. Chicago IL 60614 773/528-1288

Oatfield, Jennifer 5737 N. Meade Chicago IL 60646 773/763-7948

Page, Joseph L. 2550 Crawford Ave. Evanston IL 60201 847/492-0277

PAPA, STEVEN AUGUST
4841 North Albany Aveune /Suite3 Chicago IL 60625
773/539-1237 FAX 773/539-1396
e-mail: creative@stevenaugustpapa.com
www.stevenaugustpapa.com
advertising – b2b / b2c – corporate – digital media – print – video – web
Choose Steven August Papa for his accomplished style and versatility
as a creative director, writer and creative strategist.
Agencies, design firms, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 corporations, independent producers,
multi-generational companies and production studios book Steven for his vision, imagination and experience.
Continually aiming to exceed client expectations, he proudly brands his cognomen,
Steven August Papa, as a hallmark of exceptional creative direction, writing and creative strategy.

PARK AVENUE PRODUCTIONS
995 Pine Street Winnetka IL 60093
847/501-2867 FAX 847/501-2768
www.parkaveproductions.com
e-mail: lynn@parkaveproductions.com
Lynn Sanders - President
Are you getting the results you want?
Get the writing and production support you deserve.
WeÕll help you build sales, educate an audience, and promote your image.
From concept through completion.
We offer writing that works wonders.
From videos, lyrics, speeches and ads to direct mail, brochures,
strategic marketing, articles and more.
Award-winning experience, dedication, and great service.
Build a memorable impact with ÒChicagoÕs Very OwnÓ style.
Personalized V.I.P. tributes for any occasion.
Musical specialty for live shows and parodies.
Call for free consultation.

Penway Prods., Inc. 2553 W. Jarvis Chicago IL. 60645 312/973-2223

PERLONGO, BOB
820 Reba Place Evanston IL 60202
Phone/FAX 847/475-6645

Plunkett, Jim 876 Middleton Bartlett IL 60103 630/289-8051

Porucznik, Mary Ann 133 LeMoyne Pkwy. Oak Park IL 60302 708/386-3796

PRC Manuscript Serv. 341 Woodland Dr. Grayslake IL 60030 847/223-5865

Price's Write 217 S. Harvey Oak Park IL 60302 708/848-2596

Primas Copywrite 2993 Old Tavern Rd. Lisle IL 60532 630/717-9004

Puccini, Michael 5718 N. Drake Ave. Chicago IL 60659 773/267-7385

RADKE CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
838 North Winchester Avenue/Suite 2 Chicago IL 60622
773/328-8660 FAX 773/328-8663
e-mail: pradke@comcast.net
Cell: 312/213-6412
Anybody can write. But I can write copy that will grow your business.
Make your clients smile. Save you money. How?
Through 25 years of smart, strategic thinking.
Strong, relationship-building communication.
Imaginative, creative marketing that touches an emotional chord.
Need more? I’m fast—very fast.
Find out just how fast by calling 773-328-8660
or email me at pradke@comcast.net.

Ranshaw, Jane 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60613 773/281-0932

Rategan, Catherine 1255 N. Sandburg Ter. Chicago IL 60610 312/266-8146

Rietze, Gail 1749 N. Wells Chicago IL 60614 312/642-6819

Romanek, Elizabeth 2150 Lincoln Pk. West Chicago IL 60614 773/348-2158

Rothenberg, Maija 1324 N. Sutton Pl. 60610 312/440-1324

Sacks, Terence 1708W. Jarvis Chicago IL 60626 773/743-7453

Seiple, Nance, CRNA, M.Ed. 2600 Windsor Mall Park Ridge IL 60068 847/823-0543

SGS Communications 426 Margate Terr. Deerfield IL 60015 847/945-1775

Shirakawa, Connie 2252 W. Winnemac Chicago IL 60625 773/447-1105

Simons, Aileen 77 Fabish Ct. Buffalo Grove IL 60089 847/520-1495

Simons Group, The 330 N. Wabash Chicago IL 60611 312/670-2620

Slattery, Thomas J. 1837 N. Cleveland Chicago IL 60614 312/751-8064

JACK B. SPATAFORA, LTD.
1301 South Knight Park Ridge IL 60068
847/823-6697
jcsjbs50@mailstation.com
Where Experience Pays
Executive speech writing / power point narrative / corporate literature / corporate film scripts since 1970
Customized services for the White House to the Fortune 500 /
from columns in the Tribune & Sun Times to ABC & PBS

Stagg, Camille 4160 N. Natchez Chicago IL 60634 773/282-0501

Stephens, Diane 2316 Park Place Evanston IL 60201 847/328-5113

Sulski, Jim 9740 S. Longwood Dr. Chicago IL 60643 773/238-5670

Suss, Drew 1208 Wincanton Deerfield IL 60015 708/948-7342

TALL TREE PRODUCTIONS
847/853-9322
(SEE - PRODUCTION STUDIOS)

Tapas, Tina 812 Andover Ct. Prospect Heights IL 60070 708/520-4175

Technical Persausion 11156 S. Longwood Dr. Chicago IL 60643 773/779-1258

Tempkin, Mira 3022 Lexington Ln. Highland Park IL 60035 847/433-2109

Tonkin, Lea 8908 S. Robin Hill Woodstock IL 60098 815/338-9036

Trindl, Jack 602 Provident Ave. Winnetka IL 60093 847/441-8227

Turner, Glennette P.O. Box 461 Glen Ellyn IL 60138 630/668-7027

Vander Stoep-Karraker, Amy 2751 N. Lincoln Chicago IL 60614 773/525-3296