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The Reader is published in print every other week and distributed free to the 1,100 locations on this map (which can also be opened in a separate window or tab). Copies are available free of charge—while supplies last.

Many Reader boxes including downtown and transit line locations will be restocked on the Wednesday following each issue date.

The next issue

The next print issue will be the issue of December 8. Distribution to locations will begin on Wednesday, December 7.

Never miss a copy! Paid print subscriptions are available for 12 issues, 26 issues, and for 52 issues from the Reader Store.

Chicago Reader print issue dates

The Chicago Reader is published in print every other week. Issues are dated Thursday. Distribution usually happens Wednesday morning through Thursday night of the issue date. There will be one extra non-print week between the final issue of 2022 and the first issue in 2023. Upcoming print issue dates through through June 2023 are:

12/22/2022
1/12/2023
1/26/2023
2/9/2023
2/23/2023
3/9/2023
3/23/2023
4/6/2023
4/20/2023
5/4/2023
5/18/2023
6/1/2023
6/15/2023
6/29/2023

See our information page for advertising opportunities and editorial calendars of upcoming issues.

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