our writers
SophiE Grace
Editor-in-Chief
Since joining the team back in 2011, Sophie Grace has pioneered the Chicago Post’s transition from weekly newspaper to one with a thriving online platform. With the Chicago Post website receiving well over 20 million hits per month and with readers from all across the globe, it’s under Sophie’s skillful leadership that the newspaper has transformed itself into an international news-breaking powerhouse.
Contact: sophie.grace@chicagopost.com
Jessica Bennett
Local News
A proud Chicago transplant, Jessica Bennett works hard to bring to light the important issues affecting the heart of this great city. From deep-dive city council exposés to celebrating local heroes, Jessica reports on the local topics that matter most. In her spare time, Jessica works as a tour guide, bringing to life the history of Chicago for tourists and natives alike. She has been nominated as Best Local Guide by Windy City Walks five years in a row.
Andy Milton
World News
A recent graduate from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Andy Milton has quickly earned a reputation for his explosive reporting. From hard-hitting political stories to breaking news from across the world, he’s already broken the Chicago Post record for ‘Most Monthly Bylines’ since his start in 2021.
Rachel Williams
Sports News
As the Chicago Post’s first female sports reporter, Rachel Williams is something of a trailblazer. The co-creator of a string of social media campaigns, Rachel is passionate about increasing the popularity and visibility of women in sports. Her sports coverage is the first in Chicago to include a dedicated section to WNBA, NWSL, and other major women’s sports leagues in the US. An avid softball player, you’ll find her on the field working on her batting when she’s not at her desk.
Richard Holt
Showbiz News
With his salacious insider scoops and the latest in celebrity secrets and scandal, Richard Holt is Chicago’s most notorious showbiz columnist. Since starting at the Post in 2017, Richard’s no-holds-barred reporting has earned his reputation—he’s a man that the public hate to love and the famous love to hate.
Contact: richard.holt@chicagopost.com
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Amy Houston
Food Critic
There ought to be a disclaimer at O’Hare airport that forbids Chicago-bound tourists from eating out until they’ve read an Amy Houston restaurant review. With her fingers firmly on the city’s culinary pulse, Amy has eaten her way through every neighborhood. Her reviews are loaded with delicious description, insider recommendations, and hidden culinary gems. Whether you have a taste for foie gras or for French fries, there’s a recommendation to suit every palate.
Elliot Short
Photographer
A picture is worth a thousand words, and our resident photographer knows the value of this adage more than anyone. Responsible for capturing some of the most scandalizing, must-see-it-to-believe-it photos in recent years, it seems nothing escapes the lens of Elliot’s camera.