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The cover of Volume 53 Number four for the Chicago Reader
Volume 53, Number 4 Credit: James Hosking

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The most recent issue is the issue of November 30, 2023. Distribution to locations began this morning, Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

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The next issue

The next print issue will be the issue of December 14, 2023. Distribution to locations will begin on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

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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. Upcoming print issue dates through 2024 are:

  • 12/14/2023
  • 12/28/2023
  • 1/11/2024
  • 1/25/2024
  • 2/8/2024
  • 2/22/2024
  • 3/7/2024
  • 3/21/2024
  • 4/4/2024
  • 4/18/2024
  • 5/2/2024
  • 5/16/2024
  • 5/30/2024
  • 6/13/2024
  • 6/27/2024
  • 7/11/2024
  • 7/25/2024
  • 8/8/2024
  • 8/22/2024

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