Your single source to advertise locally anywhere in Illinois. We connect your business directly to trusted local media outlets, community websites, blogs, mobile apps, and more.
Illinois isn’t flyover country — it’s where Main Street meets Michigan Avenue, where innovation grows in the shadows of silos and skyscrapers. From deep-dish debates to small-town parades, this state blends hustle and heart like nowhere else.
The Illinois Ad Network helps your brand show up inside the digital spaces Illinoisans already trust — from neighborhood news and Big Ten sports to foodie blogs, commuter alerts, and regional lifestyle content. We don’t just place ads. We create presence.
This isn’t about blanketing the state.
It’s about reaching the right neighborhoods — from Rockford’s revitalization to Southern Illinois’ river towns, from suburban hubs like Naperville and Elgin to state staples like Peoria and Champaign. We meet your audience where they actually scroll, stream, and click.
And we go well beyond the skyline.
Whether it’s commuters on the Kennedy, shoppers in Joliet, soybean farmers in Decatur, or Black Friday foot traffic in Springfield, your brand connects through context — local, lived-in, and unmistakably Illinois.
Whether you’re talking to Polish-speaking shoppers in Avondale, insurance agents in Bloomington, or alumni at Homecoming in Urbana, we tailor your reach to reflect the local tone and tempo.
Geo Journeys: From the Bean to the Backroads
We track more than clicks — we trace real journeys. Geo Journeys tell the story of how people live, travel, and re-engage in Illinois:
-Where Cubs fans go after a Wrigley game
-How far folks drive to shop at Woodfield or dine on The Hill in Belleville
-What parts of town see foot traffic during Taste of Chicago or the State Fair
It’s not just advertising. It’s anthropology — digital strategy shaped by sidewalks, sidelines, and state pride.
From the Lake to the Lincoln Trail
Whether you’re launching in Chicagoland, scaling in Springfield, or zooming in on a ZIP code in Effingham — the Illinois Ad Network helps your campaign hit with relevance, rhythm, and reach.
Where Your Ads May Appear
We work with high-traffic, high-trust media channels that reflect Illinois’ diverse communities. Your ads may appear on:
Local News & Weather
NBC Chicago, WGN-TV, CBS Chicago, ABC7, Peoria Journal Star, Capitol News Illinois
Lifestyle & Regional Content
Chicago Reader, Choose Chicago, Enjoy Illinois, Illinois Times, Chicago Parent, The Southern Illinoisan
College & Campus Media
FightingIllini.com, NIU Huskies, SIU Salukis, ISU Redbirds, Loyola Ramblers, UChicago Maroons
Streaming Audio & Radio
WXRT, WBEZ, iHeart Chicago, Pandora, Audacy — ZIP and DMA-targeted
Multicultural & Ethnic Media
Telemundo Chicago, La Raza, WVON 1690, Chicago Defender, Polish Daily News
High School & Prep Sports
IHSA coverage, MaxPreps Illinois, Friday Night Drive
Placement depends on campaign strategy and availability. All media examples are property of their respective owners.
We support a variety of formats to match your creative assets and campaign goals:
You don’t need a national budget to make a real local impact.
You just need the right media, a smart partner, and a strategy that understands how communities connect.
