FAQ

  1. I know of a magazine that I think you should carry. Will you carry it?
    We pride ourselves on having the largest and best selection of magazines around and we’d be happy to consider your magazine. You must keep in mind, though, that some magazines are just not interested in doing newsstand distribution. Also, while City Newsstand believes strongly in free speech, we aren’t going to carry anything blatantly illegal or in obvious violation of local community standards.
  2. Does City Newsstand sell books?
    City Newsstand has the best selection of magazines in Chicagoland, but we only carry a handful of books, mostly about Chicago history. We’re not really a bookstore any more (see “How long has City Newsstand been in business?”) the nearest decent-sized bookstore is Barnes & Noble at Touhy & Central at the Village Crossings shopping center. Their telephone number is847-329-8460. 
  3. Does City Newsstand carry back issues of magazines?
    No. Only the current issues of over 6,000 magazines and about 60 newspapers. For back issues, the publisher is usually your best resource. In Morton Grove, IL there is a store called Magazine Museumthat sells used collectible magazines. Their phone number is 847-677-9444. In addition, Shake, Rattle and Read at 4812 N. Broadway (773-334-5311) also handles some used collectible magazines. 
  4. I don’t live in Chicago. Can I buy magazines from you by phone or e-mail?
    No, We’re sorry, but we don’t offer that service at this time. 
  5. When does the Reader come in?
    Thursday evenings.
  6. Where in Chicago is City Newsstand located?
    We’re in the heart of the Northwest Side of Chicago, halfway between the Loop and O’Hare Airport, near the junction of the Kennedy and Edens expressways. Our address is 4018 N. Cicero, which is about 200 feet north of Irving Park Road. We’re on the west side of the street, right across from Sears. 
  7. What are the store’s hours?
    City Newsstand is open from 7 am to 11 pm seven days a week. Chicago-Main Newsstand is open from 7 am to 10 pm seven days a week.  City News Café stops serving at 10 pm. 
  8. How long has City Newsstand been in business?
    We opened our doors on January 2nd, 1988. Before that, there had been a bookstore on this property. Joe Angelastri had owned the newsstand on the corner since he was only 18 years old. He took over the bookstore’s lease and gradually changed it into what he’d always dreamed of — the largest newsstand around. 
  9. Is there parking?
    There is ample metered street parking on Cicero and around the corner on Milwaukee. In addition, we’re right across the street from Sears and the Marketplace at Six Corners, which has free parking for hundreds of cars. 
  10. How do I get there on the CTA?
    The 56 Milwaukee, 80 Irving Park, and 50 Cicero busses all stop within 300 feet of our front door. The Irving exit of the Blue Line lets you off about 6 blocks away. You can walk or transfer to the 80 Irving Park bus.
  11. How do I get there from the North Suburbs?
    Take the Edens (94) East to the Wilson exit. Turn right off of the ramp and immediatel left onto Cicero Avenue. Head South on Cicero for 5 blocks. City Newsstand will be on the right, across from Sears.
  12. How do I get there from the Northwest Suburbs?
    Take the Kennedy (90) East to the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto Lawrence and head east 6 blocks to Cicero Avenue. Turn right at Cicero and head south 7½ blocks. City Newsstand will be on the right, across from Sears.
  13. How do I get there from the Western Suburbs?
    Take the Eisenhower East to 294 North. Take 294 North to the Kennedy (90). Take the Kennedy East to the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto Lawrence and head east 6 blocks to Cicero Avenue. Turn right at Cicero and head south 7½ blocks. City Newsstand will be on the right, across from Sears.
  14. How do I get there from the Southwest Suburbs?
    Take the Stevenson (55) East to 294 North. Take 294 North to the Kennedy (90). Take the Kennedy East to the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto Lawrence and head east 6 blocks to Cicero Avenue. Turn right at Cicero and head south 7½ blocks. City Newsstand will be on the right, across from Sears.
  15. How do I get there from the South Suburbs?
    Take the Dan Ryan (90/94) West to the Kennedy (90). Take the Kennedy to the Irving Park Road exit. Take the exit ramp all the way to Irving (crossing over Pulaski) and turn left. Head west on Irving 7 blocks to Cicero. Turn right on Cicero and park. City Newsstand is on the other side of the street, across from Sears. 
  16. How do I get there from Downtown?
    Take the Kennedy (90) West to the Irving Park Road exit. Take the exit ramp all the way to Irving (crossing over Pulaski) and turn left. Head west on Irving 7 blocks to Cicero. Turn right on Cicero and park. City Newsstand is on the other side of the street, across from Sears.
  17. Do you carry Women’s Wear Daily?
    No. WWD is not available on Chicago newsstands. A monthly called W magazine is published by the same people and we sell it. Otherwise you might try this link www.wwd.com .

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