Space and copy deadline: Fridays at 10am.
Final Art: Tuesdays at noon.
If the week prior to a publication includes a holiday, deadlines will be
24 hours earlier. Special publications have their own custom deadlines
Print specifications: All files must be a minimum of 300 dpi. We prefer
to receive pdf, jpg, tif, and eps formated files. We work in InDesign,
and are unable to accept Page Maker or Publisher files. If you have
questions or problems preparing art, contact your account executive.
Design services: Standard design services remain complimentary for
ads that appear in Illinois Times and our affiliate publications and
online. Extended services are also available (photography, intricate
design, etc..), with associated costs (if applicable) being agreed to
upfront by both parties. Requests to produce materials used for other
purposes (flyers, ads for other publications, etc…) will be accommodated
as our schedule permits at a rate of $60 per hour.
Rates: Frequency rates are secured by contract and short rates will
apply should an advertiser fail to complete the terms agreed upon
in said contract.
Not-for-Profit rates: Organizations with a valid 501(c)3 status are extended
our lowest rate.
Political Rates: Political ads must be pre-paid. Political advertisers are
extended the 26x rate for all placements.
Payments and Billing: Payment is expected prior to publication unless
a credit application has been completed and approved. Invoices are
mailed weekly and payment is expected upon receipt. A monthly statement
summarizing outstanding balances is prepared the first week of
each month and a finance charge of 1.5% is assessed for all balances
over 30 days.
Ad cancellation: Accepted without charge if notified prior to space/
copy deadline. Make-goods will be issued for pre-paid ads. No cash
refunds.
We reserve the right to reject any advertisement.
